Prepare yourself for seven nights of stimulating cruising through the sea when you set sail with the MSC World Asia from Messina to Taormina.
During this trip you'll visit very popular ports such as Barcelona plus unusual ports such as Valletta and Portofino. This route is a frequent one for the World Asia.
We include all all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes in the price, so there are no surprises at checkout.
Based in Europe, more than 5,200 travelers can cruise on the World Asia MSC, the namesake of MSC's World class.
While aboard this ship you can try out rare activities like a roller skating rink and a bumper car track.
The World Asia MSC also offers a waterslide, thirteen jacuzzis, and a spa.
This itinerary is made up of one sea day and five port days. Major features include visits to less common cities like Valletta and Portofino.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, May 30 | Messina, Sicily | 7:00pm | |
| Wed, May 31 | Valletta, Malta | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Jun 1 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Jun 2 | Barcelona, Spain | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Sat, Jun 3 | Marseille, France | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Sun, Jun 4 | Portofino, Italy | 8:00am | 4:00pm |
| Mon, Jun 5 | Naples, Italy | 1:00pm | 8:00pm |
| Tue, Jun 6 | 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 itinerary has remained steady at $1,459. The accompanying graph displays the price over time for all types of cabin. Right now this cruise is at an all time low, so secure your cabin now before it increases.
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Last Updated: Jun 6, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 6, 2026