MSC World Asia — December 2026

MSC World Asia is the third mega-ship in its class, World Class, which MSC Cruises launched in 2023 with MSC World Europa, followed in 2025 by MSC World America. Despite what its name suggests, 6,758-guest MSC World Asia will cruise itineraries solely in the Mediterranean, offering 7-night round-trip sailings from a variety of ports that include Rome, Genoa, Messina, and Naples in Italy, Barcelona in Spain, Marseille in France, and Valletta in Malta.

There will be Asian influences, however, in the ship's décor and other design elements, such as a suspended 39-foot-long, 29-foot-wide Dragon sculpture in the World Promenade and The Spiral @ Tree of Life, an eye-catching slide that has riders swirling down 12 decks in seconds. While the restaurant line-up will be mostly similar to what's offered on World Europa and World America, there's also a new food concept, Pan-Asian Street Food, which will focus on the tastes, textures, and flavors of Southeast Asia.

MSC's World-Class ships also feature multiple pools, as well as an aqua park with several waterslides, a main theater and Panorama Lounge for production shows, the World Galleria for shopping and dining, 19 bars and lounges, and the cruise line's signature suite enclave, MSC Yacht Club.