[1] The World-class design would become the third new prototype ordered by MSC in recent years, following its commitments to the Meraviglia and Seaside classes.

[5] The ship was later revealed to be renamed MSC World Europa, announced during her keel-laying ceremony on 29 June 2020.

[7][2] Initial features announced included square cabins, a glass pool lounge, and sections designed specifically for families.

[7][2] The aft of the ships would also be open, with the lower promenade deck flanked by balcony cabin towers.

[8] The 50-kilowatt fuel cell demonstrator aboard the ship will incorporate solid oxide fuel cell (SOFC) technology and use LNG to produce onboard electricity and heat and reportedly further reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% compared with conventional LNG engines.