7 Night Western Mediterranean Cruise aboard the MSC World Asia

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Embark on the MSC World Asia and prepare yourself for seven nights of breathtaking travel around the Mediterranean from Messina to Taormina!

Aboard this sailing you'll experience very popular destinations such as Barcelona plus less common destinations such as Portofino and Valletta. This route is a standard one for the World Asia.

We include all all taxes and fees in the price, so there are no surprises.


The MSC World Asia

The World Asia MSC, the namesake of MSC's World class, is a World class ship based in the Mediterranean that can carry more than 5,200 cruisers.

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

The World Asia MSC also offers a spa, a waterslide, 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 is made up of one day at sea and five port days. Highlights include visits to unusual stops like Portofino and Valletta.

Map of this cruise's route
© OpenStreetMap · © ESA WorldCover
Tue19September 19thTuesday
7:00pm
Wed20September 20thWednesday
8:00am – 5:00pm
8:00am – 5:00pm
Thu21September 21stThursday
At Sea
Fri22September 22ndFriday
8:00am – 6:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
Sat23September 23rdSaturday
8:00am – 6:00pm
8:00am – 6:00pm
Sun24September 24thSunday
8:00am – 4:00pm
8:00am – 4:00pm
Mon25September 25thMonday
1:00pm – 8:00pm
1:00pm – 8:00pm
Tue26September 26thTuesday
9:00am
Day 4Barcelona
Day 5Marseille
Day 6Portofino
Day 7Naples
Day 8Taormina

Book Your Cruise

Since it was first listed on June 5th of this year, The cost of this sailing has fluctuated between $1,459 and $1,516 for a stateroom, inclusive of taxes and port fees. Today this cruise is only $57 higher than the all time low of $1,459 so reserve your stateroom 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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