MSC Fantasia - 11/13/2026
The November 13, 2026 cruise on the MSC Fantasia departs from Istanbul, Turkey. On this Mediterranean from Trieste sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The MSC Fantasia sets sail on Friday, Nov 13th and returns on Tuesday, Nov 17th.
Cruise Pricing
The graph below tracks historic price of the MSC Fantasia cruise ship departing November 13, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $238 ($60 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $245 ($62 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 3%.
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Cruise Itinerary
Itinerary
MSC Fantasia - November 13, 2026 - 4 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nov 12th | Istanbul, Turkey |
| 2 | Nov 13th | At Sea |
| 3 | Nov 15th | Corfu, Greece |
| 4 | Nov 16th | Bari, Italy |
| 5 | Nov 17th | Trieste, Italy |
The MSC Fantasia sails on November 13, 2026 for a Mediterranean from Trieste. The ship will depart the port of Istanbul, Turkey at 10:00 PM and will return to the port of Trieste, Italy on Nov 17th at 8:00 AM. During the 5-day journey, the MSC Fantasia will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 1 days at sea.
Itinerary Safety Score
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Cruise Ship
MSC Fantasia
MSC FANTASIA SIZE
The Fantasia has a construction date of 2008 and a total size of 137,936 gross tons. The ship measures 1,093 feet (333 meters) in length. MSC Fantasia is included in MSC’s Fantasia Class. At full capacity, the MSC Fantasia holds 4,587 passengers. That includes 3,274 cruise vacationers and 1,313 staff members. The Fantasia total number of staterooms is 1,635.
MSC Fantasia Size & Stats
- Gross Tonnage:137,936 GT
- Length:1,093 ft (333 m)
- Beam:124 ft (38 m)
- Draft:28 ft (9 m)
- Max Speed:24 mph (21 kn)
- Year Built:2008
- Years Served:2008 - Present
- Capacity:3,274
- Crew Members:1,313
- Total on Board:4,587
- Total Staterooms:1,635
- Flagged Country:Panama
- Ship Cost:550 Million
- Status:active
To see how this compares, click through to see MSC Fantasia age and stats vs all MSC ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.
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Cruise Ports
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. (126 words)
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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. (126 words)
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. (126 words)
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.