7 Night Western Mediterranean Cruise aboard the MSC World Asia

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Get ready for seven nights of luxurious sailing on the Mediterranean when you set sail with the MSC World Asia from Barcelona and back again.

With this Christmas trip you'll visit standard ports such as Civitavecchia plus once-in-a-lifetime ports such as Giardini Naxos. This is a common route for the World Asia.

At less than $140 per day, this is a solid deal. The price is the total you pay, no surprises.


The MSC World Asia

The World Asia MSC, the namesake of MSC's World class, is a World class vessel based in the Mediterranean that can carry comfortably more than 5,200 cruisers.

During this ship you can try out rare activities like a bumper car track and a roller skating rink.

The World Asia MSC also offers thirteen jacuzzis, a spa, and a waterslide.

Ship class
World
Built
2026
Guests
5,240
Crew
2,138
Length
1,093 ft
Passenger decks
22
MSC World Asia
Bars & cafésAll Stars Sports Bar

Your Itinerary

This itinerary is made up of five port days and one sea day. Highlights include a long stop in Civitavecchia as well as visits to exotic destinations like Giardini Naxos.

Map of this cruise's route
© OpenStreetMap · © ESA WorldCover
Fri18December 18thFriday
6:00pm
Sat19December 19thSaturday
8:00am – 6:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
Sun20December 20thSunday
8:00am – 6:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
Mon21December 21stMonday
7:00am – 6:00pm
Tue22December 22ndTuesday
12:00pm – 8:00pm
Wed23December 23rdWednesday
9:00am – 5:00pm
9:00am – 5:00pm
Thu24December 24thThursday
At Sea
Fri25December 25thFriday
8:00am
8:00am
Day 2Marseille
Day 3Portofino
Day 4Rome
Day 5Taormina

Book Your Cruise

Since it was first listed on July 5th of last year, The cost of a room on this itinerary has fluctuated between $652 and $1,366 inclusive of taxes and port charges.

Photos show a typical cabin in each class. Layout and decor vary by category.


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Stay connected on board

A GigSky eSIM works on the ship and ashore in Europe, so your phone just works without the ship's Wi‑Fi package.

Unlimited data for your 8 days $128.99 $122.54

500 MB a day at full speed, then 500 kbps; messaging, email and maps apps stay unlimited.

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Alternate Sailings

The World Asia sails this route four times this year as well as twenty-four times next year. The same itinerary is also sailed by the World Europa.

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Data as of Oct 28, 2026

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