Departure Date: 25 Apr 2025
Duration: 7 nights
Cruise Line: MSC Cruises
Ship: MSC Fantasia
Genoa - Naples - Heraklion - Santorini - Istanbul, Turkey - Trieste
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The varied entertainment on board MSC Fantasia includes live music, the opulent Casinò delle Palme, panoramic Liquid Disco and futuristic L’Avanguardia theatre, and for those with a taste for adventure, a thrilling MSC Formula Racer simulator and 4D Cinema.
There’s a wide range of sports facilities, from tennis, basketball, mini-golf, jogging track and gym to an elegant pool complex. The Top 18 sun deck and the MSC Aurea Spa offer peace and pampering, and there are dedicated areas for kids and teens.
The beautiful Red Bar restaurant located on Deck 5 and 6, is one of our main dining rooms onboard MSC Fantasia. Dining in the restaurant is complementary and we are proud to serve fantastic gourmet dishes.
Breakfast 7am- 10am
Lunch 12pm- 2pm
Dinner 7:15pm and 9:45pm
Seating and tables are assigned with a set dining time to suit everyone’s preferences.
Welcome to our latest exclusive restaurant on board MSC Fantasia. We offer an excellent menu ranging from a fantastic selection of appetizers, mains and desserts- all accompanied with a fabulous selection of wines.
The Butcher’s cut is ideal for date night getaways or a quiet evening of enchanting fine dining experience for a memorable experience.
Both buffets located on Deck 14 are complementary and host up to 412 guests. The buffet serves delicious Italian cuisines as well as international dining selections.
* Cold and cooked Breakfast options
* Ethnic corner- Serving curries and other international cuisines
* Pizzeria (12pm- 6pm)
* Grill (12pm- 12am forms part of Zanzibar section)
Breakfast 6:30am- 10am
Lunch 12.00pm- 3:30pm
Dinner 7:00pm- 10pm
Snacks served until 2am
Both buffets are open from 20 hours a day from 6am
El Sombrero Tex Mex is Fantasia’s Mexican speciality restaurant with a show gallery kitchen where guests can watch the food being prepared; and bar serving traditional Mexican drinks from beers to Tequila and Margaritas with Latin American music playing in the background.
Located on deck 7 with seating for 108 guests, dining reservations can be made with the Maître d’ or guests Dining Room waiters.
Our dining restaurant located on deck 6 offers a wonderful array of Italian and international dining. Located on deck 6, Il Cerchio d’Oro is the second main dining room onboard MSC Fantasia. The restaurant has a great panoramic view with an excellent feeling of comfort and sophistication.
Il Cerchio is a complementary restaurant and seats up to 766 diners.
The Sports Bar hosts up to 87 diners, serving a la carte food, with a wonderful selection of international cuisines. The Bar is open from 3pm to 12am. The Sports Bar has large screens where you can watch your favourite games and keep up with the latest sports. There is also a ten pin bowling area- a delight! Be sure to try out the many types of cold foods, club sandwiches and the international cuisines!
The 87 seater Sports Bar serves à la carte snacks and is open from 3pm to 12am.
Here on board MSC Fantasia we are proud to serve traditional Italian gelatos, pastries and other dessert delights! Come by to the Ice Cream bar located on deck 6 and enjoy something sweet after dinner.
Why not try your hand with lady luck in the casino? With over 980 slot machines fleet-wide and even more choices with table games, MSC Cruises casinos offer hours of entertainment while sailing from destination to destination. So come join us because winning is the most fun.
Be dazzled in our very own Teatro l’Avanguardia located on Deck 6 & 7. We seat up to 1,600 guests who enjoy Broadway shows featuring Illusionists, Ice shows, Circus and other various styles of performances. Main production shows are performed twice: 8pm for first dinner seating guests then 10:15pm for guests on second dinner seating. The Pantheon Theatre also forms as a Bingo games room and a Conference room.
Our amazing on-board F1 Simulator delivers an adrenaline-pumping virtual-reality race, with you in the driver’s seat of an F1 racing car. Go head to head against other racers and thrill to the feel of engines gunning. Huge fun for the young and the young at heart, regardless of who wins the race.
Visit our on-board 4D Cinema for a chance to enter a world of adventure without having to leave the comfort of your seat. Enjoy a unique cinematic experience, full of surprising features and visual effects.
