Italy, Tunisia, Spain, France

7 nights from £339pp departing Wednesday 18th Dec 2024

Itinerary

Map

					Arrive	Depart
	18th18	DecDec	202424	Palermo, Italy, embark on the MSC Fantasia		18:00
Once the intellectual capital of southern Europe, Palermo has always been at the crossroads of civilization. Favorably situated on a crescent-shaped bay at the foot of Monte Pellegrino, it has attracted almost every culture touching the Mediterranean world. To Palermo's credit, it has absorbed these diverse cultures into a unique personality that is at once Arab and Christian, Byzantine and Roman, Norman and Italian. The city's heritage encompasses all of Sicily's varied ages, but its distinctive aspect is its Arab-Norman identity, an improbable marriage that, mixed in with Byzantine and Jewish elements, created some resplendent works of art. No less noteworthy than the architecture is Palermo's chaotic vitality, on display at some of Italy's most vibrant outdoor markets, public squares, street bazaars, and food vendors, and above all in its grand climax of Italy's most spectacular passeggiata (the leisurely social stroll along the principal thoroughfare).
	19th19	DecDec	202424	La Goulette, Tunisia	09:00	18:00
	20th20	DecDec	202424	At Sea
	21st21	DecDec	202424	Barcelona, Spain	08:00	18:00
The infinite variety of street life, the nooks and crannies of the medieval Barri Gòtic, the ceramic tile and stained glass of Art Nouveau facades, the art and music, the throb of street life, the food (ah, the food!)—one way or another, Barcelona will find a way to get your full attention. The capital of Catalonia is a banquet for the senses, with its beguiling mix of ancient and modern architecture, tempting cafés and markets, and sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches. A stroll along La Rambla and through waterfront Barceloneta, as well as a tour of Gaudí's majestic Sagrada Famíliaand his other unique creations, are part of a visit to Spain's second-largest city. Modern art museums and chic shops call for attention, too. Barcelona's vibe stays lively well into the night, when you can linger over regional wine and cuisine at buzzing tapas bars.
	22nd22	DecDec	202424	Marseille, France	09:00	18:00
Since being designated a European Capital of Culture for 2013, with an estimated €660 million of funding in the bargain, Marseille has been in the throes of an extraordinary transformation, with no fewer than five major new arts centers, a beautifully refurbished port, revitalized neighborhoods, and a slew of new shops and restaurants. Once the underdog, this time-burnished city is now welcoming an influx of weekend tourists who have colonized entire neighborhoods and transformed them into elegant pieds-à-terre (or should we say, mer). The second-largest city in France, Marseille is one of Europe's most vibrant destinations. Feisty and fond of broad gestures, it is also as complicated and as cosmopolitan now as it was when a band of Phoenician Greeks first sailed into the harbor that is today's Vieux Port in 600 BC. Legend has it that on that same day a local chieftain's daughter, Gyptis, needed to choose a husband, and her wandering eyes settled on the Greeks' handsome commander Protis. Her dowry brought land near the mouth of the Rhône, where the Greeks founded Massalia, the most important Continental shipping port in antiquity. The port flourished for some 500 years as a typical Greek city, enjoying the full flush of classical culture, its gods, its democratic political system, its sports and theater, and its naval prowess. Caesar changed all that, besieging the city in 49 BC and seizing most of its colonies. In 1214 Marseille was seized again, this time by Charles d'Anjou, and was later annexed to France by Henri IV in 1481, but it was not until Louis XIV took the throne that the biggest transformations of the port began; he pulled down the city walls in 1666 and expanded the port to the Rive Neuve (New Riverbank). The city was devastated by plague in 1720, losing more than half its population. By the time of the Revolution, Marseille was on the rebound once again, with industries of soap manufacturing and oil processing flourishing, encouraging a wave of immigration from Provence and Italy. With the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, Marseille became the greatest boomtown in 19th-century Europe. With a large influx of immigrants from areas as exotic as Tangiers, the city quickly acquired the multicultural population it maintains to this day.
	23rd23	DecDec	202424	Genoa, Italy	09:00	17:00
Genoa is a port city in the Northwest of Italy. Home to the Genoa Aquarium, famous for having the largest exposition of biodiversity in Europe, the city is also a great place to visit for anyone interested in architecture.
	24th24	DecDec	202424	Naples, Italy	13:00	20:00
Naples, in the Campania region, is Italy's third largest city. Its claim to fame is the spectacular location along one of the world's most splendid bays, backed by the perfect cone of Mount Vesuvius. In addition to its beautiful setting, Naples' surprises with other outstanding attractions such as the Royal Palace, San Carlos Opera House, the impressive National Archaeological Museum and the Castel Nuovo, dating from the 13th-century. The city's central area is best explored on foot. Chaotic traffic conditions make driving around the city a very frustrating experience. Naples provides a convenient starting point for trips to such favored destinations as Pompeii, Herculaneum and Mount Vesuvius. The Isle of Capri can be reached via a 45-minute hydrofoil service. The region of Campania was home to Greeks settlers some 300 years before Rome was founded. Pompeii, too, was a Greek town before being conquered by the Romans during the 5th century BC. It was under the Romans that Pompeii flourished and grew prosperous. When Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 AD, the population of 20,000 was wiped out, but dozens of buildings were preserved under layers of cinder more than 20 feet deep. The most important finds from Pompeii are displayed in Naples' National Archaeological Museum. A visit here will no doubt enhance a visit to ancient Pompeii.
	25th25	DecDec	202424	Palermo, Italy, disembark the MSC Fantasia	09:00
Once the intellectual capital of southern Europe, Palermo has always been at the crossroads of civilization. Favorably situated on a crescent-shaped bay at the foot of Monte Pellegrino, it has attracted almost every culture touching the Mediterranean world. To Palermo's credit, it has absorbed these diverse cultures into a unique personality that is at once Arab and Christian, Byzantine and Roman, Norman and Italian. The city's heritage encompasses all of Sicily's varied ages, but its distinctive aspect is its Arab-Norman identity, an improbable marriage that, mixed in with Byzantine and Jewish elements, created some resplendent works of art. No less noteworthy than the architecture is Palermo's chaotic vitality, on display at some of Italy's most vibrant outdoor markets, public squares, street bazaars, and food vendors, and above all in its grand climax of Italy's most spectacular passeggiata (the leisurely social stroll along the principal thoroughfare).

