Key Aspects:
- MSC Cruises has opened sales for its fourth World-class Ship, MSC World Atlantic.
- Entering service in November 2027, the ship will homeport at Port Canaveral.
- Several early booking incentives are being offered in December 2025.
Cruisers looking to experience MSC Cruises’ fourth World-class ship, MSC World Atlantic, when she begins sailing from Port Canaveral in 2027 can put down their deposits starting December 10, 2025.
The cruise line announced it has officially opened sales for the new-build, which is under construction at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.
MSC Cruises had revealed in early 2025 that the massive ship, which will accommodate 6,774 guests at full capacity, would homeport at the growing Central Florida port.
In fact, in 2025, Port Canaveral became the busiest cruise port in North America by passenger transits, outshining PortMiami, a facility that had long held the title of Cruise Capital of the World.
“The deployment of MSC World Atlantic from Port Canaveral, Orlando, underscores our dedication to offering US and international guests our most cutting-edge ships, with Port Canaveral being a central hub with easy connections for guests from all around the world,” said Gianni Onorato, CEO of MSC Cruises.
Special Incentives Aim For Early Booking Spree
Eager to get as many reservations as possible on the books this month, MSC Cruises has rolled out several loyalty program incentives that are valid from December 10 to December 24, 2025.
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First, MSC Voyager Club members will get 1,000 extra points for booking during this timeframe, while Classic members will receive an onboard credit of $50 per person.
This is in addition to the typical Voyagers’ Exclusive perks given to those who book a cruise one year ahead of departure. The benefits include a fare discount and double membership points. Finally, guests who are Club Silver members will get a $50 onboard credit.
MSC Atlantic follows the launches of MSC World Europa and MSC World America, which debuted in 2022 and 2025, respectively, and the upcoming MSC World Asia, due to enter service in December 2026.
Starting in November 2027, MSC World Atlantic will offer 7- and 14-night Eastern and Western Caribbean sailings and will feature a similar onboard atmosphere as the earlier ships — a European style with American comforts, as the cruise line puts it.
However, MSC World Atlantic will also unveil several new venues and attractions. Among them are Viva La Musica, a lounge venue that will feature Latin-style music and dancing, and The Clubhouse, a family space that will make its US debut onboard the new ship.
The Clubhouse will offer the line’s popular LEGO Family Zone, along with bumper cars, sports courts, and roller skating. MSC World Atlantic will have a 144-suite MSC Yacht Club, the exclusive luxury accommodations area, plus 40 dining venues and bars, and the line’s signature MSC Aurea Spa.
Port Calls Feature Line’s Private Island Destination
The ship’s Caribbean itineraries will include port calls to the cruise line’s private island, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, which will soon offer new family entertainment spaces and a series of wellness experiences.
The new activities will start to roll out in January 2026 and include a high-tech treasure hunt for children and a LEGO pop-up. For adults, the island will feature sunrise yoga sessions and sound-healing meditations, and a fire-and-ice challenge that combines hot yoga with ice baths.
In addition to the private island port call, MSC World Atlantic will visit a variety of popular Caribbean ports. A 7-night “Caribbean & Bahamas” cruise departing on December 4, 2027, for instance, also calls at Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, and Nassau, Bahamas.
Besides the existing World-class ships and the two still under construction, the cruise line has plans to add four more. As yet unnamed, the ordered vessels are referred to as World Class 5 and 6, due to enter service in 2029 and 2030, respectively, and World Class 7 and 8, which are to begin construction in 2029.
