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MSC Fantasia
Last refurbished
2011
Last refurbished
Passengers
3274
Passengers
Ports Visited
18
Ports visited
Cruises from $121 per day
$121
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
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Onboard Experience

  • Dining

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    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. Casual breakfasts and lunches are available in a large self-serve buffet eatery.

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    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.

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  • 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

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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

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    • Fitness on the MSC Fantasia
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    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
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    • 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.)

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  • Interior

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    Cabin Types

    IR2, IR1, IB

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    Cabin Types

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

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    Surface approx. 204 sq. ft. with a balcony that is approx. 43 sq. ft., deck 11-13, best ship positionSitting area with sofaBathroom with shower or bathtub, vanity area with hairdryerComfortable double or single beds (on request)Interactive TV, telephone, Wifi connection available (for a fee), safe and minibarThe image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

  • Suite

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    SX, SL1, SLS, SRS

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    Surface approx. 409 ndash; 441 sq. ft. with a balcony that is approx. 43 ndash; 65 sq. ft., deck 9-11Sitting area with sofaSpacious WardrobeBathroom with bathtub, vanity area with hairdryerComfortable double or single beds (on request)Interactive TV, Wifi connection available (for a fee), telephone, safe and minibarThe image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

  • 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

    Surface approx. 388 sq. ft. with a balcony that is approx. 172 sq. ft., deck 16.Balcony with dining tableSeparate living area and dining roomWalk-in wardrobesBathroom with bathtub and shower, vanity area with hairdryerComfortable double or single beds (on request)Wifi connection includedInteractive TV, telephone, safe and minibarDiscover a world of privileges with MSC Yacht Club including:24-Hour Butler service and dedicated concierge Premium Extra Drink and Premium Internet packages included Complimentary Access to the Thermal Suite in the MSC Aurea SPA Discounts: 20% on a dedicated Specialty Restaurant prepaid package; 40% on a dedicated SPA prepaid package and 10% on all SPA treatments on board. 1 Free cruise changeThe image is representative only; the size, layout and furniture may vary (within the same cabin category).

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
15 May 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $0
16 May 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1415
17 May 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1695
21 May 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $1745
22 May 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1325
23 May 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1305
24 May 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1895
25 May 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $1375
28 May 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $1745
29 May 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1895
30 May 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1435
31 May 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1635
01 Jun 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $1415
04 Jun 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $1385
05 Jun 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $2035
06 Jun 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1405
07 Jun 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1625
08 Jun 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $1475
11 Jun 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $1355
12 Jun 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1525
13 Jun 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1605
14 Jun 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1435
15 Jun 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $2065
18 Jun 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $1525
19 Jun 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1435
20 Jun 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1485
21 Jun 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1435
22 Jun 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $1525
25 Jun 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $1515
26 Jun 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1585
27 Jun 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1685
28 Jun 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1585
29 Jun 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $2705
02 Jul 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $2165
03 Jul 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1585
04 Jul 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $2215
05 Jul 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1665
06 Jul 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $1715
09 Jul 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $1585
10 Jul 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1585
11 Jul 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1795
12 Jul 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1665
13 Jul 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $1635
16 Jul 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $2215
17 Jul 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1635
18 Jul 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $2055
19 Jul 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1835
20 Jul 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $1685
23 Jul 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $2155
24 Jul 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1585
25 Jul 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1755
26 Jul 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $2245
27 Jul 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $2215
30 Jul 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $2075
31 Jul 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1635
01 Aug 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1935
02 Aug 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $2175
03 Aug 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $2425
06 Aug 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $1685
07 Aug 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1635
08 Aug 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1825
09 Aug 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $2175
10 Aug 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $1905
13 Aug 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $2285
14 Aug 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1685
15 Aug 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $2565
16 Aug 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $0
17 Aug 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $2265
20 Aug 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $2265
21 Aug 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1485
22 Aug 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1575
23 Aug 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $2095
24 Aug 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $2765
27 Aug 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $1485
28 Aug 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1735
29 Aug 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1845
30 Aug 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1975
31 Aug 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $2145
03 Sep 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $2115
04 Sep 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1485
05 Sep 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1615
06 Sep 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1655
07 Sep 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $1905
10 Sep 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $1575
11 Sep 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1345
12 Sep 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1695
13 Sep 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1655
14 Sep 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $1275
17 Sep 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $1865
18 Sep 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1195
19 Sep 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1205
20 Sep 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1195
21 Sep 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $1575
24 Sep 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $1735
25 Sep 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1195
26 Sep 2024 Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia Marseille $1565
27 Sep 2024 Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Mar Tarragona $1195
28 Sep 2024 Valencia,Livorno,Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tar Valencia $1545
01 Oct 2024 Civitavecchia,Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,L Rome (Civitavecchia) $1295
02 Oct 2024 Genoa,Marseille,Tarragona,Valencia,Livorno,Civitav Genoa $1285

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