I'm no novice when it comes to cruising, in fact, working in Cruise Holidays I've been lucky enough to go on numerous cruises to both the Mediterranean and the Caribbean on many different cruise lines, Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line and of course MSC. But this was the first time I'd been on MSC's well known Fantasia cruise ship, and if I'd known what I've been missing all this time I'd have jumped up and down to get on it earlier, it was that good!
I Arrived in Barcelona Port and check in was done within minutes. Very efficient at the Port and quick once you have already done your Web check in.
MSC Fantasia itself is a real masterpiece of Italian Style: a perfect mix of advanced technology, elegance and exclusive services, it truly has to be seen to be believed, words really won't do it justice.
As soon as I walked in, I realised that the Fantasia was going to provide me with a holiday experience I would remember for a long time. I couldn't fault anything. Ship is outstanding and beautiful throughout.
Service was great, friendly staff (we all have good and not so good days so I won't say 10/10, more like 9.5), food was delicious, our waiter from Romania was excellent! Bars and entertainment venues are everywhere so no shortage there. 13 in total in fact, this impressed me a lot. Huge choice, you can listen to great live music, watch a good show in the Theatre (fantastic productions, proper shows), dance the night away in Liquid Disco or even relax at the Piazza San Giorgio.
Both dinning rooms were beautiful. Decoration throughout this ship is top of the range!
3 pools, 1 indoor which is so handy when you are doing the Med off peak.
The MSC AUREA SPA offers ultra-modern treatments such as therapeutic mud packs, perfumed vapours, aesthetic massages and much more.
MSC Fantasia boasts an 'Exclusive Area' where privileged passengers can sojourn in the MSC Yacht Club with 71 suites , a bar, solarium, 2 hydro-massage pools, 1 skydome swimming pool, concierge and glass-walled Observation Lounge where guests can enjoy amazing ocean views. A butler service will offer assistance at check-in, transport luggage, unpack, serve traditional English afternoon tea as well as arranging cigars and beverages, booking tables at restaurants, treatments in the MSC AUREA SPA, ad hoc excursions and even arranging a private party! They really do think of everything.
So the ship itself in terms of facts and figures feature;
13 passenger decks
3 specialty restaurants, 1 dining room, buffet, ice cream parlor, pizzeria
Internet, Wi-Fi, safe, refrigerator
3 pools (1 indoor), children's pool
Fitness classes, gym, hair salon, 7 hot tubs, sauna, spa, steam room
13 bars, casino, dance club, library, showroom, video game room
Children's programs (ages 3-17)
Laundry service
Internet terminal
No-smoking cabins
So to finish, the MSC Fantasia is something I hope you all try! The best part is, they have unbelievable prices right now, a cruise holiday goers dream, I know I'll take advantage of this :-)
Vasco.
If you want to know more about my trip or just get some additional information on MSC, you can contact me
018173573 or E-mail - vconceicao@touramerica.ie

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