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Bella Experience Inside Cabin
Interior Cabins approximately from 13 sq.m to 24 sq.m.(* This size range includes both standard cabins and...-
Interior Bella Cabin - Category I1
I1NZD $1,101
total per person
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Fantastica Experience Inside Cabin
Interior Cabins approximately from 13 sq.m to 24 sq.m.(* This size range includes both standard cabins and...-
Interior Fantastica Cabin - Category I2
I2NZD $1,218
total per person
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Fantastica Experience Ocean View Cabin
Ocean View cabins approximately from 12 sq.m to 29 sq.m.(* This size range includes both standard cabins and...-
Ocean View Fantastica Cabin Category O2
O2NZD $1,470
total per person
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Bella Experience Balcony Cabin
Balcony cabins approximately from 17 sq.m to 42 sq.m.(* This size range includes both standard cabins and...-
Balcony Bella Cabin - Category B1
B1NZD $1,538
total per person
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Fantastica Experience Balcony Cabin
Balcony cabins approximately from 17 sq.m to 42 sq.m.(* This size range includes both standard cabins and...-
Balcony Fantastica Cabin - Category B2
B2NZD $1,742
total per person
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Aurea Experience Balcony Cabin
Balcony cabins approximately from 17 sq.m to 42 sq.m.(* This size range includes both standard cabins and...-
Balcony Aurea Cabin- Category B3
B3NZD $2,537
total per person
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Aurea Balcony Suite
All beds can be both single or double (on request). Spacious wardrobe. Bathroom with tub. Interactive TV....-
Aurea Balcony Suite - Category S3
S3NZD $3,022
total per person
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MSC Yacht Club - Deluxe Suites
The suites dimension ranges from 22 to 33 sq. m with balcony or panoramic window Suits have a double ...-
Deluxe Suites - Category YC1
YC1NZD $4,079
total per person
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MSC Yacht Club - Executive & Family Suites
The suites dimension ranges from 33 to 51 sq. m with balcony or panoramic window Suits have a double ...-
Executive Family Suites - Category YC2
YC2NZD $5,622
total per person
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MSC Yacht Club - Royal Suites with Large Balcony
The suites dimension is 36 sq.m with a balcony of 16 sq.m Suits have a double bed which can be...-
Royal Suites - Category YC3
YC3NZD $8,309
total per person
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Bella Experience Inside Cabin
- Interior Cabins approximately from 13 sq.m to 24 sq.m.(* This size range includes both standard cabins and cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility, which are larger.)
- Double bed that can be converted into two single beds (on request)
- Air conditioning, bathroom with shower, interactive TV, telephone, wireless internet access (for a fee), mini bar, safe.
Bella Experience
- Relax in a well-equipped cabin and enjoy the wide variety of superb facilities on board.
- Request your preferred dinner sitting and spoil yourself with the delights of a gourmet buffet that’s open 20 hours a day.
- Enjoy Broadway style entertainment and a packed programme of daily activities organised by MSC Cruises' multilingual team of friendly staff.
- Take advantage of the pool, cutting-edge panoramic gym and open-air sports facilities to stay in shape.
- You can even earn MSC Voyagers Club points so that you can enjoy even more benefits on your next cruise.
Fantastica Experience Inside Cabin
- Interior Cabins approximately from 13 sq.m to 24 sq.m.(* This size range includes both standard cabins and cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility, which are larger.)
- Double bed that can be converted into two single beds (on request)
- Air conditioning, bathroom with shower, interactive TV, telephone, wireless internet access (for a fee), mini bar, safe.
Fantastica Experience
Fantastica Experience fares offer all the benefits of ‘Bella’ plus a variety of extra privileges.
- Choose from prestigious cabins (including Super Family cabins where available) located on the upper decks, with easy access to lifts and lounges.
- Make use of the freedom to change your booking details if necessary, including guest names and departure dates: even cancellation is flexible.
- Enjoy 24-hour-a-day room service with free delivery and priority choice of dining times in the gourmet restaurants.
- Have fun with organised activities for children including foreign language games and Master Chef cooking sessions with staff.
- You can even earn MSC Voyagers Club points so that you can enjoy even more benefits on your next cruise.
Fantastica Experience Ocean View Cabin
- Ocean View cabins approximately from 12 sq.m to 29 sq.m.(* This size range includes both standard cabins and cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility, which are larger.)
- Double bed that can be converted into two single beds (on request).
- Air conditioning, bathroom with shower, interactive TV, telephone, wireless internet access (for a fee), mini bar, safe.
