MSC Fantasia
MSC

MSC Fantasia

69
SCORE
Pools & Relaxation 91Entertainment 76Activities & Thrills 63Space & Comfort 55Dining 52Value / Cost 41
Line
MSC
Built
2008
Guests
4,363
Tonnage
137,936 tons
Length
333.3 m
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What We Like
+Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 91/100
+Strong Entertainment — scores 76/100
Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 41/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise Line
MSC
Ship Name
Fantasia
Maiden voyage
20 December 2008

Physical

Year Built
2008
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
2017
Builder
STX Europe
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
137,936 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
333.3 m88365
Width/Beam
The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
37.9 m
Ship Within a Ship
MSC Yacht Club
Total decks
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
17
Passenger Decks
14
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
22.9 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
1,370
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.514
Total Cabins
1,637
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Yes
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
43
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
4,363487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
31.6152128

Amenities

Restaurants
Il Cerchio d'Oro, Red Velvet, Zanzibar (buffet), L'Africana (buffet), and L'Etoile (MSC Yacht Club exclusive)
Restaurants - Paid
1
Restaurants - Included
4
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools
5
- Pools - General Access
5
- Pools - Adults Only
1
- Pools - Exclusive
1
Outdoor Pools
4
Indoor Pools
1
Water Playground/Splash Park
No
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
12
- Hot Tubs - General Access
12
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
1
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
4
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
18
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
Yes
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
No
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
Yes
Movie Theatre
No
Outdoor Movie Screen
Yes
Onboard Weddings
No
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
Yes
Sports Court
Yes
Tennis Court
Yes
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
No
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
No
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
No
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Yes
Special Amenities
4D cinema, musical fountains (Fantasia dancing fountains), race car simulator, Aurea Spa (18,299 sq ft) with thermal suite, Top 18 Exclusive Solarium (Yacht Club adults-only sundeck), Formula 1 simulator, Bowling alley

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$16.00
Tip added to drinks & services
The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
15%
Tipping Expected?
Yes

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
3ETR7
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9359791
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
370648000
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Panama
68.8
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Pools & Relaxation 91
Entertainment 76
Activities & Thrills 63
Space & Comfort 55
Dining 52
Value / Cost 41