MSC World America
MSC Cruise Line
MSC World America is one of MSC's 23 active ships and first entered service in 2025. In terms of size, it comes in at 215,863 gross tons, 1,092 feet in length, and 12 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 6,762 guests and approximately 2,138 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $1,125 million and is flagged in Malta.
MSC World America
Ship Stats
Year Built
2025
Tonnage
215,863 GT
Length
1,092 ft
Capacity
6,762
Crew
2,138
Cost
$1,125 million
Decks
12
World Class
World Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within MSC. The first ship introduced in this class was MSC World Europa (2022), followed by MSC World America (2025).
MSC World America Ship Age
MSC World America entered service in 2025. Across MSC's active fleet, the average build year is 2013 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 1 of 23 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- MSC World America
Current ship
MSC World America Ship Size
Length and tonnage across MSC's fleet
MSC World America measures 1,092 feet (333 m) (vs MSC fleet average of 1,030 ft) and has gross tonnage of 215,863 GT (vs fleet average of 136,380 GT). It ranks 7 of 23 by length and 1 of 23 by tonnage in MSC's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
MSC World America vs MSC fleet averages
MSC World America carries 6,762 passengers (vs MSC average of 4,391) and has 2,138 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,276). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 3.16:1 compared with MSC's overall 3.44:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
6,762
passengers
Crew Members
2,138
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
3.16 : 1
MSC Avg
3.44 : 1
Frequently Asked Questions
MSC World America quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the MSC World America Casino on Deck 7 of the ship.
You will find the MSC World America buffet on Deck 18, 19 of the ship.
The ship belongs to the MSC class of ships known as the World class.
The MSC World America has a total of 16 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 5. The upper most passenger deck is Level 22.
We're often asked how many passengers are on the MSC World America. The ship's capacity is 6,762. When comparing the occupancy to the average MSC passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,494 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live MSC ships.
The MSC World America was built in 2025. MSC includes 23 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 2001 while the newest ship was built in 2025. The average MSC ship is 13 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2013
Each of MSC's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the MSC World America is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.
From end to end, the MSC World America length equals 1,092 feet (333 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 23 active vessels in MSC fleet, measuring 1,030 feet (314 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.