MSC Fantasia

Launch Year

2008

Tonnage

137,936

Capacity

4,363

Cabins

1,637

Accessible

Deck 18 - Sun Deck

Deck 16 - Aurora

Deck 15 - Splendido

Deck 14 - Miraggio

Deck 13 - Arcobaleno

Deck 12 - Incanto

Deck 11 - Meraviglia

Deck 10 - Sogno

Deck 9 - Radioso

Deck 8 - Favola

Deck 7 - Sublime

Deck 6 - Magnifico

Deck 5 - Fantasia

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

Ice Cream Bar

Piazza San Giorgio, seating 80 guests and located on deck 6 of the ship, is designed to reflect an Italian Square∘ with live music, a pastry and chocolate shop and ice cream parlour.

Coffee ranges from around €1.10 for an espresso €1.90 for a Cappuccino or espresso with chocolate cream and ice to €5.70 for an Irish Coffee and €6.70 for an iced coffee alcoholic coffee.

Hot Chocolate costs around €1.90 and tea (ranging from Darjeeling to camomile) is charged at €1.80.

Pastries cost from around €1.50 for small tartelettes, €0.80 for chocolate éclairs and €1.00 for chocolate mousse to €2.90 for a slice of fruitcake or cheesecake and €3.90 for sponge cakes such as Choco Light Bomb and Raspberry Mousse Cake.

Traditional Gelato Ice Cream is €1.20 per scoop, €2.50 per cone, $3.90 for a smoothie and €5.30 for a banana split or Vanilla and Strawberry ice cream with fresh strawberries.

Ice cream flavours range from chocolate, vanilla, hazelnut and pistachio to coffee, strawberry, mango, lemon, banana, melon, peach and raspberry.

Il Cerchio d'Oro

Il Cerchio d'Oro is Fantasia's other Main Dining Room offering panoramic views and located on deck 6 with seating for 766 passengers.

With open seating for waiter served breakfast (from 7am to 10am) and lunch (12 to 2.00pm), dinner is served over two seatings with 1st seating around 7.15pm and 2nd at 9.45pm and features assigned seating. This means that guests are allocated a set dining time at a specific table in one of the two MDR's for the duration of the cruise.

Serving a range of Italian and international cuisine, the evening menu offers a seven course continental style menu.

Sports Bar

The 87 seater Sports Bar serves à la carte snacks and is open from 3pm to 12am.

