Embark on the MSC World Asia and prepare for seven nights of exciting cruising across the sea from Messina to Taormina!
With this cruise you'll stop in standard stops like Barcelona in addition to more exotic stops like Valletta and Portofino. 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 World Asia MSC, based in Europe, is the flagship of MSC's World class and can accomodate more than 5,200 passengers.
With this ship you can experience rare attractions like a bumper car track and a roller skating rink.
The World Asia MSC also offers a waterslide, thirteen jacuzzis, and a spa.
This itinerary is made up of five port days and one sea day. Major features include visits to less common cities like Valletta and Portofino.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 12 | Messina, Sicily | 7:00pm | |
| Wed, Oct 13 | Valletta, Malta | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Oct 14 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Oct 15 | Barcelona, Spain | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Sat, Oct 16 | Marseille, France | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Sun, Oct 17 | Portofino, Italy | 8:00am | 4:00pm |
| Mon, Oct 18 | Naples, Italy | 1:00pm | 8:00pm |
| Tue, Oct 19 | Taormina, Sicily | 9:00am |
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. 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 July 5th of last year, The cost of this sailing has fluctuated between $1,335 and $1,386 for a cabin, inclusive of taxes and port charges. The accompanying graph indicates the cost over time for the different types of cabin. At only $51 more than the all time low of $1,335 now is a great time to secure your room
Last Updated: Jul 17, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 16, 2026