MSC Cruises Orders Two New World Class Ships for 2030–31
MSC Cruises has placed an order for two additional World Class ships, expanding one of the industry’s most advanced large-ship series. Shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique will construct the new vessels, scheduled for delivery in 2030 and 2031.
The order—valued at approximately €3.5 billion (about $4 billion)—brings MSC Cruises’ total investment this year to nearly €7 billion ($8.1 billion) for the fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth World Class ships.
“What our shipyard is achieving today is truly exceptional—four new ships ordered in 2025,” said Laurent Castaing, general manager of Chantiers de l’Atlantique. “The World Class series, now totaling eight vessels, is a testament to our teams’ expertise and to MSC’s vision. It exemplifies our shared commitment to elevating the passenger experience while advancing environmental performance.”
The announcement was made at Chantiers de l’Atlantique’s shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France, during a celebration marking the float-out of MSC World Asia and the coin ceremony for MSC World Atlantic.
MSC’s World Class fleet currently includes MSC World Europa (2022), MSC World America (2025), MSC World Asia (2026) and MSC World Atlantic (2027). The newly ordered World Class 5, 6, 7 and 8 ships will debut by 2031.
“The World Class platform is a symbol of our vision to set new standards for the future of cruising,” said Pierfrancesco Vago, executive chairman of the cruise division for MSC Group. “These are some of the most energy-efficient ships in the world, and we continue our commitment to LNG, ensuring we are ready for future renewable fuels.”
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