Aiming for the “ultimate family vacation at sea,” MSC World America’s family friendly features will include the largest kids club in the MSC fleet when she debuts in April 2025. Other MSC World America’s family friendly offerings include an expansion of the line’s ongoing partnership with LEGO. The ship will have the first LEGO themed parade at sea, a LEGO family game show, a LEGO master builder area, and more. The highlight of MSC World America’s family friendly spaces will be the Family Aventura district spanning two decks (19 & 20) completely dedicated to families, kids, and teenagers. Matteo Mancini, senior manager of youth entertainment for MSC Cruises, said “We specifically listened to our young guests from North America to design our kids and family offering. We are bringing a variety of extraordinary facilities and new experiences never seen before!”
As a family-owned company, MSC Cruises takes pride in its kid’s offerings, tailored to deliver unforgettable cruise experiences for children of all ages. Matteo Mancini added, “MSC Cruises has 22 ships sailing all over the world with ~600K children and teens sailing fleet wide each year. That means there are about 2,000 children and teenagers on each ship for every cruise. As a family company, our owner is the grandfather of children, and the executive CEO is the parent of teens. They want families to be happy on the ships.” MSC World America’s family friendly concepts take everything to a new level with the company’s largest and most technologically advanced kids area yet. Spanning more than 10,000 square feet across seven different rooms designed for guests in various age ranges from 0 to 17, families can expect a new range of experiences, taking vacations on board to new heights.
LEGO activities for all on MSC World America
LEGO is a long-time standing partner of MSC Cruises’ kid spaces for years, and MSC World America will have even more LEGO on board including:
- LEGO Parade: For the first time in the cruise industry, MSC World America will host a LEGO parade with LEGO characters designed to entertain children of all ages. The parade will march through the ship from Family Aventura to the World Promenade once per cruise.
- LEGO Family Zone: Family Aventura will include a brand-new area for master builders and brick enthusiasts called LEGO Family Zone. Parents and children play together, and LEGO fans of all ages can unleash their creativity from morning to evening.
- LEGO Game Show: MSC World America will offer the first LEGO Family Game Show on a cruise ship. During each cruise, families will have the opportunity to come together for an exhilarating team challenge where parents and children compete as LEGO Master Builders. The competition features timed challenges, colorful bricks, and unexpected twists, all to determine the winner.
More family fun only on MSC World America
Matteo Mancini notices on MSC ships that kids and teens are meeting families from all over the world, with all different cultures and languages. He said the secret to his job is doing focus group meetings with teenagers every three months, and some of MSC World America’s family friendly experiences have come from these discussions such as:
- Boxes family game show: Families will get the chance to compete in “Boxes,” a new fun-filled family game show where each mystery box will contain a blind challenge to beat in order to win prizes.
- High-tech experiences: Specifically created for teenagers, Star Shooters is an adventure course in the Sportplex with targets for participants to hit and rack up points for a win. Virtual Reality at Luna Park will give guests access to the latest VR technology experiences, transporting them to other worlds from MSC World America.
- Doremix family disco: For dance competition fans, a new version of the Doremix Family Disco will arrive for the first time with new technology and must-see visuals. Parents and children will dance together to hit music and original MSC Cruises songs for children, all vying for the title of best dancers of the night.
- Largest ever Doremiland kids club: MSC World America will feature the largest, most action-packed Doremiland kids’ area in the MSC Cruises’ fleet, spanning more than 10,000 square feet. Home to seven rooms dedicated to different age groups from 0 to 17 years old, it will also be the most technologically advanced kids area of the fleet with the latest tech consoles on the market, and stunning light and sound effects. Baby services are offered in collaboration with Chicco – the leading global baby brand and a long-term MSC Cruises partner. Exclusively on MSC World America, the popular Kids’ Clubs will be open all day, from 9am until midnight, for the duration of each voyage.
- The Harbour: At the heart of the Family Aventura district lies The Harbour, a revolutionary new outdoor park where families can come together to engage in activities, indulge in delicious bites and soak up the sun. The Harbour offers an exhilarating high ropes course, a thrilling new state-of-the-art Cliffhanger attraction, a family dwelling area, and a playground modeled after the iconic lighthouse at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in The Bahamas.
Popular MSC Cruises favorites returning to MSC World America
- Sportplex: In the Sportplex, guests will find a spacious and dynamic gaming space equipped with everything from basketball and tennis courts to interactive game shows, bumper cars and roller skating. A dedicated sports program includes Football, Basketball, Zorb ball sessions, Pickleball, and Hoverboards. Here, guests will also have the opportunity to enjoy The Drone Academy – a lively and high-tech drone relay race that will come to life at night through light effects and glowing drones.
- Guinness World Record Family Quiz: Families can try to bet on the world’s most incredible records and try to top them, creating memories to last a lifetime.
- MasterChef at Sea Juniors: A new generation of cooks will have the opportunity to compete in a kids’ cooking competition, where the most talented and creative will win.
MSC World America launches in April 2025 sailing out of Miami, Florida. The ship will feature seven distinct districts, including Family Aventura, each with its own atmosphere, facilities, and experiences waiting to be explored. The districts allow guests of all ages to choose their own adventure and get the most out of their time on board. From a dedicated family area or tranquil zen area to a lively promenade with entertainment, shops, and bars—a world of options awaits.
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