1800 121 187 Connect with our cruise experts
MSC Fantasia
Last refurbished
2011
Last refurbished
Passengers
3274
Passengers
Ports Visited
20
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

3.7
(from 15 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
Image of MSC Fantasia

Current Promotions

  • MSC's All in Plus - Summer Sale!

    MSC's All in Plus - Summer Sale!

    Book any eligible sailing and receive the following bonuses:
    • Easy Plus Drinks Package (variety of cocktails, spirits, wines by the glass to US$9 each
    • Yacht Club receives Premium Drinks
    • Free Wi-Fi (up to two devices per cabin)

    Valid for selected sailings from April 2024 to November 2024
    Prices displayed are best fare of the day, please call your Clean Cruising Consultant on 1800 121 187 or click through to book the All In Plus pricing

    Terms & Conditions apply.

    View Campaign
  • MSC Best Price Today

    MSC Best Price Today

    The website fare guarantees you the best available price at the moment you book your cruise
    Best Price Today fares are also available on MSC Yacht Club bookings

    Want more? Ask about MSC's Experiences:
    • Bella - Starting-price inclusions.
    • Fantastica - For those who want a few more inclusions onboard
    • Aurea - Priority Boarding, Spa Benefits*, Flexible Dining and more!

    Also available on selected sailings MSC All In Plus packages including Easy Plus drinks package and Wi-Fi available on selected sailings from November 2023 to April 2024 - ask your Clean Cruising consultant for more details*

    Terms & Conditions apply.

    View Campaign
  • MSC's Earlybird with Easy Plus Drinks

    MSC's Earlybird with Easy Plus Drinks

    Book early on any eligible sailing and receive the following bonuses*:
    • Easy Plus Drinks Package (variety of cocktails, spirits, wines by the glass to US$9 each
    Prices displayed are best fare of the day, please call your Clean Cruising Consultant on 1800 121 187 or click through to book the Easy Plus Drinks pricing

    Terms & Conditions apply.

    View Campaign

MSC Fantasia Next 5 Departures

Showing Next 5 Departures - View All

Onboard Experience

  • Dining

    • Dining on the MSC Fantasia
    • Dining on the MSC Fantasia
    • Dining on the MSC Fantasia
    • Dining on the MSC Fantasia
    • 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

    • Bar on the MSC Fantasia
    • Bar on the MSC Fantasia
    • Bar on the MSC Fantasia
    • Bar on the MSC Fantasia
    • Bar on the MSC Fantasia
    • Bar on the MSC Fantasia

    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
    • Activities on the MSC Fantasia
    • Activities on the MSC Fantasia
    • Activities on the MSC Fantasia
    • Activities on the MSC Fantasia
    • Activities on the MSC Fantasia
    • Activities on the MSC Fantasia

    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
    • Fitness on the MSC Fantasia
    • Fitness on the MSC Fantasia
    • Fitness on the MSC Fantasia
    • Fitness on the MSC Fantasia
    • 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 3.7 Stars based on 15 Guest Reviews

  • Overall
    3.7
  • Cabin
    4.2
  • Dining
    3.3
  • Entertainment
    3.4
  • 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.)

Read More
  • Interior

    Interior on the MSC Fantasia Interior on the MSC Fantasia

    Cabin Types

    IR2, IR1, IB

    Average Cabin Size – 0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

  • Balcony

    Balcony on the MSC Fantasia Balcony on the MSC Fantasia

    Cabin Types

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

    Average Cabin Size – 0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    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

    Suite on the MSC Fantasia Suite on the MSC Fantasia

    Cabin Types

    SX, SL1, SLS, SRS

    Average Cabin Size – 0 m2

    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

    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

    Yacht Club Suite on the MSC Fantasia Yacht Club Suite on the MSC Fantasia

    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
20 Mar 2024 Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Naples $3184
22 Mar 2024 Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spe Palma de Mallorca $0
23 Mar 2024 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma d Barcelona $0
24 Mar 2024 Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca Marseille $0
25 Mar 2024 Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona Genoa $3434
26 Mar 2024 La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marse La Spezia $0
27 Mar 2024 Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Naples $1534
29 Mar 2024 Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spe Palma de Mallorca $0
30 Mar 2024 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma d Barcelona $3674
31 Mar 2024 Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca Marseille $0
01 Apr 2024 Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona Genoa $0
02 Apr 2024 La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marse La Spezia $2194
03 Apr 2024 Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Naples $0
05 Apr 2024 Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spe Palma de Mallorca $1584
06 Apr 2024 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma d Barcelona $1404
06 Apr 2024 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples Barcelona $0
07 Apr 2024 Marseille,Genoa,La Spezia,Naples,Palma de Mallorca Marseille $0
08 Apr 2024 Italy, Spain, France Genoa $1554
10 Apr 2024 Naples,Palma de Mallorca,Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa Naples $1084
13 Apr 2024 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Ma Barcelona $729
13 Apr 2024 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Ma Barcelona $719
13 Apr 2024 Barcelona,Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia Barcelona $0
14 Apr 2024 Marseille,Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Marseille Marseille $1029
15 Apr 2024 Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Marseille,Tarragona,Va Genoa $939
15 Apr 2024 Genoa,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Marseille,Tarragona,Va Genoa $609
17 Apr 2024 Civitavecchia,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno Rome (Civitavecchia) $909
18 Apr 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1759
19 Apr 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1439
20 Apr 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $999
23 Apr 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $1059
24 Apr 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1329
25 Apr 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1509
26 Apr 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $0
27 Apr 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $1539
30 Apr 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $1049
01 May 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1079
02 May 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1199
03 May 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1359
04 May 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $1549
07 May 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $1549
08 May 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1249
09 May 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1589
10 May 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1649
11 May 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $1619
14 May 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $1229
15 May 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1299
16 May 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1809
17 May 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $3979
21 May 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $1459
22 May 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1129
23 May 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1249
24 May 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1139
25 May 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $1769
28 May 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $1379
29 May 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1279
30 May 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1799
31 May 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1509
01 Jun 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $1539
04 Jun 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $1259
05 Jun 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1769
06 Jun 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1279
07 Jun 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1499
08 Jun 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $1869
11 Jun 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $1719
12 Jun 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1399
13 Jun 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1479
14 Jun 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1309
15 Jun 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $1939
18 Jun 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $1399
19 Jun 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1409
20 Jun 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1849
21 Jun 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1559
22 Jun 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $1399
25 Jun 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $1389
26 Jun 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1459
27 Jun 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1559
28 Jun 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1459
29 Jun 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $2339
02 Jul 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $1619
03 Jul 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1459
04 Jul 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $2089
05 Jul 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1539
06 Jul 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $2159
09 Jul 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $1459
10 Jul 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1529
11 Jul 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $2079
12 Jul 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1539
13 Jul 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $1759
16 Jul 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $2089
17 Jul 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1509
18 Jul 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1789
19 Jul 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1949
20 Jul 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $1559
23 Jul 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $1899
24 Jul 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1459
25 Jul 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1629
26 Jul 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1879
27 Jul 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $2089
30 Jul 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $1459
31 Jul 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1509

Get expert advice from the same dedicated consultant at every stage.

Save with exclusive offers and deals on the best cruise lines.

100% family owned and operated and based in Australia for over 20 years.

Subscribe