MSC World Asia cabins and suites

MSC World Asia staterooms review, floor plans, photos

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MSC Yacht Club Owner Suite with Balcony Jacuzzi

Layout (floor plan)

MSC World Asia MSC Yacht Club Owner Suite with Balcony Jacuzzi  floor plan
Max passengers:4
Staterooms number:2
Cabin size:Suite 1 (1120 ft2 / 104 m2), Suite 2 (840 ft2 / 78 m2)
Balcony size:Suite 1 (515 ft2 / 48 m2), Suite 2 (700 ft2 / 65 m2)
Location (on decks):forward on decks 16-18
Type (categories):(YC4) MSC Yacht Club Owner Suite With Whirlpool Bath

YC4 Suites feature a large balcony (with an outdoor Jacuzzi/whirlpool bath and alfresco dining area), floor-ceiling windows, separate dining room and living room, en suite bathroom (with large shower and spa tub), mirrored vanity (hairdryer), large walk-in closet (wardrobe with shoe rack, luggage storage, electronic safe box, lifejackets), smart HDTV (Interactive system), Wi-Fi, phone, mini-bar, refrigerator, espresso coffee machine.

MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite with Balcony Jacuzzi

Layout (floor plan)

MSC World Asia MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite with Balcony Jacuzzi  floor plan
Max passengers:4
Staterooms number:4
Cabin size:550-635 ft2 / 51-59 m2
Balcony size:450-550 ft2 / 42-51 m2
Location (on decks):forward on decks 16-18
Type (categories):(YC3) MSC Yacht Club Royal Suite with Balcony Whirlpool Bath

MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite with Balcony Jacuzzi

Layout (floor plan)

MSC World Asia MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite with Balcony Jacuzzi  floor plan
Max passengers:4
Staterooms number:6
Cabin size:495 ft2 / 46 m2
Balcony size:320 ft2 / 30 m2
Location (on decks):(2-level accommodation) forward on decks 16-18
Type (categories):(YJD) MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite with Balcony Whirlpool Bath

Category YJD (MSC Duplex Suites) are 2-floor accommodations. On Level 1 are the living/dining room (double sofabed), wardrobe, bathroom (shower), terrace (with an outdoor Jacuzzi, 4-seat dining table). On Level 2 are the Master Bedroom (double bed/non-convertible to twins), bathroom (shower, spa tub), wardrobe, Sundeck (loungers).

All passengers booked in Duplex Suites receive the following perks (bonus amenities and services):

  • 2-deck-high (lower / upper level) stateroom - main level (living/dining room, double sofabed), upper level (master bedroom, queen bed convertible to 2 single beds / upon request)
  • 2 HDTVs, 2 phones, electronic safe (in the closet), mini-bar
  • 2 walk-in wardrobes
  • 2 bathrooms with shower (1 with bathtub)
  • private balcony with whirlpool hot tub
  • Priority services (boarding, tendering, dinner seating / at onboard complimentary restaurants)
  • 24-hour room service
  • Unlimited drinks by MSC's "All-Inclusive Classic Drink Package"
  • Complimentary Spa package - welcome cocktail, your-choice massage (spa menu), tanning shower, private wellness consultation, Thermal Area free access (throughout the cruise, adults only), private solarium access
  • Complimentary room diffuser (100 ml)

MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite

Layout (floor plan)

MSC World Asia MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite  floor plan
Max passengers:4
Staterooms number:3
Cabin size:495 ft2 / 46 m2 (2-level accommodation)
Balcony size:65 ft2 / 6 m2
Location (on decks):forward-portside on decks 16-18
Type (categories):(YCD) MSC Yacht Club Duplex Suite

Category YCD (MSC Duplex Suite) is a 2-deck accommodation.

On Level 1 are the dining/living room (double sofabed), wardrobe (walk-in closet), bathroom (shower), terrace (sundeck with loungers).

On Level 2 are the Master Bedroom (double bed/non-convertible to twins), bathroom (shower, spa tub), wardrobe.

MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite

Layout (floor plan)

MSC World Asia MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite  floor plan
Max passengers:4
Staterooms number:130
Cabin size:270 ft2 / 25 m2
Balcony size:50 ft2 / 5 m2
Location (on decks):forward on decks 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Type (categories):(YC1) MSC Yacht Club Deluxe Suite

MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite

Layout (floor plan)

MSC World Asia MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite  floor plan
Max passengers:2
Staterooms number:7
Cabin size:160 ft2 / 15 m2
Balcony size:none
Location (on decks):forward on decks 15, 16
Type (categories):(YIN) MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite

All passengers booked in MSC Yacht Club Interior Suites receive the following perks (bonus amenities and services):

  • interactive large TV, phone, electronic safe (in the closet), Nespresso coffee machine
  • Myform Memory mattresses
  • Dorelan pillows menu
  • Egyptian cotton bathrobes, slippers
  • luxury bedding (by Mascioni)
  • 1 queen bed (or 2 single beds/ upon request)
  • private bathroom with shower
  • fully stocked mini-bar
  • goodnight gourmet chocolates (by Venchi)
  • Nintendo Wii gaming console
  • Priority services (check-in / check-out, embarkation / disembarkation, tendering)
  • 24-hour personal concierge, butler service, room service (free delivery)
  • Unlimited drinks in all MSC Yacht Club venues (including the cabin's mini-bar drinks)
  • All-inclusive (complimentary) free-time dining (lunches and dinners) in the exclusive MSC Yacht Club restaurant
  • Unlimited drinks in all onboard bars and restaurants
  • Free Thermal Suite access
  • Direct access (via private elevator) to MSC Aurea Spa
  • Exclusive access to "The One Sun Deck" and "Top Sail Lounge"

Grand Suite with Wraparound Terrace

Layout (floor plan)

MSC World Asia Grand Suite with Wraparound Terrace  floor plan
Max passengers:4
Staterooms number:6
Cabin size:375 ft2 / 35 m2
Balcony size:270-375 ft2 / 25-35 m2
Location (on decks):aft on decks 11-12-14
Type (categories):(SXT) Grand Suite Aurea with Wraparound Terrace

Grand Suite with Terrace Jacuzzi

Layout (floor plan)

MSC World Asia Grand Suite with Terrace Jacuzzi  floor plan
Max passengers:4
Staterooms number:4
Cabin size:375 ft2 / 35 m2
Balcony size:400-495 ft2 / 37-46 m2
Location (on decks):aft on decks 15, 16
Type (categories):(SXJ) Grand Suite Aurea with Wraparound Terrace and Whirlpool

Aft-Facing Grand Suite with Wraparound Balcony

Layout (floor plan)

MSC World Asia Aft-Facing Grand Suite with Wraparound Balcony  floor plan
Max passengers:4
Staterooms number:4
Cabin size:375 ft2 / 35 m2
Balcony size:100 ft2 / 9 m2
Location (on decks):aft on decks 9-10
Type (categories):(SX) Grand Suite Aurea with Wraparound Balcony

Promenade View Suite

Layout (floor plan)

MSC World Asia Promenade View Suite  floor plan
Max passengers:6
Staterooms number:4
Cabin size:225-300 ft2 / 21-28 m2
Balcony size:75-105 ft2 / 7-10 m2
Location (on decks):aft on decks 11 (SLP) and 16 (SRP)
Type (categories):(SRP-Deluxe, SLP-Premium) Suite Aurea with Promenade View/facing the ship's interior

Promenade View Suites (categories SLP and SRP) are new for MSC cabin type that features a private step-out balcony overlooking the Promenade Deck below. Double suites are with double beds, quad suites have a separate bedroom (double bed) plus a double sofabed in the living room.