Located on deck 7 with large TV screens airing sporting events and its own two lane ten pin bowling area, menu examples include Steamed shrimp cocktail, Fish & Chips, Buffalo Chicken Wings, and salad.

Other items on offer range from Italian flat bread with Parma ham and mozzarella, Italian bread filled with sausage, mushrooms and cheese to prawn curry, French baguette with ham, cheese, egg and salad, mini hamburgers, Spanish, German, Turkish and Chinese dishes.

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

L’Insolito

L’Insolito on deck 7 seats 268 guests and is the ship's show lounge with its own bar and dance floor. Entertainment on offer ranges from bingo to international dance music.

La Cantina Toscana

La Cantina Toscana is Fantasia’s Wine Tasting Bar with tapas and live music and can be found on deck 7 of the ship with seating for 105 guests.

Each day special wine tastings are accompanied by different bites of food, such as fried polenta with cream cheese, bruschetta and other specialties as guests are guided through the wine selection by experienced sommeliers.

Liquid Disco

Liquid Disco on deck 16 is the ship's nightclub served by its own bar. During the day activities such as aerobics and dance lessons take place here.

F1 Simulator

The Formula One Simulator on deck 16 offers guests the chance to experience racing a Formula one car around a variety of tracks.

It costs around €9.90 per ride and children must be 3'6" or taller to use it.

4D Cinema

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.

Art Gallery

The Art Gallery features a selection of artwork from fine prints, lithographs, water colours and oils which can be purchased during the ship's champagne art auctions.

It is located outside the Sports Bar and Jazz Bar on deck 7.

Boutiques

The ship boasts a variety of shops and boutiques.

From the MSC Logo shop that sells MSC clothes, souvenirs and toys, La Profumeria selling a range of cosmetics and perfumes including Dior and Marc Jacobs.

La Boutique, on deck 6 sells men's, women's and children's fashion with brands including Polo, Ralph Lauren, Lacoste and Armani, and the L'Angolo Dell'Oggetto sells sunglasses, watches and fashion jewellery on deck 6 also.

The Duty Free Shop sells a range of tobaccos, liquors and snacks and is located on deck 6.

Sweet Shop

La Caramella, on deck 6, is the ship's candy∘ and confectionary shop, featuring a large variety of pic ‘n’ mix sweets along with a small selection of toys all at duty free prices.

Il Cappuccino Coffee Bar

The ship's coffee shop∘ serves a selection of cakes and desserts.

It is located on deck 7 with room for 58 passengers.

Il Transatlantico Piano Bar

The ship's Piano and Martini Bar, Il Transatlantico, seats 108 and is located on deck 7.

The Cigar Lounge

The Cigar Lounge∘ is located on deck 6 and is the ship's smoking room with a bar for guests to purchase a range of fine spirits from to enjoy with their cigars, seating 31 passengers.

Le Vele Cocktail Bar

The Cocktail Bar∘ overlooks the central atrium and is located on deck 6 serving the foyer area. It can seat up to 98 guests who can enjoy the musical entertainment from the bottom of the atrium.

Fantasia Bar

The Bar∘ is on deck 5 by the central atrium with 28 seats.

Guests can enjoy a drink here whilst listening to classical piano music, string quartets and singers.

Casino Delle Palme

Our casinos are elegantly designed, featuring games for all types of players. You’ll be able to try your hand at Roulette or Blackjack, challenge yourself at one of our Poker tables, or choose among a variety of slot machines.

Manhattan Jazz Bar

The Manhattan Jazz Bar has seating for 106 visitors and features live jazz music along with a special range of 'made to measure' drinks.

Sports Bar

The name says it all; onboard passengers are unlikely to find a better place to relax and catch a game. There's a wide variety of sport shown here, from football to cricket, basketball to ice hockey, something to suit all tastes. Passengers will find a variety of alcoholic and soft drink awaiting, all of which are complimented by a sports-inspired menu, serving up dishes from all around the world.

The Sports Lounge on deck 7 is a multi-screen themed sports bar with seating for 87 passengers.

Featuring a customised drinks menu and snacks, it is also home to the two lane bowling alley which attracts a charge of €6 per game.

Teatro L'Avanguardia

You’d normally have to travel to New York to see top-end shows, but thanks to our Broadway-style theatres you can enjoy superlative entertainment with an international line-up of artists without having to leave the ship. Take your pick from a fabulous programme, there’s sure to be a show you love.

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

Virtual Reality Games

An onboard arcade, with a variety of video games and digital options. Open to all children onboard and located on deck 6.

