Msc World America: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
MSC's latest ship for the North American market, World America scored 95 on its CDC inspection — a significant improvement over Meraviglia's 86. The ship features MSC's "World" class design with seven distinct districts, and the line has clearly invested in meeting American expectations for service and cleanliness.
At 6,762 passengers, this is one of the largest cruise ships afloat. MSC is trying hard to compete with Royal Caribbean and Carnival in the US market, and World America is their strongest play yet.
**Who it's for:** Cruisers curious about MSC who were put off by earlier ships. Budget mega-ship fans. Families who want lots of space and activities.
**Who should skip it:** Anyone who prefers smaller, more intimate ships. Cruisers who've had bad MSC experiences before (though this ship is a clear step up).
Score History
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Msc World America.
Total outbreaks on record: 0
Spotless Galley
Food Safety Sub-Score based on 1 inspection with item-level data.
Food Inspection Breakdown
Item-level deductions from the most recent inspection with detailed data.
| Item | Category | Type | Deducted | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Employee Health & Illness Management | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #12 | Employee Cleanliness & Handwashing | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #13 | Food Safety Management & Knowledge | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #14 | Employee Appearance | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #15 | Food Sources & Receiving | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #16 | Food Temperature & Time Control | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #17 | Food Protection & Prep Practices | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #18 | Cross-Contamination Prevention | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #19 | Food Storage & Handling | Non-Critical | -2 | 2 |
| #20 | Food Display & Service | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #24 | Food-Contact Surface Cleaning | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| #25 | Wiping Cloths Cleanliness | Non-Critical | 0 | 2 |
| #26 | Equipment Sanitization | Critical | 0 | 5 |
| Total Food Deductions | -2 | 50 | ||
How Is This Calculated?
The Food Safety Sub-Score extracts deductions from 13 food-specific CDC VSP inspection items (items 11-20 and 24-26) covering employee hygiene, temperature control, cross-contamination, food storage, and equipment sanitation. The maximum possible food deduction is 50 points. Score = 100 × (1 - food deductions / 50).
Crew Treatment: Fair Passage
This score reflects how MSC treats its crew — based on employee reviews, flag state quality, safety compliance, and editorial assessment. All ships in the MSC fleet share this line-level rating.
Glassdoor Employee Rating
★★★★☆ 3.8Based on 301 employee reviews
Score Breakdown
Flag State Quality
Msc World America is registered under a Paris MOU Grey List flag state — average performance on port state inspections. Flag State Score: 50/100
Upcoming Sailings
| Voyage | Departs | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 7 days, round-trip Western Caribbean Bahamas | Mar 14 | 7N |
| 14 days, round-trip Eastern Western Caribbean | Mar 14 | 14N |
| 7 days, round-trip Eastern Caribbean Bahamas | Mar 21 | 7N |
| 14 days, round-trip Eastern Western Caribbean | Mar 21 | 14N |
| 7 days, round-trip Western Caribbean Bahamas | Mar 28 | 7N |
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- You want a ship with a passing CDC score (95/100)
- A clean outbreak record matters to you
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Msc World America is 95/100 as of October 25, 2025.
No, the Msc World America has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.
No, the Msc World America has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.
The Msc World America has a latest CDC sanitation score of 95/100. See the full inspection history and our ShipTea verdict for a complete assessment.
Based on CDC VSP inspection item-level data, the Msc World America has a food safety score of 96/100 ("Spotless Galley"). This sub-score focuses on 13 food-specific inspection items covering temperature control, cross-contamination, and sanitation.
The Msc World America was last inspected by the CDC on October 25, 2025.