MSC World America

The Aqua Deck is the ship's pool district. The main pool sits in front of a big stage with live entertainment and deck parties, and loungers spread out in both sun and shade. Just forward, the Botanic Garden is a solarium-style pool under cover, so it works whatever the weather, with hot tubs and ping pong tables. Several outdoor bars serve the deck, and a gelato counter nearby gets a lot of love from Danny.

Guests in an Aurea suite, or who upgrade to the MSC Aurea package, get Top 20, a private sun deck with its own bar and a few cabanas, so there's always a spot to relax. All the way aft, the Zen Area is the adults-only district, with the Zen pool, loungers and the Zen Bar looking out over the ocean. It's a quiet escape while the kids are busy at Doremiland or the Aquapark.

Family Aventura is the multi-level district at the top of the ship. The Aquapark has water slides and a splash pad for little ones. Cliffhanger swings riders out over the side of the ship (extra cost), and the ropes course suits kids around 5 to 12. Jaw Drop @ The Spiral is a dry slide that drops down through the decks. The Sportplex hosts basketball, dodgeball and roller skating, with a LEGO area just above and a small bar outside.

The MSC Yacht Club is a keycard-access ship within a ship, and on World America it's the largest in the MSC fleet. Every suite has a butler, backed by a concierge team that books shows and dining. Up top is a private sun deck and pool, with the Yacht Club Grill & Bar just below. The Top Sail Lounge has live music each evening and a Swarovski crystal staircase up to the Yacht Club Restaurant, included for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

A wide range of food is included in the fare. There are two buffets on two levels, La Brasserie above Il Mercato, with indoor and outdoor seating. La Boca Grill serves poolside burgers, hot dogs and pizza, and The Harbour Bar & Bites has grab-and-go favorites like corn dogs and empanadas. Pizza & Burger at Luna Park covers burgers, pizza and wings, and Promenade Bites in the aft serves popcorn, sliders and cotton candy.

World America's specialty restaurants cost extra. Eataly brings authentic Italian dining on board, the only one at sea. Paxos is a Greek taverna on the Promenade with indoor and outdoor seating, plus Paxos On The Go. HOLA! Tacos & Cantina pours margaritas, Butcher's Cut is the steakhouse, and Kaito offers teppanyaki and a sushi bar. Jean-Philippe Chocolat & Café does chocolate, crêpes and gelato, and the All-Stars Sports Bar serves gourmet burgers.

There are more than 20 bars and lounges. Masters of the Sea has live music, with The Gin Project above it, Elixir does smoking and color-changing cocktails, and Dolce Vita has a live pianist. Two main theaters stage the shows, headlined by Dirty Dancing in Concert, with Queen Symphonic in the aft theater. The Loft runs adults-only comedy, and Luna Park turns into a party venue late at night.