{"id":58923,"date":"2026-05-03T12:47:47","date_gmt":"2026-05-03T16:47:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/msc-cruises-reveals-gigantic-new-theme-park-onboard-ship\/03\/05\/2026\/"},"modified":"2026-05-03T12:47:47","modified_gmt":"2026-05-03T16:47:47","slug":"msc-cruises-reveals-gigantic-new-theme-park-onboard-ship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newssprinters.com\/index.php\/world\/msc-cruises-reveals-gigantic-new-theme-park-onboard-ship\/03\/05\/2026\/","title":{"rendered":"MSC Cruises reveals gigantic new theme park onboard ship"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\"><a data-ylk=\"slk:MSC Cruises;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;MSC Cruises&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/travel\/cruise\/msc-cruises-2026-entertainment-b2928917.html\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">MSC Cruises <\/a>has unveiled its plans for a massive theme park aboard its newest ship.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">The <a data-ylk=\"slk:Geneva-based cruise line;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Geneva-based cruise line&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.independent.co.uk\/travel\/cruise\/cruise-lines-cancel-sailings-iran-war-b2949087.html\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">Geneva-based cruise line<\/a> will introduce an open-air theme park, \u201cThe Harbour,\u201d aboard its upcoming flagship, MSC World Asia, which is set to debut in December, the company <a data-ylk=\"slk:said in a statement.;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;said in a statement.&quot;,&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mscpressarea.com\/en_US\/press-releases\/msc-cruises-unveils-a-new-world-of-family-fun-coming-to-msc-world-asia\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\">said in a statement.<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">The Harbour, an activity hub full of experiences and family fun, will include an over-water swing ride known as the \u201cCliffhanger.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">The attraction will send guests soaring over the ocean, allowing them to take in an uninterrupted view of the sea below. The swing is set to be Europe\u2019s first over-water swing, the company said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">The Harbour will include a ropes course, waterslides, a playground, gathering spaces, and what MSC says will be the longest dry slide at sea.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative col-body mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;expand&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;image-lightbox&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;lightbox-open&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-[4] size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-[0.875rem]\/[1.25rem] figure-caption mt-1 line-clamp-2 mt-2.5 md:mt-2 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span class=\"[&amp;_p]:inline\">MSC Cruises\u2019 upcoming MSC World Asia ship will feature an open-air theme park that includes Europe\u2019s first over-water swing (MSC Cruises)<\/span><span> (the_independent_635)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">MSC said that the Harbour area will be part of the Family Aventura District, a lively hub offering spaces for kids to play.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">The Family Aventura District also includes The ClubHouse and Doremiland, a 10,000-square-foot kids club with dedicated spaces for each age group.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Another venue on the ship, the MSC Luna Park Arena, will be equipped with interactive game shows. The area will use digital technology to transform the floor into an interactive arena, the company said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">\u201cAs a family-owned company, MSC Cruises knows what it takes to keep the whole family happy on holiday, with tailored family entertainment activities and facilities for guests of all ages,\u201d Steve Leatham, the company\u2019s vice president of entertainment, said.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"relative col-body mb-4\">\n<div class=\"relative\"><img loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"The new family-forward ship will feature several areas full of activities the whole family can take part in (MSC Cruises)\" width=\"976\" height=\"549\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"fig-image-round\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/s.yimg.com\/lo\/mysterio\/api\/74888664f56db35e8ea0f315c93f26b6df2c6385f86e30c0f11940d1d4d0724e\/lightyear_networkapi\/resizefill_w976;quality_80;format_webp\/https:%2F%2Fstatic.independent.co.uk%2F2026%2F05%2F03%2F15%2F05%2F1777302607-260319_worldasia_harbour_night_draft_04.avif%3Fwidth%3D1200\"\/><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"group absolute bottom-3 right-3 size-10 md:size-[50px] lg:inset-0 lg:size-full lg:bg-transparent\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;expand&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;image-lightbox&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;lightbox-open&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\"><span class=\"absolute bottom-0 right-0 rounded-full bg-white p-3 opacity-100 shadow-elevation-3 transition-opacity duration-300 group-hover:block group-hover:opacity-100 md:p-[17px] lg:bottom-6 lg:right-6 lg:bg-white\/90 lg:p-5 lg:opacity-0 lg:shadow-none\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Modal Dialog\" aria-modal=\"true\" class=\"fixed inset-0 z-[4] size-full max-h-none max-w-none bg-white hidden\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"relative text-[0.875rem]\/[1.25rem] figure-caption mt-1 line-clamp-2 mt-2.5 md:mt-2 pr-2.5\">\n<p><span class=\"[&amp;_p]:inline\">The new family-forward ship will feature several areas full of activities the whole family can take part in (MSC Cruises)<\/span><span> (the_independent_635)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">Aboard the upcoming ship, \u201cfamily entertainment will reach new heights \u2014 bigger, bolder and more innovative than ever,\u201d Leatham added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">MSC World Asia is set to debut in December, sailing for seven-night Mediterranean itineraries.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">The ship will visit multiple Mediterranean highlights, including Barcelona, Marseille, Messina, Civitavecchia for Rome, Naples and Valletta, the company said.<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-4 min-w-0 leading-7 break-words md:leading-8 col-body text-[18px] charcoal-color\">MSC Cruises is the world\u2019s third-largest cruise line, operating 23 ships that sail across five continents to more than 300 destinations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/travel.yahoo.com\/cruises\/articles\/msc-cruises-reveals-gigantic-theme-161644986.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>MSC Cruises has unveiled its plans for a massive theme park aboard its newest ship. 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