MSC World Asia · CruiseFans

Category Scores

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Space & Comfort

49Beats 23% of ships

Dining

81Top 20% of ships

Entertainment

85Top 9% of ships

Activities & Thrills

80Top 16% of ships

Pools & Relaxation

97Top 1% of ships

Value / Cost

38Beats 32% of ships

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What We Like

Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 97/100

Strong Entertainment — scores 85/100

Strong Dining — scores 81/100

Mega-ship scale — 215,863 gross tons

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Worth Knowing

Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100

Space & Comfort is a relative weak point at 49/100

Fewer crew per guest — about 4 guests to each crew member

Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise LineMSC Cruises

Ship NameMSC World Asia

Maiden voyage11 December 2026

Physical

Year Built2026

BuilderChantiers de l'Atlantique

Gross Tonnage

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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.

215,863 tons

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

333 m

Width/Beam

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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.

47 m

Ship Within a ShipMSC Yacht Club

Total decks

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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.

Passenger Decks16

Speed

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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.

22.7 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew2,138

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.

Total Cabins2,614

Single Occupancy Cabins

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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).

Yes

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins65

Passenger Capacity

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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.

6,782

Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)

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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.

Amenities

Restaurants13 dining venues including 3-4 main dining rooms and 6 specialty restaurants

Restaurants - Paid6

Restaurants - Included7

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

Euro (EUR)

Total Pools7

- Pools - General Access5

- Pools - Adults Only2

- Pools - Exclusive1

Water Playground/Splash ParkYes

Kiddie/Splash PoolYes

Total Hot Tubs13

- Hot Tubs - General Access10

WiFiYes

Internet CenterNo

Cell Phone ServiceYes

Bars/Lounges21

Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes

CasinoYes

ChapelNo

Night ClubYes

Laundromats (self service)No

Laundry/Dry CleaningYes

LibraryYes

Movie TheatreYes

Onboard WeddingsYes

SpaYes

Video ArcadeYes

Basketball CourtYes

Tennis CourtYes

Fitness CenterYes

Ice Skating RinkNo

Jogging TrackNo

Mini-Golf CourseNo

Rock Climbing WallYes

Water SlideYes

Water Sports PlatformNo

24-Hour Room ServiceYes

BabysittingYes

Children's PlayroomYes

Supervised Youth ProgramYes

Teen CenterYes

Kosher MealsYes

Adult Only Relaxation AreaZen District (adults-only pools, sundeck, and Aurea Spa at the ship's stern)

Special AmenitiesCliffhanger over-water swing ride, The Spiral (11-deck dry slide), Zen District adults-only wellness area, MSC Yacht Club with Royal Duplex Suite, Aquapark with VR waterslides, LEGO-themed and Doremi kids clubs, Luna Park Arena

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)

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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.

$17.00

Tip added to drinks & services

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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.

18%

Tipping Expected?Yes

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign

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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.

FNAX

IMO number

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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.

9901556

MMSI number

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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.

227022600

Port of registry

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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.

Valletta, Malta