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All about the MSC World Atlantic
The MSC World Atlantic is still being built and will debut in 2027. It's considered an extra large size ship. Coming in at 1,092 ft long and 155 ft wide, it's roughly the length of 3 football fields, as wide as 2.9 tractor trailers, and the same height as a 16-story building. The World Atlantic will sail out of Port Canaveral starting in November 2027. The ship is split into seven districts that provide unique restaurants, bars, and attractions; helping to reduce crowding. The World Atlantic is still under construction and MSC hasn't released all the details yet. This page will be updated as we learn more.
MSC World Atlantic Overview
- Ship and Passengers
- Food and Restaurants
- Bars and Drinks
- Pools and Hot Tubs
- Ship Features and Activities
- Cruise Costs
- Onboard Costs
MSC World Atlantic Size and Passengers
The World Atlantic can hold 6,758 based on double occupancy (two people per room) and more when you take into account 3rd and 4th passengers. When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, the World Atlantic has a space ratio of 32. Depending on the ship, this number can range from 30 to 52 (with a bigger number meaning more space per person) so this ship has less space per person than average.
| MSC World Atlantic | |
|---|---|
| Class | World |
| Gross Tonnage | 215,863 |
| Length | 1,092 |
| Beam/Width | 155 |
| Passenger Decks | 16 |
| Passengers (double occupancy) | 6,758 |
| Crew | 2,142 |
| Passenger to Crew Ratio | 3.2 |
| Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) | 32 |
MSC World Atlantic Space Ratio
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The World Atlantic is one of four World Class ships currently sailing with MSC. The World class cruise ships are MSC's newest, largest, and most innovative class of ships. They utilize a split super-structure design, creating outdoor neighborhoods lined with inward facing cabins. The World Atlantic is very similar to its sister-ships; World Europa, World America and World Asia, although each ship may have some differences.
MSC World Atlantic Food and Restaurants
Food is a big part of any cruise, and there will plenty on the MSC World Atlantic. You have sixteen different dining options to choose from. Of those options, six are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other ten options have an additional fee. Some of those options are a set price and some have a la carte menu pricing. Only 38% of the dining options are included meaning you might spend more while on the ship due to the additional fees.
| Restaurant | Restaurant Type | Type of Food | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Included | |||
| Il Mercato | Quick serve | Buffet | |
| La Brasserie Buffet | Quick serve | Buffet | |
| Luna Park Pizza & Burger | Quick serve | Pizza and Burgers | |
| Main Dining Room | Quick serve | International | |
| Promenade Bites | Quick serve | American | |
| The Harbour Bar & Bites | Quick serve | American | |
| A la carte | |||
| All-Stars Sports Bar | Quick serve | Bar food | |
| Eataly | Sit down | Italian | |
| Jean-Philippe Chocolat & Cafe | Quick serve | Dessert | |
| Kaito Sushi Bar | Sit down | Sushi | |
| Sweet Temptations | Quick serve | Dessert | |
| Flat fee | |||
| Butcher's Cut | Sit down | Steakhouse | |
| HOLA! Tacos & Cantina | Quick serve | Mexican | |
| Kaito Teppanyaki | Sit down | Teppanyaki | |
| Exclusive (open to select guests only) | |||
| MSC Yacht Club Grill & Bar | Quick serve | ||
| MSC Yacht Club Restaurant | Sit down | ||
In terms of drinks and cocktails, you have a variety of choices. MSC serves the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship.
There are also plenty of bars available on this ship. Alcohol is not included in the base price of this cruise ship. To see if you would save money with a drink package, try our Drink Package Calculator.
Pools and Hot Tubs on MSC World Atlantic
Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The problem is that with thousands of people on a ship, there's not always room. If you want to spend all day in a pool, a cruise might not be the right choice. You would have a much better bet choosing a resort with a huge pool complex. That being said, a quick dip in the pool can be nice on a hot day.
The MSC World Atlantic has a total of seven pools and thirteen hot tubs.
Tired of loud kids and splashing? 2 of the pools are adults only.
One of the pools and three of the hot tubs are exclusive access, which means there's either an extra charge to access them or you need to book a certain class of cabin to have access to them.| MSC World Atlantic | |
|---|---|
| Total Pools | 7 |
| - Pools - General Access | 4 |
| - Pools - Adults Only | 2 |
| - Pools - Exclusive | 1 |
| Total Hot Tubs | 13 |
| - Hot Tubs - General Access | 10 |
| - Hot Tubs - Adults Only | |
| - Hot Tubs - Exclusive | 3 |
MSC World Atlantic Features and Activities
There are quite a few things to do on the World Atlantic. These are the main amenities that are available. Some are included in the cost of the cruise, while others have an additional charge.
| MSC World Atlantic | |
|---|---|
| Adult Only Relaxation Area | Included |
| Adventure Trail | Included |
| Arcade | A la carte |
| Basketball | Included |
| Bumper Cars | A la carte |
| Casino | A la carte |
| Cliffhanger | A la carte |
| Comedy Show | Included |
| Dueling Pianos | Included |
| F1 Simulator | A la carte |
| Fitness Center | Included |
| Interactive XD Cinema | A la carte |
| Production Shows | Included |
| Spa | A la carte |
| Splash park | Included |
| Thermal Suites | A la carte |
| Thrill Slide | Included |
| VR Arcade | A la carte |
| Water slides | Included |
| Zip Line | Included |
Cruise Costs
MSC is a mainstream cruise line. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.
Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year. Typically newer ships cost more, so a cruise on MSC World Atlantic will likely cost more than other ships in the fleet.
MSC World Atlantic Onboard Costs
Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.
Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.
The table below will help you understand what you might spend onboard a MSC ship.
| MSC | |
|---|---|
| Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day) | $16.00 |
| Tip added to drinks & services | 18% |
| Soda Price | |
| Domestic Beer Price | |
| Drink Package Price | $46 - $85 |
| Internet Plan | $17 - $27 per device per day |
| *Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates. | |
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