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MSC Fantasia

MSC Fantasia

MSC Cruises·Fantasia
activeBuilt 2007
MSC CruisesFantasiaActive🇵🇦 Panama
3.2CC
1438/2k Berlitz
MSC Cruises
GRT
137 936
Guests
3274
Crew
1637
Crew:Guest
1:2.0
Length
333m
Space Ratio
42.1
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History
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MSC Fantasia serves as the lead vessel for the Fantasia class and entered service as the largest ship in the MSC Cruises fleet at that time. The ship was christened by Sophia Loren in Naples and notably became the first MSC vessel to feature the MSC Yacht Club, the company's ship-within-ship concept. Built by STX France in Saint-Nazaire, MSC Fantasia was equipped with diesel-electric propulsion and distinctive onboard amenities including a spa, 4D cinema, musical fountains, and a race car simulator.

Vessel Timeline
9 Jan 2007
Keel Laid
Chantiers de l’Atlantique
1 Mar 2008
Launched
Chantiers de l’Atlantique
31 Dec 2007
MSC Fantasia
MSC Cruises
At a Glance
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Godmother
Sophia Loren
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Christened
Naples, December 18, 2008
Maiden Voyage
December 20, 2008
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Built By
Chantiers de l’Atlantique
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Build Country
STX France
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Class Society
Bureau Veritas
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Identity
IMO Number9359791
MMSI370648000
Call Sign3ETR7
Flag State🇵🇦 Panama
Port of RegistryPanama City
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Construction
ShipyardChantiers de l’Atlantique
Build CountrySTX France
Keel LaidJanuary 9, 2007
Float OutMarch 1, 2008
DeliveredDecember 31, 2007
Yard NumberA33
ClassificationBureau Veritas
GodmotherSophia Loren
ChristeningDecember 18, 2008
Christening PortNaples
Maiden VoyageDecember 20, 2008
Est. price (CIN)$550M
Price per berth$167 990
Price per GT$3987
In 2026 dollars$865M
Per berth (2026$)$264 203
Per GT (2026$)$6271
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Dimensions
333m
Length
37m
Beam
8.6m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)137 936
Net Tonnage (NT)107 916
Deadweight (DWT)15 000
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Capacity
3274
Guests
1637
Crew
1637
Cabins
Guests (max)3929
Space Ratio42.1
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.0
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Propulsion
43 700kW
Power
Engine TypeGE Power Converteam
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Onboard
17
Decks
1
Pools
Theaters1
Onboard Highlights
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MSC Fantasia has a gross tonnage of 137,936 and a lower berth passenger capacity of 3,274, served by a crew of 1,637. The ship measures 333 metres in length with a beam of 37 metres, spans 17 decks, and contains 1,637 cabins. She is powered by GE Power Converteam engines and operates at a service speed of 23 knots.

Reviews & Ratings
CruiseCritic
3.2/ 5.0
488 reviews
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Berlitz / Insight Guides
4 Stars
1438/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
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