By
Alex Smith |
MSC Cruises has unveiled five new bar and lounge concepts that will feature onboard MSC World Asia, which is scheduled to begin seven-night Mediterranean itineraries on December 4, 2026.
The third ship in MSC Cruises’ World class, MSC World Asia will feature more than 40 bars, lounges and cafés, including the new Clubhouse and Soda Bar, Sky Box Bar, The Terraces Bar & Lounge, Coral Cove Bar and Pan Asian Bar. The ship will also introduce 13 new or reimagined experiences compared with the first World-class vessel, MSC World Europa.
The Clubhouse and Soda Bar will combine family-focused activities with a soda-making experience, allowing guests to create personalised non-alcoholic drinks using different bases, syrups and toppings. The space will also feature games, interactive digital tables, a LEGO area and bumper cars, before transitioning into an evening venue offering cocktails and mocktails.
The Clubhouse and Soda Bar will offer a soda-making experience (Photo: MSC Cruises)
Located within the Luna Park Arena, the Sky Box Bar will offer premium drinks and cocktails influenced by early 20th-century Futurism. The venue will also feature mixology demonstrations, with bartenders preparing drinks in front of guests, alongside a selection of premium spirits.
The Terraces Bar & Lounge will focus on the Italian aperitivo, with panoramic sea views and a selection of cocktails, spritzes, wines and prosecco. Accompaniments will include focaccia and olives, while live music and wine-tasting sessions will also form part of the offering.
At Coral Cove Pool, the Coral Cove Bar will provide a poolside venue serving classic drinks. Its design will draw inspiration from Philippine coral reefs.
The Pan Asian Bar will form part of MSC World Asia’s new Pan Asian Street Food concept overlooking the Promenade. Its drinks menu will include Southeast Asian-inspired cocktails and beverages, including Jasmine Mojitos, Rose and Strawberry Daiquiris and Matcha Coladas, alongside a selection of beers from across Asia.
The Terraces Bar & Lounge will provide an Italian aperitivo experience (Photo: MSC Cruises)
MSC World Asia will also feature returning venues from MSC Cruises’ existing World Class ships, including Coffee Emporium, Fizz – Champagne Bar, All-Stars Sports Bar and Masters of the Sea.
MSC World Asia will incorporate design elements inspired by Asian culture, art and landscapes throughout the ship, reflecting its position as the third vessel in the World Class series.
From 4 December, the ship will operate seven-night Mediterranean cruises calling at Barcelona, Spain, and Marseille, France, as well as Genoa, Civitavecchia, Messina and Valletta in Italy.