MSC Fantasia - Cruise Ship Review - Passenger Reviews

Ship Information
MSC Fantasia belongs to MSC Cruises' Post-Panamax Class of cruise ships (cruise ships so big they cannot go through the Panama Canal). This MSC Cruises ship features specialty restaurants, a multitude of sophisticated bars and lounges, more than 1,250 cabins and suites with a balcony, and a warm Italian atmosphere.

It also has an exclusive area, the Yacht Club, reserved for guests in suites. The Yacht Club includes a bar, solarium, 2 whirlpools, swimming pool, the Top Sail Observation Lounge, and butler service for the suite.

Ship Facts
Year Built 2008 ♦ Ship's Class: Post-Panamax Class ♦ Country of Registry Panama ♦ Tonnage 133,500 ♦ Length 1,093 ft - 333 m ♦ Cruising Speed 23 knots ♦ Passenger Capacity (double occupancy) 3,274 ♦ Passenger Capacity (incl. upper beds) 3,959 ♦ Passenger Decks 13 ♦ Officers and Crew 1,325 ♦ Officer's Nationality Italian ♦ Crew and Hotel Staff Nationality International

Cabins
Total 1,637 ♦ Suites with Balcony 107 ♦ Oceanview with Balcony 1,151 ♦ Oceanview without Balcony 85 ♦ Inside 294 ♦ Accessible Cabins (all categories) 41 ♦ MSC Cruises' cabins include luxury bedding, complimentary continental breakfast, minibar, satellite TV programming, and 24 hour room service.

Cabin Amenities
TV with music channels ♦ In-Cabin Movies ♦ In-Cabin Internet Access ♦ Private Safe ♦ Minibar ♦ Hair Dryer

Dining
Traditional 1st and 2nd Sitting Assigned Table Seating in the Red Velvet and Il Cerchio d'Oro restaurants ♦ Dining on MSC Cruises is special - a seven course menu, including a different regional Italian specialty every night ♦ Formal Nights ♦ Specialty Restaurants: L'Etoile, El Sombrero ♦ Specialty Coffee Bar ♦ 24 Hour Room Service Available

Public Rooms
Bars and Lounges ♦ Library ♦ Internet Center

Entertainment
Showlounge ♦ Casino ♦ Disco/Nightclub ♦ Card Room/Game Room ♦ Video Games Arcade

Sports and Activities
Resort Style Pool ♦ Sports Court ♦ Fitness Center ♦ Rock Climbing ♦ Jogging Track ♦ Mini Golf ♦ Formula 1 Simulator ♦ Interactive 4D Cinema

Spa and Wellness
Full Service Spa ♦ MedSpa Services ♦ Sauna or Steam Room ♦ Beauty Salon ♦ Yoga ♦ Pilates ♦ Fitness Assessment ♦ Health and Nutrition Evaluation

Children and Teens
Family Cabins ♦ Children's Room ♦ Children's Pool ♦ Outdoor Children's Play Area ♦ Organized Age Specific Activities ♦ Youth Staff ♦ Teen Center ♦ Teen Programs ♦ Teen Staff ♦ Group Babysitting Services

Other Facilities and Services
Duty Free Shops and Boutiques ♦ Dry Cleaning and Laundry Service ♦ Business Center Services ♦ Medical Center