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The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $465 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily.

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Weather data for each port of call is available in the per-port weather forecast section, with monthly climate averages for the sailing month.

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When does the MSC Fantasia sail and return on this itinerary?

The MSC Fantasia departs on April 18th, 2026 and returns 5 nights later.

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MSCMSC Fantasia

MSC Fantasia
April 18, 2026

5-Night Mediterranean from Barcelona aboard MSC Fantasia · Departing April 18, 2026 from the Port of Genoa, Italy.

// AT A GLANCE

This 5-night cruise aboard the Fantasia departs from Genoa, Italy on Saturday, April 18, 2026 and returns on Thursday, Apr 23rd. April weather across this route averages 79°/34°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.7 out of 10 — Genoa (7.3), Civitavecchia (6.9), Barcelona (6.6), Marseille (5.9).

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 67% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Sat → Thu

Genoa

departure port

Italy

port stops

Barcelona

sea day

Day 3

// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS

01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

MSC Fantasia April 18, 2026 Roll Call

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

MSC Fantasia April 18, 2026 Price & Tracking

MSC FANTASIA·APRIL 18, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Fantasia cruise ship departing April 18, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $465 ($93 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $537 ($108 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 13%.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE

Last 6 months · refreshes daily

This cabin

Avg $537

LIVE RATE

INSIDE CABIN

MSC Fantasia · April 18, 2026

$465

$93 per night · 5 nights

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13% below average

Avg $537 · You save $72

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MSC Fantasia April 18, 2026 — recent price snapshots

Date

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Apr 20, 2026

$465

$624

$617

$877

Apr 19, 2026

$465

$624

$617

$877

Apr 17, 2026

$465

$624

$617

$877

Apr 16, 2026

$465

$624

$617

$877

Apr 15, 2026

$435

$502

$549

$1,827

Apr 14, 2026

$435

$502

$549

$877

Apr 12, 2026

$435

$502

$549

$819

Apr 11, 2026

$435

$502

$549

$819

Apr 10, 2026

$435

$502

$549

$819

Apr 8, 2026

$435

$502

$549

$819

// 03 · ITINERARY

Mediterranean from Barcelona Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapAPRIL 18, 2026

The MSC Fantasia sails on April 18, 2026 for a Mediterranean from Barcelona (Genoa Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Genoa, Italy at 6:00 PM and will return to the port of Genoa, Italy on Apr 23rd at 8:00 AM. During the 6-day journey, the MSC Fantasia will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 1 day at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

MSC Fantasia

APRIL 18, 2026

6 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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5 NIGHTS · 3 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · GENOA

// 04 · PORTS

Mediterranean from Barcelona Port List

MSC Fantasia·April 18, 2026

DAY

EMBARKATION

SATURDAY·APR 18

Genoa

Italy

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

6:00 PM

Genoa, Italy, offers docking at Genoa Port. Travelers explore Palazzo Ducale and Via Garibaldi. Excursions visit Portofino’s colorful harbor. Local markets sell focaccia. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Renaissance palaces and Ligurian vistas. Dining onboard includes pesto pasta, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Genoese history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Genoa’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Genoa an engaging destination for exploring Italy’s Liguria region.

APRIL FORECAST

56°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy — Day 2 of MSC Fantasia April 18, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 1

SUNDAY·APR 19

Civitavecchia (Rome)

Italy

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

8:00 PM

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, offers docking at Civitavecchia Port with excursions to Rome. Travelers explore Colosseum and Pantheon. Excursions visit Vatican City’s Sistine Chapel. Local markets sell gelato. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes carbonara, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like Murano glass, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Civitavecchia’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic coasts, making Civitavecchia an engaging destination.

APRIL FORECAST

55°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Barcelona, Spain — Day 4 of MSC Fantasia April 18, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

TUESDAY·APR 21

Barcelona

Spain

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

7:00 PM

Barcelona, Spain, offers docking at Barcelona Port. Travelers explore Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. Excursions visit Montserrat Monastery. Local markets sell paella. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Gaudí architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes tapas, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Catalan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Barcelona’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modernist landmarks and scenic coasts, making Barcelona an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Catalan region.

APRIL FORECAST

58°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Marseille (Provence), France — Day 5 of MSC Fantasia April 18, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 4

WEDNESDAY·APR 22

Marseille (Provence)

France

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

Marseille (Provence), France, offers docking at Marseille Port. Travelers explore Notre-Dame de la Garde and Vieux-Port. Excursions visit Aix-en-Provence’s lavender fields. Local markets sell bouillabaisse. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures basilicas and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes ratatouille, a French favorite. Souvenirs, like lavender crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Provençal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Marseille’s cultural charm offers a vibrant French stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic ports and scenic fields, making Marseille an engaging destination for exploration.

APRIL FORECAST

56°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Genoa, Italy — Day 6 of MSC Fantasia April 18, 2026 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

THURSDAY·APR 23

Genoa

Italy

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

—

Returning to Genoa — see Day 1 above for port info.

APRIL FORECAST

56°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

Mediterranean from Barcelona Weather Forecast

MSC Fantasia·April 18, 2026

APR FORECAST · GENOA

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

56°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

81°

AVG LOW

32°

AVG RAINFALL

2.8"

Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo

// YEAR-ROUND AT GENOA

Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

MSC Fantasia April 18, 2026 Excursions

MSC Fantasia·April 18, 2026

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT

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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

Mediterranean from Barcelona

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE

MODERATE TIER

LOWHIGH

Safer than 67% of all cruises

6.7/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

// HOW WE SCORE

Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0

Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.

6.5 – 7.9

Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.

5.0 – 6.4

Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.

0 – 4.9

High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.

REFRESHED MONTHLY

// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN04 PORTS

01

Genoa 🇮🇹

Italy · ItalyMODERATE

Genoa is generally safe for cruise travelers, but they should stay vigilant against petty crime and secure their belongings in crowded areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

Civitavecchia (Rome) 🇮🇹

Italy · ItalyMODERATE

Civitavecchia is generally safe, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft and scams in crowded areas and near attractions.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Barcelona 🇪🇸

Spain · SpainMODERATE

Travelers should stay vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas and secure their belongings to ensure safety while enjoying the city.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

04

Marseille (Provence) 🇫🇷

France · FranceCAUTION

Travelers in Marseille should stay vigilant in certain neighborhoods due to higher crime rates and secure their belongings in crowded areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

MSC Fantasia Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsMSC

MSC · FANTASIA

CHRISTENED

2008

STATEROOMS

1,635

TONNAGE

137,936GT

1.1% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 136,380 GT

YEAR BUILT

2008

5 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2013

LENGTH

1,093ft

6.1% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 1,030 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

3,274cruisers

27.1% BELOW AVG· vs avg 4,494 cruisers

// ABOUT THE SHIP

The MSC Fantasia has a construction date of 2008 and a total size of 137,936 gross tons. The ship measures 1,093 feet in length. MSC Fantasia is included in MSC's Fantasia class. At full capacity, the Fantasia holds 3,274 passengers. That includes 1,961 cruise vacationers and 1,313 staff members. The Fantasia total number of staterooms is 1,635.