World-class cruise ship
| Class overview | |
|---|---|
| Builders | |
| Operators | MSC Cruises |
| Preceded by | Seaside class |
| Built | 2019–2030 (planned) |
| Planned | 6 |
| Building | 1 |
| Completed | 2 |
| Active | 2 |
| General characteristics | |
| Type | Cruise ship |
| Tonnage | 215,863–216,638 GT |
| Length | 333.3 m (1,093.5 ft) |
| Beam | 47.0 m (154.3 ft) |
| Height | 68.0 m (223 ft) |
| Decks | 22 |
| Propulsion | 2 five-bladed propellers and 7 thrusters being 4 bow and 3 stern |
| Speed | 22.7 knots (42.0 km/h; 26.1 mph) |
| Capacity | 6,762 passengers |
| Crew | 2,138 |
The World class is a class of cruise ships being built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique of France for MSC Cruises. There are four vessels planned, with the lead vessel, MSC World Europa, delivered in 2022.