MSC World Atlantic cabins and suites

Of all MSC World Atlantic staterooms (2614 total), approximately 65% are outside. Most passenger cabins feature a double bed (convertible to two single beds) plus a convertible couch (double sofabed) to accommodate a 3rd/4th guest. The ship has 19 cabin categories, including seven newly introduced MSC categories. 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 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.
• Cabin balconies are of two types: metal balustrade/guardrail or half-glass/half-metal balustrade.

To accommodate larger groups (up to eight guests), the ship offers three types of “family cabins,” consisting of two or three modular connecting staterooms (and their balconies). These categories include FPB (“Super Family Plus”), FLA (“Super Family”), and FMB (“Family”) balconied staterooms.

For guests with disabilities, the vessel offers 65 ADA staterooms (33 Inside, 24 Balcony, 8 Junior Suite), all wheelchair-accessible.

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

The following is a review of MSC World Atlantic stateroom amenities, furnishings, and included (complimentary) services.

All passenger cabins include, as standard/complimentary amenities: twin beds (convertible to a king-size double bed upon request), leather headboard, bedside tables, wall-mounted reading lamps, pillow menu, large wardrobe, smart HDTV (interactive system for onboard bookings, itinerary/port and excursion information, movies on demand, live webcams), direct-dial phone (intercom/shipboard use only), electronic safe, lifejackets (in the closet), hairdryer, minibar/refrigerator, sitting/lounge area (mirrored vanity table, chairs), en-suite bathroom (WC, single-sink vanity, shower), individually controlled air-conditioning, and Wi-Fi Internet access.

All MSC YACHT CLUB suites are equipped with Nespresso machines. All Suite categories include larger bathrooms with bathtubs.

• YC4-Royal Suites feature a large balcony (with outdoor Jacuzzi/whirlpool and alfresco dining area with a six-seat table), separate dining room, living room, bathroom (with spa tub), walk-in closet (with shoe rack and luggage storage), and two HDTVs.
• YJD-Duplex Suites span two decks. Level 1 includes the living/dining room (with double sofabed), bathroom (shower), and terrace (with Jacuzzi and a four-seat dining table). Level 2 includes the master bedroom (double bed/non-convertible), bathroom (shower and spa tub), and sundeck (with loungers).
• YCD-Duplex Suites also span two decks. Level 1 includes the dining/living room (with double sofabed), walk-in closet, bathroom (shower), and terrace (sundeck with loungers). Level 2 contains the master bedroom (double bed) and bathroom (shower and spa tub).
• Other Yacht Club suite categories include YC1-Deluxe and YIN-Interior.
• Two new Owner’s Suites (YC4) offer a double bedroom (with walk-in closet) and bathroom (with full-size bathtub), a separate living-dining area (with floor-to-ceiling windows), and two sundecks (each 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 cabins with balconies overlooking the Promenade, which is partially enclosed by an LED screen and surrounded by dining and entertainment venues.

Interconnecting “cluster cabins” are designed for large families and group travel, allowing up to three staterooms to be linked and opened together. Family cabins come in two primary types: FAMILY (maximum occupancy six, two connecting rooms, two bathrooms, one balcony) and SUPER FAMILY (maximum occupancy six, two connecting rooms, two bathrooms—one with bathtub—two balconies).

MSC “BELLA” cabins are in categories I1-Inside, O1-Oceanview, and B1-Balcony. Bella-class bookings include additional perks: 20-hour gourmet buffet access, organized daily activities, access to a dedicated swimming pool, modern gym, open-air sports facilities, and MSC Club points for future cruise benefits.

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

MSC “AUREA” cabins are in categories 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 bookings include: a complimentary Aurea Spa package, unlimited access to the Thermal Area, one 60-minute massage per person (maximum two per cabin), one 20-minute Solarium session, a welcome cocktail party, priority services (check-in, embarkation, tendering), bathrobes, slippers, premium spa products, and 24-hour unlimited drinks (specialty coffee, wine, beer, cocktails, soft beverages, gelato ice cream).

MSC World Atlantic’s Yacht Club complex spans 9,900 m² (106,560 ft²), includes a two-level exclusive sundeck (furnished with premium outdoor furniture by Unopiù), and features 144 suites in seven categories, plus a sports bar, comedy club, and six specialty restaurants.

MSC YACHT CLUB guests enjoy 24-hour butler service, dedicated concierge service (24-hour Concierge Reception), all-inclusive dining (à la carte, your-time dining in an exclusive gourmet restaurant/TBN), unlimited drinks (from the in-suite minibar and throughout the Yacht Club complex), exclusive access to “The One Sun Deck” (suites-only sundeck area), and access to the Top Sail Lounge. Exclusive Yacht Club venues include the Top Sail Lounge (with its own restaurant) and The One Pool Deck (pool, whirlpools, and sundeck with its own bar).

Guests booked in MSC Wellness cabins (IW-Inside, OW-Oceanview, BW-Balcony, and YCW-Yacht Club) receive access to dedicated sports facilities and equipment, a personal trainer, personalized fitness program, exclusive fitness-themed excursions, healthy food and beverages, and complimentary laundry service for gym wear.

Note: On decks 13 and 14, balcony cabins shown in pink represent the ship’s new “wellness” class. This class 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 (a US-based company and fully owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics).

• ZOE is an artificial intelligence device (voice-enabled, with advanced voice-recognition software) available in all passenger staterooms.
• ZOE speaks seven languages, answers cruise-related questions, provides information on shipboard services, activities, and facilities, and handles reservations and bookings.
• The device includes far-field microphones, a high-quality speaker, a quad-core processor (for fast responses), and direct phone connectivity (via Bluetooth). The system can also update its database to answer previously unanswerable questions.
• Passenger data (including itinerary, tour information, and onboard preferences) is stored in Cloud Storage and reused on subsequent voyages.
• The device (approximately 15 cm in size) can be activated at any time. A waiver must be signed to authorize the storage of personal data.

Beginning with Bellissima (2019), ZOE is available on all newbuild MSC ships and is being rolled out fleetwide by 2024.