Signature highlights
Asian-inspired design elements include a suspended dragon sculpture, the World Promenade, The Harbour outdoor theme park, Cliffhanger, Adventure Trail, The Spiral @Tree of Life, multiple pools, and the MSC Luna Park Arena.
MSC World Asia
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About MSC World Asia
MSC World Asia is the third ship in MSC Cruises’ World Class and is designed around Asian-inspired art, architecture, and public spaces. The LNG-powered vessel combines a large choice of restaurants and bars with family facilities, dedicated entertainment venues, outdoor attractions, and the MSC Yacht Club. Its passenger-facing highlights include The Harbour, Cliffhanger, The Spiral @Tree of Life, a World Theatre, multiple pools, and a 9,900-square-metre Yacht Club area.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- MSC Cruises
- Builder / shipyard
- Chantiers de l’Atlantique
- Registry / flag
- Malta
- Call sign
- FNAX
- IMO number
- 9901556
- MMSI
- 227022600
- Previous names
- Atlantique Chantiers Y34; MSC World 3
Onboard Experience
Dining
MSC lists more than 30 bars, lounges, and restaurants, including six specialty restaurants. Notable venues include Kaito Teppanyaki, Kaito Sushi Bar, Butcher’s Cut, HOLA! Tacos & Cantina, Pan-Asian dining, Pizza & Burger, and the Les Dunes restaurant.
Entertainment
Entertainment includes the World Theatre, Panorama Lounge, MSC Luna Park Arena, The Loft comedy and live-music venue, interactive activities, and live programming for different age groups.
Staterooms & suites
The ship has 2,582 cabins, including interior, ocean-view, balcony, suite, and MSC Yacht Club accommodations. The Yacht Club includes 144 suites, including a duplex Royal Suite designed for larger families.
For families
Family facilities include Kids’ Clubs, two LEGO rooms, The Clubhouse, Family Aventura District, children’s play areas, The Harbour, Adventure Trail, and age-specific activities.
Pools, spa & wellness
Wellness facilities include the MSC Aurea Spa, outdoor pools, an indoor pool area, relaxation spaces, and the private MSC Yacht Club pool and sundeck.
Accessibility
MSC publishes multiple cabin categories and deck plans for the ship, but a ship-specific accessible-cabin count was not confirmed from the primary sources reviewed.
Environmental features
MSC World Asia is designed as an LNG-powered ship. LNG propulsion is intended to reduce selected air emissions compared with conventional marine fuels, although the ship’s full environmental performance depends on operation and fuel supply.
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Itineraries & Sailings
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Next: Apr 13, 2027
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Next: Apr 12, 2027
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Marseille (Provence) France, Genoa (Portofino) Italy, Civitavecchia (Rome) Italy, Messina (Taormina) Italy +2 more
Next: Dec 5, 2026
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Next: Nov 1, 2027
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Next: Nov 2, 2027
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Next: Apr 19, 2027
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Marseille (Provence) France, Genoa (Portofino) Italy, Naples (Pompeii) Italy, Messina (Taormina) Italy +2 more
Next: Apr 17, 2027
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Genoa (Portofino) Italy, Naples (Pompeii) Italy, Messina (Taormina) Italy, La Valletta Malta +2 more
Next: Apr 18, 2027
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Next: Apr 14, 2027
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Next: Apr 20, 2027
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7 Nights
7-Night Mediterranean from Barcelona Spain via Marseille France & Genoa Italy
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Barcelona Spain, Marseille (Provence) France, Genoa (Portofino) Italy, Civitavecchia (Rome) Italy +2 more
Next: Dec 4, 2026
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7-Night Mediterranean from Barcelona Spain via Marseille France, Genoa Italy & Naples Italy
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Barcelona Spain, Marseille (Provence) France, Genoa (Portofino) Italy, Naples (Pompeii) Italy +2 more
Next: Apr 16, 2027
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Next: Dec 7, 2026
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7-Night Mediterranean from Genoa Italy via Civitavecchia Italy & Messina Italy
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Genoa (Portofino) Italy, Civitavecchia (Rome) Italy, Messina (Taormina) Italy, La Valletta Malta +2 more
Next: Dec 6, 2026
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7 Nights
7-Night Mediterranean from Messina Italy via La Valletta Malta & Barcelona Spain
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Next: Dec 8, 2026
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