MSC Cruises is marking the 12-month countdown to the debut of its new ship MSC World Asia, unveiling a dozen new details of the upcoming flagship. World Asia will sail seven-night Mediterranean itineraries starting 04 Dec 2026, featuring design elements reflecting Asia’s rich culture, art, and landscapes. The centrepiece of...
MSC Cruises is marking the 12-month countdown to the debut of its new ship MSC World Asia, unveiling a dozen new details of the upcoming flagship.
World Asia will sail seven-night Mediterranean itineraries starting 04 Dec 2026, featuring design elements reflecting Asia’s rich culture, art, and landscapes.
The centrepiece of this will be a 12-metre-long, nine-metre-wide dragon sculpture (pictured) in the ship’s World Promenade, suspended 10 metres in the air.
This stainless-steel sculpture will be adorned with nearly 700 mirrors and 3,000 LED lights, as it illuminates the ship.
There will also be a new pan-Asian street food venue, combining a dining experience with a dedicated bar and outdoor terrace, offering both dine-in and on the go options.
The restaurant will focus on Southeast Asian cuisine, including flavours from Singapore, Thailand, Laos, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Indonesia.
MSC’s top deck family fun area, including The Harbour and The Clubhouse, have also received Asian-inspired redesigns.
World Asia will sail in the Mediterranean during the winter 2026/27 season, calling at some of the region’s most captivating destinations, such as Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Civitavecchia, Messina, and Valletta.
She will then offer seven-night itineraries to Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Naples, Messina and Valletta during the summer 2027 season. MS
