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MSC Fantasia

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48 upcoming departures  ·  48 itineraries

MSC Fantasia is a 4,363-guest MSC Cruises cruise ship, in service since 2008. This page lists 48 upcoming departures across 48 itineraries in Mediterranean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.

✓ Families wanting dedicated children’s and teen facilities ✓ Travelers who prefer many indoor lounges and entertainment venues ✓ MSC Yacht Club guests seeking a private pool and restaurant
48 itineraries · from $279 ● Where is it now?
Class Fantasia class
Built / Refurb 2008 / 2023
Gross Tonnage 137,936
Guests 4,363
Crew 1,370
Length 333.3 m
Beam 37.9 m
Decks 18
Cabins 1,636
Max speed 22.9 kn
Flag Panama
Guests per crew 3.2
Space ratio 32

MSC Fantasia at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 86%

A large ship at 137,936 gross tons — #76 of 566 ships we track. 32 tons of ship per guest.

Best for

  • Families wanting dedicated children’s and teen facilities
  • Travelers who prefer many indoor lounges and entertainment venues
  • MSC Yacht Club guests seeking a private pool and restaurant
  • Passengers choosing from a large balcony and suite selection

Think twice if you want

  • Travelers seeking the newest ship design
  • Guests wanting extensive waterslides and thrill attractions
  • Passengers seeking many complimentary specialty restaurants
  • Travelers wanting a large selection of solo cabins

Live Position ● 37 minutes ago

Heading to: Katakolon

Currently on: 9 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise (9 nights) — En route to Katakolon (Olympia) Greece — last stop Trieste (Venice) Italy

Trieste (Venice) Italy → Katakolon (Olympia) Greece → Piraeus (Athens) Greece → Kusadasi Turkey → Istanbul Turkey → Corfu Greece → Bari Italy → Trieste (Venice) Italy
Coming up
  1. Katakolon arrives 07:00 AM
  2. Piraeus arrives 08:00 AM
  3. Kusadasi arrives 07:00 AM
19.0 knots

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About MSC Fantasia

MSC Fantasia is the lead ship of MSC Cruises’ Fantasia class and entered service in 2008. The large Mediterranean-focused vessel combines a broad range of cabin categories with the MSC Yacht Club suite-only area, extensive public spaces, multiple pools, a spa, theater, casino, 4D cinema and Formula 1 simulator. Its design suits travelers who want a resort-style ship with substantial entertainment and dining variety, while still offering quieter premium spaces.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
MSC Cruises
Builder / shipyard
Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
Registry / flag
Panama (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
3ETR7
IMO number
9359791
MMSI
370648000
Draft
8.7 m

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

The ship features MSC Yacht Club, a 4D cinema, Formula 1 simulator, casino, theater, sports facilities and multiple pools. Its 18-deck layout includes dedicated areas for families, children and teenagers.

For families

Family-oriented features include dedicated children’s and teen areas, family cabins and sports facilities such as basketball, tennis and minigolf.

Pools, spa & wellness

Wellness facilities include the MSC Aurea Spa, fitness center, swimming pools, jogging track and the adults-oriented Top 18 sun deck.

Accessibility

MSC lists 43 cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility. Accessible cabin availability and suitability should be confirmed for the specific booking and mobility requirements.

Environmental features

The ship received shore-power installation and other technical work during its 2023 Malta drydock period, alongside maintenance and hotel-area upgrades.

Deck plans

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Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it

Deck 6

Red Velvet Restaurant Il Cerchio d’Oro Casinò delle Palme Teatro L’Avanguardia Games Arcade Le Vele Bar Piazza San Giorgio The Cigar Lounge La Caramella L'Angolo dell'Oggetto Shore Excursion Le Vele The Mini Mall Via Roma Il Gioiello Via San Lorenzo La Boutique Accessories Shop Deluxe Interior

Full deck-by-deck guide →

View the official MSC Fantasia deck plans from MSC Cruises →

Cabins & suites

CategoryTypeCabinsSizeBalconySleepsDecks
MSC Yacht Club Executive and Family Suite with BalconyCode YCT; replaces the former YC3 Royal Suite designation for departures from summer 2025. Suite 16 388 sq ft 172 sq ft 3 16
MSC Yacht Club Executive & Family SuiteCode YC2; sealed panoramic window. Suite 12 — — 3 12
MSC Yacht Club Grand SuiteCode YCP. Suite — — — 3 15-16
MSC Yacht Club Deluxe SuiteCode YC1. Suite — 312 sq ft 65 sq ft 3 15-16

Compare all 13 cabin categories →

Dining, bars & venues

19 included 9 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

Red Velvet Restaurant Included
Deck 5–6
Main dining restaurant occupying part of decks 5 and 6.
Il Cerchio d’Oro Included
Deck 6
Panoramic main restaurant.
L’Étoile Restaurant Included
Deck 15
Dedicated MSC Yacht Club restaurant.
L’Africana Buffet Restaurant Included
Deck 14
Buffet restaurant.
Zanzibar Buffet Restaurant Included
Deck 14
Buffet restaurant.
El Sombrero Tex Mex Extra cost
Specialty Tex-Mex restaurant.
La Cantina Toscana Extra cost
Deck 7
Specialty restaurant serving Tuscan-style food.
Butcher’s Cut Extra cost
Deck 7
Specialty steakhouse.