While away a few enjoyable hours of game play at the Arcade on board the ship. Pit your wits and skill against those of your friends in any number of typical arcade options, including video games, pinball and more. Great fun guaranteed. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Charges apply
It’s all white for a night with dazzling décor and costumes to suit the theme, plus a special performance starring our theatre cast. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included
Think you’ve got what it takes to be a star in our on-board talent competition, The MSC Factor? Then come and showcase what you can do in the most exciting talent show at sea. Whatever your specific talent may be, don’t be shy – come and show the world what it’s been missing. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included
The world’s best-loved food show awaits you on the MSC Cruises fleet! Experience the adrenaline-fuelled creativity of an extraordinary on-board cooking competition for adults and junior guests. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included
A start-of-the-cruise event celebrating the ship’s departure, led by the Entertainment Team and Dancers in a spectacular Costume Parade. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included
Fun-packed festive celebrations with a Bavarian flair – decorations, costumes, games, music and of course beer. There’s even a Master of Beer competition and a 6-metre-tall inflatable beer mug. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included
Welcome to Il Cappuccino coffee bar, here we present a delicious refined feeling of relaxation and café romance! Enjoy the aroma of chocolate, coffee and pastries. Refined delicious drinks made by our wonderful bar staff! Enjoy the finest coffees made with the finest coffee beans imported from all over the world.
Located on Deck 6, the Cigar Lounge offers a room that offers fine spirits and cigars. This is a classic room with an air of decadence and bygone glamour.
Located on deck 5, the Fantasia Bar serves delicious ice-creams and refreshing drinks with music in the background. The Bar hosts various amusement events and has an excellent selection of entertainment lined up for everyone’s enjoyment.
Here at the Cocktail Bar there are delicious beverages of light wines to cleverly made cocktail drinks. Enjoy the pre-dinner bar atmosphere with live music and singalong entertainment!
MSC Aurea Spa boasts an exotic interior of natural stone, precious woods and rich mosaics, and is equipped with specific and massage treatment suites. Being pampered by a traditional Balinese Massage is a truly unique experience. Thanks to a blend of scented essences and aromatic oils, your body is enveloped in an endlessly peaceful and relaxing aura. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Charges apply
Relaxing on one of our ships will do wonders for you, but we also have a few secrets on board to help you look and feel even better. Make the most of our range of safe and effective Anti-Ageing treatments and return from your cruise visibly rejuvenated. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Charges apply
Get a lasting sensation of absolute wellbeing that will accompany you well beyond your cruise. All our ships are equipped with a Thermal Area where you can enjoy a soothing sauna, a relaxing steam or an invigorating whirlpool bath. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Charges apply
You can enjoy the expertise of highly specialised staff in aesthetic treatments to offer you excellent results and improve the relaxing effects of your cruise. Customize your cruise with the best treatments for your body. Unwind and feel fantastic! Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Charges apply
Refresh your look with a new hairstyle from our Jean Louis David International Team. There are different packages which include a personalised shampoo & conditioning mask, a haircut and a single process colour treatment. Leave the salon styled and ready for a great evening onboard. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Charges apply
Enjoying time off on your cruise doesn’t need to mean letting your fitness routine slide, so gear up and rendezvous with the power walking and jogging track on deck to get your daily exercise fix while also savouring outstanding ocean views. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included
Come to the outdoor basketball court at the Sport Center for a chance to hang out with friends, have fun shooting hoops and enjoy a full-body workout at the same time. You may not make the latest line-up of the Harlem Globetrotters, but you’re sure to have a great time. Available on: all MSC Ships except MSC Opera, MSC Lirica and MSC Preziosa. Type of service: Included
Fast-paced, energetic and a ton of fun to play, volleyball is one of the world’s most popular team sports and one you can enjoy at the outdoor volleyball court at the on-board Sport Center. Burn some calories and get a thorough cardio-vascular workout while you land a kill and beat the opposing team. Available on: all MSC Ships except MSC Opera, MSC Lirica and MSC Preziosa Type of service: Included
Fancy a game of footy? Your wish can be granted at the outdoor five-a-side football pitch at the Sport Center. Team up with some friends or family and play a match against another on-board team. A great way to have fun, get active and turn strangers into friends. Available on: all MSC Ships except MSC Opera, MSC Lirica and MSC Preziosa Type of service: Included
Fitted with authentic TechnoGym® equipment and featuring panoramic ocean views, the on-board gym is the place to be for all those who take their fitness regime seriously. Hone your physique with a full set of TechnoGym® apparatus every day of your cruise to look better than ever before. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included
