MSC World Asia

Cruise Line

MSC Cruises✓

Ship Name

MSC World Asia✓

Maiden voyage

11 December 2026✓

Year Built

2026✓

Builder

Chantiers 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✓2937250800

Length

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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.

333 m✓88365

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 Ship

MSC Yacht Club✓

Total decks

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

22✓

Passenger Decks

16✓

Speed

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

22.7 knots✓

Crew

2,138✓

Passenger to Crew Ratio

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

4✓14

Total Cabins

2,614✓

Single Occupancy Cabins

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

Yes✓

Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins

65✓

Passenger Capacity

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

6,782✓487662

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.

34✓2128

Restaurants

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

Restaurants - Paid

6✓

Restaurants - Included

7✓

Onboard Currency

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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.

Euro (EUR)✓

Total Pools

7✓

- Pools - General Access

5✓

- Pools - Adults Only

2✓

- Pools - Exclusive

1✓

Water Playground/Splash Park

Yes✓

Kiddie/Splash Pool

Yes✓

Total Hot Tubs

13✓

- Hot Tubs - General Access

10✓

WiFi

Yes✓

Internet Center

No✓

Cell Phone Service

Yes✓

Bars/Lounges

21✓

Beauty Salon/Barber Shop

Yes✓

Casino

Yes✓

Chapel

No✓

Night Club

Yes✓

Laundromats (self service)

No✓

Laundry/Dry Cleaning

Yes✓

Library

Yes✓

Movie Theatre

Yes✓

Onboard Weddings

Yes✓

Spa

Yes✓

Video Arcade

Yes✓

Basketball Court

Yes✓

Tennis Court

Yes✓

Fitness Center

Yes✓

Ice Skating Rink

No✓

Jogging Track

No✓

Mini-Golf Course

No✓

Rock Climbing Wall

Yes✓

Water Slide

Yes✓

Water Sports Platform

No✓

24-Hour Room Service

Yes✓

Babysitting

Yes✓

Children's Playroom

Yes✓

Supervised Youth Program

Yes✓

Teen Center

Yes✓

Kosher Meals

Yes✓

Adult Only Relaxation Area

Zen District (adults-only pools, sundeck, and Aurea Spa at the ship's stern)✓

Special Amenities

Cliffhanger 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✓

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✓

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✓