MSC World Atlantic floated out at Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France, this past week. It touched water for the first time. The 215,863-gross-ton vessel was moved from its construction dock into the water after construction began with a steel-cutting ceremony in March 2025.
November 2025 brought a keel-laying ceremony. MSC Cruises ordered two additional World Class ships then. The ship is the fourth World Class vessel.
After float-out, MSC World Atlantic will remain at the yard for interior fit-out, public-space construction and technical work ahead of delivery in 2027. It is scheduled to debut on 13 Nov 2027 with a 7-night maiden voyage from Port Canaveral, Florida, calling at Nassau, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Cozumel and Costa Maya, Mexico.
Year-round 7- and 14-night Caribbean itineraries from Port Canaveral will follow through at least summer 2028. MSC World Atlantic will become MSC's next U.S. flagship. The 6,758-guest vessel will introduce the Viva La Musica Latin music lounge and The Clubhouse family entertainment space, which includes a LEGO Family Zone, bumper cars, sports courts and roller skating.
MSC World Atlantic will also offer 144 MSC Yacht Club suites, returning venues including Cliffhanger and The Harbour, and six specialty restaurants including Butcher's Cut and Kaito Sushi and Teppanyaki. It will become the 25th in MSC's fleet and join MSC World Europa, MSC World America and MSC World Asia in the World Class lineup.
Four further World Class ships are on order at Chantiers de l'Atlantique, with deliveries expected between 2029 and 2031.