- MSC Cruises is marking one month until the first guest sail on the MSC World Asia
- The ship is scheduled for delivery on 25 November
- The first guests will board on 4 December 2026
- The ship will spend its inaugural winter and summer seasons in the Mediterranean
- The MSC World Asia will head to the Caribbean for winter 2027-28
MSC Cruises is marking one month until the first guest sail on the MSC World Asia, the third ship in its World class. Having completed sea trials in July and September, the 205,700-ton vessel is scheduled for delivery on 25 November. It will then welcome its first guests on 4 December 2026, after which its inaugural winter and summer seasons will be spent in the Mediterranean.
After that, the ship heads to the Caribbean for winter 2027-28, offering seven- and 14-night Southern Caribbean itineraries. The ship features the largest Venchi experience at sea, spanning 300m² and bringing together a chocolate boutique, café and gelateria with 20 gelato flavours, 20 praline varieties and 11 chocolate bars.
The ship also features the first Eataly at sea in Europe, the longest dry slide at sea with The Spiral at 81.3 metres across 12 decks, and 144 MSC Yacht Club suites across seven categories. The MSC World Asia offers more than 40 bars, lounges and dining venues, including Clubhouse and Soda Bar, The Terraces Bar & Lounge, Coral Cove Bar and a new Pan-Asian street food concept.
