Step aboard the MSC World Asia and prepare for seven nights of cultural cruising through the sea from Messina to Taormina!
With this Memorial Day cruise you'll spend time at classic destinations such as Barcelona in addition to more exotic destinations such as Valletta and Portofino. This route is a frequent one for the World Asia.
Coming in at less than $200 per day, this deal is. This price is the total you pay, no surprises at checkout.
The World Asia MSC is the flagship of the World class, based in Europe, that can house over 5,200 passengers.
While aboard this ship you can try out rare activities 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 sea day. Highlights include visits to uncommon stops like Valletta and Portofino.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, May 23 | Messina, Sicily | 7:00pm | |
| Wed, May 24 | Valletta, Malta | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, May 25 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, May 26 | Barcelona, Spain | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Sat, May 27 | Marseille, France | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Sun, May 28 | Portofino, Italy | 8:00am | 4:00pm |
| Mon, May 29 | Naples, Italy | 1:00pm | 8:00pm |
| Tue, May 30 | Taormina, Sicily | 9:00am |
The World Asia sails this route once 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. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
Since it was first listed on June 5th of this year, the price of this cruise has remained steady at $1,379. This graph indicates the cost over time for the different classes of cabin. Now this cruise is at its minimum price, so secure your stateroom now before it moves upwards.
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Last Updated: Jun 6, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 6, 2026