MSC Cruises
MSC World America
- Cruises
- 13
- From
- $468
Ship comparison
MSC World America vs MSC World Asia
MSC Cruises
MSC World Asia
- Cruises
- 57
- From
- $703
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC World America is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 5,240 passengers, in service since 2025. MSC World Asia is a mega MSC Cruises ship carrying 5,240 passengers. MSC World Asia has no Bliss scores or specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.
Choose MSC World America if you want a lower starting fare: its cruises start from $468 (vs $703).
Choose MSC World Asia if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 57 cruises on sale (vs 13).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC World America | MSC World Asia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Mega | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2025 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 215,863 | — |
| Passengers | 5,240 | 5,240 |
| Crew | 2,138 | — |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 | — |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 41.2 | — |
| Decks | 20 | — |
| Length | 1,093 ft | — |
| Beam | 154 ft | — |
| Speed | 26 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 13 | 57 |
| Upcoming sailings | 206 | 495 |
| Cruise lengths | 6 to 15 nights | 3 to 27 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $468 (better) | $703 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.
MSC World Asia has no Bliss scores yet.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
MSC Cruises
MSC World America
MSC World America became a notable addition to the MSC Cruises fleet in April 2025 with voyages from Miami to the Caribbean. This ship is the Swiss-based cruise line's second World Class ship, marking a milestone as the first in the class dedicated specifically to the U.S. market.
Sailing now
13 cruises on sale, from $468.
MSC Cruises
MSC World Asia
Sailing now
57 cruises on sale, from $703.
Still deciding?
Tell us what matters and we will match the sailing
Send your dates, budget and who is travelling, and our partner travel agency will come back to you about MSC World America, MSC World Asia or a ship that suits you better.