7 Night Western Mediterranean Cruise aboard the MSC World Asia

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Settle in for seven nights of leisurely sailing around the Mediterranean when you set sail with the MSC World Asia from Marseille and back again.

During this Labor Day sailing you'll call on classic destinations such as Barcelona in addition to uncommon destinations such as Messina, Portofino, and Valletta. This route is a typical one for the World Asia.

We include all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes in this, so that you can compare sailings easily.


The MSC World Asia

The World Asia MSC, based in the Mediterranean, is the flagship of MSC's World class and can accomodate comfortably more than 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.

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 sailing is made up of one sea day and five port days. Highlights include visits to uncommon ports like Messina, Portofino, and Valletta.

Map of this cruise's route
© OpenStreetMap · © ESA WorldCover
Sat4September 4thSaturday
6:00pm
Sun5September 5thSunday
8:00am – 4:00pm
8:00am – 4:00pm
Mon6September 6thMonday
1:00pm – 8:00pm
1:00pm – 8:00pm
Tue7September 7thTuesday
9:00am – 7:00pm
9:00am – 7:00pm
Wed8September 8thWednesday
8:00am – 5:00pm
8:00am – 5:00pm
Thu9September 9thThursday
At Sea
Fri10September 10thFriday
8:00am – 6:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
Sat11September 11thSaturday
8:00am
Day 2Portofino
Day 3Naples
Day 4Messina
Day 7Barcelona

Book Your Cruise

Since it was first listed on July 5th of last year, The cost of this sailing has ranged between $1,372 and $1,660 for a room, including taxes and port charges. At only $80 more than the all time low of $1,372 today is a great time to reserve your stateroom

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 $109.64

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 twenty-nine times next year, but doesn't sail it this year. The World Europa and Magnifica also sail routes with the same stops but slightly different schedules.

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Data as of Oct 24, 2026

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