MSC WORLD ASIA TO OFFER ULTIMATE WELLNESS ESCAPE AT SEA WITH NEW COMPREHENSIVE SPA & BEAUTY EXPERIENCES

• MSC Cruises unveils one of its most comprehensive spa and wellness offering to date aboard MSC World Asia
• Guests can experience everything from holistic thermal rituals to advanced wellness therapies
• MSC World Asia will commence 7-night Mediterranean cruises from 4 December 

Geneva, Switzerland, 13 August 2026 - MSC Cruises' newest flagship, MSC World Asia, will invite guests to unwind in a luxurious sanctuary at sea, where panoramic ocean views, restorative spa rituals and the latest wellness innovations come together in the line's most comprehensive wellness experience yet.

Beginning 4 December 2026, the highly anticipated flagship MSC World Asia will offer seven-night sailings to some of the Mediterranean's most iconic destinations including Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa, Civitavecchia for Rome, Messina and Valletta.

As the third ship in the line's World Class series, which celebrates the beauty of the world's continents and oceans, reflecting the global nature of MSC Cruises, MSC World Asia will feature subtle design elements that reflect Asia's rich culture, art and landscapes, including in the ship's 1,260m² MSC Aurea Spa, which will offer guests a sophisticated sanctuary for relaxation, rejuvenation and wellbeing at sea.

Georg Schmickler, Senior Vice President Onboard Revenues, MSC Cruises, said: "Wellness has become an increasingly important part of the travel experience, and our ambition with MSC World Asia was to create a spa that rivals the finest wellness destinations on land. By combining beautifully designed spaces, innovative therapies, advanced technologies and personalised experiences, we've created our most comprehensive wellness offering to date. Every aspect of the MSC Aurea Spa has been thoughtfully designed to help guests relax, recharge and leave feeling their very best."

Highlights of MSC World Asia's spa and wellness offering include:

Wellness Powered by Innovation

MSC World Asia introduces an exceptional collection of advanced wellness therapies designed to support relaxation, recovery and overall wellbeing. Treatments include Dry Float Therapy by Starpool®, which relieves muscular tension and promotes deep relaxation without getting wet; Whole-Body Cryotherapy, supporting muscle recovery, circulation and reduced inflammation; Iyashi Dôme Infrared Therapy®, inspired by Japanese wellness traditions to encourage natural detoxification and relaxation, and LPG Endermologie®, an advanced treatment that stimulates collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid production while helping smooth and firm the skin.

Personalised Wellness

Every wellness journey begins with a personalised consultation. Guests can benefit from AI-powered skin and scalp analysis, FootBalance® 3D foot scanning, bespoke facial treatments and tailored wellness recommendations designed around their individual needs.

Fitness at Sea

Guests can maintain their fitness routine in the MSC Gym powered by Technogym®, featuring state-of-the-art equipment, functional training spaces, immersive group classes and personalised coaching to support every stage of their wellness journey.

Immersive Thermal Area

Designed to restore body and mind, MSC World Asia's Thermal Area features 12 immersive wellness experiences where the restorative benefits of heat, water and relaxation come together. Guests can unwind in the breathtaking Panoramic Sea-View Sauna, refresh in the Snow Room, experience aromatic steam rooms, Finnish and bio saunas, a therapeutic Himalayan Salt Room, Japanese-inspired ganbanyoku beds, invigorating experience showers, soothing whirlpools and tranquil relaxation lounges.