Bars & lounges

Fantasia Bar Varies
Deck 5
Bar adjacent to the main public areas on deck 5.
Le Vele Bar Varies
Deck 6
Bar on the Magnifico deck.
Piazza San Giorgio Varies
Deck 6
Pastry and ice-cream venue.
The Cigar Lounge Varies
Deck 6
Designated cigar lounge.
Il Cappuccino Coffee Bar Extra cost
Deck 7
Coffee bar.
Il Transatlantico Piano Bar Varies
Deck 7
Piano bar.
La Cantina Toscana Bar Varies
Deck 7
Bar associated with La Cantina Toscana.
Manhattan Bar Varies
Deck 7
Bar on the Sublime deck.
Sports Bar Varies
Deck 7
Sports-themed bar serving American-style finger food.
L’Insolito Lounge Varies
Deck 7
Lounge with bar service and music.
Bar delle Fontane Varies
Deck 14
Outdoor pool-deck bar.
I Tropici Bar Varies
Deck 14
Bar serving the covered-pool area.
The Glass Bar Varies
Deck 14
Bar beside the pool and family areas.
Spa Bar Varies
Bar associated with the spa area.
Gaudi Bar Varies
Deck 15
Outdoor bar near the family pool areas.
Top Sail Lounge Varies
Deck 15
Panoramic MSC Yacht Club lounge.
The One Bar Varies
Deck 18
Bar serving the MSC Yacht Club top-deck area.

All 45 venues, including pools, spa and entertainment →

History & sister ships

Other Fantasia class ships

MSC Splendida MSC Cruises · 2009 MSC Divina MSC Cruises · 2012 MSC Preziosa MSC Cruises · 2013

Where MSC Fantasia sails, month by month

Oct
26		 Nov
26		 Dec
26		 Jan
27		 Feb
27		 Mar
27		 Apr
27		 May
27		 Jun
27		 Jul
27		 Aug
27		 Sep
27
Mediterranean 1 3 14 1 5 1 10 0 0 0 0 0
From / night $140 $117 $68 $121 $104 $110 $93 0 0 0 0 0

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule. Lowest advertised fare per night is in December 2026 (prices change; check when booking).

Ports it visits most

Santa Cruz de Tenerife28× Arrecife27× Las Palmas de Gran Canaria27× Funchal22× Puerto del Rosario21× Civitavecchia20× Santa Cruz de la Palma20× Barcelona16× Cannes10× Livorno10× Cagliari8× Ibiza7×

Explore This Ship

Jump from MSC Fantasia sailings into the broader destination network with cruise line and region hub pages.

All MSC Cruises port guides Mediterranean cruises

Itineraries & Sailings

10 Nights

10 Nights Canary Islands Cruise

Mediterranean
From $949 · $95/night
Ports of Call
Barcelona Spain, Ibiza (Baleari Is.) Spain, Cagliari (Sardinia) Italy, Civitavecchia (Rome) Italy +3 more
Next: Nov 11, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights Canary Islands Cruise

Mediterranean
From $749 · $75/night
Ports of Call
Civitavecchia (Rome) Italy, Las Palmas de G.Canaria (Canary Is.) Spain, Santa Cruz de La Palma Spain, Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Is.) Spain +3 more
Next: Dec 7, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights Western Europe Cruise

Mediterranean
From $1,249 · $125/night
Ports of Call
Las Palmas de G.Canaria (Canary Is.) Spain, Santa Cruz de La Palma Spain, Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Is.) Spain, Arrecife de Lanzarote (Canary Is.) Spain +4 more
Next: Apr 2, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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11 Nights

11 Nights Canary Islands Cruise

Mediterranean
From $795 · $72/night
Ports of Call
Civitavecchia (Rome) Italy, Las Palmas de G.Canaria (Canary Is.) Spain, Santa Cruz de La Palma Spain, Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Is.) Spain +3 more
Next: Dec 7, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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13 Nights

13 Nights Western Europe Cruise

Mediterranean
From $1,434 · $110/night
Ports of Call
Funchal (Madeira Is.) Portugal, Arrecife de Lanzarote (Canary Is.) Spain, Las Palmas de G.Canaria (Canary Is.) Spain, Santa Cruz de La Palma Spain +5 more
Next: Mar 30, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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3 Nights

3 Nights Western Mediterranean Cruise

Mediterranean
From $279 · $93/night
Ports of Call
Civitavecchia (Rome) Italy, Livorno (Florence) Italy, Cannes (Cote d'Azur) France, Barcelona Spain
Next: Apr 12, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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4 Nights

