MSC Cruises has begun the one-year countdown to the launch of MSC World Asia, expected to join the fleet in December 2026.
The company has shared highlights about the new ship and its amenities, dining and entertainment, which include the following:
Dragon Sculpture
The company said that the ship will feature a stainless-steel dragon suspended from the ceiling 10 metres above.
The 12-meter-long and nine-meter-wide sculpture is adorned with nearly 700 mirrors and 3,000 LED lights.
Breathtaking Mediterranean Itineraries
The MSC World Asia will sail in the Mediterranean. Starting December 4, 2026, the ship will sail seven-night itineraries to Barcelona (Spain), Marseille (France), Genoa, Civitavecchia for Rome, Messina (Italy) and Valletta (Malta) during the Winter 2026-27 season.
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