MSC Cruises Breaks World Record at Sea With LEGO Ships
Did you know that there are approximately 6,670 world records that include LEGOs? Now you know!
MSC Cruises just became one of those record holders by assembling the longest line of LEGO ships ever recorded.
While underway from Saint-Nazaire, France, to Miami, Florida, the crew on the all-new MSC World America set the ship’s first world record and the cruise line’s 40th.
In total, 1,391 LEGO ships were constructed and connected, making a line spanning 291 feet.
To put into perspective just how long this is, this display went all the way from the ship’s World Galleria on Deck 6 from aft to forward. In simpler terms, that is almost as long as a football field!
With the efforts of over 1,000 crew involved, the mini LEGO ships took an average of five minutes to complete. While this event only lasted under two hours, the collective time spent building by the crew was a staggering 116 hours.
Also involved was MSC World America Captain Master Dino Sagani and a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS adjudicator to make sure the record was properly recorded.
The previous record was held by a shipping company in 2016 when they built a 12,035-meter-long LEGO ship, but this was only one single ship.
The new record is unique, as it is the first time a continuously connected group of LEGO ships has ever been constructed at such a large scale.
Starting in 2024, MSC Cruises announced plans to roll out their new GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS entertainment program to their entire fleet — 16 will have it by May, and the rest by the end of 2025.
Matteo Mancini, the Family Entertainment Development Director for MSC Cruises, also commented on the unique collaboration between the cruise line and LEGO, sharing that there is more in store for passengers than they might think.
“On MSC World America we will offer three weekly, multigenerational and unmissable entertainment experiences with GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS ,” Mancini shared, adding, “we will have the first LEGO® Parade and LEGO® Game Show in the cruise industry.”
Clearly, with so many records already being set it promises to be an exciting year for guests and crew!
Building New Experiences for Passengers
MSC Cruises and LEGO started their partnership in October 2014, but they are now working to expand their offering more than ever to bring exciting new opportunities to passengers.
The two companies have already worked on enhancing the onboard kids and teen clubs by integrating LEGO-themed decorations and activities.
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With the opportunity to collaborate even further on the newest ship in the fleet, there will now be LEGO parades once every cruise as well as a special game show for the children’s programs hosted by the mascots Doremi and Sailor.
Additionally, MSC Cruises revealed that its newest ship will include a LEGO Family Zone, where families can build for free at any time during the cruise!
These new offerings will all be debuting on the 6,762 passenger MSC World America, which is set to take its inaugural voyage on April 12, 2025.
Before that on April 9, 2025, the ship will have its official naming ceremony, and will hold a quick 3-day cruise for members of the media and press.
As this collaboration has expanded, it has given life to the cruise line’s mission of being extremely family-friendly. These changes were quite literally inspired by feedback given by the younger audience, proving their voice does matter!
Worried that you are going to miss out? Do not worry, LEGO activities are currently available at some level on all of MSC Cruises ships.
Just make sure to wear some shoes so you do not step on them!