For our 24th wedding anniversary, we kicked off a two-week cruise adventure aboard MSC World America — and embarkation day did not disappoint.
After flight delays, a closed tunnel in Miami, and a slightly chaotic start… we finally stepped onboard at the stunning new MSC terminal at the Port of Miami.
On this first day we:
Explored the massive upper decks
Checked out the Jungle Pool & Botanic Garden Pool
Saw the Cliffhanger swings in action
Compared MSC pizza to Carnival & Royal Caribbean
Tried the main dining room on night one
Watched sailaway with ships like Freedom of the Seas and Resilient Lady passing by
Relaxed on the exclusive Aurea deck
This ship already feels massive — and next week we pivot to the largest cruise ship in the world, Star of the Seas.
Is MSC living up to the hype? This is just Day 1.
👇 Have you sailed MSC before? What are your honest thoughts?
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📌 Chapters:
00:00 Anniversary Cruise Begins
00:17 Travel Delays & Flying to Miami
01:32 Arriving at the New MSC Miami Terminal
02:18 First Steps Onboard MSC World America
03:05 Seamless Check-In Process
05:14 First Impressions of the Ship
06:09 Pool Deck Lunch & MSC Pizza Review (Round 1)
11:31 Jungle Pool & Upper Deck Tour
14:35 Icon of the Seas & Ship Spotting
18:26 Water Park, Ropes Course & Cliffhanger
22:06 Exploring the Promenade
29:18 Elixir Bar & First Cocktails
35:50 MSC Pizza Review (Round 2)
37:12 Sailaway & Ship Parade in Miami
42:16 Top 20 Aurea Deck Experience
49:00 Balcony Views & Cabin Exterior
50:42 First Night Dinner (Aurea Restaurant)
55:18 World Promenade at Night
57:53 Day 1 Recap & Cabin Surprises
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