MSC’s Newest Ships and What’s On Order

MSC Cruises may not currently have the clout that Royal Caribbean carries, when it comes to unrolling huge ship after huge ship, with something new just about every single year. However, this cruise line from Europe is becoming pretty impressive and is one to keep your eye on if you’ve yet to cruise with them.

Check out the line’s newest ships, as well as what’s on order, and maybe begin planning your next vacay on one of these flashy, family-friendly vessels filled with attractions.

The Newest MSC Cruise Ships Currently Sailing 

Since 2020, MSC Cruises has launched an impressive six new ships, from the smaller MSC Seascape and MSC Seashore to the much-anticipated MSC World America, one of the cruise line’s largest ships to date. 

MSC World America

While still a ways off from Royal Caribbean’s Icon-class ships, the new MSC Cruises ship, MSC World America, is pretty impressive in its size, including when I got to the ship while it was still under construction. One of the largest ships in the fleet, it weighs in at nearly 216,000 gross tons, and can hold nearly 7,000 passengers. 

The second World-class ship, it offers 22 decks and more than 2,600 cabins, and was built in part to cater to the American market, with sailings from Miami, Florida.

MSC World America is split into seven districts: Family Aventura, the Zen Area, the Aqua Deck, the Promenade, the Terraces, the Galleria and the MSC Yacht Club.

Most of these areas are pretty self-explanatory, with the Aqua Deck being where the pool is located and the Zen Area being an adults-only space, for instance.

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The ship includes nearly 20 restaurants and, uniquely, these include the only Eataly at sea. There are also seven pools, 13 hot tubs and a waterpark.

In short, if you’re looking to sail on a mega ship that has all the bells and whistles, something for the whole family, and you always think newer is better, then MSC World America is going to be a good fit for you. 

MSC Euribia

A member of the Meraviglia Plus-class, MSC Euribia, while debuting just two years before MSC World America, is actually quite a bit smaller. This ship is only 183,500 GT. Despite that, though, the ship can hold a comparable number of passengers.

When the ship made its first appearance, in June 2023, it boasted that it featured the longest LED dome at sea, found in the ship’s Galleria, as well as five pools that, at capacity, can fit a thousand cruisers total.

MSC World Europa

At the time of MSC World Europa’s launch in 2022, as the first World-class ship, it was an absolute showstopper. Many felt that this ship was one of the first to really be able to compete with Royal Caribbean on some level. 

The ship was huge and introduced so many new features both to MSC Cruises and the cruising industry at large.

It was the first LNG-powered ship for the line. It offered the largest waterpark, as well as the largest children’s area, in the fleet. It also had the longest dry slide at sea, the Venom Drop, which swoops down 11 decks. 

Of the more than a dozen dining venues, the ship brought in seven new bar and café concepts; the Chef’s Garden Kitchen restaurant that’s a collaboration with a Michelin-starred chef and includes the first hydroponic garden at sea; and MSC Cruises’ first onboard microbrewery. 

MSC Seascape

Of the six ships that MSC Cruises has produced since 2020, MSC Seascape and sister ship MSC Seashore are the smallest. These ships are considered extensions of the Seaside class, and are in their own sub-class, Seaside EVO.

Still, while MSC Seascape can’t really compete in terms of size, it still has plenty to love. There are nearly a dozen dining options, plus more than a dozen bars and lounges. There are just over 2,200 staterooms and over a hundred MSC Yacht Club suites. 

A large casino provides entertainment and one of the ship’s highlights is the only three-seat Robotron thrill ride in the cruise industry. 

MSC Seashore

MSC Seashore is very similar to MSC Seascape, though it did enter service a little over a year before, as the first of the two Seaside EVO ships.

Fun fact? Though the ship is only 169,400 GT, when it debuted, it was the longest ship in the fleet. Both MSC Seashore and MSC Seascape are 1,112 feet long. Additionally, MSC Seashore was the largest cruise vessel ever built in Italy at the time.

MSC Virtuosa

Launched in May 2021, MSC Virtuosa was also impressive for its time. At 181,541 GT, it was the largest MSC Cruises ship to date. Today, while MSC Virtuosa is not as large as its newer, Meraviglia Plus-class sister ship, MSC Euribia, it actually can fit just a few more passengers.

Unique highlights on this ship include the first robotic humanoid bartender at sea and, at the time, the largest shopping area at sea. The ship features nearly a dozen art boutiques and cruisers can shop for items from more than 250 brands.

What MSC Cruise Ships Are on Order?

MSC Cruises has big plans moving forward. The cruise line anticipates launching a brand-new, World-class mega ship every year, through 2031. 

If that happens (and, remember, cruise ship launch dates are often moved and sizes go up or down beyond what’s projected), then MSC Cruises will be well on its way to becoming one of the most impressive cruise lines in the world. 

MSC World Asia

First up is MSC World Asia, which will debut in December 2026. The ship will come with a bevy of new, never-before-seen highlights, as it sails itineraries around the Mediterranean and to destinations such as France, Italy and Spain.

In the Promenade, guests will see a massive stainless-steel dragon suspended from the ceiling. The 39-by-29-feet sculpture will feature 700 mirrors and 3,000 LED lights for a stunning display of art.

MSC Cruises continues to add even longer and longer dry slides to its ships. On MSC World Asia, The Spiral slide will be the new longest dry slide at sea, at nearly 267 feet long, passing through 12 ship decks.

A new dining experience will include a Pan-Asian street food venue. A new Clubhouse space will offer fun for the family via bumper cars, roller skating and more. 

Plus, the ship will feature the largest number of MSC Yacht Club staterooms and suites to date, including the brand-new Royal Duplex Suite, which offers two bedrooms and plenty of space. 

MSC World Atlantic

MSC World Atlantic is, comparatively, largely still under wraps. The ship’s name was announced at a steel-cutting ceremony in March 2025. It will set sail in 2027.

However, I expect that this ship will continue the World-class tradition of upping the ante with bigger and better, newer and more eye-catching features. 

More World-Class Cruise Ships 

Then, there are two more World-class ships set to debut in 2028 and 2029. 

The final World-class ships, due to launch in 2030 and 2031, were announced in November 2025. Construction is expected to begin at Chantiers de L’Atlantique in 2029, but not much else is known about these final ships just yet.

Additionally, while no firm, public announcement from MSC Cruises itself has been made just yet, rumors have been swirling regarding the possibility of a future new class, dubbed the Constellation Class, which will include the largest ships in the world.

If these ships come to fruition, they will weigh in at approximately 265,000 GT, or about 15,000 GT more than Royal Caribbean’s Icon-class ships.