MSC World Asia
MSC World Asia from MSC Cruises : Everything you need to know
In addition to the MSC World Europe and the MSC World America, the third ship in the MSC World class is now following. The MSC World Asia, which is expected to set sail in 2026, will be inspired by the Asian continent, which will be reflected not only in the name, but also in the design and the on-board experiences. Stay tuned, more details will be released in the coming weeks!
About MSC Cruises
Welcome aboard MSC Cruises! The cruise line was founded in 1970 and is the cruise division of the container shipping company Mediterranean Shipping Company. MSC Cruises is the world's largest privately family-owned cruise line (Aponte family) and has many years of expertise on the seven seas. The Aponte family has also established an independent charitable organisation, the MSC Foundation, which is also present on board and supports many humanitarian and environmental projects.
MSC Cruises offers its guests a Mediterranean and modern lifestyle at a good price-performance ratio. Guests of all ages feel at home on the sometimes colourful, sometimes understated ships. The ships are also well received on the German market and the number of German guests is growing steadily. A knowledge of English is recommended, although some services are also offered in German.
With the MSC Yacht Club, the ‘ship-within-a-ship concept’, MSC Cruises offers an exclusive area on selected ships with luxurious suites, its own restaurant with five-star service and other amenities.
MSC World Asia data
- Inauguration: December 2026
- Shipyard: Chantiers de l'Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire (France)
- Ship class: World Class
- Sister ships: MSC World Europe, MSC World America
- Length: 333.3 meters
- Width: 47 meters
- Height: 77.15 meters
- Tonnage: 215,863 tons
- Speed: 22.7 knots
- Decks: 21
- Passengers: 6,758
- Staterooms: 2,582
- Crew: 2,142
- Languages: German, Italian, English, French and Spanish
- Currency: € or US-$ (depending on the destination)
- Wi-fi: Starlink from SpaceX, internet café and Wi-Fi (fee required)
MSC World Asia Sustainability
MSC World Asia will be the fourth ship in the MSC Cruises fleet to be powered by LNG. Like all other new MSC Cruises ships, MSC World Asia will also be equipped with shore power connections as standard, allowing the ship's engines to be switched off in port when shore power is available. Smart technologies throughout the ship will ensure that guests can travel in comfort while keeping energy and water consumption low. A robust onboard recycling program minimizes waste, and even the ship's propulsion systems are designed to be quiet and not disturb marine life.
MSC World Asia staterooms
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Atmosphere on board the MSC World Asia
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MSC World Asia Restaurants, bars & lounges
In total, there will be more than 40 bars, lounges and restaurants on board the MSC World Asia. These include six specialty restaurants with classics such as Hola! Tacos & Cantina, Butcher's Cut or Kaito Sushi, but two new restaurant concepts will also be on board the fleet for the first time.
You can also look forward to popular meeting places such as the Master of the Sea Pub or the Coffee Emporium.
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MSC World Asia Entertainment, sports and wellness
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MSC World Asia children
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Our summary
As a new ship in the MSC World class, the MSC World Asia offers a huge variety as well as a varied and colorful everyday life on board. This makes the ship perfect for all those in search of action and entertainment, but relaxation lovers will also get their money's worth here.
