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MSC Fantasia
Last refurbished
2011
Last refurbished
Passengers
3274
Passengers
Ports Visited
35
Ports visited
Cruises from $99 per day
$99
From Price per day
Total Gross Tonnage of MSC Fantasia
137,936
Gross Tonnage

MSC Fantasia Cruises

3.6
(from 16 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

    • Dining on the MSC Fantasia
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    • 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. 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

    • Activities on the MSC Fantasia
    • Activities on the MSC Fantasia
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    • 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
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    • 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
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    • 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 16 Guest Reviews

  • Overall
    3.6
  • Cabin
    4.2
  • Dining
    3.2
  • Entertainment
    3.3
  • 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

    Interior on the MSC Fantasia Interior on the MSC Fantasia

    Cabin Types

    IR2, IR1, IB

    Surface approx. 183 sq. ft., deck 10 - 13Relaxing armchairBathroom with shower, vanity area and hairdryerComfortable double or single beds (on request)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).

  • Balcony

    Balcony on the MSC Fantasia Balcony on the MSC Fantasia

    Cabin Types

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

    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

    Suite on the MSC Fantasia Suite on the MSC Fantasia

    Cabin Types

    SX, SL1, SLS, SRS

    Surface approx. 409 – 441 sq. ft. with a balcony that is approx. 43 – 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

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

    Cabin Types

    YC3, YC2, YCP, YC1, YCT

    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).