4 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise

Mediterranean
From $466 · $117/night
Ports of Call
Istanbul Turkey, Corfu Greece, Bari Italy, Trieste (Venice) Italy
Next: Nov 13, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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4 Nights

4 Nights Western Europe Cruise

Mediterranean
From $826 · $207/night
Ports of Call
Arrecife de Lanzarote (Canary Is.) Spain, Las Palmas de G.Canaria (Canary Is.) Spain, Santa Cruz de La Palma Spain, Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Canary Is.) Spain
Next: Apr 1, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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5 Nights

5 Nights Western Europe Cruise

Mediterranean
From $469 · $94/night
Ports of Call
Funchal (Madeira Is.) Portugal, Arrecife de Lanzarote (Canary Is.) Spain, Las Palmas de G.Canaria (Canary Is.) Spain, Santa Cruz de La Palma Spain +1 more
Next: Mar 21, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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All 48 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Oct 30, 2026Nov 8, 20269 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise9MediterraneanBook →
Nov 2, 2026Nov 11, 20269 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise9MediterraneanBook →
Nov 11, 2026Nov 17, 20266 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise6MediterraneanBook →
Nov 13, 2026Nov 17, 20264 Nights Eastern Mediterranean Cruise4MediterraneanBook →
Dec 7, 2026Dec 13, 20266 Nights Canary Islands Cruise6MediterraneanBook →
Dec 7, 2026Dec 18, 202611 Nights Canary Islands Cruise11MediterraneanBook →
Dec 7, 2026Dec 15, 20268 Nights Canary Islands Cruise8MediterraneanBook →
Dec 7, 2026Dec 17, 202610 Nights Canary Islands Cruise10MediterraneanBook →
Dec 13, 2026Dec 20, 20267-Night Mediterranean from Santa Cruz de Tenerife Spain7MediterraneanBook →
Dec 15, 2026Dec 22, 20267 Nights Western Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Dec 17, 2026Dec 24, 20267 Nights Western Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Dec 18, 2026Dec 25, 20267-Night Mediterranean from Las Palmas de G.Canaria Spain via Santa Cruz de La Palma Spain7MediterraneanBook →
Dec 22, 2026Dec 29, 20267 Nights Western Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Dec 24, 2026Dec 31, 20267 Nights Western Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Dec 25, 2026Jan 1, 20277 Nights Western Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Dec 27, 2026Jan 3, 20277 Nights Western Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Dec 29, 2026Jan 5, 20277 Nights Western Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Dec 31, 2026Jan 7, 20277 Nights Western Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Jan 1, 2027Jan 8, 20277 Nights Western Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Feb 11, 2027Feb 17, 20276 Nights Western Europe Cruise6MediterraneanBook →
Feb 12, 2027Feb 19, 20277 Nights Western Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Feb 14, 2027Feb 21, 20277 Nights Western Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Feb 16, 2027Feb 23, 20277 Nights Western Europe Cruise7MediterraneanBook →
Feb 17, 2027Feb 25, 20278 Nights Western Europe Cruise8MediterraneanBook →

Showing the next 24 of 48 departures. Every itinerary and its dates are listed under All itineraries above.

MSC Fantasia FAQ

What flag does MSC Fantasia sail under?

MSC Fantasia is registered in Panama.

How many passengers does MSC Fantasia hold?

MSC Fantasia carries about 4,363 guests with roughly 1,370 crew.

How old is MSC Fantasia?

MSC Fantasia entered service in 2008 and was last refurbished in 2023.

How big is MSC Fantasia?

At 137,936 gross tons and 333 m long, MSC Fantasia is a large ship — larger than 86% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.

What dining is included on MSC Fantasia?

Meals in the main restaurants and buffet restaurants are included in the cruise fare. Specialty venues such as El Sombrero Tex Mex, La Cantina Toscana and Butcher’s Cut charge separately.

What is the dress code on MSC Fantasia?

MSC uses smart-casual clothing for regular evenings and has designated gala evenings with more formal attire. Closed-toe shoes are required for some onboard activities.

Is Wi-Fi available on MSC Fantasia?

Wi-Fi is available in public areas and most cabins, including MSC Yacht Club suites, through paid internet packages. Yacht Club accommodation includes an internet package under the published Yacht Club benefits.

Are gratuities included on MSC Fantasia?

Gratuities are added to onboard bar purchases, while prepaid beverage packages include their applicable gratuities. Other service-charge rules can depend on the booking and itinerary.

Does MSC Fantasia have facilities for children and teenagers?

The ship has children’s and teen facilities including Il Polo Nord, I Graffiti, Teen’s Area, Teens Toboga and a children’s pool. Regular youth-club activities are included, while some supervised baby-care services carry a charge.

Is MSC Fantasia accessible for passengers with reduced mobility?

The deck plan identifies cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility. Passengers should confirm cabin suitability and specific access requirements with MSC before booking.