Fantastica Experience
Fantastica Experience fares offer all the benefits of ‘Bella’ plus a variety of extra privileges.
- Choose from prestigious cabins (including Super Family cabins where available) located on the upper decks, with easy access to lifts and lounges.
- Make use of the freedom to change your booking details if necessary, including guest names and departure dates: even cancellation is flexible.
- Enjoy 24-hour-a-day room service with free delivery and priority choice of dining times in the gourmet restaurants.
- Have fun with organised activities for children including foreign language games and Master Chef cooking sessions with staff.
- You can even earn MSC Voyagers Club points so that you can enjoy even more benefits on your next cruise.
Bella Experience Balcony Cabin
- Balcony cabins approximately from 17 sq.m to 42 sq.m.(* This size range includes both standard cabins and cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility,which are larger.)
- Double bed that can be converted into two single beds (on request).
- Air conditioning, spacious wardrobe, bathroom with shower or tub, interactive TV, telephone, wireless internet access (for a fee), mini bar, safe.
Bella Experience
- Relax in a well-equipped cabin and enjoy the wide variety of superb facilities on board.
- Request your preferred dinner sitting and spoil yourself with the delights of a gourmet buffet that’s open 20 hours a day.
- Enjoy Broadway style entertainment and a packed programme of daily activities organised by MSC Cruises' multilingual team of friendly staff.
- Take advantage of the pool, cutting-edge panoramic gym and open-air sports facilities to stay in shape.
- You can even earn MSC Voyagers Club points so that you can enjoy even more benefits on your next cruise.
Fantastica Experience Balcony Cabin
- Balcony cabins approximately from 17 sq.m to 42 sq.m.(* This size range includes both standard cabins and cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility,which are larger. )
- Double bed that can be converted into two single beds (on request).
- Air conditioning, spacious wardrobe, bathroom with shower or tub, interactive TV, telephone, wireless internet access (for a fee), mini bar, safe.
Fantastica Experience
Fantastica Experience fares offer all the benefits of ‘Bella’ plus a variety of extra privileges.
- Choose from prestigious cabins (including Super Family cabins where available) located on the upper decks, with easy access to lifts and lounges.
- Make use of the freedom to change your booking details if necessary, including guest names and departure dates: even cancellation is flexible.
- Enjoy 24-hour-a-day room service with free delivery and priority choice of dining times in the gourmet restaurants.
- Have fun with organised activities for children including foreign language games and Master Chef cooking sessions with staff.
- You can even earn MSC Voyagers Club points so that you can enjoy even more benefits on your next cruise.
Aurea Experience Balcony Cabin
- Balcony cabins approximately from 17 sq.m to 42 sq.m.(* This size range includes both standard cabins and cabins for guests with disabilities or reduced mobility,which are larger. )
- Double bed that can be converted into two single beds (on request).
- Air conditioning, spacious wardrobe, bathroom with shower or tub, interactive TV, telephone, wireless internet access (for a fee), mini bar, safe.
Exclusive Aurea Experience
In addition to all the features of ‘Bella’ and ‘Fantastica’, our ‘Aurea’ fares offer a series of relaxing benefits for body and soul.
- Embark smoothly with priority boarding then relax in an elegant cabin where you’ll find a set of free wellbeing products as well as a complimentary bathrobe and slippers. Dine at the time of your choice in a reserved area of the restaurant, enjoying 24-hour unlimited drinks.*
- Bask in the exclusivity of a private sun deck. Best of all, take advantage of a fantastic Spa package including a spa welcome cocktail, one massage of your choice from the spa menu, tanning shower, private wellness consultation and unrestricted use of the Thermal Area throughout your cruise (available only for adults). Set sail for pure relaxation.
* The drink package refers to Allegrissimo or More For Less (Starting from summer 2017 these packages will be re-named ALL-INCLUSIVE RESTAURANT & BAR DRINK PACKAGE and ALL-INCLUSIVE CLASSIC DRINK PACKAGE), following cruise destinations. Please refer to the Special Packages section for further details.
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Aurea Balcony Suite
MSC Yacht Club - Deluxe Suites
- The suites dimension ranges from 22 to 33 sq. m with balcony or panoramic window
- Suits have a double bed which can be converted into two single beds (on request, except for people with disabilities)
- Air conditioning, spacious wardrobe
- Bathroom with bathtub and shower,
- Interactive television, telephone
- Radio (available on television channel)
- Internet connection (at a fee)
- Mini bar, safe.
