MSC Cruises named its new flagship MSC World America Wednesday night in a dazzling ceremony at the line’s new state-of-the-art MSC Miami Cruise Terminal. The event culminated with the ship’s Godmother, Drew Barrymore, cutting that the ribbon that broke the bottle on the ship’s bow in a maritime tradition that wishes it good fortune.
Barrymore was joined by Orlando Bloom, who co-stars with her in MSC Cruises’ “Lets Holiday” campaign that debuted during the Super Bowl earlier this year.
“It’s such an honour to be MSC World America’s Godmother, and… I wish the ship smooth seas and good fortune for years to come,” Barrymore exclaimed. “I’ve had a lifelong passion for travel, which has always fuelled my soul and left me with the most awesome memories. Millions of people will create their own memories aboard this beautiful ship as time goes by, and I know they’ll have a blast experiencing everything MSC World America has to offer.”
The glittering event featured live entertainment, heartfelt speeches, and a range of onboard events highlighting everything the trail-blazing new ship has to offer. Guests also enjoyed a glamorous gala dinner and performances that ended with a spectacular drone and fireworks display against the Miami skyline.
The ultramodern new flagship is the second of MSC Cruises’ World Class prototype and features reimagined venues, entertainment and dining concepts that seamlessly blend MSC Cruises’ signature elegant European design with North American comfort.
MSC World America is also the first ship in MSC Cruises’ fleet to feature seven onboard districts, each having its own atmosphere, facilities and experiences, designed to help guests choose their own holiday experience and maximize their time on board.
After the Naming Ceremony, guests set sail on a two-night celebratory journey to the cruise line’s private island in The Bahamas – Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
While on the island, the MSC Foundation hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to inaugurate its new Marine Conservation Centre.
MSC World America will depart for her first cruise on April 12 and spend her inaugural season sailing from PortMiami, offering alternating seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries with stops in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico; Isla de Roatan, Honduras; and all sailings include a visit to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
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