Your Route
| Date | Destination | To | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sun 30/03/25 | Marseilles, France | 18:00 | ||
| 1 | Mon 31/03/25 | Genoa, Italy | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| 2 | Tue 01/04/25 | Naples, Italy | 13:00 | 20:00 |
| 3 | Wed 02/04/25 | Palermo (Sicily), Italy | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| 4 | Thu 03/04/25 | La Goulette (Tunis), Tunisia | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| Fri 04/04/25 | (at sea) | |||
| 5 | Sat 05/04/25 | Barcelona, Spain | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| Sun 06/04/25 | Marseilles, France | 09:00 |
Arrival & Departure Options
The Seascanner Rail&Fly ticket can only be used in conjunction with an international flight to/from a German airport or to/from Salzburg and Basel (for flights to/from Amsterdam, Zurich, Brussels and Vienna, this service is available on request for an additional charge). It applies to DB (Deutsche Bahn) routes from all German stations on all scheduled regular trains (including ICE, IC and EC). Unfortunately, a BahnCard discount cannot be granted. Children (up to and including 14 years of age) travel free of charge when accompanied by their parents/grandparents. The Rail&Fly can be used on the day before the outbound flight and on the day after the return flight.
You will receive a voucher code per person and route after the booking of the Seascanner Rail&Fly ticket. The voucher codes can be reedemed on kreuzfahrtberater.bahnanreise.de by selecting the desired connection from those displayed. You will then receive the digital ticket as a PDF download and/or by e-mail. Nevertheless, you are flexible in your use of the trains (provided you keep the selected route and travel day). The journey must be completed by 10 AM on the following day. Rebooking/cancellation is possible on request. For more information, please visit http://www.kreuzfahrtberater.de/deutsche-bahn.
All advertised airfares are "from-prices" and will only be reconfirmed by MSC Cruises upon booking.
Additionally, the 2nd Class Rail&Fly ticket is included - for a comfortable journey between your place of residence in Germany and the German airport.
About MSC Fantasia
Commissioned in 2008, MSC Fantasia is a modern ship with an unforced atmosphere. It was the first ship of the Fantasia type and got redecorated frequently. MSC Fantasia offers space for 4,000 passengers at a length of approx. 333 metres and has diversion for the whole family. It has the luxurious Yacht Club area and the staterooms and public areas are colourful designed. MSC Fantasia was the first ship ever that had a staircase with Swarovski crystals in its steps. The glass roof offers you a great opportunity to admire the starry sky at night.
About MSC Cruises
Welcome aboard MSC Cruises! The cruise line was founded in 1970 and is the cruise division of the container shipping company Mediterranean Shipping Company. MSC Cruises is the world's largest privately family-owned cruise line (Aponte family) and has many years of expertise on the seven seas. The Aponte family has also established an independent charitable organisation, the MSC Foundation, which is also present on board and supports many humanitarian and environmental projects.
MSC Cruises offers its guests a Mediterranean and modern lifestyle at a good price-performance ratio. Guests of all ages feel at home on the sometimes colourful, sometimes understated ships. The ships are also well received on the German market and the number of German guests is growing steadily. A knowledge of English is recommended, although some services are also offered in German.
With the MSC Yacht Club, the ‘ship-within-a-ship concept’, MSC Cruises offers an exclusive area on selected ships with luxurious suites, its own restaurant with five-star service and other amenities.
MSC Fantasia data
- Category: Fantasia Class
- Commissioning: 2008
- Home port: Panama City
- Length: 330 metres
- Tonnage: 137.936 BRZ
- Speed: 23.64 Knots
Decks: 18 - Passengers: 4,363
- Crew: 1,370
- Languages: English, Italian, Spanish, German, French
- Currency: € or US-$ (depending on the destination)
- Internet: Starlink from SpaceX, internet café and Wi-Fi (fee required)
MSC Fantasia staterooms
All staterooms are modern and comfortably equipped and have bathroom with shower, tv, telephone, minibar and safe. The interior and oceanview staterooms are 12-13 sqm large and the balcony staterooms are 17 sqm large. The Suites convince with 21-53 sqm depending on the Suite category. Some balcony staterooms and all Suites are equipped with a bathtub. Tip: In the special Yacht Club Suites (which are only available on Fantasia class ships) there are lots of amenities such as butler service, own restaurant and lots of beverages included.
Atmosphere onboard the MSC Fantasia
On board the MSC Fantasia the feeling is the same as in a neat hotel ashore: Good food, comfortable staterooms and lots of entertainment offers. The atmosphere is leger, except on two nights in a week where a festive dress is advisable. You can even in these nights change to the buffet restaurant.
