MSC World America cabins and suites

Of all MSC World America staterooms (2614 total), approximately 65% are outside. Most passenger cabins have a double bed (convertible to 2 single beds) plus a convertible couch (double sofabed) to accommodate a 3rd/4th guest. There are 19 total cabin categories, including 7 new MSC-exclusive types. Guaranteed cabin categories include YCW-Yacht Club Suite, BW-Balcony, OW-Oceanview, and IW-Inside.

• Double beds are not available in the Interior Studio and Outside Studio categories.
• Bunk beds are not suitable for children under 16 years of age.
• 3rd and 4th beds are not available in the Interior Studio, Interior Bella, Oceanview Studio, Promenade View Balcony, and MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite categories.
• 5th and 6th beds are available only in the Family Suite Aurea category.
• Balconies are of two types: metal balustrade/guardrail or half-glass/half-metal balustrade.

To accommodate larger groups (up to 8 guests), the ship offers three types of “family cabins” consisting of 2 or 3 modular connecting rooms (with connecting balconies). These are FPB (“Super Family Plus”), FLA (“Super Family”), and FMB (“Family”) balcony staterooms.

For passengers with disabilities, the liner has 65 wheelchair-accessible ADA staterooms (33 Inside, 24 Balcony, 8 Junior Suite).

Like her WORLD-class sisterships, MSC World America offers Promenade View cabins (aft-located, interior-facing balcony cabins overlooking Promenade Deck), Duplex Suites (two-deck accommodations with large terraces, some with outdoor Jacuzzis), AUREA Suites (aft-facing wraparound balconies), AUREA Family Suites (larger balcony accommodations with a separate kids’ bedroom with bunk beds), and Infinite Oceanview cabins (French Balcony design with down-sliding windows opening to a Juliet/false balcony).

Below is the review of MSC World America staterooms in terms of amenities, furniture, and included (complimentary) services.

All standard cabins feature: twin beds (convertible to a King-size double upon request), leather headboard, bedside tables, reading lamps, pillow menu, large wardrobe, smart HDTV (interactive system with onboard bookings, itinerary/port/excursion info, movies on demand, webcam views), direct-dial phone (shipboard use only), electronic safe, lifejackets, hairdryer, mini-bar/fridge, sitting/lounge area (mirrored vanity, chairs), en-suite bathroom (WC, single-sink vanity, shower), thermostat-controlled air conditioning, and Wi-Fi access.

All MSC YACHT CLUB suites additionally feature Nespresso machines. All Suite categories have larger bathrooms equipped with bathtubs.

• YC4-Royal Suites include a large balcony (with outdoor Jacuzzi/whirlpool and a 6-seat dining area), separate dining room, living room, bathroom with spa tub, walk-in closet (shoe rack, luggage space), and 2 HDTVs.
• YJD-Duplex Suites are two-deck accommodations. Level 1 has a living/dining room (double sofabed), bathroom (shower), and terrace (Jacuzzi, 4-seat dining table). Level 2 has the non-convertible double-bed Master Bedroom, bathroom (shower and spa tub), and Sundeck (loungers).
• YCD-Duplex Suites are two-deck accommodations with Level 1 featuring a living/dining area (double sofabed), walk-in closet, bathroom (shower), and terrace (with loungers). Level 2 has the Master Bedroom (double bed) and bathroom (shower and spa tub).
• Additional Yacht Club categories include YC1-Deluxe and YIN-Interior Suites.
• Two new Owner Suites (YC4) feature a double bedroom (walk-in closet), full-size bathtub, a separate living-dining room (floor-to-ceiling windows), and two large sundecks (with alfresco dining areas and Jacuzzis).

New AUREA cabin categories include S3 (Family Suite), SC3 (Promenade View Suite), SE3 (Grand Suite), SJ3 (Suite with Balcony Jacuzzi), and ST3 (Grand Suite with Wraparound Balcony).

All “Promenade View” staterooms are interior-facing balcony cabins overlooking the Promenade—a partially covered LED-screen atrium lined with dining and entertainment venues.

Interconnecting “cluster cabins” are designed for large families and group travel, allowing up to 3 staterooms to be linked. Family cabins are offered in two groups: FAMILY (max 6 guests, 2 connecting rooms, 2 bathrooms, 1 balcony) and SUPERFAMILY (max 6 guests, 2 connecting rooms, 2 bathrooms—one with a bathtub, and 2 balconies).

MSC “BELLA cabins” include I1-Inside, O1-Oceanview, and B1-Balcony. Bella-class perks include a 20-hour gourmet buffet, daily activities, access to a dedicated pool, modern gym, open-air sports facilities, and MSC Club points.

MSC “FANTASTICA cabins” include I2-Inside, O2-Oceanview, B2-Balcony, and FLA-SuperFamily. Fantastica perks include 24-hour room service, 50% discount on fitness classes, dedicated kids’ activities, free in-room breakfast dining, free delivery, priority dinner sitting, and cooking sessions with the Master Chef. These cabins are located on upper decks with convenient access to elevators and lounges.

MSC “AUREA cabins” include B3-Balcony, S3-Family Suite, SC3-Promenade View Suite, SE3-Grand Suite, SJ3-Suite with Balcony Jacuzzi, and ST3-Grand Suite with Premium Balcony. Aurea-class benefits include: complimentary Aurea Spa package, unlimited Thermal Area access, one 60-min massage per person (max 2), 20-min Solarium use, welcome cocktail party, priority embarkation/tendering, bathrobes and slippers, luxury spa toiletries, and 24-hour unlimited drinks (specialty coffee, wine/beer, cocktails, soft drinks, gelato).

MSC YACHT CLUB guests enjoy 24-hour butler service, dedicated concierge reception, all-inclusive dining (à la carte menu, your-time dining in an exclusive gourmet restaurant/TBN), unlimited drinks (from the in-suite minibar and throughout Yacht Club venues), exclusive access to “The One Sun Deck”, and entry to the premium Top Sail Lounge. Yacht Club’s restricted-access spaces include the Top Sail Lounge (with its own restaurant) and The One Pool Deck (pool, whirlpools, sundeck, full-service bar).

Passengers booked in MSC Wellness cabins (IW-Inside, OW-Oceanview, BW-Balcony, YCW-Yacht Club) receive access to dedicated sports facilities, training equipment, personal trainer sessions, tailored fitness programs, fitness-themed excursions, healthy food and beverages, and complimentary laundry service (gym wear only).

Note: On Decks 13 and 14, balcony cabins marked in pink belong to the line’s new “Wellness” class. The same category also includes Interior staterooms on Deck 13 and four Outside staterooms on Deck 8.

MSC’s ZOE

ZOE is MSC’s—and the cruise industry’s—first in-cabin digital assistant. The technology was developed by Harman International (USA-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics).

• ZOE is a voice-enabled artificial intelligence device with advanced speech-recognition technology available in all staterooms.
• ZOE speaks seven languages, answers cruise-related questions, provides information on services/activities/facilities, and handles reservations and bookings.
• The device includes far-field microphones, a high-quality speaker, a quad-core processor for fast response, and Bluetooth-based phone connectivity. ZOE updates its own database over time.
• Passenger data (itinerary details, preferences, tour selections) is stored in a secure cloud system and reused on future voyages.
• The device (~15 cm) can be activated at any time. Guests must sign a waiver agreeing to personal data storage.

Debuting on MSC Bellissima (2019), ZOE is available on all newbuild MSC vessels and is being rolled out fleetwide.