Prepare yourself for seven nights of exciting cruising through the sea when you join the MSC World Asia from Valletta and back.
While aboard this trip you will stop in classic destinations like Barcelona plus more exotic destinations like Portofino and Messina. This route is an uncommon one for the World Asia. In fact, this is the only time it's going to sail it!
Our price is the total price, including meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes. This price just dropped, so book right now to reserve your room before the price increases again!
The World Asia MSC, based in Europe, is the flagship of MSC's World class and can carry more than 5,200 passengers.
While aboard this ship you can try out rare features like a roller skating rink and a bumper car track.
The World Asia MSC also offers thirteen jacuzzis, a spa, and a waterslide.
This itinerary includes five port days and one sea day. Highlights include visits to uncommon ports like Portofino and Messina.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 15 | Valletta, Malta | 5:00pm | |
| Thu, Sep 16 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Sep 17 | Barcelona, Spain | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Sat, Sep 18 | Marseille, France | 8:00am | 6:00pm |
| Sun, Sep 19 | Portofino, Italy | 8:00am | 4:00pm |
| Mon, Sep 20 | Naples, Italy | 1:00pm | 8:00pm |
| Tue, Sep 21 | Messina, Sicily | 9:00am | 7:00pm |
| Wed, Sep 22 | Valletta, Malta | 8:00am |
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 being listed a year or so ago, The cost of this cruise has ranged between $1,415 and $1,436 for a room, including $0 in taxes and port fees. The accompanying graph indicates the cost over time for each class of cabin. Today this cruise is just $21 more than the all time low of $1,415 so secure your stateroom now before it goes up.
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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026