Sailing since 2008, MSC Fantasia has an abundance of onboard highlights, from the L’Avanguardia theatre to a MSC Formula Racer simulator and a 4D Cinema. Alongside fantastic entertainment, there is a variety of restaurants, bars, and more waiting to be discovered. Perfect for all ages, MSC Fantasia sails to a range of exciting destinations.
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The ship in numbers
- Launched 2008
- Tonnage 137936
- Wheelchair accessible cabins 41
- Decks 14
- Lifts 13
- Pools 5
- Restaurants 5
- Formal nights Yes
- Kids clubs Yes
- Maximum capacity 4363
- Crew 1370
- Refurbished 2019
What's onboard
Dining
Elegant and sophisticated dining options are available onboard MSC Fantasia at the main restaurants. These arrangements are designed for a relaxed night of fine cuisine where guests have the choice of two sittings per evening. State your preference before you cruise and a table will be allocated to you for the entire duration of your cruise. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, the menus cover a wide variety of tempting choices, which can also cater for gluten-free, vegetarian and kosher.
The buffet onboard a cruise is always a big hit and MSC Cruises has introduced an even more flexible service, serving Mediterranean and International cuisine non-stop for 20 hours a day, from 6:00 until 2:00. Individual stations include a Meat Carvery, Bakery Corner, Wellness Corner, Take-away Station and a dedicated Kids Corner.
Other complimentary dining options include a continental breakfast delivered to the privacy of your stateroom and a casual outdoor lunch by the pool from the grill or pizzeria.
Book MSC Yacht Club Class and you will have private access to Silver Service Restaurant, which has exclusive delicacies, an extensive wine list with expert sommelier guidance and a dedicated gourmet healthy eating menu. The Top Sail Lounge offers a variety of Italian and international dishes, freshly prepared, plus an à la carte connoisseur selection of premium beverages and fine wines. The top-class pool sundeck is also exclusive to MSC Yacht Club members and features pool snacks and a refreshing drink menu.
Entertainment
Whether you are here to enjoy the shows, to dance the night away or to star gaze on the wonderful sun deck, MSC Fantasia is ready and waiting to entertain you.
The lounges have bands playing music for all tastes from pianists and string quartets to pop, rock and oldies. Many of the nightly shows have an accent of the Mediterranean—vivid Flamenco dancers from Spain or historical glances back to Old Europe. Next, it's time for Vegas. Test your luck with poker, roulette or blackjack in the casino. After a visit to the midnight buffet for a late-night snack, have one more dance or slip off for a night cap.
Things to do
Spa and fitness
Onboard MSC Fantasia you'll find fluffy towels and plush robes for the steam room and sauna, delicate flower petals and warm lighting in your massage room and state-of-the-art fitness equipment in the gym. Right near the luxurious private spa treatment rooms, there is a relaxation and meditation area surrounded by glass overlooking the open ocean. Furnished with small teak beds and located on the top deck of the ship, it’s the perfect place for some quiet time to rest and rejuvenate.
MSC's beauty treatments blend the best of ancient and modern practices incorporating elements of natural minerals, healing salts and aromatherapy to modern methods such as electronic stimulation. The health centre offers specialised treatments targeted for various purposes including anti-wrinkle facial treatments, firming and exfoliating all-over body treatments and several types of massage incorporating shiatsu, reflexology and sports therapy. Meanwhile, the salon offers a full range of services from cuts and colouring to make-up application and waxing.
Recreation
Each day brings different activities. No matter whether you like to sleep in or wake up early, stroll around the deck or run on the jogging track, refresh yourself with a swim or relax in the whirlpool, play deck games or relax in the card room, there is the perfect area to suit every guest. The library is stocked with books for your perusal and there’s an Internet Café to email friends and family with updates throughout your journey.
If you’d like to pick up a memento to remind you of your cruising holiday, head to the shops where there is an extensive offering of duty-free treats, as well as all the basics that you may need during your holiday.
Useful Information
MSC Yacht Club
If you're looking to improve your MSC Cruises experience on MSC Fantasia and elevate your whole holiday to the next level (and take advantage of all the luxury amenities on offer, of course) then the exclusive MSC Yacht Club should be your first port of call. With a Yacht Club membership, which comes with the most spacious and luxurious suites onboard, you’ll enjoy exclusive access to otherwise-restricted restaurants, swimming pools, and more.
The MSC Yacht Club also comes with 24-hour butler service, 24-hour room service, and 24-hour concierge service – all with the chance to create tailor-made excursions and experiences when you dock at any one of the exciting destinations on your itinerary. Other benefits include an additional drinks package, free WiFi packages, and discounts on onboard spa treatments.
For more information, check out our blog that answers the following – rather important – question: Is MSC Yacht Club Worth it?
MSC Fantasia Gets Starlink
MSC Cruises’ impressive MSC Fantasia now features new Starlink connectivity, SpaceX’s low-orbit service that offers lower latency, better Wi-Fi connectivity, and overall faster internet speeds in both your cabin and the ship’s public spaces. With two packages to choose from, the Browse Internet Cruise Package and the Browse & Stream Cruise Package, be sure to choose the best option for you!
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Iglu Cruise customer reviews for MSC Fantasia
Lovely ship, cabin spacious and well appointed. We were not impressed with rigid dining times and having to sit with another couple every evening. We were very lucky that we git on well with them!
Found the ship very confusing with lay out - moving around the ship always seemed confusing. Entertainment was limited - putting the main show each evening to one side, which was good. . . i found it very dull place to be. Furthermore, being at sea for 4 of the 8 days due a strike at Athens compounded it further. The food generally was good standard and customer services dealing with question was again good. I didnt enjoy the vacation and wont be travelling with MSC Again.
Excellent cruise. Well organised, with staff helpful and clearly knowing what to do, when and how to ensure the operations of excursions and meal times proceed smoothly. Ship very clean and common areas kept tidy and with room to move around. No hard or upsetting which we appreciated. Compared to other cruise lines MSC seem happy to simply let you get on with things without day to day hand holding and information.
Buffet food was always far too busy. Some of the “”hot” breakfast meals were only just warm sometimes. Pizzas were always outstanding. Limited choice and not much chicken on the menu.
