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MSC Cruises has revealed the new features of its next World Class ship ahead of its delivery in
December. MSC World Asia, the third
ship in the series, will feature a 12-metre-long stainless steel dragon suspended above the World Promenade. The vessel will also boast the
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longest dry slide at sea – The Spiral @ Tree of Life, measuring 81.3 metres – and a new speciality restaurant called Pan-Asian Street Food serving southeast Asian cuisine with dishes from Singapore, Thailand, Laos, Hong Kong, Vietnam and Indonesia. Family-friendly venues The Harbour and The Clubhouse
will be redesigned to offer an Asian-inspired look. The ship will also feature seven
categories in MSC Yacht Club, its ship-within-a-ship concept, with a new Royal Duplex Suite with two bedrooms and space for six guests, multi-room Owner Suites and Royal Suites with a whirlpool bath.
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mini suites accommodating families of five. A seven-night cruise on Iona, departing from
Southampton on July 4, costs from £4,625 per cabin for a conservatory mini suite. The price includes children’s clubs, full-board meals and entertainment. The cruise line is also offering commissionable
all-inclusive packages on all sailings longer than five nights departing from March, as well as lower deposits for selected 2026 sailings in its wave promotion. A Classic package costs £49 per person per day for
five to 14-night cruises, or £59 per person per day for a Deluxe package. The Classic package includes the company’s classic
drinks package, essential Wi-Fi and a £20 to £55 dining credit depending on the voyage duration. The Deluxe package includes the deluxe drink
package with a wider range of premium spirits, craft beers and cocktails, Wi-Fi for streaming and video calls, and a £30 to £80 dining credit. The all-inclusive packages are available for all seven ships in the fleet and can be used on Select Price, Early Saver and Saver fare types. In addition, there is a £50 per person deposit offer
on selected 2026 sailings, available for new bookings made before February 2 for cruises of three to 13 nights outside the balance due period. The offer applies to all cabin grades and Select Price and Early Saver fare types.
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MSC reveals World Asia will have longest dry slide at sea
P&O Cruises unveils five-berth cabins and low-deposit offer
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