MSC Cruises has unveiled the name of its upcoming third World class ship, marking a significant milestone in its production.
- The new ship, named MSC World Asia, follows the tradition of World class vessels honouring global continents.
- A formal ceremony marked the beginning of construction, showcasing the strong partnership with Chantiers de l’Atlantique.
- The sister ship, World America, recently completed its float out, progressing towards its 2025 inauguration.
- MSC Cruises continues to advance environmental technology and guest experiences across its fleet.
MSC Cruises has officially named its third World class ship, scheduled for delivery in 2026, as MSC World Asia. This announcement adheres to the tradition of the World class series, which pays tribute to various continents, reflecting the ship’s global inspiration.
The commencement of work on MSC World Asia was celebrated with a steel-cutting ceremony. This event not only signals the start of the ship’s physical construction but also reinforces the collaborative relationship between MSC Cruises and the French shipbuilder, Chantiers de l’Atlantique, known for producing innovative ship prototypes.
In parallel, the sister ship MSC World America has reached a significant construction milestone with its recent float out on 7 April at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France. This phase precedes its final construction stage, with plans for the ship to be officially named on 9 April 2025 at MSC’s newly developed terminal in PortMiami. The inaugural event is set to include a celebratory voyage to the exclusive Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in the Bahamas.
Pierfrancesco Vago, the executive chairman of the cruise division of MSC Group, described World America as a testament to the fruitful partnership between MSC and Chantiers de l’Atlantique. He highlighted the design innovation and the continuous enhancement of both environmental technology and passenger experiences as they look towards future-oriented holiday offerings.
Notably, MSC Cruises is equipping all its new ships, including World Asia and World America, with shore power connectivity. This technology enables ships to minimise emissions while docked by allowing the engines to be turned off when the infrastructure is available at port. This initiative aligns with MSC’s broader environmental agenda, promoting sustainable cruising practices.
MSC Cruises continues to lead in innovative ship design and environmental responsibility with its new World class ships.