- 24 hours butler service and exclusive luxury
- Restaurant à la carte in any moment of the day
- All drinks and more included
- A luxurious suite with king sized bed, finest fittings, balcony or panoramic view
- Private Area with exclusive access to all areas
- Reserved Access to the MSC SPA
- Priority Check-in
- Newspaper, private swimming pool, Top Sail Lounge and much more
MSC Yacht Club - Executive & Family Suites
- The suites dimension ranges from 33 to 51 sq. m with balcony or panoramic window
- Suits have a double bed which can be converted into two single beds (on request, except for people with disabilities)
- Air conditioning, spacious wardrobe
- Bathroom with bathtub and shower,
- Interactive television, telephone
- Radio (available on television channel)
- Internet connection (at a fee)
- Mini bar, safe.
- 24 hours butler service and exclusive luxury
- Restaurant à la carte in any moment of the day
- All drinks and more included
- A luxurious suite with king sized bed, finest fittings, balcony or panoramic view
- Private Area with exclusive access to all areas
- Reserved Access to the MSC SPA
- Priority Check-in
- Newspaper, private swimming pool, Top Sail Lounge and much more
MSC Yacht Club - Royal Suites with Large Balcony
- The suites dimension is 36 sq.m with a balcony of 16 sq.m
- Suits have a double bed which can be converted into two single beds (on request, except for people with disabilities)
- Air conditioning, spacious wardrobe
- Bathroom with bathtub and shower,
- Interactive television, telephone
- Radio (available on television channel)
- Internet connection (at a fee)
- Mini bar, safe.
- 24 hours butler service and exclusive luxury
- Restaurant à la carte in any moment of the day
- All drinks and more included
- A luxurious suite with king sized bed, finest fittings, balcony or panoramic view
- Private Area with exclusive access to all areas
- Reserved Access to the MSC SPA
- Priority Check-in
- Newspaper, private swimming pool, Top Sail Lounge and much more
Multiple Decks
Interior Bella Cabin - Category I1
Multiple Decks
Interior Fantastica Cabin - Category I2
Multiple Decks
Ocean View Fantastica Cabin Category O2
Multiple Decks
Balcony Bella Cabin - Category B1
Multiple Decks
Balcony Fantastica Cabin - Category B2
Multiple Decks
Balcony Aurea Cabin- Category B3
Cabin - Category FLA
Cabin - Category SP3
Multiple Decks
Aurea Balcony Suite - Category S3
Multiple Decks
Deluxe Suites - Category YC1
Deck 12 - Incanto
Executive Family Suites - Category YC2
Deck 16 - Aurora
Royal Suites - Category YC3
Please note: All prices featured are per person (unless otherwise stated), and include non commission fares (taxes, fees and port expenses). Prices and availability are subject to change due to changes made by the Cruise Companies. Prices quoted are based on payments made via bank transfer. Visa and Mastercard payments incur a 1.5% transaction fee.
Itinerary
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Day 1
Genoa Depart: Sat, Nov 7, 2020 @ 18:00 -
Day 2
Rome (Civitavecchia)Arrive: Sun, Nov 8, 2020 @ 07:00
Depart: Sun, Nov 8, 2020 @ 19:00
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Day 3
PalermoArrive: Mon, Nov 9, 2020 @ 10:00
Depart: Mon, Nov 9, 2020 @ 18:00
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Day 4
CagliariArrive: Tue, Nov 10, 2020 @ 09:00
Depart: Tue, Nov 10, 2020 @ 17:00
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Day 5
Palma De MallorcaArrive: Wed, Nov 11, 2020 @ 13:30
Depart: Wed, Nov 11, 2020 @ 23:59
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Day 6
ValenciaArrive: Thu, Nov 12, 2020 @ 08:00
Depart: Thu, Nov 12, 2020 @ 16:00
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Day 7
MarseilleArrive: Fri, Nov 13, 2020 @ 12:00
Depart: Fri, Nov 13, 2020 @ 20:00
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Day 8
Genoa Arrive: Sat, Nov 14, 2020 @ 08:00
Onboard experience
- Enjoy fantastic food and panoramic view in this comfortable dining room.
With an exceptional Mediterranean dining experience and a visible kitchen where you can watch the chefts cooking, the buffet restaurant offers casual dining without compromise.
