A triple milestone for MSC Cruises and Chantiers de l’Atlantique’s World Class ships was celebrated at a ceremony in Saint-Nazaire in France last week – the delivery of MSC World America, the coin ceremony of MSC World Asia, and the steel cutting for the newly named MSC World Atlantic.

MSC Cruises has announced a special webinar series for travel partners which will focus on its newest ship MSC World Asia, ahead of its 2026 launch.

MSC Cruises’ has opened bookings for its newest World Class ship, MSC World Asia, cruising in the Mediterranean from December 2026.

MSC Cruises appears poised to operate its third World Class ship, World Asia, in Australian waters from as early as 2026/2027, as the world’s third largest cruise line looks to expand its global reach into untapped markets. That scenario hinges on MSC Cruises continuing to increase demand in this market for its fly/cruise program, and expanding brand awareness locally, says a senior executive of the company.