Premium Family Suite Aurea

Layout (floor plan)

MSC World Asia Premium Family Suite Aurea  floor plan
Max passengers:6
Staterooms number:40
Cabin size:270 ft2 / 25 m2
Balcony size:40 ft2 / 4 m2
Location (on decks):midship-aft on decks 12-14
Type (categories):(SL1-Family) Premium Suite Aurea

Family Suites are fitted with a double bed (convertible to two single beds), sofabed, and a separate kids' bedroom (with upper-lower bunk beds).

Junior Suite with Private Sundeck

Layout (floor plan)

MSC World Asia Junior Suite with Private Sundeck  floor plan
Max passengers:4
Staterooms number:46
Cabin size:185 ft2 / 17 m2
Balcony size:140-160 ft2 / 13-15 m2
Location (on decks):midship on deck 9
Type (categories):(SM) Junior Suite Aurea With Private Sundeck

Deluxe Balcony Cabin

Layout (floor plan)

MSC World Asia Deluxe Balcony Cabin  floor plan
Max passengers:4
Staterooms number:1092
Cabin size:180 ft2 / 17 m2
Balcony size:30-110 ft2 / 3-10 m2
Location (on decks):9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16
Type (categories):(BP-Deluxe with Partial View, BR1-BR2-BR3-BR4-Deluxe, BA-Aurea) Balcony Staterooms

SuperFamily Balcony Cabin

Layout (floor plan)

MSC World Asia SuperFamily Balcony Cabin  floor plan
Max passengers:6
Staterooms number:
Cabin size:370 ft2 / 34 m2 (2 connecting cabins)
Balcony size:90 ft2 / 8 m2 (2 connecting balconies)
Location (on decks):
Type (categories):(FLA) Super Family Fantastica Balcony / modular connected rooms and balconies

Note: Super Family cabins combine 2 connecting balcony staterooms.

All passengers booked in MSC Super Family cabins (connecting staterooms for families) receive the following perks (bonus amenities and services):

  • 2 interactive TVs, 2 phones, 2 electronic safes (in the closets), 2 mini-bars
  • 2 wardrobes
  • 2 private bathrooms (1 with showers, 1 with shower/bathtub)
  • 2 private balconies
  • bed configuration (max sleeping capacity 6 people) - a combination of lower beds plus double sofabeds
  • 24-hour room service
  • Dedicated and supervised kids activities (educational and recreational), "Doremi Chef" cooking courses

Classic dining (assigned first or second sitting) or Flexi dining (your time). Switching dining styles is available after booking and also after boarding the ship.

Promenade View Balcony Cabin

Layout (floor plan)

MSC World Asia Promenade View Balcony Cabin  floor plan
Max passengers:2
Staterooms number:196
Cabin size:170 ft2 / 16 m2
Balcony size:50 ft2 / 5 m2
Location (on decks):aft on decks 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16
Type (categories):(PV, PR1, PR2, PR3) Balcony Cabin With Promenade View / facing the ship's interior

Infinite OceanView|French Balcony Cabin

Layout (floor plan)

MSC World Asia Infinite OceanView|French Balcony Cabin  floor plan
Max passengers:4
Staterooms number:170
Cabin size:215 ft2 / 20 m2
Balcony size:none
Location (on decks):forward on decks 10-11-12-14
Type (categories):(VL1, VL2, VLA) Infinite Ocean View / French Balcony Staterooms

MSC's "Infinite Ocean View" cabin type features a sliding window that opens to a French Balcony (glass balustrade).

Deluxe Oceanview Cabin

Layout (floor plan)

MSC World Asia Deluxe Oceanview Cabin  floor plan
Max passengers:4
Staterooms number:77
Cabin size:170 ft2 / 16 m2
Balcony size:none
Location (on decks):5, 9, 10, 11, 12
Type (categories):(OR1-OR2-Deluxe Ocean View) Outside Staterooms

Interior Cabin

Layout (floor plan)

MSC World Asia Interior Cabin  floor plan
Max passengers:4
Staterooms number:818
Cabin size:160 ft2 / 15 m2
Balcony size:none
Location (on decks):5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21
Type (categories):(IR1-IR2-Deluxe Interior) Inside Staterooms