MSC Fantasia Deck Plans

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
07 May 2025 Turkey, Greece, Italy Istanbul $491
07 May 2025 Turkey, Greece, Italy Istanbul $3871
07 May 2025 Turkey, Greece, Italy Istanbul $473
07 May 2025 Turkey, Greece, Italy Istanbul $1915
10 May 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Bari $2131
11 May 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Trieste $2141
14 May 2025 Piraeus,Kusadasi,Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Trieste,Katakolon,Piraeus Athens $2691
16 May 2025 Turkey, Greece, Italy Istanbul $1991
19 May 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Bari $1681
20 May 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Trieste $2671
23 May 2025 Greece, Turkey, Italy Athens $2351
25 May 2025 Turkey, Greece, Italy Istanbul $2861
28 May 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Bari $2371
29 May 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Trieste $2521
01 Jun 2025 Greece, Turkey, Italy Athens $2521
03 Jun 2025 Turkey, Greece, Italy Istanbul Sold Out
06 Jun 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Bari $2301
07 Jun 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Trieste $2771
10 Jun 2025 Piraeus,Kusadasi,Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Trieste,Katakolon,Piraeus Athens $2851
12 Jun 2025 Turkey, Greece, Italy Istanbul $2721
15 Jun 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Bari $2401
16 Jun 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Trieste $2721
19 Jun 2025 Piraeus,Kusadasi,Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Trieste,Katakolon,Piraeus Athens $2551
21 Jun 2025 Turkey, Greece, Italy Istanbul $2321
21 Jun 2025 Turkey, Greece, Italy Istanbul $678
24 Jun 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Bari $2341
25 Jun 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Trieste $2811
28 Jun 2025 Piraeus,Kusadasi,Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Trieste,Katakolon,Piraeus Athens $2651
30 Jun 2025 Turkey, Greece, Italy Istanbul $2831
03 Jul 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Bari $2561
04 Jul 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Trieste $2811
07 Jul 2025 Piraeus,Kusadasi,Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Trieste,Katakolon,Piraeus Athens $2741
09 Jul 2025 Turkey, Greece, Italy Istanbul $3081
12 Jul 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Bari $2641
13 Jul 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Trieste $2911
16 Jul 2025 Piraeus,Kusadasi,Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Trieste,Katakolon,Piraeus Athens $2641
18 Jul 2025 Turkey, Greece, Italy Istanbul $3071
21 Jul 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Bari $2891
22 Jul 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Trieste $2711
25 Jul 2025 Piraeus,Kusadasi,Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Trieste,Katakolon,Piraeus Athens $2711
27 Jul 2025 Turkey, Greece, Italy Istanbul $2761
30 Jul 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Bari $2941
31 Jul 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Trieste $2761
03 Aug 2025 Piraeus,Kusadasi,Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Trieste,Katakolon,Piraeus Athens $3561
05 Aug 2025 Turkey, Greece, Italy Istanbul $3121
08 Aug 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Bari $3521
09 Aug 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Trieste $3031
12 Aug 2025 Piraeus,Kusadasi,Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Trieste,Katakolon,Piraeus Athens $2941
14 Aug 2025 Turkey, Greece, Italy Istanbul $2981
17 Aug 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Bari $4091
18 Aug 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Trieste $3161
21 Aug 2025 Piraeus,Kusadasi,Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Trieste,Katakolon,Piraeus Athens $2811
23 Aug 2025 Turkey, Greece, Italy Istanbul $2411
26 Aug 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Bari $3301
27 Aug 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Trieste $2831
30 Aug 2025 Piraeus,Kusadasi,Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Trieste,Katakolon,Piraeus Athens $2591
01 Sep 2025 Turkey, Greece, Italy Istanbul $2821
04 Sep 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Bari $3131
05 Sep 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Trieste $3471
08 Sep 2025 Piraeus,Kusadasi,Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Trieste,Katakolon,Piraeus Athens $2571
10 Sep 2025 Turkey, Greece, Italy Istanbul $2521
13 Sep 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Bari $2671
14 Sep 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Trieste $2681
17 Sep 2025 Piraeus,Kusadasi,Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Trieste,Katakolon,Piraeus Athens $2681
19 Sep 2025 Turkey, Greece, Italy Istanbul $2651
22 Sep 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Bari $2461
23 Sep 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Trieste $2811
26 Sep 2025 Piraeus,Kusadasi,Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Trieste,Katakolon,Piraeus Athens $2301
28 Sep 2025 Turkey, Greece, Italy Istanbul $2731
01 Oct 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Bari $2361
02 Oct 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Trieste $2551
05 Oct 2025 Piraeus,Kusadasi,Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Trieste,Katakolon,Piraeus Athens $2381
07 Oct 2025 Turkey, Greece, Italy Istanbul $2921
10 Oct 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Bari $2441
11 Oct 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Trieste $3081
14 Oct 2025 Piraeus,Kusadasi,Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Trieste,Katakolon,Piraeus Athens $2521
16 Oct 2025 Turkey, Greece, Italy Istanbul $2921
19 Oct 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Bari $2281
20 Oct 2025 Italy, Greece, Turkey Trieste $2901
23 Oct 2025 Piraeus,Kusadasi,Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Trieste Athens $1987
25 Oct 2025 Istanbul,Corfu,Bari,Trieste Istanbul $2735
28 Oct 2025 Bari,Trieste,Zadar,Dubrovnik,Bari Bari $1051
29 Oct 2025 Italy, Croatia, Greece, Malta, Spain Trieste $2579
29 Oct 2025 Italy, Croatia Trieste $763
29 Oct 2025 Italy, Croatia, Greece, Malta Trieste Sold Out
29 Oct 2025 Italy, Croatia, Greece, Malta Trieste Sold Out
01 Nov 2025 Italy, Greece, Malta, Spain Bari $995
01 Nov 2025 Italy, Greece, Malta Bari $1299
06 Nov 2025 Italy, Spain, Morocco, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina Rome (Civitavecchia) $2583
08 Nov 2025 Spain, Morocco, Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina Barcelona $2197
08 Nov 2025 Spain, Morocco, Brazil, Uruguay Barcelona $1939
23 Nov 2025 Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil Montevideo $1393
24 Nov 2025 Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay Buenos Aires $1293
02 Dec 2025 Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay Buenos Aires $1363
09 Dec 2025 Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil Montevideo $1453
10 Dec 2025 Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay Buenos Aires $1363
17 Dec 2025 Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil Montevideo $1883
18 Dec 2025 Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay Buenos Aires $1783
25 Dec 2025 Uruguay, Argentina, Brazil Montevideo $2769
26 Dec 2025 Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay Buenos Aires $2789

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