- All-inclusive food service with a full 13 different ”corners” and “stations” to explore, including a Meat Carvery, a dedicated Kids Corner, a Take-Away Station offering fast food favourites, a Dessert Corner, Pasta Station, Bakery Corner, Daily Special Corner, Wellness Corner and much, much more
- Freshly-prepared Mediterranean specialities
- Wide array of food and drink favourites from around the world, including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK
- “Ethnic Corner” offering a variety of delicacies from around the world
- “Tastes of Your Itinerary Corner” serving select local delicaciesspecialities of your cruise destinations
- Easy to find what you want, with clear signs and directions throughout the buffet, including totem pointers and signs on each buffet corner
- At-a-glance information on dishes with labels in different languages and symbols for different dietary requirements
- Tailor-made Buffet Bar Menu makes it easy to find the perfect wines and drinks
- Buffet Beverage Stations with a wide variety of complimentary hot and cold drinks
- Pleasure of watching our skilled chefs creating their specialities
- Spectacular sea views
- Awarded Best Pizza at Sea!
- Open 20 hours a day for breakfast, lunch, afternoon, dinner and late-night dining
- A special dish and the ideal wine to accompany it in this French restaurant
Dining in the main restaurants on MSC Cruises' ships is truly an unforgettable experience. From the fabulous designer decor to the service and the food itself, everything is well-prepared. You can select from a variety of daily menus. No matter you are intersted in Mediterranean or international culinary, you will alway find your favorite.
- Your own table and dining sitting
- Chef’s Signature Dishes inspired by Mediterranean heritage
- Gourmet international favourites, specially selected to complement each itinerary and the tastes of every nationality on board
- Inspiring designer décor, with restaurants on our largest ships extending over two floors linked by a grand staircase
- Dedicated Gluten-Free, and Vegetarian menus of freshly-prepared gastronomic specialities
- Pre-prepared Kosher meals
- Express lunches for active travellers booked on afternoon excursions, offering a special menu of tasty salads, main courses and desserts.
- Deliciously Healthy selection of the lightest preparations on the dinner menu of the day, consisting of one appetiser, one soup, two main courses and one dessert, showing the nutritional values of their scientifically-balanced combination of calories, carbohydrates, fats and proteins. They’re the perfect choice to make the most of the superb sports, leisure, wellness and beauty facilities on board!
- Guidance in your choices from easy-to-understand symbols showing everything from our fresh pasta dishes and vegetarian options to our Chefs’ Signature dishes.
- All menus offer a wide variety of delicious choices and include special sections dedicated to Mediterranean Suggestions, the Always Available and Desserts, accompanied by a daily choice of no sugar added desserts, a Bread Selection – freshly baked daily, and a Sommelier’s Suggestion.
- Full ISO 22000 certification of all food processes and food safety management from farm to fork.
- Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Vegetarian Menus of delicious specialities, freshly prepared to the gourmet standards for which MSC is renowned
- Pre-prepared Kosher meals
- Gluten-Free Cuisine provided in close consultation with the Italian Coeliac Society, a member of the European Association of Coeliac Societies, with whom we have had strong ties since 2008
- Gluten-Free Menus from breakfast through to lunch, afternoon tea and dinner
- Gluten-free lunchboxes for carefree excursions and visits to ports of call
- Wide choice of gluten-free beverages, including cocktails and beers
- All gluten-free recipes are prepared by skilled personnel in dedicated kitchens on board, using products stored in special areas in accordance with the Italian Coeliac Society’s "Cruises Project” safety rules and directives
- Italian Coeliac Society (AIC) website
- On Fantasia and Musica class ships: Complete menu.
- On Lirica class ships: Array of gluten-free snacks
- Additional cost applies when dining in these restaurants. You can purchase the specialty dining package to take advantage of all restaurants.
- 4D Cinema
- Spa & Relax
- Sport Activities
- Casion
- Cyberlibrary
- Fantasia Bar
- L'Insolito Lounge
- Il Cappuccino Bar
- La Cantina Toscana
- Le Vele
- Manhattan Bar
- Piazza San Giorgio
- Sports Bar
- I Tropici
- Duty Free Shop
- Il Gioiello
- L'Angolo dell'Oggetto
- Logo shop
- Aqua Park
- Swimming pool
- Liquid Disco
- Video game
- Meeting room
- Shore Excursions Office
- Mini Club
- Photo gallery
- Reception
- Theatre
Cinema
- The vivid 4D flims will be an amazing experience for you and your family, especially for the kids.
Sports and Spa
- A friendly match will develop both the health and the communication with people, and yoga is a good choice for ladies.
Casino
- After a short show at night, trying your hand at the casino is a good way to relax before sleeping.
Bars and Lounges
- With the elegant sound of the piano, a romantic candle light dinner can be enjoyed here.