Studio Single Cabin

Layout (floor plan)

MSC World Asia Studio Single Cabin  floor plan
Max passengers:1
Staterooms number:22
Cabin size:OS (130 ft2 / 12 m2), IS (120 ft2 / 11 m2)
Balcony size:none
Location (on decks):5, 9, 11, 14, 16
Type (categories):(OS-Studio OceanView, IS-Studio Interior) Cabins with Single Occupancy

OceanView Studios and Interior Studios are single cabins fitted with 1x single French bed (sized 140x200 cm / 255x78 inches), bathroom (WC-shower-washbasin), wardrobe (safe, hairdryer), mirrored vanity with chair, smart HDTV, phone, mini-bar.

MSC's Studios (categories IS-Interior, OS-OceanView, BS-Balcony) are available for booking with single-occupancy rates only.

Handicap|Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins

Layout (floor plan)

MSC World Asia Handicap|Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins  floor plan
Max passengers:2
Staterooms number:65
Cabin size:160-180 ft2 / 15-17 m2
Balcony size:Sundeck (160 ft2 / 15 m2), Balcony (30 ft2 / 3 m2)
Location (on decks):Suite (9), Balcony (10-11-12-14-15-16), Interior (9-10-11-12-14-15-16)
Type (categories):(SM) Junior Suite Aurea, (BA) Balcony Aurea, (BR1-BR2-BR3) Deluxe Balcony, (BP) Deluxe Balcony with Partial View / modified accessible staterooms

For passengers with disabilities, MSC World Asia has a total of 65 handicap-accessible cabins (33x Inside, 24x Balcony, 8x Junior Suite).

Next are listed the handicapped cabins (for disabled passengers) as types and categories.

  • (IR1-IR2-Deluxe Interior) rooms: 9096, 9126, 10105, 10106, 10588, 11111, 11112, 11534, 11535, 11592, 11594, 12114, 12115, 12582, 12585, 14113, 14118, 14534, 14535, 14585, 14594, 15025, 15032, 15059, 15066, 15520, 15521, 15549, 15571, 16039, 16046, 16071, 16080
  • (BA-Balcony Aurea, BR1-BR2-BR3-Deluxe Balcony, BP-Deluxe Balcony with Partial View) rooms: 10109, 10110, 10156, 10157, 11116, 11119, 11162, 11165, 12118, 12121, 12162, 12165, 14119, 14122, 14163, 14166, 15063, 15070, 15109, 15116, 16077, 16084, 16131, 16138
  • (SM-Junior Suite Aurea/Suite with Sundeck) rooms: 9123, 9130, 9147, 9149, 9154, 9156, 9167, 9174

Each of the handicapped staterooms features: larger size (compared to the non-accessible counterpart), wider doors (width 35 inches / 0,9 m, sitting-level keycard slot), wider turning spaces (5 ft / 1,5 m), ramped thresholds, beds with open bed frames, lowered vanity in the sitting area, amplified phones, captioned TVs, wider bathrooms (door width 35 inches / 0,9 m, roll-in shower, fold-down shower bench, grab rails, lower sinks and closet rods, raised toilets, hand-held shower head, seat height from the floor 0,4 m).

All ADA cabins also feature a convenient location near the elevators.

The ship's gangways are all wide enough for most types of wheelchairs and disability scooters.

All decks provide elevator access.

All passenger lifts have visual, audio and Braille deck indicators.

During an emergency, dedicated crew personnel helps all disabled guests (also those with reduced mobility) to board the ship's lifeboats.

MSC World Asia cabins review

Of all MSC World Asia staterooms (2614 total), around 65% are outside. Most passenger cabins have a double bed (convertible to 2x single beds) plus a convertible couch (double sofabed) to accommodate 3rd/4th person. The number of all cabin categories is 19, including 7 new for MSC types of cabins. Guaranteed cabin categories include YCW-Yacht Club Suite, BW-Balcony, OW-Oceanview, IW-Inside.

