MSC Fantasia itinerary map for September 11, 2026 (9 nights)
MSC Fantasia cruise ship

MSC Fantasia — September 11, 20269-Night Mediterranean from Istanbul on MSC

This 9-night cruise aboard the Fantasia departs from Istanbul, Turkey on Friday, September 11, 2026 and returns on Sunday, Sep 20th. September weather across this route averages 95°/55°F. Cabins are currently tracked from $1,643.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.0 out of 10, averaged across 7 ports.

Cruise Length
9
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Istanbul
Turkey
Port Stops
7
Sea Days
2

Cruise Price - MSC Fantasia September 11, 2026

MSC Fantasia · September 11, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Fantasia cruise ship departing September 11, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,643 ($183 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,528 ($170 per night), this represents a recent increase of 8%.

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Inside
$1,643
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Oceanview
$1,808
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Balcony
$1,929
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Suite
$2,721

Price History – MSC Fantasia September 11, 2026

inside cabin
MSC Fantasia
September 11, 2026
$1,643
8% vs avg: $1,528

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Cruise Itinerary Map - Mediterranean from Istanbul

MSC Fantasia · September 11, 2026

The MSC Fantasia sails on September 11, 2026 for a Mediterranean from Istanbul. The ship will depart the port of Istanbul, Turkey at 11:00 PM and will return to the port of Istanbul, Turkey on Sep 20th at 10:00 AM. During the 10-day journey, the MSC Fantasia will visit 6 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Cruise itinerary route

Mediterranean from Istanbul

  • SEP11
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Istanbul, Turkey
    A: — - D: 11:00 PM
  • SEP12
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • SEP13
    Corfu, Greece
    Corfu, Greece
    A: 1:00 PM - D: 9:00 PM
  • SEP14
    Bari, Italy
    Bari, Italy
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 2:00 PM
  • SEP15
    Trieste, Italy
    Trieste, Italy
    A: 9:00 AM - D: 7:00 PM
  • SEP16
    At Sea
    At Sea
    A: — - D: —
  • SEP17
    Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
    Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 3:00 PM
  • SEP18
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    Piraeus (Athens), Greece
    A: 8:00 AM - D: 6:00 PM
  • SEP19
    Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
    Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
    A: 7:00 AM - D: 3:00 PM
  • SEP20
    Istanbul, Turkey
    Istanbul, Turkey
    A: 10:00 AM - D: —
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Cruise Ports

September 11, 2026 · Mediterranean from Istanbul

Istanbul, Turkey — Day 1 of MSC Fantasia September 11, 2026 cruise
Day 1•Friday, Sep 11

Istanbul, Turkey

Arrival: —•Departure: 11:00 PM

Istanbul, Turkey, offers docking at Istanbul Port. Travelers explore Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace. Excursions visit Blue Mosque. Local markets sell simit. The peak season, April to October, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures Ottoman domes and Bosphorus vistas. Dining onboard includes döner kebab, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Byzantine history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Istanbul’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic waterways, making Istanbul an engaging destination for exploring Turkey’s cultural hub.

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Day 2 at sea — MSC Fantasia September 11, 2026 itinerary
Day 2•Saturday, Sep 12

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Fantasia — explore the ship's signature dining, entertainment, and onboard activities.

Corfu, Greece — Day 3 of MSC Fantasia September 11, 2026 cruise
Day 3•Sunday, Sep 13

Corfu, Greece

Arrival: 1:00 PM•Departure: 9:00 PM

Corfu, Greece, offers docking at Corfu Port. Travelers explore Old Fortress and Achilleion Palace. Excursions include Paleokastritsa’s beaches. Local markets sell kumquat liqueur. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Venetian architecture and Ionian vistas. Dining onboard includes pastitsada, a Corfiot favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Ionian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while water shoes enhance beach exploration. Corfu’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic fortresses and scenic beaches, making Corfu an engaging destination for exploring Greece’s Ionian Islands.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Bari, Italy — Day 4 of MSC Fantasia September 11, 2026 cruise
Day 4•Monday, Sep 14

Bari, Italy

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 2:00 PM

Bari, Italy, offers docking at Bari Port. Travelers explore Basilica of San Nicola and Bari Vecchia. Excursions visit Alberobello’s trulli houses. Local markets sell orecchiette. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval alleys and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes tiella, an Apulian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Bari’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Bari an engaging destination for exploring Italy’s Apulia region.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Trieste, Italy — Day 5 of MSC Fantasia September 11, 2026 cruise
Day 5•Tuesday, Sep 15

Trieste, Italy

Arrival: 9:00 AM•Departure: 7:00 PM

Trieste, Italy, offers docking at Trieste Port. Travelers explore Piazza Unità d’Italia and Miramare Castle. Excursions visit Postojna Cave in Slovenia. Local markets sell gnocchi. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Habsburg architecture and Adriatic vistas. Dining onboard includes jota, a Triestine favorite. Souvenirs, like glass crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Austro-Hungarian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Trieste’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic plazas and scenic coasts, making Trieste an engaging destination for exploring Italy’s Adriatic hub.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Day 6 at sea — MSC Fantasia September 11, 2026 itinerary
Day 6•Wednesday, Sep 16

At Sea

Arrival: 12:00 AM•Departure: 11:59 PM

Day at sea aboard the Fantasia — explore the ship's signature dining, entertainment, and onboard activities.