- True connoisseurs can find the most renowned Italian wines at La Cantina Toscana, a wine bar that welcomes guests into an environment inspired by the peaceful Tuscany hills and Chianti vineyards. Every day, special wine tastings are accompanied by different bites of food, such as fried polenta with cream cheese, bruschetta and other specialties.
- The drinks list of the Manhattan Bar is inspired by jazz music: rare whiskies, cognac, aged grappa, the best brands of vodka and gin, and aged tequila.
Sample the delights of Piazza San Giorgio. With its bar ice-cream parlour, pastry and chocolate shop, a world reminiscent of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory awaits our guests. Dishes include crème bavaroise with almonds and berries, chocolate semifreddo, vanilla and rose macaron cream, cannoli, baba and meringues.
- A sports-inspired menu is available at the Sports Bar, featuring international dishes and imaginative snacks, such as grilled Yorkshire ham delicacies or Greek shrimp kebabs. It also serves a wide selection of the most popular international long drinks and beers.
- What a better place to enjoy the vast ocean view with a tropical drink in hand.
Shopping
- Selecting a series of souvenirs to remember your trip in the duty free shop is an ideal practice, of course, lots of perfect goods for your family and friends.
Swimming
- Stretch your body in the sophisticated water environment freely like tropical fishes.
Discos/Night Clubbing
- The popular music and incentive dance in this disco club will bring you complete relaxation.
Meeting
Club
Spa
- MSC Aurea Spa pampers you with the ultimate in exclusive fitness, beauty and spa treatments, exotic massages and active recovery. So you can indulge yourself in you , and make your cruise a truly special restorative experience.
Art Gallery
Stage Shows
- An exciting programme of this theatre and cabaret shows, films and other attractions will make feel that the fun onboard never stops.
Ship info
The MSC Fantasia is the largest cruise ship ever built for a European ship owner. She has 1,637 cabins, 80% with an ocean view and many with private balconies. What's more, the state of the art cruise ship features an eco-friendly design to safeguard the environment without sacrificing the comfort of guests.
Greater in length than the height of the Eiffel Tower, MSC Fantasia offers countless cruising pleasures, such as the Aurea Spa wellbeing centre with thermal cave for relaxation and rejuvenation. For the kids, the children's play area includes a swimming pool with waterslide. The magnificent theatre seats 1,700 with exciting live entertainment each night, or catch a movie at the interactive 4-D cinema. You can also test your skills at the Formula 1 simulators or surf the net in a Wi-Fi zone.
Choose from six restaurants including El Sombrero Tex Mex with an open kitchen, a lovely French restaurant and a panoramic restaurant serving Italian regional specialties. You will be sure to find a “favourite spot†in one of the eight indoor bars or try a refreshing drink on deck in any of the three outdoor bars.
Onboard you will discover a first in the fleet - the MSC Yacht Club - offering a privileged cruising experience with an elegant decor of oak walls, Italian marble and illuminated Swarovski crystal stairs. The exclusive area includes a library, skydome pool and private lounge where a transparent ceiling allows guests to gaze at the Mediterranean night sky. The Yacht Club's 99 spacious suites offer comfortable luxury complete with butler service and concierge. Enjoy high tea served by your butler and sip or relax in the Yacht Club's exclusive Observation Lounge with “captain's views.â€
Ultimately, MSC Fantasia is perfectly designed for luxury cruising to a spectacular array of destinations. Please join for a cruise holiday you won't soon forget.