  • Double beds are not available in categories Interior Studio and Outside Studio.
  • Bunk beds are not suitable for kids under 16 yo.
  • 3rd and 4th beds are not available in categories Interior Studio, Interior Bella, Oceanview Studio, Promenade View Balcony, MSC Yacht Club Interior Suite.
  • 5th and 6th beds are available only in the category Family Suite Aurea.
  • Cabin balconies are two types - with a metal balustrade/guardrail, and with a half-glass/half-metal balustrade.

For accommodating more guests (up to 8), the ship offers 3 types of "family cabins", comprising of 2 or 3 modular connecting rooms (and their balconies). These are the categories FPB ("Super Family Plus"), FLA ("Super Family"), and FMB ("Family") balconied staterooms.

For passengers with disabilities, the liner has a total of 65 handicapped/wheelchair-accessible ADA cabins (33x Inside, 24x Balcony, 8x Junior Suite).

World Asia is the third MSC ship (following World Europa and World America) to have Promenade View cabins (aft located "interior balcony" cabins overlooking Promenade Deck), Duplex Suites (2-deck accommodations with large terraces, some with an outdoor Jacuzzi), AUREA Suites (with aft-facing wraparound balconies), AUREA Family Suites (larger-sized balcony cabins with a kids bedroom with bunk beds), Infinite Oceanview (French Balcony cabins with down-sliding windows/balustrades opening to a Juliet/false balcony).

Follows the review of MSC World Asia staterooms as amenities, furniture and included (complimentary) services.

All passenger cabins as standard/complimentary amenities offer twin beds (singles convertible to King-size double bed/upon request), leather headboard, bedside tables, wall-mounted reading lamps, pillow menu, large wardrobe, smart HDTV (with an interactive TV system allowing bookings from the cabin, also itinerary/ports and tours/excursions information, movies on demand, live webcam views), direct-dial phone (intercom/onboard connections only), electronic safe box and lifejackets (in the closet), hairdryer, mini-bar/fridge, sitting/lounge area (mirrored vanity table, chairs), en-suite bathroom (WC/wall-mounted toilet, single-sink vanity, shower), individual air-conditioning (thermostat controlled), Wi-Fi Internet access.

All MSC YACHT CLUB suites are also fitted with Nespresso machines. All Suite categories feature larger bathrooms with bathtubs.

  • YC4-Royal Suites feature a large balcony (with an outdoor Jacuzzi/whirlpool bath and alfresco dining area with a 6-seat table), separate dining room, living room, bathroom (with spa tub), walk-in closet (wardrobe with shoe rack, luggage storage), 2x HDTVs.
  • YJD-Duplex Suites are 2-deck accommodations. Level 1 houses the living/dining room (double sofabed), bathroom (shower), terrace (with Jacuzzi, 4-seat dining table). Level 2 houses the Master Bedroom (double bed/non-convertible), bathroom (shower, spa tub), Sundeck (sun loungers).
  • YCD-Duplex Suites are 2-deck accommodations. Level 1 houses the dining/living room (double sofabed), walk-in closet, bathroom (shower), terrace (sundeck with loungers). Level 2 houses the Master Bedroom (double bed), bathroom (shower, spa tub).
  • Other "yacht club" suite categories include YC1-Deluxe and YIN-Interior.
  • Two new Owner Suites (YC4) feature a double bedroom (walk-in closet) and bathroom (with a full-size bathtub), a separate living-dining area (with floor-ceiling windows), two sundecks (terraces with alfresco dining areas and Jacuzzies).

The new AUREA cabin categories are S3 (Family Suite), SC3 (Promenade View Suite), SE3 (Grand Suite), SJ3 (Suite with Balcony Jacuzzi), and ST3 (Grand Suite with Wraparound Balcony).

All "Promenade View" staterooms are actually interior-facing cabins with balconies that overlook the Promenade (partially covered by a LED screen interior space lined up with dining and entertainment venues).

