You can currently book an affordable Western Mediterranean cruise on the MSC Fantasia on two dates in December 2024 and one date in January 2025. The start and end port is Naples. An inside cabin on this one-week journey is currently available from €419 per person. However, outside cabins for €479 and balcony cabins for €559 (each per person based on double occupancy) seem to be the even better deal.
Please note that a valid passport is strongly recommended for this cruise, as a stop in Tunisia is planned. Although entry to Tunisia with an ID card is allowed under strict conditions until December 31, 2024, it is advised not to take this risk.
All mentioned prices include all meals in the main and buffet restaurants as well as gratuities for the crew. The cheapest dates are the following:
- December 10 – 17, 2024
- December 17 – 24, 2024
- January 14 – 21, 2025
Route
The cruise starts in Naples and first heads to Palermo, the largest city in Sicily. Then, it continues to the Tunisian port city of La Goulette. From there, organized excursions to the capital city, Tunis, are possible. After this detour, the MSC Fantasia returns to Europe, visiting the Mediterranean metropolises of Barcelona and Marseille. The ship then heads to Genoa in northern Italy before returning to Naples after 7 nights.
| Day | Destination | Arrival | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Naples, Italy | 20:00 | |
| 2 | Palermo, Sicily, Italy | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| 3 | La Goulette / Tunis, Tunisia | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| 4 | At sea 🌊 | ||
| 5 | Barcelona, Spain | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 6 | Marseille, France | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| 7 | Genoa, Italy | 09:00 | 17:00 |
| 8 | Naples, Italy | 13:00 |
The Ship
The MSC Fantasia was put into service in 2008 and is 333 meters long and 38 meters wide. The ship can go up to 23 knots fast. There are several outdoor pools, an aqua park with water slides, and various bars and restaurants. A total of up to 3,300 guests can be on the ship. There is also a theatre, cigar lounge, spa, kids club and casino. So you won’t get bored that quickly. The main language onboard is English, but the staff usually speaks Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. The onboard currency for this cruise is Euro.
This is what the cabins look like on another ship, MSC Meraviglia:
Cover Picture: ©MSC