BRAND-NEW SHIP MSC WORLD AMERICA TO OFFER LARGEST AND LATEST MSC YACHT CLUB TO SAIL THE CARIBBEAN

Geneva, Switzerland – May 15, 2024 – MSC Cruises will bring its largest and most luxurious MSC Yacht Club concept to North American shores with the launch MSC World America in April 2025. MSC World America represents a leap forward for the cruise line’s popular World Class platform and will usher in a new world of cruising with re-imagined venues and concepts tailored specifically to the U.S. market. The new flagship will also be the first to feature seven onboard districts designed to let guests of all ages to choose their own holiday adventure and get the most out of their time on board.

One of the ship’s seven distinct districts — the MSC Yacht Club — offers a secluded sanctuary within the excitement of the wider ship. Guests in one of the 152 luxurious suites can indulge in unparalleled personalised service and exclusive spaces for the discerning traveller. As the demand for elevated cruise experiences grows, MSC Cruises is taking the lead by enhancing its industry-leading “ship-within-a-ship” concept.

Cristian Comirla, Brand Performance Director, MSC Yacht Club said, “MSC World America will take our MSC Yacht Club product to new heights as the largest MSC Yacht Club in the North American market. With exclusive amenities, top-notch service and luxurious benefits, MSC Yacht Club offers a tranquil holiday for guests who prefer to have a more relaxing and secluded cruise experience, yet still have access to the excitement of the ship’s entertainment, specialty dining and other amenities. MSC Yacht Club guests on MSC World America will also have access to Ocean House at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, providing an elevated experience at our private island in The Bahamas with a private beach and restaurant coupled with personalised service. With an elevated onboard experience that extends once guests are ashore at Ocean Cay, there are so many benefits to sailing in MSC Yacht Club and we are thrilled to be offering the latest and greatest to MSC World America sailing in the Caribbean.”

Highlights of the MSC Yacht Club on MSC World America include:

Expansive sundeck – Guests will have plenty of room to relax and take in sea views with an outdoor space spanning two decks. The lower deck will feature a bar and grill with an expanded seating area where guests can grab a bite to eat for breakfast and lunch, or enjoy a cocktail while watching the sunset. The upper deck is the perfect private oasis for lounging by the pool, taking a dip in the whirlpool or unwinding in a stylish private cabana. For the first time, MSC Yacht Club guests aboard

will be able to table service from the nearby bar and grill throughout the full sundeck area.

Multi-room Owner Suites –the ultra-luxurious Owner Suites offer a beautifully-decorated bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe and luxurious bathroom with a full-sized imperial bathtub. A separate living and dining area with floor-to-ceiling windows opens onto a spacious private terrace complete with a hot tub and al fresco dining area.

Duplex Suites – MSC World America’s MSC Yacht Club will contain duplex suites spanning two decks that are perfect for families or larger groups travelling together. On the lower deck, the dining and living areas offer ample space for relaxation with the added convenience of a guest bathroom. Upstairs, the main bedroom comes complete with its own bathroom. The suites also offer plenty of outdoor space for lounging and sunbathing with some suites even boasting a two-level private sundecks and a private whirlpool.

The MSC Yacht Club Experience

The MSC Yacht Club has been offering guests a world of privacy and exclusivity on board select MSC Cruises’ ships since the concept was introduced in 2008, while also allowing them to enjoy the wide array of entertainment and dining options on board. Guests staying in the MSC Yacht Club will experience unparalleled service from the moment they check in with priority embarkation, a dedicated concierge team, personalised butler service available 24/7, premier room service and private areas.

A premium beverage package, high-speed internet, thermal spa access and priority access to the ship’s entertainment venues are all included as part of the MSC Yacht Club experience.

Onboard, MSC Yacht Club guests will have access to private areas including the Top Sail Lounge where they can take in captivating panoramic views of the ocean while enjoying handcrafted drinks, gourmet canapés and desserts. The MSC Yacht Club Restaurant features an elevated menu with five-star service and a selection of the finest wines with sommelier service on-hand.

When she sets sail in April 2025, MSC World America will sail to Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, MSC Cruises’ private island in The Bahamas. Ongoing improvements to the island — due to be completed prior to the ship’s launch — include an expansion of the Ocean House bar and restaurant, which is available exclusively to MSC Yacht Club guests. Additional amenities include a private beach area featuring sunbeds and cabanas with butler service.