Join the MSC World Asia and prepare for seven nights of cultural sailing across the sea from Barcelona and back again!
While aboard this sailing you'll stop at standard cities such as Civitavecchia plus once-in-a-lifetime cities such as Taormina. This route is a frequent one for the World Asia.
We include all all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes in this price, so that you can compare trips easily. Offered at under $120 a day, this represents a solid bargain.
The World Asia MSC, based in Europe, is the flagship of MSC's World class and can carry comfortably over 5,200 passengers.
During this ship you can experience rare features like a bumper car track and a roller skating rink.
The World Asia MSC also offers a spa, a waterslide, and thirteen jacuzzis.
This itinerary includes five days in port and one day at sea. Major features include visits to rare destinations like Taormina.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Jan 15 | Barcelona, Spain | ||
| Sat, Jan 16 | Marseille, France | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sun, Jan 17 | Portofino, Italy | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Mon, Jan 18 | Civitavecchia, Italy (Rome) | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Jan 19 | Taormina, Sicily | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Jan 20 | Valletta, Malta | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Jan 21 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Jan 22 | Barcelona, Spain | 9:00am |
The World Asia sails this route four times this year plus twenty-four times next year. No other ship sails this exact same route. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
Since being listed a year or so ago, The cost of this itinerary has fluctuated between $724 and $816 for a stateroom, including $0 in taxes and port fees. This graph indicates the price over time for each type of cabin. At only $92 more than the all time low of $724 today is a great time to secure your stateroom
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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026