7 Night Western Mediterranean Cruise aboard the MSC World Asia

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Embark on the MSC World Asia and prepare for seven nights of exciting cruising on the Mediterranean from Messina to Taormina!

With this cruise you'll stop in standard stops like Barcelona in addition to more exotic stops 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 cruises easily.


The MSC World Asia

Based in the Mediterranean, over 5,200 people can travel comfortably on the World Asia MSC, the namesake of MSC's World class.

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

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 cruise includes one day at sea and five port days. Major features include visits to less common ports like Portofino and Valletta.

Map of this cruise's route
© OpenStreetMap · © ESA WorldCover
Tue12October 12thTuesday
7:00pm
Wed13October 13thWednesday
8:00am – 5:00pm
8:00am – 5:00pm
Thu14October 14thThursday
At Sea
Fri15October 15thFriday
8:00am – 6:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
Sat16October 16thSaturday
8:00am – 6:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
Sun17October 17thSunday
8:00am – 4:00pm
8:00am – 4:00pm
Mon18October 18thMonday
1:00pm – 8:00pm
1:00pm – 8:00pm
Tue19October 19thTuesday
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 sailing has fluctuated between $1,247 and $1,386 for a cabin, inclusive of taxes and port charges. Right now this sailing is at an all time low, so lock in your room now before it goes up.

Photos show a typical cabin in each class. Layout and decor vary by category.


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Printable CruiseSheet

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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.

More dates on the MSC World Asia

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Data as of Oct 24, 2026

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