Join the MSC World Asia and get ready for seven nights of stimulating sailing across the sea from Taormina and back again!
Aboard this New Years sailing you'll visit classic destinations such as Barcelona and Civitavecchia as well as unusual destinations such as Portofino and Valletta. This route is a frequent one for the World Asia, But December is the most popular time of year to sail it.
The price is the total price, including meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes.
The World Asia MSC is the flagship of the World class, based in Europe, that can carry comfortably more than 5,200 travelers.
The World Asia MSC is home to a bumper car track, a spa, a solarium, a jacuzzi, and a waterslide.
Since being listed 18 days ago, the cost of this itinerary has remained stable at $1,785. This graph displays the price over time for each class of cabin. Right now this cruise is at an all time low, so secure your cabin now before it goes up.
This itinerary is made up of one sea day and five port days. Major features include visits to uncommon stops like Portofino and Valletta plus a long stop in Civitavecchia.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 29 | Taormina, Sicily | 8:00pm | |
| Wed, Dec 30 | Valletta, Malta | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Dec 31 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Jan 1 | Barcelona, Spain | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Sat, Jan 2 | Marseille, France | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Sun, Jan 3 | Portofino, Italy | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Mon, Jan 4 | Civitavecchia, Italy (Rome) | 7:00am | 6:00pm |
| Tue, Jan 5 | Taormina, Sicily | 12:00pm |
The World Asia sails this route three times next year, but doesn't sail it this year. The same itinerary is also sailed by the World Europa. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
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Last Updated: Jul 3, 2025
Last Modified: Jul 3, 2025
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