- Vessel: MSC Fantasia
- Year: 2008
- Beam: 124
- Cruising speed: 23
- Bars/Lounges: 19
- Casino : 1
- Crew: 1325
- Gross Tonnage: 137,936 tons
- Onboard Currency: Euro
- Passenger Capacity: 3959
- SPA Baths: 12
- Vessel: 4
- 24 Hour Cabin Service
- All Main Meals Included
- Beauty Salon
- Children's Play Room
- Duty Free Shopping
- Gym
- Hot Tub
- Internet Facilities
- Jogging Track
- Library
- Wine Tasting Bar
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"Expectations exceeded"
We have cruised quite a number of times as a family and tried several cruise lines. We booked our MSC Med cruise because the itinerary suited us and the price was excellent especially considering it was free for children. Once booked we had some reservations about the trip based on what we had read on the internet. Our concerns however, were unnecessary as we had a wonderful experience on board from the first moment to the last. We were thrilled with the standard of the cabin. We had a balcony cabin which certainly was more spacious than any we had occupied before. Our daughter used the foldout bed and it was so much easier being able to walk past the end of it to get out to the balcony. Previously we had needed to climb over and it wasn't easy at all. I could not fault the cleanliness of the ship overall and everything was in excellent condition. Whilst it might not suit everyone, we particularly enjoyed the multilingual nature of the ship and this never proved to be an issue when anything needed to be sorted out. We are not really cruisers who need entertaining so can't really comment on the standard of the entertainment. Maybe the only problem we had was that the teen club seemed to be virtually non existent and so our 12 year old, who had been looking forward to meeting some new foreign friends felt somewhat let down. However we made great use of the other facilities and felt the pool areas were excellent especially the indoor ones which we like to use in the evening when most of the passengers are at dinner or a show. We found the food to be sufficiently varied and of a good standard with loads of fresh fruit and Mediterranean cuisine which is what you would hope for on an Italian ship. There is a lot to choose from and I would recommend always doing a quick once around of the buffet before starting your selection as it is very comprehensive and in sections. We took a couple of tours which were extremely well run and the guides we had on both were some of the best we have experienced. They really added a lot to the adventure. We would certainly recommend MSC to travellers we know who have experience travelling already and know how things on a cruise ship operate already and enjoy being in a multicultural environment and we look forward to climbing aboard another in the near future. We just wish they were a bit closer to home
Read moreSelena O - Dec 2015
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"MSC Fantasia"
The crew on the MSC Fantasia were brilliant. The management / Head Office were disappointing. Our pre-cruise packages were not recorded and had to fight for them. One package never got fulfilled. We were the first cruise for MSC through the Suez Canal, Red Sea and the Arabian Sea. More information about the ports would have been useful. Crete and Rhodes were well worth the visit. As were the 'shoulder' season, Rhodes opened up for the MSC Fantasia. Suez Canal was everything we had hope and more. Very interesting to see one side is sand and nothing else and the other side green and houses along the canal. Oman was very interesting as well. Salalah was sand and desert, Muscat was mountainous - will go back to Muscat some day. Loved Dubai - need at least 3-4 days to see everything properly. The 'shoulder' season meant it wasn't too hot either. Evening desert dune riding is a must for the ones who like adventure!!! Sand sliding in a 4x4 is exciting with dinner in a camp. Doha and Bahrain are interesting cities too. The old city meeting the modern city - how they built some of their buildings is a mystery. Well worth a visit.
Read morePatricia W - Jan 2017
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"Fantastic Fantasia!"
We were unsure of what was ahead of us on this MSC Mediterranean cruise.The website looked amazing and actually lived up to expectation,even exceeded it in many ways.The ship was immence and dazzlingly white against the cool blue ocean dock at Civitavecchia. It was unseasonally warm for late March and we were tired and dreading the registration and check-in onto this floating city,but it was such a streamline and stress free experience,very professional and slick,that we were in our cabin in no time at all.The cabin was roomy and comfortable, the bathroom pristine,well lite and surprisingly spacious.Loads of storage cupboards and draws and our cabin steward "Martin",a friendly Balanese guy gave us a warm greeting and became indispensible to us throughout the cruise.Finding our way around the Fantasia was like a daily marathon and did wonders for our fitness....all those different decks to climb up and down every day!There were also banks of lifts,but it was quicker and more fun to climb the stairs on our adventuring outings.The meals became daily entertainment....people watching and most seemed intent on getting every euro's worth of food they could at every sitting....no diets on this cruise..pile it on!!The food itself was varied and quite nice..a lovelly Ethnic food counter and their hamburgers would give Mackers a run for their money. .Cleanliness and sanitation were obviously a high priority and it showed.The many coffee bars on board kept my husband happy whilst I found the aerobic and latin dance classes great fun.The Spa was first class and beautiful to experience...especially the hot lava rock massage!You couldn't tell that the ship was moving most of the time, it was so smooth and calm.The staff seemed to be mainly Balanese,apart from the officers and reception people and we quickly developed a great admiration for the multi-linguists who constantly aided and explained things to the passengers.Every notification,both in print ie the daily newspaper, and over the PA was in several languages..quite a feat of organisation.All in all it was a great trip and we will be repeating an MSC cruise in the near future.The entertainment was different every evening and of a very high standard in the theater,but the ship itself was an unending source of wonder...sparkling crystal stairways and lifts, plush and luxurious lounges.We came away thoroughly rested and refreshed,and just a little bit sad that it had to end.
Read moreAnonymous - Jul 2011
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"Wonderful week May26th June 2nd"
There were 8 of us and we really loved the Fantasia Cruise. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Service was great and cabin a good size and comfortable and well serviced. Food was very nice. Entertainment was tops. So enjoyed it. Did not do a lot of activities on board but enjoyed the tours. Were sorry when it ended.
