Rendering of MSC World Atlantic at sea
MSC Cruises World Class

MSC World Atlantic

The fourth World Class ship, powered by LNG, sailing Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral from November 2027.

LNG-poweredDebuts November 2027

The ship in figures

Ship history
  1. 2027
    Year built
    Chantiers de l'Atlantique (Saint-Nazaire, France)

More than 38,000 m² (409,000 sq ft) of public space and more than 40 bars, restaurants and lounges across seven districts.

MSC World Atlantic will be the fourth ship of MSC Cruises' World Class and the 25th ship of the fleet, after MSC World Europa, MSC World America and MSC World Asia. Construction started with steel cutting at Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire on 27 March 2025, the keel-laying coin ceremony took place on 12 November 2025 and the ship floated out in September 2026; delivery is planned for 2027. From November 2027 she will sail alternating 7- and 14-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral, Florida, with calls at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Nassau, Cozumel, Costa Maya, Grand Turk and Puerto Plata. Like her sisters she runs on liquefied natural gas (LNG) and is organised into seven districts.

Attractions

7 districts
  1. 1
    Cliffhanger
    An over-water swing that lifts riders 50 m (164 ft) above the ocean, first introduced on MSC World America.
  2. 2
    The Harbour
    An outdoor park in the Family Aventura district with an Aquapark of twisting waterslides and splash zones.
  3. 3
    High Trail Ropes Course
    A course of rope bridges and towers in The Harbour.
  4. 4
    The Clubhouse
    A retro-inspired family space with table games, bumper cars, basketball and roller skating, making its U.S. debut on this ship.

Shows

  • Panorama Lounge
    A two-deck venue for pre-show drinks that turns into a theatre with international entertainment and LED displays.

Restaurants & bars

40+ venues
MSC World Atlantic: Viva La Musica, the new Latin lounge bar (rendering)
Viva La Musica, the new Latin lounge bar (rendering)
  • Viva La Musica
    A new lounge bar dedicated to Latin culture, with live music, salsa dancing and cocktails.
  • Butcher's Cut
    MSC's American-style steakhouse.
  • Kaito Sushi & Teppanyaki
    Japanese cuisine, with dishes cooked at the table in the teppanyaki area.
  • Hola! Tacos & Cantina
    A Mexican restaurant serving tacos.

Accommodation

MSC Yacht Club
144 suites in a keycard-access area with its own lounge and restaurant, private pool, sun deck, 24-hour concierge and private access to Ocean House Beach at Ocean Cay.

Kids & families

Ages 0-17
MSC World Atlantic: The Clubhouse, the family space with the LEGO Family Zone (rendering)
The Clubhouse, the family space with the LEGO Family Zone (rendering)
  • Doremiland
    One of the line's largest kids' clubs, for ages 0 to 17, with two new LEGO spaces.
  • LEGO Family Zone
    A LEGO building area for families inside The Clubhouse.

Spa & wellness

  • MSC Aurea Spa
    One of the largest thermal areas in the fleet, with saunas, steam rooms and snow rooms, plus face and body treatments.
  • Technogym gym
    A fitness centre with Technogym equipment and ocean views.
  • The Gentlemen's Barber
    A barbershop inside the spa.
Sustainability
LNG propulsion ready for bio and synthetic LNG, shore power connection to switch off the engines in port, advanced wastewater treatment and onboard recycling.

In pictures

MSC World Atlantic: Float out at Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, September 2026
Float out at Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, September 2026
Photos: Viva La Musica, the new Latin lounge bar (rendering): MSC Cruises (rendering), via MSC Cruises Press Area · The Clubhouse, the family space with the LEGO Family Zone (rendering): MSC Cruises (rendering), via MSC Cruises Press Area · Float out at Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, September 2026: MSC Cruises, via MSC Cruises Press Area · Cover: Rendering: MSC Cruises, via MSC Cruises Press Area