7 Night Western Mediterranean Cruise aboard the MSC World Asia

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Step aboard the MSC World Asia and settle in for seven nights of exciting cruising through on the Mediterranean from Messina to Taormina!

With this cruise you will call on standard ports like Barcelona in addition to unusual ports like Portofino and Valletta. This route is a common one for the World Asia.

We include all entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes in this price, so that you can compare trips easily.


The MSC World Asia

The World Asia MSC, based in the Mediterranean, is the namesake of MSC's World class and can carry comfortably over 5,200 passengers.

With this ship you can enjoy rare activities like a roller skating rink and a bumper car track.

The World Asia MSC also offers a waterslide, a spa, 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 includes one day at sea and five port days. Major features include visits to more exotic destinations like Portofino and Valletta.

Map of this cruise's route
© OpenStreetMap · © ESA WorldCover
Tue1June 1stTuesday
7:00pm
Wed2June 2ndWednesday
8:00am – 5:00pm
8:00am – 5:00pm
Thu3June 3rdThursday
At Sea
Fri4June 4thFriday
8:00am – 6:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
Sat5June 5thSaturday
8:00am – 6:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
Sun6June 6thSunday
8:00am – 4:00pm
8:00am – 4:00pm
Mon7June 7thMonday
1:00pm – 8:00pm
1:00pm – 8:00pm
Tue8June 8thTuesday
9:00am
Day 4Barcelona
Day 5Marseille
Day 6Portofino
Day 7Naples
Day 8Taormina

Book Your Cruise

Since it was first listed on July 5th of last year, The cost of this itinerary has fluctuated between $1,290 and $1,576 for a stateroom, inclusive of taxes and port charges. Now this itinerary is just $159 higher than the all time low of $1,290 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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