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1st Jun 2025 | 9 nights | MSC Cruises | MSC Fantasia
Launched in December 2008, MSC Fantasia is a stunning 133,500-ton, 3,300-passenger ship. Along with sister ship MSC Splendida, it introduced a new class to the MSC fleet. The ship features a spacious five-deck atrium, vibrant public rooms, and cabins, along with a variety of dining options like L'Etoile (French), Sombrero (Tex-Mex), and La Cantina Toscana (Italian tapas). A standout feature is the Yacht Club, a luxurious ship-within-a-ship offering exclusive facilities. The retractable-roof pool, a first for the fleet, is a favourite in poor weather, and there’s also a 4D cinema for a thrilling experience. With 75% of cabins offering private balconies, MSC Fantasia offers great value for those seeking a comfortable, Mediterranean cruising experience.
MSC Fantasia is a fantastic option for passengers seeking a European-style cruise experience, with a more relaxed kids’ programme and a range of family-friendly features. The multicultural atmosphere adds to the experience. With reasonable dining prices and no extra service charges in most speciality restaurants, MSC Fantasia is an excellent choice for those looking for a budget-friendly yet luxurious cruise experience.
End your day aboard MSC Fantasia in one of its lively lounge bars, such as the piano bar, jazz bar, or sports bar, all offering varied live entertainment. The ship features at least six different shows each cruise, showcasing talented performers from around the world, along with live music, dance contests, karaoke, themed parties, and DJ sets to keep the energy high into the night.
For the younger guests, the Aqua Park Pool Complex, a thrilling Formula 1 simulator, and the 4D cinema provide endless excitement. With a wide range of entertainment options for all ages, MSC Fantasia ensures there’s something for everyone onboard.
Onboard MSC Fantasia, indulge in a range of dining experiences, from the elegant Il Cerchio d’Oro to the intimate Red Velvet, featuring Murano glass chandeliers. For a lively atmosphere, El Sombrero serves mouthwatering Tex-Mex and cocktails, while the real stone piazza, complete with an espresso bar and gelato, offers the perfect spot to unwind.
The American-style sports bar offers quick bites like fish and chips, burgers, and ribs, along with the chance to catch live events on the big screen and enjoy console gaming or mini-bowling. For those craving hearty Texan fare, indulge in Angus steaks or savour delicious Mexican tapas, with a refreshing beer or cocktail to complement the experience.
Wake up to breathtaking views in a stylish outside cabin with a panoramic window, or indulge in a suite with a private balcony and whirlpool bath. For the ultimate luxury experience, the exclusive MSC Yacht Club offers real wood and marble furnishings, private facilities, and a dedicated 24-hour Butler service.
Whichever cabin you choose, you’ll enjoy spacious designer décor, superior comfort, widescreen satellite TV, a powerful shower, mini bars, and ample wardrobe space. Interior cabins feature a double bed that can be converted into two singles (on request), air conditioning, a bathroom with a shower, interactive TV, and wireless internet access (for a fee).
Ocean View cabins offer the same amenities, plus a panoramic window for stunning views. Balcony cabins feature a private balcony and, depending on the room, a shower or bathtub. Suites, ranging from 21 to 47 sq.m, provide extra space and come with a bathroom that includes a bathtub. The Grand Suite offers additional luxury with a balcony, while the Wellness Grand Suite adds a Technogym Kinesis machine for in-suite workouts.
For the most exclusive experience, the Royal Suite on deck 16 features specially commissioned works of art and a replica of Sophia Loren’s dressing table. The MSC Yacht Club represents the pinnacle of luxury with bespoke services, gourmet dining, and tailor-made shore excursions designed to suit every guest’s tastes and moods.
Travellers looking for an action-packed, around-the-clock party, plus families with kids on a budget
Recluses looking for a small ship feel with plenty of quiet spaces, penny pinchers looking to avoid extra expenses
MSC Cruises is one of the most diverse cruise lines you can sail on with a multicultural mix of Italians, Brits, Spanish, Germans and French in the Mediterranean, with more North Americans in the Caribbean (but still lots of Italians and Spanish-speaking passengers), and a big local market in South Africa and South America. You'll also come across all ages. The lively night scene means these ships work well for teens and younger cruisers, while the decent kids' clubs (particularly on the newer ships) and the clever arrangements of clustered family cabins mean a lot of families travel during school holidays.
Yes, a little. The usual dress code is informal during the day and smart-casual at night -- think nice trousers and shirt for men and nice pants/skirts with blouse or cocktail dress for women. There's usually one gala night per cruise, when black tie or dark suit and tie are encouraged for men, as is a formal dress for women. This is not enforced, but people do make an effort.
No, unless you're in one of the Yacht Club suites, and even then, not everything is included. MSC sells its cruises through a somewhat bewildering array of packages: Bella, Fantastica, Aurea and Yacht Club. All include your accommodation, meals in specified restaurants and big-stage entertainment, along with basic coffee and tea, and select juices at breakfast and lunch. Beyond that, perks and inclusions vary by which package you've purchased, with Bella having no additional inclusions and Aurea featuring unlimited beverages. The Yacht Club has the most inclusions, with extra dining venues for eating, spa thermal suite passes and most beverages (plus access to a personal butler and a dedicated Yacht Club lounge and pool).
The action onboard an MSC ship is nonstop, with cruisers flocking to participate in pool games, sports contests, shopping promotions, trivia, karaoke and filling the nightclubs until late. On newer ships, high-tech arcade games are all the rage, including a 4D cinema, laser maze, F1 simulator and bowling. Many MSC cruisers are also just as happy to park themselves by a pool and stay there all day, and when the ship is in port, you'll find the vast majority of cruisers off the ship on ship-sponsored or independent tours.