The images shown are for illustration purposes only and may not be an exact representation of what you find on the ship.

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Holiday Summary

	7 nights aboard the MSC Fantasia
	Drinks packages available.
	Evening entertainment & Broadway style shows
	Speciality Restaurants (charges may apply)
	Upgrade to the Yacht Club Experience
	Award winning MSC Aurea Spa (charges apply)
	Gratuities Included
	Port Taxes and Fees
	ABTA and ATOL Protection*

Interior staterooms from		£339pp
IB	Interior (Bella experience)
IR1	Deluxe Interior (low deck)
IR2	Deluxe Interior (medium deck)	£339pp

Oceanview staterooms
OB	Ocean View (Bella experience)
OL1	Premium Ocean View (low deck)
OL2	Premium Ocean View (medium deck)
OL3	Premium Ocean View (high deck)

Balcony staterooms from		£499pp
BB	Balcony (Bella experience)	£499pp
BP	Deluxe Balcony with Partial View
BL1	Premium Balcony (low deck)	£569pp
BL2	Premium Balcony (medium deck)	£579pp
BL3	Premium Balcony (high deck)	£589pp
BA	Balcony Aurea	£719pp

Suite staterooms from		£989pp
SRS	Deluxe Suite Aurea with Sealed Window
SL1	Premium Suite Aurea (low deck)	£1,079pp
SLS	Premium Suite Aurea with Sealed Window	£989pp
SX	Grand Suite Aurea
YC1	Yacht Club Deluxe Suite	£1,809pp
YCP	Yacht Club Grand Suite
YC2	Yacht Club Executive & Family Suite
YC3	Yacht Club Royal Suite

	Interior	Oceanview	Balcony	Suite
	(All prices are £GBP per person)
Wed 27th Nov 202427 Nov 24	379	419	489	1,119
Wed 4th Dec 202404 Dec 24		399	469	1,059
Wed 11th Dec 202411 Dec 24				1,819
Wed 25th Dec 202425 Dec 24	1,099	1,229	1,319
Wed 1st Jan 202501 Jan 25	249	349	439	1,029
Wed 8th Jan 202508 Jan 25	479	489	539	1,109
Wed 15th Jan 202515 Jan 25	399	469	579	1,099
Wed 22nd Jan 202522 Jan 25	679	579	569	1,219
Wed 29th Jan 202529 Jan 25	389	479	529	1,109
Wed 5th Feb 202505 Feb 25	469	559	609	1,129
Wed 12th Feb 202512 Feb 25	609	699	809	1,379
Wed 19th Feb 202519 Feb 25	389	479	519	1,089
Wed 26th Feb 202526 Feb 25	509		599	1,119
Wed 5th Mar 202505 Mar 25		599	689	1,259
Wed 12th Mar 202512 Mar 25	509	599	689	1,209
Wed 19th Mar 202519 Mar 25	539	659	749	1,219
Wed 26th Mar 202526 Mar 25	609	639	709	1,329
Wed 2nd Apr 202502 Apr 25	799	909	959	1,459
Wed 9th Apr 202509 Apr 25		869	939	1,439
Wed 12th Nov 202512 Nov 25	619	719	769	1,209
Wed 19th Nov 202519 Nov 25			729	1,169
Wed 26th Nov 202526 Nov 25	549	639	879	1,129
Wed 3rd Dec 202503 Dec 25	549	619	689	1,129
Wed 10th Dec 202510 Dec 25	549	619	689	1,129
Wed 17th Dec 202517 Dec 25	539	619	689	1,129
Wed 24th Dec 202524 Dec 25	889	969	1,039	1,479
Wed 31st Dec 202531 Dec 25	1,169	1,269	1,319	1,759
Wed 7th Jan 202607 Jan 26	539	619	689	1,129
Wed 14th Jan 202614 Jan 26	539	619	689	1,129
Wed 21st Jan 202621 Jan 26	539	619	689	1,129
Wed 28th Jan 202628 Jan 26	579	659	729	1,169
Wed 4th Feb 202604 Feb 26	579	659	729	1,169
Wed 11th Feb 202611 Feb 26	629	709	779	1,219
Wed 18th Feb 202618 Feb 26	629	709	779	1,219
Wed 25th Feb 202625 Feb 26	679	759	829	1,269
Wed 4th Mar 202604 Mar 26	679	759	829	1,269
Wed 11th Mar 202611 Mar 26	679	759	829	1,269