MSC World Asia is getting a soda bar where passengers can build nonalcoholic drinks with cream, flavored syrups and toppings. MSC Cruises detailed the family concept on September 9, 2026, as part of a five venue bar and lounge collection that also includes a wine terrace and a cocktail setting inside Luna Park Arena.
For travelers comparing the two ships, the MSC World Europa guide covers the first World Class ship. World Asia is due to begin seven night Mediterranean sailings on December 4, with this new collection giving passengers a more detailed view of the onboard experience before departure.
The practical choice is between different settings rather than a single drinks list. A family group may care about the nonalcoholic soda customization at Clubhouse and Soda Bar, a showgoer may prefer Sky Box Bar inside Luna Park Arena, and a traveler planning an aperitivo may want The Terraces Bar & Lounge, while package eligibility and prices remain separate questions.
- Ship: MSC World Asia, the third ship in MSC Cruises’ World Class series.
- Five concepts: Clubhouse and Soda Bar, Sky Box Bar, The Terraces Bar & Lounge, Coral Cove Bar and Pan Asian Bar.
- Previously announced: The Pan Asian restaurant and bar already formed part of the ship’s plans; September 9 brings more beverage details.
- Key placements: Sky Box Bar is within Luna Park Arena, Coral Cove Bar is within Coral Cove Pool, and Pan Asian Bar overlooks the Promenade.
- Booking caution: The release gives no per drink prices or confirmation that each new venue is included in a particular drinks package.
New venues join returning MSC favorites
MSC’s September 9 announcement puts the five concepts within a shipwide lineup of more than 40 bars, lounges and restaurants combined. Familiar options returning alongside them include Coffee Emporium, Fizz Champagne Bar, All Stars Sports Bar and Masters of the Sea.
The release places the additions inside a broader product refresh. MSC says World Asia will have 13 brand new experiences and reimagined spaces compared with MSC World Europa, with design details inspired by Asian culture, art and landscapes across selected bars and lounges.
Cruise Industry News reported the collection on September 9, following the ship’s recently announced spa and beauty experiences. The bar lineup offers another way to compare World Asia with earlier ships, particularly for passengers who spend evenings in lounges rather than choosing a cruise only for its largest attractions.
The Clubhouse makes the clearest family pitch
Clubhouse and Soda Bar is the most distinctive concept for travelers who want an activity around a drink rather than a conventional cocktail stop. MSC says guests can create personalized nonalcoholic sodas by choosing a soda base and adding cream, flavored syrups and toppings.
The wider Clubhouse concept takes its visual inspiration from the 1980s and 1990s and includes daytime games, interactive digital tables and challenges. MSC also points families toward a LEGO area and The Court with bumper cars and other activities, giving the area a broader role than a drinks counter alone.
As evening arrives, the concept changes into a social setting with cocktails and mocktails. That gives a mixed group more than one reason to visit, but the announcement does not set out age rules, reservation requirements, individual prices or package treatment for any of the drinks.
For a family itinerary, the useful question is therefore how the space is arranged on the final ship deck and whether the activities operate at the same time as the soda service. The release establishes the concept and its nonalcoholic customization, not a guaranteed schedule for every nearby feature.
Location will shape the other four visits
Sky Box Bar is located within Luna Park Arena, which makes its placement part of the evening plan. MSC describes premium drinks, unique cocktails and mixology theatre inspired by early twentieth century Futurism, making it a natural candidate for a pre show aperitif or a drink connected with the venue’s program.
The Terraces Bar & Lounge takes a different approach. The release describes panoramic sea views, Italian aperitivo service, classic cocktails such as Negroni and Aperol Spritz, additional spritzes, wines and prosecco, plus focaccia and olives, with live music indoors and planned expert led tastings of local varieties.
That description is useful for choosing an atmosphere, but it does not establish tasting dates, seating rules, menu prices or whether a particular wine or bite is part of a fare or package. Travelers who want the tasting element should confirm the onboard schedule after the ship’s operating details are published.
Coral Cove Bar is placed within Coral Cove Pool and draws on a Philippine coral reef theme. MSC presents it as a poolside retreat with classic drinks, so its value depends on the passenger’s daytime route and the pool’s operating conditions rather than on the bar name alone.
Pan Asian drinks extend an earlier restaurant story
The Pan Asian restaurant and its bar were already part of the ship’s plans, as covered in Deep Arrival’s earlier World Asia dining story. September 9 fills in the beverage lineup and places that previously announced venue alongside four additional concepts in the new collection.
Overlooking the Promenade, the bar and lounge will offer Asia inspired cocktails and beverages, including Jasmine Mojitos, Rose and Strawberry Daiquiris and Matcha Coladas. MSC also lists beers from across Asia and a specially crafted draft beer, giving the restaurant concept a drinks identity beyond its food menu.
Drinks packages need a separate check
MSC’s release is a product announcement, not a fare sheet. It names styles of drinks and settings, but it does not state per drink prices, package inclusion, service charges, tasting fees or whether every venue participates in the same onboard drinks program.
Travelers comparing beverage packages should review MSC’s current drinks package terms for venue eligibility and exclusions before assuming that a package covers the new concepts. A package can be useful for a planned bar itinerary, but the September announcement does not prove that every named drink or experience is included.
The same caution applies to premium language. Sky Box Bar’s description signals a premium setting, and The Terraces lists wines and prosecco, but neither description supplies a price or promises a particular label.
Coral Cove’s classic drinks and Pan Asian’s specialty beverages should likewise be treated as announced offerings rather than a fixed menu available on every sailing.
MSC says World Asia will start seven night Mediterranean itineraries on December 4, 2026. That debut date is the planning anchor for passengers who want to experience the new spaces, while a Mediterranean cruise timing guide can help frame the broader seasonal choice without adding unannounced port or package assumptions.
| If you… | What to do |
|---|---|
| Want a custom nonalcoholic drink | Start with Clubhouse and Soda Bar, then confirm the final service setup and hours. |
| Plan a drink before a show | Look at Sky Box Bar within Luna Park Arena and check the venue schedule. |
| Prefer wine or an aperitivo | Consider The Terraces Bar & Lounge, but verify tasting times, prices and inclusions onboard. |
| Want a poolside stop | Place Coral Cove Bar within a Coral Cove Pool day and check operating conditions. |
| Are buying a drinks package | Compare current package terms and venue eligibility instead of assuming all five concepts are covered. |
Choose the setting before the package. World Asia’s five new concepts serve different plans, from nonalcoholic soda customization to a poolside drink, a show adjacent cocktail or an Italian aperitivo.
Use December 4 as the service milestone. The ship’s seven night Mediterranean debut is when these concepts become part of the passenger product, while prices, schedules and package eligibility still need confirmation.
What five new bar concepts are coming to MSC World Asia?
MSC names Clubhouse and Soda Bar, Sky Box Bar, The Terraces Bar & Lounge, Coral Cove Bar and Pan Asian Bar.
What is distinctive about the Soda Bar?
Guests can customize a nonalcoholic soda with a base, cream, flavored syrups and toppings. The wider Clubhouse concept also references games, LEGO and The Court, but the release does not define every feature’s exact footprint.
Where is Sky Box Bar located?
Sky Box Bar is within Luna Park Arena and is described as a premium cocktail setting connected with the arena’s atmosphere and programming.
Are the new drinks included in a package?
The September release gives no per drink prices or venue by venue inclusion details. Check the current package terms and confirm eligibility onboard rather than assuming coverage.
