Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
55Beats 36% of ships
Dining
52Beats 15% of ships
Entertainment
76Top 35% of ships
Activities & Thrills
63Beats 48% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
91Top 10% of ships
Value / Cost
46Top 27% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 91/100
Strong Entertainment — scores 76/100
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Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 46/100
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineMSC
Ship NameFantasia
Maiden voyage20 December 2008
Physical
Year Built2008
Refurbished 2017
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderSTX Europe
Gross Tonnage 137,936 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 333.3 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 37.9 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Ship Within a ShipMSC Yacht Club
Total decks 17
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks14
Speed 22.9 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,370
Passenger to Crew Ratio 2.5
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins1,637
Single Occupancy Cabins Yes
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins43
Passenger Capacity 4,363
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 31.615
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsIl Cerchio d'Oro, Red Velvet, Zanzibar (buffet), L'Africana (buffet), and L'Etoile (MSC Yacht Club exclusive)
Restaurants - Paid1
Restaurants - Included4
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools5
- Pools - General Access5
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive1
Outdoor Pools4
Indoor Pools1
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs12
- Hot Tubs - General Access12
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only1
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive4
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges18
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelYes
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)No
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreNo
Outdoor Movie ScreenYes
Onboard WeddingsNo
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtYes
Sports CourtYes
Tennis CourtYes
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseNo
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideNo
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingNo
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaYes
Special Amenities4D 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) $16.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 15%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Tipping Expected?Yes
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign 3ETR7
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9359791
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 370648000
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Panama
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.