7 Night Western Mediterranean Cruise aboard the MSC World Asia

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Settle in for seven nights of refreshing sailing through on the Mediterranean when you book your cabin on the MSC World Asia from Messina to Taormina.

With this trip you'll visit classic ports like Barcelona as well as unusual ports like 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 there are no sneaky extra fees.


The MSC World Asia

The World Asia MSC is the flagship of the World class, based in the Mediterranean, that can carry over 5,200 guests.

While aboard this ship you can enjoy rare amenities like a bumper car track and a roller skating rink.

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

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 consists of one sea day and five days in port. High points include visits to uncommon ports like Portofino and Valletta.

Map of this cruise's route
© OpenStreetMap · © ESA WorldCover
Tue17August 17thTuesday
7:00pm
Wed18August 18thWednesday
8:00am – 5:00pm
8:00am – 5:00pm
Thu19August 19thThursday
At Sea
Fri20August 20thFriday
8:00am – 6:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
Sat21August 21stSaturday
8:00am – 6:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
Sun22August 22ndSunday
8:00am – 4:00pm
8:00am – 4:00pm
Mon23August 23rdMonday
1:00pm – 8:00pm
1:00pm – 8:00pm
Tue24August 24thTuesday
9:00am
Day 4Barcelona
Day 5Marseille
Day 6Portofino
Day 7Naples
Day 8Taormina

Book Your Cruise

Since being listed sixteen months ago, The price of a cabin on this cruise has fluctuated between $1,617 and $1,756 including taxes and port charges. Right now this sailing is only $125 higher than the all time low of $1,617 so secure your cabin now before it goes up.

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-eight times next year, but doesn't sail it this year. The World Europa also sails a route with the same stops but a slightly different schedule.

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Data as of Oct 24, 2026

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