In a press release issued today, MSC Cruises revealed new details on the exciting attractions and experiences that await guests in The Harbour, a revolutionary new outdoor space on MSC World America specifically designed for kids and families to play and relax together.
MSC World America will begin sailing from Miami in April 2025, inviting guests to discover a new world of cruising with a range of unique and reimagined venues and concepts tailored specifically to the U.S. market.
As a family-owned company, MSC Cruises is known for its award-winning family offerings, delivering an unforgettable cruise experience for guests of all ages. MSC World America will take those offerings to new heights with unprecedented spaces and activities for the whole family to enjoy.
The crowning glory of the ships’ Family Aventura district, The Harbour, is a new outdoor park thoughtfully designed to connect guests to the ocean and offer families an outdoor oasis to enjoy a wide variety of activities, soak up the sun together, take advantage of new complimentary grab-and-go food options, or just sit back and relax.
The Harbour will keep going from day into night, with musicians providing live performances for parents while children and teenagers continue to enjoy the attractions.
A first of its kind for MSC Cruises, the new space is nestled in the heart of the ship’s open top-deck, offering some of the most stunning ocean views combined with unforgettable experiences waiting to be discovered, including:
The Harbour Aquapark: Promising to be a perfect blend of adventure and leisure for all ages, The Harbour Aquapark features an impressive range of thrilling water slides and a fun-filled splash area. Only the bravest can take on the 90-degree vertical drop slide, in which thrill seekers climb into the departure pod and take a moment to gather their breath before experiencing a split-second freefall through a trapdoor to the decks below followed by twists and turns leading to the splash zone. Other options include a raft slide featuring virtual reality technology to make every run even more exciting and racing against a friend in the dueling body slides.
Jaw Drop @ The Spiral: A striking architectural masterpiece and one of the longest dry slides at sea, Jaw Drop takes riders through the jaws of a shark to spiral down 11-decks through the heart of the World Promenade. The stainless-steel dry slide alternates through dark and light segments offering glimpses of stunning sea views out the back of the ship in a unique, adrenaline-pumping experience.
Rock-Climbing Wall: Little ones can enjoy this adventure for kids by climbing the vibrant rock wall as they attempt to navigate the handholds and footholds to see how far they can get.
High Trail Ropes Course: Offering the ultimate challenge, the exhilarating two-level ropes course will span 6,210 square feet and include two Sky Rails similar to a zip line. Guests can get their adrenaline pumping and test their balance while enjoying sea views from new heights.
The Harbour Light House: This thematic playground for kids is modelled after the iconic lighthouse at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas. It includes a slide and play stations designed to spark kids’ imaginations and encourage physical activity.
The Harbour Bar & Bites: Families looking for a break from the excitement can head to The Harbour Bar & Bites for complimentary grab-and-go food choices and refreshing drinks – perfect for enjoying in the sun.
Family Dwelling Area: Guests can make their way to the family dwelling area with comfortable seating and shade to sit back and relax while taking in the breathtaking sea views.
Cliffhanger: Announced earlier this year, the unique Cliffhanger attraction is the only over-water swing ride at sea, featuring four seats that start off close to the deck before powered arms lift them up and over the edge of the ship. Riders are propelled back and forth for a one-of-a-kind, edge-of-your-seat thrill.
The Harbour—together with the Doremiland kids area and Sportsplex—form the ship’s Family Aventura district, which will be the go-to destination for kids and families around the clock.
