Case study

The Cliffhanger – the only over-water swing ride at sea!

The Cliffhanger – the only over-water swing ride at sea – has been unveiled on the top deck of MSC Cruises’ MSC World America. Nestled in the heart of the ship’s Family Aventura district, the swing beckons thrill seekers looking for a rush of excitement.

This attraction has four seats that start off close to the deck. Powered arms lift them into the starting position – up and out over the edge of the ship. From there, riders swing back and forth 50 meters above the ocean, enjoying amazing views of the water and sky.

Bruns was asked to develop and build a swing ride again, just like the ‘Over the Edge’ swing on the A’DAM Tower in Amsterdam. But this time, not on a building – but on top of a cruise ship! As main contractor, Bruns was responsible for managing the entire project, including engineering, safety inspection, production, testing and on-site installation.