MSC Fantasia is a Fantasia-class cruise ship owned and operated by MSC Cruises and serves as the lead vessel for the Fantasia class of ships. MSC Fantasia is operated by MSC Cruises. MSC Fantasia entered service in 2008. MSC Fantasia is a Fantasia-class cruise ship operated by MSC Cruises. This SeaDays guide lists verified catalog facts so you can compare MSC Fantasia with other MSC Cruises ships before booking.
MSC Fantasia Cruise Ship Guide
MSC Cruises · Fantasia-class cruise ship
Ship planning snapshot
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Overview
Key facts
- Cruise line
- MSC Cruises
- Ship class
- Fantasia-class cruise ship
- Entered service
- 2008
- Gross tonnage
- 137,936 GT
- Passenger capacity
- 3,274 (lower berth / double occupancy)
- Maximum capacity
- 4,363
- Crew
- 1,370
- Length
- 348 m
- Beam
- 41 m
What makes this ship notable
MSC Fantasia is a Fantasia-class cruise ship owned and operated by MSC Cruises and serves as the lead vessel for the Fantasia class of ships. MSC Fantasia is operated by MSC Cruises. MSC Fantasia is a MSC Cruises ship profile in the SeaDays cruise directory.
Highlights
- MSC Fantasia is a Fantasia-class cruise ship in the MSC Cruises fleet.
- Entered service in 2008.
- Lower-berth capacity about 3,274 (lower berth / double occupancy).
Practical planning
Use MSC Fantasia’s catalog specs—capacity, year, and class—to judge whether the ship matches your itinerary length and travel party. Cabin location, dining reservations, and show times are published by MSC Cruises for each sailing; confirm those on your booking rather than assuming sister ships are identical. SeaDays helps you keep port days, sea days, and notes for MSC Fantasia in one place so planning stays with the voyage instead of scattered screenshots.
Frequently asked questions
What cruise line operates MSC Fantasia?
MSC Fantasia is operated by MSC Cruises.
When did MSC Fantasia enter service?
MSC Fantasia entered service in 2008.
What class is MSC Fantasia?
MSC Fantasia is a Fantasia-class cruise ship.
How many passengers does MSC Fantasia carry?
Catalog capacity is 3,274 (lower berth / double occupancy), with a listed maximum of 4,363. Figures can vary by cabin configuration.
How large is MSC Fantasia?
Verified catalog specs list MSC Fantasia at 137,936 GT, 348 m long, 41 m beam.
Does SeaDays publish passenger reviews for MSC Fantasia?
This page is a catalog guide, not a review. Community reviews live in the SeaDays app when guests have submitted them.
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