Southwest Florida is a vacationer’s dream. That comes as zero surprise to anyone who’s had the pleasure of digging their toes into the warm, white sands that stretch from Fort Myers to Sanibel Island and beyond. You could happily spend your vacation trawling for seashells and building pint-sized castles, but there’s a lot more to this region than its beaches — including some unique experiences that you might only find here.
Why we’re so excited about MSC World America – and you should be, too
19.12.2024 - 15:57 / thepointsguy.com
MSC World America will bring a new world of cruising to Florida's shores when it makes its debut in April 2025, and we couldn't be more excited.
Designed for immersive and enriching experiences at sea, the ship is the first in MSC's groundbreaking World Class to sail in the Caribbean, where it will offer seven-night and 14-night cruises to the Eastern and Western Caribbean. Every sailing will call at MSC Cruises' private island oasis, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas.
But the most exciting things about this ship are not its fun-in-the-sun itineraries (which are, admittedly, pretty cool) but what's on board. As a ship that ranks in the top 10 for largest ships afloat, MSC World America has so much to offer all travelers, regardless of their vacation style.
It's hard to choose favorites, but if we had to narrow it down, the three things that have us the most excited about the arrival of MSC World America are The Harbour, the ship's new family area (flush with thrilling attractions); the new and reimagined food and dining concepts; and the largest MSC Yacht Club in the fleet (winner of the 2024 TPG Award for Best VIP Ship Within a Ship).
Take a peek at what MSC World America has in store for Caribbean cruisers in 2025, and you, too, will start to feel the excitement.
Thrill-seekers, The Harbour is calling your name!
If basic rock walls and waterslides have lost their adrenaline rush, your heart will start racing when you encounter the new thrilling attractions at MSC World America's all-new outdoor, family-friendly area.
You'll find it within Family Aventura, one of seven districts that divide MSC World America into distinct public areas. The Family Aventura stretches across indoor and outdoor portions of the ship's top deck, and The Harbour is at the center.
The Harbour's thrills start with Cliffhanger, the first overwater swing ride at sea. Powered arms will lift four riders up in the air and then out over the ocean, so you'll be dangling 160 feet above the waves as the ride sends you back and forth.
Once you've conquered that challenge, you can overcome any remaining fear of heights on the High Trail Ropes Course, which is suspended more than 25 feet above The Harbour. The two-level ropes course spans 6,210 square feet and includes two "Sky Rails," similar to a zip line. Or test your agility on the rock climbing wall. For a different kind of rush, scream your way down Jaw Drop, an 11-deck-high spiraling dry slide that is one of the longest at sea.
Families with smaller kids too little for thrill rides have a home at The Light House Playground, a play area featuring a replica of the lighthouse at Ocean Cay, MSC Cruises' private island in the Bahamas.
Looking to get wet? The Aquapark is the
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