Cruise news (MSC World Asia-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
MSC World Asia completes final sea trials ahead of November delivery
MSC Cruises’ newest flagship, MSC World Asia, has successfully completed her final sea trials as preparations continue for the vessel’s...
September 15, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC World Asia to introduce 5 new bar and lounge concepts
MSC Cruises will introduce 5 new bar and lounge concepts aboard MSC World Asia when the ship enters service in December 2026. The new venues will...
September 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC's newest ship World Asia receives signature dragon sculpture
MSC Cruises has completed the installation of a large-scale dragon sculpture aboard MSC World Asia, the third vessel in the cruise line’s World...
August 29, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises changes Winter 2027-2028 deployment for Caribbean and Mediterranean
MSC Cruises has announced changes to its Winter 2027-2028 schedule, with MSC World Asia moving into the South Caribbean and MSC World Europa...
August 23, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC World Asia to introduce expanded wellness facilities in the Mediterranean
MSC Cruises will introduce an expanded wellness concept aboard MSC World Asia when the new World Class vessel enters Mediterranean service in...
August 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC World Asia to debut expanded luxury retail experience
MSC Cruises has revealed an expanded onboard retail programme for MSC World Asia, introducing a broader selection of luxury boutiques, family...
August 3, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC World Asia begins sea trials ahead of December delivery
MSC Cruises' new flagship, MSC World Asia, the third vessel in the WORLD Class series, has entered the sea trial phase following its departure from...
July 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC World Asia to debut largest Venchi chocolate store at sea
MSC Cruises has announced that MSC World Asia will feature the largest Venchi chocolate experience at sea when the ship enters service in December...
July 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC World Asia ship to introduce Pan-Asian street food venue
MSC Cruises has detailed a new dining concept for MSC World Asia, introducing a first-of-its-kind Pan-Asian street food venue that combines three...
July 5, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC's newest cruise ship World Asia to be christened in Le Havre in September
MSC Cruises has confirmed that its new flagship, MSC World Asia, will be officially named in Le Havre, France, on November 28th, shortly before the...
June 5, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC World Asia ship introduces expanded family entertainment concept
MSC Cruises has outlined a series of new features for its newest vessel, MSC World Asia, scheduled to enter service this winter, with a particular...
May 5, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC World Asia ship to introduce new Harbour Park and Aqua Deck facilities
MSC Cruises has disclosed additional details regarding two principal outdoor areas aboard its forthcoming flagship, MSC World Asia, focusing on the...
April 10, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Asian-inspired artworks set for MSC World Asia ship’s maiden season
The new cruise vessel MSC World Asia, a member of MSC Cruises’ World Class series, is being fitted with a bespoke collection of large-scale...
February 13, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises schedules Winter 2027-2028 Northern Europe and Mediterranean itineraries
MSC Cruises has opened reservations for its winter 2027-2028 itineraries covering routes in northern Europe and the Mediterranean. To incentivise...
February 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises unveils the upcoming flagship MSC World Asia
MSC Cruises has unveiled the upcoming flagship MSC World Asia, scheduled to begin 7-night Mediterranean sailings from December 2026. The winter 2026...
December 8, 2025