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MSC Fantasia
Last refurbished
2011
Last refurbished
Passengers
3274
Passengers
Ports Visited
30
Ports visited
Cruises from $67 per day
$67
From Price per day
Total Gross Tonnage of MSC Fantasia
137,936
Gross Tonnage

MSC Fantasia Cruises

3.6
(from 14 verified customers)

MSC Fantasia entered service in 2008, at 137,936 GT and carrying 3,274 passengers. At the time this was the most innovative ship built by MSC, and still is rather special. New are the Yacht Club ship-within-a-ship living space with Courtyard Villa complex, retractable glass pool roof, 4D cinema with strapped-in-seats, Balinese spa, and high ratio of balcony staterooms.

English speaking travellers who are comfortable with European service and cuisine will find the ship a delight. Dining places offer an excellent range. Note that specialty restaurants have no extra charge, but the menu is à la carte with reasonable prices. This ship is best suited to young couples, singles, families who enjoy big ship city life, with its mix of noise, nationalities and languages.

Ship Specification

Maiden voyage: 2008
Number of decks: 13
Tonnage: 137936
Cabins: 1637
Passengers: 3274
Number of crew: 1325
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MSC Fantasia Next 5 Departures

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Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa
06 Dec
2023
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Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa

Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
Ship: MSC Fantasia
Departure Date: Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Duration: 7 nights
Departs: Naples
Returns: Naples
Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spe
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Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spe

Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
Ship: MSC Fantasia
Departure Date: Friday, December 8, 2023
Duration: 7 nights
Departs: Palma de Mallorca
Returns: Palma de Mallorca
Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma d
09 Dec
2023
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Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma d

Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
Ship: MSC Fantasia
Departure Date: Saturday, December 9, 2023
Duration: 7 nights
Departs: Barcelona
Returns: Barcelona
Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca
10 Dec
2023
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Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca

Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
Ship: MSC Fantasia
Departure Date: Sunday, December 10, 2023
Duration: 7 nights
Departs: Marseille
Returns: Marseille
Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona
11 Dec
2023
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Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona

Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
Ship: MSC Fantasia
Departure Date: Monday, December 11, 2023
Duration: 7 nights
Departs: Genoa
Returns: Genoa

Onboard Experience

  • Dining

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    • Dining on the MSC Fantasia

    There are four main dining areas. The two-deck Il Cherchio d’Oro is set-table set-time venue with Mediterranean cuisine and always-available “slow food” – spaghetti, chicken breast, salmon fillets and vegetable of the day. The alternative restaurant Red Velvet is also traditional. For a ship of this size food outlets can be found everywhere. Read more

    Casual breakfasts and lunches are available in a large self-serve buffet eatery. Select from a wide variety of dining options beyond traditional formal restaurant and buffet venues: L'Etoile, an intimate French restaurant, the boisterous El Sombrero Tex Mex, an evening-only pizzeria, the Sports Bar for snacks, and La Cantina Toscana for Italian wines and tapas. All the alternative dining venues charge on an à la carte basis at reasonable prices. Suite guests can dine at La Pergola with its stylish Italian cuisine; reservations are available to other passengers.

  • Bars

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    Sit and watch fellow passengers pass by at Il Cappuccino Coffee Bar with its coffees, teas and chocolates.

  • Entertainment

    • Entertainment on the MSC Fantasia
    • Entertainment on the MSC Fantasia

    L’Avanguardia is a state-of-the-art 1600 seat venue and its twice-nightly productions have received high acclaim. Some productions may be short, just 30 minutes.

  • Activities

    • Activities on the MSC Fantasia
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    • Activities on the MSC Fantasia
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    Catch a movie in the 4D Cinema or have fun at the Casinò della Palme. Deck tennis, basketball, water slides, hot tubs, daytime aerobics, squash and shuffleboard will keep you active. For those who prefer to sit, the ship has interactive Formula 1 race simulators.

  • Health & Fitness

    • Fitness on the MSC Fantasia
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    • Fitness on the MSC Fantasia
    • Fitness on the MSC Fantasia
    • Fitness on the MSC Fantasia

    For fitness and health, the MSC Aurea Spa is equipped with treadmills, Nordic machines and individual aerobic machines. The spa area has three Thalassotherapy cabins and 15 massage rooms, with a Balinese treatment facility. Spas are operated by Blue Ocean, and treatments include acupuncture.

  • Kids

    • Kids activities on the MSC Fantasia
    • Kids activities on the MSC Fantasia
    • Kids activities on the MSC Fantasia
    • Kids activities on the MSC Fantasia
    • Kids activities on the MSC Fantasia
    • Kids activities on the MSC Fantasia

    For the youngsters there’s the Graffiti Disco Teen and the video games room Virtual World. Children are well provided for, from three years to late teens. A “baby-parking” service is helpful when parents want to go on shore excursions.

