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MSC Fantasia, port by port

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7 its ports of call7 nights

If you are sailing on the MSC Fantasia, the hard part is not what to see: it is what fits in each call. Here is its usual itinerary, the ports it visits and the activities available at each one — sorted by what actually decides it: the hours you spend ashore.

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Inside the MSC Fantasia

What awaits on board, in numbers.

  • Built2008
  • Last refit2023
  • Passengers3,274 – 3,929
  • Crew1,637
  • Decks17
  • Cabins1,637
  • Tonnage137,936 GT
Pools & water park
4 pools: family Aqua Park with waterslide, Il Tropici indoor with retractable roof, adults-only Catalano, The One exclusive Yacht Club pool.
Where to eat
8 dining venues: Red Velvet (regional Italian), Il Cerchio d’Oro (Mediterranean), Zanzibar and L’Africana buffets, L’Etoile gourmet Yacht Club, plus bars and cafes.
Spa & fitness
Aurea Spa with thermal suite, treatment rooms, beauty salon; modern gym; sauna; 12 whirlpools.
With kids
Kids clubs Il Polo Nord, Mini Club (3–6), Junior Club (7–12), teen areas, water slide, family cabins.

Its ports of call

The itinerary this ship repeats most often.

  1. 1Santa Cruz de TenerifeActivities available when you plan
  2. 2Puerto del RosarioActivities available when you plan
  3. 3FunchalWhat to do in Funchal →
  4. 4ArrecifeActivities available when you plan
  5. 5Las Palmas de Gran CanariaActivities available when you plan
  6. 6Santa Cruz de la PalmaActivities available when you plan
  7. 7Santa Cruz de TenerifeActivities available when you plan

Upcoming departures

Pick yours when you start: you can change it at any time.

  • 10 Aug 2026 · 9 nights
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  • 27 Aug 2026 · 9 nights

What your week on the MSC Fantasia could look like

As a coupleCultureFood & drink€50-150

Real example generated on 26 Aug 2026 with these preferences — yours adapts to you.

Day 2 · Trieste 09:15 → 17:45 in port

Trieste
  • Trieste: Tour gastronómico único con sabores y degustaciones locales ↗viator

    The Trieste gastronomic tour is perfect for food lovers wanting to explore authentic local flavors and stories behind the cuisine, with a manageable duration of 3 hours and a strong rating of 4.95★, fitting well within the moderate budget.

  • Mitteleuropa Wine Tasting Experience ↗viator

    The Mitteleuropa Wine Tasting Experience complements the food tour by offering a 2-hour journey through regional wines from Austria, Slovenia, and Trieste, highly rated at 5.00★, providing a refined and immersive tasting experience.

Day 4 · Atenas 08:30 → 16:30 in port

Atenas
  • Cata de vinos de la Acrópolis mejor valorados ↗viator

    This wine tasting under the Acropolis is highly rated and offers a unique way to explore Greek wines, fitting the couple's interest in gastronomy and moderate budget with a price of 49.0EUR.

  • Excursión en bicicleta por Atenas: Pedalea y Pica ↗tiqets

    The cycling culinary tour combines physical activity with food exploration, allowing the couple to discover vibrant neighborhoods and local bites, matching their cultural and gastronomic interests within a reasonable price.

  • Atenas: Visita guiada a pie ↗tiqets

    The guided walking tour provides deep insights into Athens' history and philosophy, perfectly complementing the day's activities and appealing to the couple's cultural curiosity at an affordable price.

Day 6 · Estambul 10:22 → 21:38 in port

Estambul

Day 7 · Corfú 13:12 → 19:48 in port

Corfú

Day 8 · Bari

Disembarkation: the cruise ends here. Staying longer? Otti plans that day too.

From the trip report:

Embark on an enchanting Mediterranean cruise aboard the MSC Fantasia, designed for couples who savor culture and gastronomy without breaking the bank. This journey seamlessly weaves together culinary adventures and historical wonders across Italy, Greece, Turkey, and beyond, offering a rich tapestry of flavors and stories at every port.

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Sailing on the MSC Fantasia?

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Itineraries and times are indicative: always confirm yours with your boarding documentation.