Interconnecting “cluster cabins” are specifically designed for large families and family group travel. This new concept allows up to 3 cruise staterooms to be linked together and opened up. Family cabins are in 2 main categories – FAMILY (max occupancy 6 passengers, 2 connecting rooms, 2 baths, 1 balcony) and SUPERFAMILY (max occupancy 6 passengers, 2 connecting rooms, 2 baths /1 with bathtub, 2 balconies).

MSC “BELLA cabins” are in categories I1-Inside, O1-Oceanview, B1-Balcony. Booking Bella-class staterooms additionally offer as extra perks: 20-hour gourmet buffet, organized daily scheduled activities, access to a dedicated swimming pool, modern gym, open-air sports facilities, plus earning MSC Club points for more perks on the next cruise.

MSC “FANTASTICA cabins” are in categories I2-Inside, O2-Oceanview, B2-Balcony, FLA-SuperFamily. Booking Fantastica-class staterooms additionally offer as extra perks: 24-hour room service, 50% discount on fitness classes, specially dedicated to kids activities, free in-room dining (breakfast), free delivery, priority dinner sitting, cooking sessions with the ship’s Master Chef. These higher-grade cabins are with upper deck location and offer easy access to elevators and popular lounges.

MSC “AUREA cabins” are in categories B3-Balcony, S3-Family Suite, SC3-Promenade View Suite, SE3-Grand Suite, SJ3-Suite with Balcony Jacuzzi, ST3-Grand Suite with Premium Balcony. Booking Aurea-class staterooms additionally offers: a complimentary Aurea Spa package, Thermal Area unlimited access, 60-min massage PP (max 2 per cabin), 20-min Solarium usage, welcome cocktail party, plus priority services (check-in, embarkation, tendering), bathrobes, slippers, luxury spa products, 24-hour unlimited drinks (specialty coffee, wine and beer, cocktails, soft beverages, gelato ice cream).

MSC YACHT CLUB passengers enjoy an exclusive butler service (available 24-hours), dedicated concierge service (24-hour Concierge Reception), all-inclusive dining (a la carte menu, your-time dining in an exclusive gourmet restaurant (TBN), unlimited drinks (from cabin’s mini-bar and in all Yacht Club complex areas), exclusive “The One Sun Deck” (suites-only sundeck area) access, exclusive Top Sail Lounge access. The YACHT CLUB’s exclusive lounge areas are “Top Sail Lounge” (with its own restaurant) and “The One Pool Deck” (swimming pool, whirlpools, sundeck served by its own bar).

Passengers booked in MSC Wellness cabins (IW-Inside, OW-Oceanview, BW-Balcony, and YCW-Yacht Club) receive access to dedicated sports facilities, training equipment, and amenities, along with the personal trainer, personalized fitness program, exclusive fitness-themed excursions, healthy food/drinks, charge-free laundry service (gym wear only).

Note: On decks 13 and 14, balcony cabins colored in pink are the line’s new “wellness” class. In the same class are also the interior staterooms on deck 13, plus 4 outside staterooms on deck 8.

MSC's ZOE

ZOE is MSC's (and cruise industry's first) new in-cabin digital assistant. The technology was developed by Harman International (US-based company, a fully-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics).

  • ZOE is an artificial intelligence device (voice-enabled, with advanced voice recognition software) available in all passenger staterooms.
  • ZOE speaks 7 languages, answer cruise-related questions, provides info on shipboard services-activities-facilities, makes reservations and bookings.
  • The digital device features far-field microphones, top-quality speaker, quad-core processor (for fast response times), direct phone connection (through Bluetooth). The system can also upgrade its own database to answer previously unanswerable questions.
  • Passenger data (including itinerary/tour and shipboard preferences) is stored in the Cloud Storage system and used on the next scheduled voyage.
  • The device (sized ~15 cm) can be activated whenever passengers choose. A waiver must be signed to agree for their personal data to be stored.
 

Starting with Bellissima (2019), ZOE is available on all newbuild MSC liners and to be introduced fleetwide by the year 2024.

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