If a fast game of squash is your favourite way of keeping fit or if you’d just like to give it a first go, simply book the outside squash court at our on-board Sport Center and prepare to hit it like a pro. First played in Harrow, England, in 1830, the game certainly looks back on a long history. Available on: MSC Fantasia and MSC Splendida Type of service: Included
Located on Deck 15, Il Polo Nord is an excellent
A dedicated area and a range of facilities for babies and toddlers to enjoy. The clubs include two special services: MSC Baby Time: babies can play with their parents MSC Baby Care: parents can leave their babies with the Youth Staff On several ships* kids under 3 age can play in Chicco Baby Club. Chosen by the Osservatorio Chicco Baby Research Centre, our selection of modern, fun and educational toys and games will entertain our smallest guests for hours. From learning to play in English, to music and rhythm. *available on: MSC Grandiosa, MSC Bellissima, MSC Seaview, MSC Seaside, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia, MSC Lirica, and MSC Opera. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included
Kids from 3 to 6 years of age will enjoy many fun activities specially catered for their age group. In addition, during the cruise little sailors can hold a special event called: LEGO® Experience On Board. On several MSC Cruise ships* kids can play with a great selection of LEGO® bricks and equipment in our Lego Clubs. And with a range of LEGO toys on sale on board each of our ships, you can give your kids the opportunity to express their creativity whenever and wherever they want! *available on: MSC Grandiosa, MSC Bellissima, MSC Seaview, MSC Seaside, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia, MSC Lirica, MSC Opera, MSC Splendida. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included
Every day, kids from 7 to 11 years of age will enjoy experimenting with a vast choice of games and activities specially catered for their needs. Let your kids dive into a world of entertainment with our sport tournaments, hi-tech games and art & craft activities. In addition, during the cruise little sailors can hold a special event called: LEGO® Experience On Board. On several MSC Cruise ships* kids can play with a great selection of LEGO® bricks and equipment in our Lego Clubs. And with a range of LEGO toys on sale on board each of our ships, you can give your kids the opportunity to express their creativity whenever and wherever they want! *available on: MSC Grandiosa, MSC Bellissima, MSC Seaview, MSC Seaside, MSC Meraviglia, MSC Sinfonia, MSC Armonia, MSC Lirica, MSC Opera, MSC Splendida. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included
Youngsters have a place of their own with fantastic supervised facilities where they can meet up and do their own thing. From themed games to sports and competitions, they will have a massive choice of activities to have fun and make new friends . Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included
Teenagers can look forward to having the time of their lives onboard, from sports and competitions, dance contests and social network games to Wii, Xbox and PS3 tournaments. And in the evening, they can enjoy the teen disco, karaoke, White Party, Flashmob and many other themed events. Available on: all MSC Ships Type of service: Included
Luxurious accommodation and exclusive services are only the beginning. The MSC Yacht Club also boasts a range of superb private areas, from the elegant Top Sail Lounge with its panoramic views to the stylish restaurant and the One Pool Deck complete with private swimming pool, whirlpool baths, sun deck and bar.
Our Gallery plaza is brilliant for those of our guests who enjoy thje
Any guest with a condition that may affect fitness to travel, or any other special need, is asked to provide full details by filling in the appropriate form at the time of booking, and may be asked to submit a doctor’s certificate. The Company can refuse the booking or the carriage of any guest who is deemed to be unfit for travel or whose condition may constitute a danger to themselves, the vessel, aircraft and/ or other Guest on the grounds of safety.
Any specific transport and/on lodging and/or assistance needs must be communicated at the time the reservation.
Our guests who are pregnant and have exceeded their 24th week are also not invited to sail. This is due to the lack of medical equipment needed to accommodate their needs.
We offer accessible cabins for all our guests. We also have wheelchair availability, hearing and visual aids. Guests with hearing impairments can opt for TDD systems kits to be in their cabins. Guests with visual impairments are advised to travel with a Carer – we also allow healthy and travel-safe guide dogs on board.
We ask our guests with specific requirements to inform travel agents before booking so we can prepare accommodations.
Most special diets can be catered for on board if requested when booking your cruise. Kosher meals (pre-packaged) and Halal products (beef, lamb and poultry) are available if requested at least two months before departure. Pre-packaged gluten-free snacks, biscuits, croissants, sponge cakes and muffins are also available on board.
Shore Excursions
Casual wear is advised
Informal Evening wear
Ladies: Seasonal Dresses
Gentlemen: Light weight jackets, Shirt
Formal Evening wear
Ladies: Cocktails Dresses
Gentlemen: Dinner Jacket
* Extra clothing such as coats and shawls are advised to bring for warmth.
Gala Evening and Party wear
Semi Formal dress code is advised for Ladies and Gentlemen.
Religious Sites
Modest clothing is advised
(Covered Knees/ Shoulders/ No low cut tops
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