MSC World Asia

What it's like

• One of the biggest ships at sea, so it usually feels steady, even when the water gets choppy.
• About average room per guest for a cruise ship.
• New (2026), with the line's newest features.
• A kids' club for families, plus adults-only space for a quieter escape.

Highlights: 11-story "Venom Drop" dry slide, World Galleria with LED dome skies, The Harbour family district, Lego-partnered nurseries, roller skating rinks, bumper cars, and the exclusive MSC Yacht Club.

At a glance

Size

215,863 gross tons (Mega-resort)

Guests (two per cabin)

5,400

Space per guest

40.0 gross tons per guest (the middle half of ships: 37–42)

Built

2026

Cabins

2,614 (542 interior, 370 ocean view, 1,556 balcony, 146 suites)

Included restaurants

6

Specialty restaurants (extra charge)

6

Bars and lounges

28

Casino

Yes

Kids' club

Yes

Adults-only area

Yes

Spa

Yes

Where it sails

• From Shanghai · Japan, Korea & China · May–Oct · 4–7 nights
• From Singapore · Southeast Asia · Nov–Mar · 5–7 nights

Routes and seasons, not live availability. We look up real sailings and prices for you.

Where to book your cabin

• For the least motion, choose a cabin low and in the middle of the ship (midship), near the central elevators.
• For quiet, avoid cabins directly under the pool deck, buffet, theater or nightclub, and right beside the elevators or service areas.
• Cabins at the very front feel the most pitching in rough seas; cabins at the very back can feel some vibration from the engines.
• Some balcony cabins have partly blocked views (lifeboats, for example); the deck plan marks them, so check before you book.

For the exact layout, see the official deck plan for MSC World Asia on MSC Cruises's website ↗.

Sister ships

Built to the same design (World Class), so they feel very similar on board:

MSC World America · MSC World Europa