  • Inclusions

    • Activities - organised & individual
    • All main meals on-board
    • Butler & valet services (select cabins)
    • Captain's welcome cocktail party and Gala Evening
    • Coffee, tea & milk 24 hrs
    • Cruise Director & all English speaking staff
    • Entertainment - live music and/or shows, movies
    • In-cabin continental breakfast for higher classes
    • Kids clubs & teen programs (3-17 yrs)
    • Service charge: Up to €0/USD12.50/AUD18 (12 & over) daily, child over 1 pay half. Ask about pre-payment.
    • Ship-shore-ship transfers
    • Traditional/set time & multi-venue dining
    • Under 12s sharing cabin w/ 2 adults: ask about free travel (pay port dues)
    • Use of ship facilities - indoor & outdoor

Customer cruise ship ratings

MSC Fantasia has an average of 3.6 Stars based on 14 Guest Reviews

  • Overall
    3.6
  • Cabin
    4.2
  • Dining
    3.2
  • Entertainment
    3.5
  • Service
    3.9

Destination & Ports

Visited Ports

Highlights

  • There’s always more to discover as you make your way around the world on MSC Fantasia.

  • 2 Royal Suites from approximately 560 sq.ft. (including a balcony of 172 sq.ft.).

  • In addition to all the features of ‘Bella’ and ‘Fantastica’, the ‘Aurea’ Experience offers a series of relaxing benefits for body and soul.

Cabins

Of her 1,637 cabins, 80% have an ocean view, and as many have private balconies they are quite affordable. All cabins have single beds that can be converted into a double bed, air conditioning, bathroom with shower, interactive television, radio, telephone, internet connection (for a fee), minibar, and safe. All cabins and staterooms are modern, comfortable and very stylish. For all cabins continental breakfast is complimentary from 7.30 to 10 am, while room service snacks can be bought at other times. For suites a basket of fruit is provided at embarkation, and replenished daily.

A total of 72 suites are located on two aft decks, called the “MSC Yacht Club”. Guests have access to their own VIP areas, receive priority treatments, various luxuries and a 24-hour butler service. New Aurea Suites at forefront of ship, offering great views and have close access to Aurea Spas. The black marble floor and glass staircase joining the two decks gives access to exclusive hydro-massage pools, skydome swimming pool, solarium, and observation lounge with bar. There are no single cabins, and 43 wheelchair-accessible across all cabin grades. Room service food is charged per item.)

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  • Interior

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    Cabin Types

    IR2, IR1, IB

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  • Balcony

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    Cabin Types

    BA, BL3, BL2, BL1, BP, BB, OL3, OL2, OL1, OB

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    Enjoy the sun and ocean breeze from your private balcony.- Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds- Sitting area with sofa- Bathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer- Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar- Wi-Fi access available (additional fees may apply)- Approx. 204 sq. ft. with a balcony that is approx. 43 sq. ft.- Located on decks 11-13

  • Suite

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    Cabin Types

    SX, SL1, SLS, SRS

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    Enjoy an elegant suite with more space, a large private balcony and exclusive benefits.- Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds- Balcony- Sitting area with sofa- Spacious closet- Bathroom with bathtub, vanity area and hairdryer- Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar- Wi-Fi access available (additional fees may apply)- Approx. 409 ndash; 441 sq. ft. with a balcony that is approx. 43 ndash; 65 sq. ft.- Located on decks 9-11

  • Yacht Club Suite

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    Cabin Types

    YC3, YC2, YCP, YC1

    Average Cabin Size – 36.5 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 5.6 m2

    Enjoy privacy and exclusivity in MSC Yacht Club with a private restaurant, pool, lounge and more.- Comfortable king bed that can be converted into two single beds- Balcony with dining table- Separate living area and dining room- Walk-in closet- Bathroom with bathtub and shower, vanity area and hairdryer- Interactive TV, telephone, safe and minibar- Wi-Fi access available (additional fees may apply)- Approx. 388 sq. ft. with a balcony that is approx. 172 sq. ft.- Located on deck 16

Deck Plans for MSC Fantasia

Legend

  • Sofa bed
  • 3rd bed is a pullman bed
  • 3rd & 4th beds are pullman beds
  • Double sofa bed
  • Connecting staterooms
  • Cabin for guests with reduced mobility
  • MSC Yacht Club/Aurea Suite cabin with balcony
  • MSC Yacht Club/Aurea Suite cabin with panoramic sealed window
  • Ship configuration may be subject to change depending on the season and on the destination

