October 31, 2026 — MSC Cruises has released the dining plan for MSC World Asia, which it says will have more free and grab-and-go food than any ship in its fleet so far, and has revealed a two-story family villa for MSC World Atlantic.
MSC World Asia
- 20 places to eat: 5 main restaurants, 6 specialty restaurants, 2 buffets and 7 fast-casual or take-away outlets.
- New venues included in the fare: Aqua Food Market (five stalls), Buffet Grab & Go, Pan-Asian On-the-Go, Promenade Bites, The Harbour Bar & Bites, and Pizza & Burger.
- Seven-night Mediterranean cruises start on December 4, 2026, with winter calls in Spain, France, Italy and Malta.
MSC World Atlantic’s Grand Hamptons Villa
- A two-story villa of more than 2,475 square feet for up to eight guests, designed with Storyland Studios. It is the only one on the ship.
- It has a double-height living room, private cinema lounge, bar, dining area, oceanfront terrace with whirlpool, a main suite, twin bedroom, double cabin and a children’s suite.
- Included: MSC Yacht Club access, a 24-hour butler and concierge, the Premium Extra drinks package, Fun Pass, unlimited specialty dining and Wi-Fi.
- The ship is due to start sailing from Port Canaveral, Florida in November 2027, alternating 7- and 14-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises with calls at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve. The price and booking date are TBA.
What it means for airline travelers
- MSC World Asia in the Mediterranean: exact embarkation ports were not listed. Check your booking before choosing flights, and arrive the day before, especially if you’re flying standby into Europe.
- MSC World Atlantic from Port Canaveral: Orlando International (MCO) is the main airport for the port.
- No travel-industry or interline rates were mentioned.
Sources
- CruiseMapper — MSC World Asia to introduce complimentary dining options
- CruiseMapper — MSC Cruises introduces 2-storey Grand Hamptons Villa on MSC World Atlantic
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