Cruise Radio 900 MSC World America Summer 2025 + Cruise News | MSC Cruises
Aug 14, 2025
Richard Simms, a staff writer for Cruise Radio, shares exciting insights after cruising aboard MSC World America. He discusses safety concerns in the industry, including a recent incident on the ICON of the Seas. Simms reveals intriguing shifts towards paid entertainment options and highlights personal experiences aboard the World America, comparing it with MSC World Europa. Listeners will hear about the efficient embarkation process, dining delights, and memorable excursions in Porta Plata, capturing both the joys and challenges of modern cruising.
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Water-Slide Failure Sparks Safety Questions
- Richard Simms highlights a dangerous slide failure on Icon of the Seas that caused lacerations and a pending investigation.
- The incident led to immediate shutdown of the Bolt slide and raised liability and safety concerns for cruise water attractions.
Southampton Terminal Evacuation Averted
- A bomb scare at Southampton's Mayflower Terminal briefly halted boarding and prompted an evacuation notice for a docked ship.
- Police arrested a suspect and reopened the terminal after confirming there was no device, avoiding harm to passengers.
Brawls at Ports Show Systemic Issue
- Viral videos show repeated large brawls at cruise terminals and private islands across multiple lines.
- Richard Simms and Doug Parker note this is a cross-line trend, not isolated to Carnival, raising concerns about passenger behavior.