MSC Cruises debuts family and dining area The Harbour aboard US-bound MSC World America

MSC Cruises has revealed details about The Harbour, a new family dining and entertainment area within MSC World America’s Family Aventura district, which will be the first of its kind in the MSC Cruises fleet.

The Harbour will be a go-to outdoor destination for families featuring a range of activities and experiences including an aquapark, 11-storey dry slide, themed playground, a ropes course and dining.

The various attractions at The Harbour will remain open at night for kids to continue to enjoy, while live music and performances will be available to parents. The outdoor space, located at the very top of the ship, will also offer some of the best ocean views onboard.

The Harbour will be part of MSC World America’s Family Aventura district, joining the Doremiland kids area and Sportsplex, both of which will also remain open late at night. 

Key features within The Harbour:

The Harbour Aquapark – features water slides, and a splash area, including a 90-degree vertical drop slide. Thrill seekers can also choose between a raft slide featuring virtual reality technology to make every run even more exciting or a race against a friend in the duelling slide.

Jaw Drop @ The Spiral – one of the longest dry slides at sea, Jaw Drop takes riders through the jaws of a shark and spiralling down 11-decks through the heart of the World Promenade.

Rock-Climbing Wall – an adventure for kids, little ones can enjoy climbing the rock wall as they attempt to navigate different handholds and footholds to see how far they can get.

High Trail Ropes Course – a two-level ropes course spanning 577sqm with two Sky Rails similar to a zip line.

The Harbour Light House – modelled after the lighthouse at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas, this lively safe-haven is filled with a slide and various play stations.

The Harbour Bar & Bites – offering a selection of convenient quick and easy bites as well as refreshing drinks, ready to order, or collect and go, with savoury dishes and sweet treats available for the whole family.

Family Dwelling Area – offers comfortable seating and shade to sit back and relax while taking in the sea views.

Cliffhanger – announced earlier this year, the unique Cliffhanger attraction is the only over-water swing ride at sea, featuring four-seat swing towers 50m above the ocean, propelled back and forth for a one-of-a-kind thrill. 

MSC World America in the second ship in the cruise line’s World class, joining MSC World Europa, which debuted last year. She will be one of the largest cruise ships in the world when launched in April next year, and the largest vessel MSC Cruises has ever homeported in the US.

The ship will cruise roundtrip from Miami to the Caribbean, carrying up to 6,762 passengers and offering 7 different zones including a family district, tranquil chill out area and colourful promenade. There will be six specialty restaurants, four main restaurants, two buffets and fast food outlets, 20 bars and lounges, three entertainment venues, and more across more than 40,000sqm of public space.