Where is MSC Fantasia today?
In Istanbul, Turkey
In port 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM local time, on day 7 of a 9-night Eastern Mediterranean cruise from Bari (Nov 7 to 16).
Next: Corfu Island, Kerkyra, Greece, Sun Nov 15 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM · then Bari, Mon Nov 16, arriving 7:00 AM.
Scheduled position from MSC Cruises' published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Mon Dec 7: 6 nights from $406 · 8 nights from $671 · 10 nights from $749 · 11 nights from $865
Upcoming MSC Fantasia cruises from $279 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
9-night Eastern Mediterranean cruise, Bari round trip
Nov 7 to 16, 2026 · 6 ports of call.
Where MSC Fantasia sails, month by month
MSC Fantasia sails from Rome (Civitavecchia) in December 2026 and from April to November 2027, Barcelona from April to November 2027 and Cagliari from April to November 2027 on 7-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Ibiza (31 calls), Puerto del Rosario (19) and La Palma (17). It also has longer sailings of 8 to 13 nights in December 2026, from February to April 2027 and in November 2027.
- Dec 2026Rome (Civitavecchia) · 15 sailings6 to 11 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Santa Cruz de Tenerife · 18 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Funchal · 16 sailings6, 7, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Funchal · 17 sailings7, 13 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Rome (Civitavecchia) · 19 sailings3 to 10 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Rome (Civitavecchia) · 22 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Cannes · 22 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Barcelona · 21 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Rome (Civitavecchia) · 23 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Barcelona · 22 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Cagliari · 21 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Barcelona · 25 sailings5 to 9 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). MSC Cruises may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's MSC Fantasia sailings with prices.
MSC Fantasia at a glance
MSC Fantasia is a MSC Cruises cruise ship in the Fantasia class. It entered service in 2008 (18 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2023. It carries 3,274 passengers and 1,313 crew, about 2.5 passengers per crew member. At 137,936 gross tons and 333 m (1,093 ft) long, it is a mega-ship (over 130,000 GT) with 13 decks and 1,636 cabins. It was built by STX France Saint-Nazaire, France and sails under the flag of Panama.
MSC Fantasia entered service in 2008 as part of MSC Cruises' contemporary fleet. Built by STX France in Saint-Nazaire, the ship carries 3,274 passengers and 1,313 crew members across 13 decks. As a mainstream cruise ship, MSC Fantasia is designed to balance amenities and accessibility for a broad range of travelers.
The vessel represents MSC Cruises' commitment to modern cruise experiences at the contemporary price point. With multiple sister ships in the same class, MSC Fantasia demonstrates the design philosophy that has become a hallmark of MSC's fleet development in recent years.
MSC Fantasia specs
- Class
- Fantasia
- Built
- 2008
- Refurbished
- 2023
- Gross Tonnage
- 137,936 GT
- Length
- 333 m
- Passengers
- 3,274
- Cabins
- 1,636
- Crew
- 1,313
- Decks
- 13
- Builder
- STX France Saint-Nazaire, France
- Flag
- Panama
- Age
- 18 years old
- Size
- Mega-ship
- Space Ratio
- 42.1 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.5:1
- Fleet Rank
- 16th largest of 25
- Typical Cruise
- 7 nights
- Primary Region
- Mediterranean (Western)
- Next Sailing
- Nov 13, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
MSC Fantasia FAQ
Where is MSC Fantasia right now?
According to MSC Cruises' published itinerary, MSC Fantasia is scheduled to be in Istanbul, Turkey today (Friday, November 13, 2026), from 10:00 AM to 11:00 PM, on day 7 of a 9-night Eastern Mediterranean cruise from Bari. On Sun Nov 15 it calls at Corfu Island, Kerkyra, Greece, and it returns to Bari on November 16. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does MSC Fantasia sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, MSC Fantasia sails from Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy in December 2026 and from April to November 2027, Barcelona, Spain from April to November 2027 and Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy from April to November 2027 on 7-night cruises.
What ports does MSC Fantasia visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, MSC Fantasia calls most often at Ibiza, Spain (31 calls), Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands (19) and La Palma, Spain (17), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 20 ports in all.
How many passengers does MSC Fantasia carry?
MSC Fantasia carries 3,274 passengers in 1,636 cabins. It has 1,313 crew, about 2.5 passengers per crew member.
When was MSC Fantasia built and how old is it?
MSC Fantasia entered service in 2008, so it is 18 years old. It was last refurbished in 2023.
How big is MSC Fantasia?
MSC Fantasia is 137,936 gross tons and 333 m (1,093 ft) long, with 13 decks. That makes it a mega-ship (over 130,000 GT).
How many crew work on MSC Fantasia?
MSC Fantasia has 1,313 crew.
What class of ship is MSC Fantasia?
MSC Fantasia belongs to the Fantasia class.
Which cruise line operates MSC Fantasia?
MSC Fantasia is operated by MSC Cruises.
Where was MSC Fantasia built?
MSC Fantasia was built by STX France Saint-Nazaire, France.
How much does a cruise on MSC Fantasia cost?
The cheapest upcoming MSC Fantasia cruise we track starts from $279. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
MSC Fantasia prices
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