Read moreAnonymous - Jul 2013
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Cruise code: FA20201107GOAGOA
7 Nights
West Mediterranean Cruise
- Departing from Genoa
- MSC Fantasia
- Private ensuite
- Flat screen TV for in-cabin entertainment
- In cabin safe
- All main meals onboard
- Musical stage shows and entertainment
- Special guest entertainers
- Latest release movies (in cabin and on big screen)
- Choice of Bars and Lounges
Frequently asked questions
Cruising is such a great value holiday as your fare includes accommodations, all main meals onboard ship, onboard daytime activities, and night-time entertainment including live stage shows. One reason cruising is good value is because you'll know what most of your holiday will cost before you go. Generally your only extra onboard expenses could be your beverages (though these are sometimes included on luxury ships), optional shore excursions, personal services such as spa treatments, and any purchases at the gift and duty free shops.
All your main meals are included on a cruise. Typically for breakfast, lunch and dinner there is an a la carte option (order from a menu) or a buffet option. There is so much choice available, and the food is excellent. However, your cruise doesn't always just include these 3 main meals. You can in fact eat non-stop for 24 hours a day if you like.
Most cruise lines also offer specialty dining as an alternative option to the main restaurants. There is typically a small cover charge for this. However, the food is well worth it, and the specialty restaurants are normally smaller and more intimate than the main restaurants so they make for a great place to celebrate a special occasion.
The entertainment on board comes in many different styles and formats but is always included in the cruise fare. In the evening there are shows in the main show lounge (except small ship cruising). Typically there are two sessions a night so, depending on your dinner time, you can always catch the show. The style of these shows changes daily. Some nights it will include all of the ship’s entertainment crew with a Las Vegas style production. Other nights there may be a guest entertainer or comedian. There is something for everyone.
The entertainment doesn't stop with the nightly performances. Each night the ship provides a newsletter detailing all the activities that will take place the following day. These activities may include dance classes, arts and crafts, table tennis, live music, tournaments, trivia quizzes, recent release movies, and other deck games and deck parties. The great thing about a cruise is that you can do as much or as little as you like. If your idea of a holiday is sitting back with a good book, you can do that. If you like to be entertained there is no shortage of entertainment.
One of the main reasons for a cruise making such a great family holiday is the “kids club” facilities offered on board, and they are all included in your cruise fare. Typically the kids clubs are broken into 3 different age groups - 3 to 6 years, 7 to 12 years, and 13 – 17 years. In these dedicated children’s facilities they are looked after by trained staff and the facilities are open from 9am – 10pm. Parents can check their children into the “kids club” whenever it suits them. Children love these facilities as it is “their space” aboard the ship.
NB Each cruise line has limited space on board the ship for children as the kids club facilities can cater for a limited number of children, and any child booked onto a cruise has access to the kids club. If you are planning on taking a cruise during the school holidays then you need to book early as the children's space will sell out. Also, while most cruise lines have kids club facilities there are some exceptions (not common) so you should check this at time of booking.
The chances are you will not get seasick. On a cruise most people do not suffer from motion sickness. However, if you are going to get seasick then it is likely to happen in the first 24 hours. If you limit the amount of alcohol you consume and activities you do in the first 24 hours you can reduce the chance of this happening. Another thing you can do is select a midship cabin on a lower deck. A cabin in the middle of the ship (midship) will experience the least amount of movement.
There are a number of other precautions/medications you can take, and these can be purchased before you travel at a pharmacy or health shop. Otherwise you can buy them on board.
The best thing you can do if you feel seasick is visit the ship’s doctor. They can give you an injection that will give you relief from your seasickness within 30 minutes. You have planned and saved for your holiday, don't ruin it by feeling sick. Visit the doctor for the injection and get it treated straight away. If you have travel insurance then you can claim this back.
IMPORTANT: A visit to the doctor on board will cost you money so we strongly recommend you get travel insurance before you depart on your holiday.
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Shore excursions are pre-organised tours & sightseeing options that you purchase on board for when your ship is in a port of call. Every ship has a “Shore Ex” desk with qualified staff who can advise you of different excursions available, what’s best to do and generally help you with information on the particular region your ship is visiting.
Shore excursions can be booked on board your ship however some cruise lines allow you to pre-book and pay for excursions online. If there is a tour you really want to do then we recommend you pre-book it as popular tours do sell out.
