MSC Cruises’ newest World Class ship, MSC World Asia, is now open for sale, offering guests an opportunity to experience the art of cruising in the Mediterranean beginning in December 2026.

MSC World Asia will be the cruise line’s third World Class ship, each of which is named after one of the world’s continents to reflect the fact that MSC Cruises sails to every corner of the globe and offers an unparalleled choice of destinations.

Starting December 11, 2026, and throughout the winter 2026/27 season, the ship will offer seven-night sailings to the most popular destinations in the Western Mediterranean – Barcelona (Spain); Marseille (France); Genoa, Civitavecchia for Rome, and Messina (Italy); and Valletta (Malta) with accessible embarkation in every port.

For the summer 2027 season, MSC World Asia will offer a seven-night itinerary serving Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Naples (Italy), Messina and Valletta.

MSC World Asia is the latest innovative ship in the cruise line’s LNG-powered World Class following MSC World Europa and the soon-to-be-launched MSC World America, which will sail from the new MSC Miami Cruise Terminal to the Caribbean starting April 2025.

MSC World Asia features subtle design elements that reflect Asia’s rich culture, art and beautiful landscapes. It retains the signature plumb bow rising vertically from the waterline and the iconic Y-shaped aft that opens onto the impressive outdoor promenade—hallmarks of MSC Cruises’ World Class ships.

Gianni Onorato, CEO, MSC Cruises said, “MSC World Asia will further enhance our lineup in the region, giving guests even more choice of embarkation ports and itineraries for their winter escape or summer getaways. As with each of our new ships, we’ll introduce innovative new concepts, venues and services to deliver the ultimate cruise experience for our guests.”