MSC Fantasia Cruise Calendar

Date Title Departs Prices From
06 Dec 2023 Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Naples $674
08 Dec 2023 Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spe Palma de Mallorca $674
09 Dec 2023 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma d Barcelona $834
10 Dec 2023 Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca Marseille $914
11 Dec 2023 Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona Genoa $834
12 Dec 2023 La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marse La Spezia $2244
13 Dec 2023 Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Naples $924
15 Dec 2023 Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spe Palma de Mallorca $784
16 Dec 2023 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma d Barcelona $624
17 Dec 2023 Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca Marseille $0
18 Dec 2023 Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona Genoa $1674
19 Dec 2023 La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marse La Spezia $1704
20 Dec 2023 Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Naples $1234
22 Dec 2023 Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spe Palma de Mallorca $1984
23 Dec 2023 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma d Barcelona $2564
24 Dec 2023 Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca Marseille $2834
25 Dec 2023 Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona Genoa $1924
26 Dec 2023 La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marse La Spezia $2864
27 Dec 2023 Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Naples $2344
29 Dec 2023 Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spe Palma de Mallorca $1924
30 Dec 2023 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma d Barcelona $1924
31 Dec 2023 Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca Marseille $2304
01 Jan 2024 Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona Genoa $0
02 Jan 2024 La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marse La Spezia $2034
03 Jan 2024 Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Naples $1174
05 Jan 2024 Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spe Palma de Mallorca $674
06 Jan 2024 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma d Barcelona $674
07 Jan 2024 Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca Marseille $674
08 Jan 2024 Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona Genoa $674
09 Jan 2024 La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marse La Spezia $834
10 Jan 2024 Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Naples $674
12 Jan 2024 Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spe Palma de Mallorca $674
13 Jan 2024 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma d Barcelona $674
14 Jan 2024 Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca Marseille $674
15 Jan 2024 Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona Genoa $744
16 Jan 2024 La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marse La Spezia $674
17 Jan 2024 Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Naples $674
19 Jan 2024 Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spe Palma de Mallorca $674
20 Jan 2024 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma d Barcelona $674
21 Jan 2024 Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca Marseille $674
22 Jan 2024 Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona Genoa $674
23 Jan 2024 La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marse La Spezia $674
24 Jan 2024 Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Naples $674
26 Jan 2024 Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spe Palma de Mallorca $674
27 Jan 2024 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma d Barcelona $674
28 Jan 2024 Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca Marseille $704
29 Jan 2024 Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona Genoa $834
30 Jan 2024 La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marse La Spezia $674
31 Jan 2024 Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Naples $674
02 Feb 2024 Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spe Palma de Mallorca $674
03 Feb 2024 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma d Barcelona $834
04 Feb 2024 Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca Marseille $674
05 Feb 2024 Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona Genoa $674
06 Feb 2024 La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marse La Spezia $674
07 Feb 2024 Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Naples $674
09 Feb 2024 Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spe Palma de Mallorca $674
10 Feb 2024 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma d Barcelona $1014
11 Feb 2024 Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca Marseille $704
12 Feb 2024 Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona Genoa $744
13 Feb 2024 La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marse La Spezia $1014
14 Feb 2024 Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Naples $674
16 Feb 2024 Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spe Palma de Mallorca $674
17 Feb 2024 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma d Barcelona $1014
18 Feb 2024 Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca Marseille $994
19 Feb 2024 Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona Genoa $674
20 Feb 2024 La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marse La Spezia $704
21 Feb 2024 Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Naples $674
23 Feb 2024 Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spe Palma de Mallorca $674
24 Feb 2024 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma d Barcelona $1014
25 Feb 2024 Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca Marseille $1354
26 Feb 2024 Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona Genoa $674
27 Feb 2024 La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marse La Spezia $674
28 Feb 2024 Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Naples $674
01 Mar 2024 Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spe Palma de Mallorca $774
02 Mar 2024 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma d Barcelona $1114
03 Mar 2024 Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca Marseille $1444
04 Mar 2024 Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona Genoa $774
05 Mar 2024 La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marse La Spezia $3184
06 Mar 2024 Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Naples $774
08 Mar 2024 Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spe Palma de Mallorca $774
09 Mar 2024 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma d Barcelona $1284
10 Mar 2024 Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca Marseille $1284
11 Mar 2024 Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona Genoa $994
12 Mar 2024 La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marse La Spezia $774
13 Mar 2024 Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Naples $994
15 Mar 2024 Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spe Palma de Mallorca $774
16 Mar 2024 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma d Barcelona $1444
17 Mar 2024 Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca Marseille $1644
18 Mar 2024 Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona Genoa $1004
19 Mar 2024 La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marse La Spezia $1564
20 Mar 2024 Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Naples $944
22 Mar 2024 Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spe Palma de Mallorca $1104
23 Mar 2024 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma d Barcelona $1954
24 Mar 2024 Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca Marseille $1264
25 Mar 2024 Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona Genoa $1094
26 Mar 2024 La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marse La Spezia $1224
27 Mar 2024 Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Naples $1144
29 Mar 2024 Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spe Palma de Mallorca $1264
30 Mar 2024 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma d Barcelona $1864
31 Mar 2024 Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca Marseille $1684

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