MSC Fantasia cruises
For the first time ever, our valued customers will be able to walk on a Swarovski crystal staircase and this is just the start of the luxury that awaits you onboard this magnificent ship. Just wait until you stare at the stars through the transparent ceiling!
The MSC Fantasia is the sister ship to the MSC Splendida and is the largest ship ever constructed for a European shipowner. She entered service on 18 December 2008 and was christened by silverscreen legend, Sophia Loren. Packed with technology, yet kind to the environment, this modern cruise ship is the proud flagship of the Mediterranean Shipping Company.
We are now taking cruise bookings for the 2013/2014 season for the MSC Fantasia. You can check availability by filling in the form below (email cruises@southafrica.to if you're experiencing difficulties).
Reviews of the MSC Fantasia
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Inside the MSC Fantasia
The MSC Fantasia is a "Fantasia class" ship, and can accommodate 3,274 guests in 1,637 cabins, 43 of which are for guests with disabilities. The public areas cover 27,000 m2 so you can probably imagine that there is much to do onboard. Waterbabies will be in heaven, with 5 pools and 12 spa baths at your disposal, including a fantastically fast waterslide. Spend some time exploring all the cocktail bars, the 4D cinema, the karaoke bar and all the shops! The kids will simply adore the North Pole themed play room, complete with slides and books. If you think you've been on a cruise ship before, think again. This is what luxury and variety is all about.
The Aurea Spa is also particularly popular, with a wide variety of treatments ranging from massages to thalassotherapy.
This ship also features several speciality restaurants such as a Tex Mex, French and Italian restaurants. This is over and above all the other restaurants onboard, such as the ultra lux Red Velvet restaurant.
The Fantasia is also very well known for it's outstanding MSC Yacht Club, their "ship within a ship" concept, where you have full use of a butler and access to areas restricted from the masses.
Technical specifications
Gross tonnage |
137.936 tons |
Length |
333,3 m |
Beam |
37,92 m |
Height |
66,8 m |
Number of Passengers |
3,274 (on a double basis) |
Cabins & suites
All the cabins have interactive TV's, mini bars, a safe, an internet connection, phone and air conditioning.
Inside cabins will have single beds which can be converted into double beds on request (except in cabins for the disabled), a bathroom with a shower and a very spacious wardrobe. Their sizes range from 13 - 16 square metres.
Ocean view cabins are the same as inside cabins, but have a view of the sea. Their sizes range from 12 - 20 square metres.
Balcony cabins are basically the same as the others, expect that some of them have bathtubs instead of showers. Their sizes range from 17 - 30 square metres and these cabins have their own private balconies.
Balcony suites are similar to balcony cabins, but all of these suites have bathtubs. Their size is about 32 square metres and also have their own private balconies.
News on the MSC Fantasia
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Itinerary for the MSC Fantasia
The MSC Fantasia will cruise around Italy, Spain and France, below is the predominant itinerary.
Day |
Port |
Arr |
Dep |
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1 |
Genoa |
17:00 |
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2 |
Naples |
11:30 |
19:30 |
3 |
Palermo |
09:00 |
17:00 |
4 |
La Goulette |
07:00 |
17:00 |
5 |
At Sea |
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6 |
Barcelona |
09:00 |
18:00 |
7 |
Marseille |
08:00 |
17:00 |
8 |
Genoa |
08:00 |
It is a great idea to combine this cruise with a leisurely Italian holiday.
Six Golden Pearls
The MSC Fantasia received this prestigious award from Bureau Veritas for excelling in the following areas: being sensitive to the environment, excellent health and safety regulations, excellent food safety with an extra nod towards their green credentials.
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