The one-year countdown to the launch of MSC Cruises’ latest flagship, MSC World Asia, has begun. The state-of-the-art flagship is set to become the latest World Class ship to join the cruise line’s fleet, inviting guests to experience the Art of Cruising beginning December 2026.

MSC Cruises is taking onboard entertainment to the next level on its up-coming new flagship, MSC World Asia. Setting sail in the Mediterranean in December 2026, guests will have no shortage of entertainment venues to choose from, as the cruise line reveals some of the exciting experiences on offer.

MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique celebrated milestones on Thursday for three World Class ships in Saint-Nazaire, France, with the delivery of MSC World America, the coin ceremony for MSC World Asia and steel cutting for the newly named MSC World Atlantic.

MSC Cruises revealed the name of the new ship—MSC World Asia—with anticipated delivery in 2026.