MSC Fantasia Restaurants, bars & lounges
The cuisine on the MSC Fantasia is good and tasty and offers culinary variety and diversity in many different restaurants.
The following restaurants are included in the price:
- L'Africana (buffet restaurant): A variety of dishes from the hot and cold buffet as well as Mediterranean delicacies await you here.
- Zanzibar (buffet restaurant): Look forward to international dishes and a pizza station in an African ambience.
- Red Velevet (main restaurant): Sample freshly prepared dishes in the two-storey restaurant.
- Il Cerchio d'Oro (main restaurant): Enjoy fine dining in the à la carte restaurant.
Guests of the MSC Yacht Club have access to an exclusive restaurant with gourmet creations and five-star service.
There is a surcharge for the following speciality restaurants:
- Butcher's Cut: Savour high-quality Angus beef, for example, in the steakhouse.
In the various lounges and bars (not included) you can enjoy a relaxing coffee in Il Cappuccino in the afternoon, savour delicious cocktails in the originally designed piano bar Il Transatlantico or have an aperitif before dinner in the Fantasia Bar. We also recommend the Piazza San Giorgio, where you can savour sweet treats such as cupcakes, cakes and macaroons as well as Italian ice cream.
MSC Fantasia Entertainment, Sports and Wellness
From sports and fitness facilities and an extensive wellness area to a large theatre, a disco and various bars, everyone will find their favourite place on board the MSC Divina. A great special feature is the 4D cinema. Attend a show and experience a unique cinema experience full of surprising visual effects. In the F1 simulator you can put your driving skills to the test and drive a virtual reality race. At the "Teatro l'Avanguardia" you can experience breathtaking shows and at the Casino delle Palme you can try your luck. In addition, various theme parties such as the White Party, Glow Party, Sunshine Party and Golden Party await you. The Aqua Park and the DOREMIX Family Disco with dance competitions provide great fun for the whole family.
MSC Fantasia children
There is plenty to discover on board for children of all ages: The water park has a pool and a slide that provide plenty of fun. Whether outdoor or indoor sports field, mini golf, bowling or various family game shows such as the LEGO game show - family members can compete against each other here.
Childcare is also provided: babies and toddlers aged between six months and two years are looked after by certified staff in the Baby Club, which was created in collaboration with the leading children's brand Chicco®. Toddlers aged three to six play in the MSC Mini Club and the Junior Club looks after children aged seven to eleven. MSC's experienced entertainers look after the children with various games and many sporting activities. During the day, 12 to 14-year-olds in the Young Club and 15 to 17-year-olds in the Teens Club can enjoy clubs equipped with the latest consoles, games and VR technology. The Teens Club also offers special events such as an exclusive teens' edition of the Silent Disco.
Our Summary
MSC Fantasia is a nice big ship for everyone that likes variety, entertainment and a vivid atmosphere on board. The MSC Fantasia offers a great value for money, and is perfectly suited for families with children.
Tipps & Infos
Confirmation of stateroom numbers: Stateroom numbers are always confirmed by MSC Cruises under reserve, the cruise line reserves the right to change the stateroom after the booking.
MSC Voyages Club member numbers or vouchers: Please inform us about these within your reservation. The MSC Voyages Club member number has to be entered directly while booking in order to benefit from the club discount - if applicable for this cruise and rate - in order get it applied to the reservation.
Additional destination fees for cruise passengers: Some destinations charge a separate fee for cruise passengers to support local infrastructure and promote sustainable tourism, among other things. MSC Cruises passes on these additional costs and charges them to your onboard account. This is currently the case for:
- Iceland: Mandatory for all passengers, approx. 18 € per day/person for each 24-hour stay, debited from the on-board account after departure from the port
- Greece: For all shore leavers, depending on the port/season varying fees (approx. 1-20 € per person/port), debited from the on-board account the evening before the respective call and, in case of remaining in the port on board, refunded within 24 hours
Recommendation: Changes of the hygiene, test, vaccination or entry requirements may occur shortly prior departure. We recommend to check the current regulations for travelers and returnees in time prior departure.
Required travel documents by MSC Cruises: Every passenger has to have a valid passport whose validity is still given 6 months after the trip. For all cruises that only call ports in the EU including Norway and Iceland, German citizens only require identity card or children up to the age of 14 a children's passport or ePassport; these documents need a validity of 6 months after the trip.
Ratings
Our Expert Rating
MSC Fantasia is a nice big ship for everyone that likes variety, entertainment and a vivid atmosphere on board. The MSC Fantasia offers a great value for money, and is perfectly suited for families with children.
