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Messina to Valletta, Barcelona, Marseille, Genoa & Naples

7 nights · MSC World Asia · 6 ports · 1 day at sea

1Day 1Messina (Sicily)

Your journey, day by day

Choose a day to explore the port and follow the route.

Day 1 · Italy

Messina (Sicily)

Embarkation

Depart 20:00

Messina sits on the strait that separates Sicily from mainland Italy, and ships dock close to the centre. The cathedral's astronomical clock is the in-town sight, while Taormina and Mount Etna are the classic excursions.

Ways to spend your day

  1. Messina CathedralOne focused activity
  2. Regional Museum of MessinaOne focused activity
  3. Neptune Fountain MessinaOne focused activity
Messina (Sicily) port guide →
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Day by day itinerary
DayPort
1Italy
2Malta
3
4Spain
5France
6Italy
7Italy
8Italy

The map illustrates the route. Port times, where supplied, may change. Follow the ship’s all-aboard deadline on the day.

Your ship · MSC Cruises

MSC World Asia

Crew
2,142
Decks
22
Built
2026
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Dining on MSC World Asia

  • Bubbles Restaurant — Main restaurant
  • Il Mercato Buffet — Upper deck buffet with outdoor seating and a bar indoor outdoor. Upper deck buffet with outdoor seating and a bar outdoor. Buffet grab-and-go station
  • La Foglia Restaurant — Main restaurant
  • La Brasserie Buffet — Buffet-style restaurant
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Schedule supplied 2026-10-06. Ports and times are subject to change; the cruise line confirms the final itinerary.

Your sailing

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Prices checked October 16, 2026. Final price and cabin availability confirmed at quote.