Shore excursions are not compulsory, you are free to go ashore and return to the ship as many times as you like.
When you go ashore it is important to note:
You must take your cruise I.D. card (ticket) as proof for re-embarking.
The city or town you are visiting may not be close to the port where the ship is docked, cruise lines normally organise shuttle buses (at a minimal charge) throughout the day to and from the city centre.
You must return to the ship at the stipulated time as the ship WILL NOT wait for late passengers.
Tour costs vary depending on the activity, itinerary and inclusions. There is always a wide variety on offer for all age groups and abilities that can start from as little as $25.
Sometimes you can book your tour, when you arrive at your port, direct from the operator at a much cheaper price. However, this comes with a buyer beware warning. The operators used by the cruise line are trusted professionals so you will not be ripped off. Also, if something goes wrong on your tour, the cruise line knows where you are and will take the necessary steps to pick you up if your vehicle has broken down. In extreme cases they will even hold the ship's departure for you if you are late returning from a tour booked through the ship. They will not wait if you go direct through the operator, as they will not know where you are.
Unlike airlines, there are no luggage restrictions on a cruise. However you need to consider that you need to store it in your cabin for your holiday. There is plenty of storage space in your cabin but if you are travelling in a quad cabin you may want to impose your own restrictions.
NB It is important to remember that airlines have different luggage restrictions, so if you are flying either pre or post cruise then you may want to keep within their allowances.
Cruise lines around the world do not all operate using the same onboard currency. The currency varies from cruise line to cruise line with the most common currency being US dollars. P&O Cruises Australia, Carnival Spirit and the Sun and Dawn Princess all use Australian dollars as their onboard currency.
Cruising is a cashless society which means when you purchase anything on board you do not pay for it in cash. When you board the ship it is like checking into a hotel, you can either give a credit card imprint or the cruise line will take a cash deposit of approximately $300. You are then given a “cruise card”. Your cruise card is your door key (on most ships), has your dinner table number on it (for traditional dining), and it is used for making any purchases aboard.
When you make a purchase with your cruise card, it is swiped and a receipt is printed that you will need to sign. The cost of the purchase is then added to your onboard account which you settle at the end of your cruise.
Many cruises on our websites come with onboard credits. This could be from a special promotion that is being run by the cruise line or because of the relationship we have with the cruise lines that allows us to select certain cruises to receive onboard credit. The amount of onboard credit does normally depend on the length of the cruise.
If your reservation receives onboard credit we will confirm this with you in writing and then your onboard account will automatically be in credit for the amount we have confirmed to you. This credit can be used towards any onboard expenditure that is charged back to your cabin. It is important to note that if you do not spend all of your onboard credit it will not be refunded to you in cash so it is best you spend it all while on board.
Tipping/gratuities are a big issue for a lot of Australasian cruise passengers as it is not our custom to reward good service in this way. What cruise passengers need to consider is that outside of Australasia, the remuneration for personnel in the service industry is quite low. Hence, to keep up a high standard, employees have the incentive of earning additional income via the tips they receive. At the end of the day, how much you tip is up to you.
The most common way cruise lines suggest tipping, is that they add a suggested amount to your daily onboard account. You can choose to keep that on your account or you can ask the purser to remove it. This suggested amount is divided out amongst your cabin steward, your dinner waiter, your assistant waiter, your wine steward, and maitre d’.
Some cruise lines ask passengers to wait until the end of the cruise and they discreetly leave an envelope in your cabin in which to place the appropriate amount. Some cruise lines state that the fare you have paid includes gratuities. Some cruise lines ask that you pre-pay the gratuities with your cruise fare prior to your holiday departure.
Again, the amount you tip is up to you (unless it is prepaid) and it isn't intended to have a negative impact on your holiday. Do what feels most comfortable to you.
The rules surrounding where you can smoke on board a cruise ship vary from cruise line to cruise line. However, none have taken steps to ban smoking completely. Most only allow smoking in designated areas on the open decks. Many have banned smoking on cabin balconies as this poses a fire risk.
Many cruise lines have rules restricting you from taking your own alcohol on board your cruise ship. If you have pre purchased duty free alcohol the ship will take it off you when you board and store it away for you. This alcohol will be delivered to your cabin the night before you disembark. The same applies if you purchase it when you are in port. Any purchases made on board will also be delivered the night before you disembark.
However, Princess Cruises will allow you to bring a bottle of wine aboard which you can drink at dinner or in your cabin.
These restrictions were put in place to create a safer environment on board your cruise ship, where people drink within a controlled drinking environment.
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