Katakolon (Olympia), Greece — Day 7 of MSC Fantasia September 11, 2026 cruise
Day 7•Thursday, Sep 17

Katakolon (Olympia), Greece

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 3:00 PM

Katakolon (Olympia), Greece, offers docking at Katakolon Port with excursions to Olympia. Travelers explore Ancient Olympia and Archaeological Museum. Excursions visit Kourouta Beach. Local markets sell loukoumades. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient stadiums and Ionian vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Peloponnesian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Katakolon’s historic charm offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient landmarks and scenic beaches, making Katakolon an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Piraeus (Athens), Greece — Day 8 of MSC Fantasia September 11, 2026 cruise
Day 8•Friday, Sep 18

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

Arrival: 8:00 AM•Departure: 6:00 PM

Piraeus (Athens), Greece, offers docking at Piraeus Port with excursions to Athens. Travelers explore Acropolis and Parthenon. Excursions visit Cape Sounion. Local markets sell souvlaki. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes moussaka, a Greek favorite. Souvenirs, like olive oil, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Piraeus’ cultural gateway offers a vibrant Greek stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Piraeus an engaging destination for exploration.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey — Day 9 of MSC Fantasia September 11, 2026 cruise
Day 9•Saturday, Sep 19

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey

Arrival: 7:00 AM•Departure: 3:00 PM

Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey, offers docking at Kusadasi Port with excursions to Ephesus. Travelers explore Ephesus ruins and Artemis Temple. Excursions visit Virgin Mary’s House. Local markets sell baklava. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Aegean vistas. Dining onboard includes kebabs, a Turkish favorite. Souvenirs, like carpet crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hellenistic history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance ruin walks. Kusadasi’s historic charm offers a vibrant Turkish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and scenic coasts, making Kusadasi an engaging destination.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link
Istanbul, Turkey — Day 10 of MSC Fantasia September 11, 2026 cruise
Day 10•Sunday, Sep 20

Istanbul, Turkey

Arrival: 10:00 AM•Departure: —

Returning to Istanbul, Turkey — see Day 1 above for port info.

Port Info LinkPort Excursions Link

Weather Forecast

MSC Fantasia - September 11, 2026 Weather Forecast

Average monthly weather for your cruise ports

Istanbul, Turkey

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September

Typical Weather

95°F

Average High

54°F

Average Low

Rainfall

0.07in

Daily average

2.1 in monthly total

Shore Excursions

Explore the most popular excursion options at each port.

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.

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Itinerary Safety Score

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 Safety Rank
70 / 100
safer than 70% of all cruises
70
6
/ 10
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul
Travelers in Istanbul should stay vigilant against petty theft and scams, especially in crowded areas, and remain aware of their surroundings.
7
/ 10
Corfu, Greece
Corfu
Travelers to Corfu should remain vigilant in crowded areas to prevent pickpocketing and scams while enjoying the island's attractions.
7
/ 10
Bari, Italy
Bari
Travelers should stay vigilant in Bari, securing belongings and avoiding less populated areas after dark to minimize safety risks.
8
/ 10
Trieste, Italy
Trieste
Trieste is generally safe for travelers, but vigilance against petty theft is advised in busy areas and caution is recommended after dark.
8
/ 10
Katakolon (Olympia), Greece
Katakolon
Katakolon is a safe cruise port with low crime and secure surroundings, allowing travelers to explore Olympia with minimal risk.
7
/ 10
Piraeus (Athens), Greece
Piraeus
Piraeus is generally safe for cruise travelers, but caution is advised at night and in crowded areas due to petty theft and potential disruptions.
7
/ 10
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
Kusadasi
Kusadasi is generally safe for travelers, but they should remain vigilant against petty crime and safeguard personal belongings.

Cruise Ship

MSC Fantasia

⚓ Tonnage

137,936

vs avg 136,380

🛠️ Year Built

2,008

vs avg 2,013

📏 Length (ft)

1,093

vs avg 1,030

👥 Passenger Count

3,274

vs avg 4,494

The 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 MSC 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.

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MSC Fantasia September 11, 2026 FAQ

What's the cheapest cabin on the MSC Fantasia September 11, 2026 cruise?▾

The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $1,643 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily — see the live price chart above for the latest snapshots.

What's the weather like on the MSC Fantasia September 11, 2026 route?▾

Across the ports visited on this 9-night route, September averages 95°F highs and 55°F lows. See the per-port weather forecast section above for daily detail.

How safe is the September 11, 2026 MSC Fantasia itinerary?▾

This itinerary scores 7.0 out of 10 on the Gangwaze Itinerary Safety Score, averaged across 7 ports. We weight current travel advisories, recent crime data, and Global Peace Index signals — see the Safety Score section above for the full per-port breakdown.

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

The MSC Fantasia departs Istanbul, Turkey on Friday, September 11, 2026 at 11:00 PM and returns on Sunday, Sep 20th, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Total duration: 9 nights.

Who is the cruise director for the MSC Fantasia sailing on September 11, 2026?▾

Cruise director assignment for this sail date is not currently confirmed in our records.

Can I track price drops for this MSC Fantasia itinerary?▾

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Last Updated: May 15, 2026