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Mediterranean from Barcelona

MSC Cruises

Join MSC Cruises for a 7-night cruise departing from Barcelona, visiting Marseille, Genoa, Italy, Naples, Italy, Palermo and La Goulette. Enjoy luxurious accommodations and world-class amenities.

Cabins

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1,377pp

Suite from

1,440pp

Suite from

1,440pp

Balcony from

1,023pp

Suite from

1,503pp

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Quote Reference number: 362630-2178651

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Your Holiday Summary

Departure - Arrival
28 Feb 2026 - 07 Mar 2026
Duration
8 days, 7 nights
Sailing
1 sea days
Departure Port
Barcelona
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Travelling Itinerary

Day 1
Barcelona

Departure: at 18:00

Welcome aboard! Today marks the beginning of your unforgettable cruise holiday. Take time to explore the ship, unwind, and soak in the excitement of what’s to come. Your holiday starts now.

Day 2
Marseille (Provence), France

Arrival: at 09:00
Departure: at 18:00

On the spectacular coastline of the French Riviera lies Marseille, an MSC Mediterranean Cruises destination. This atmospheric port city is known for its unique mix of grit and glamour, seen in its labyrinth of streets and historical architecture. Only a few miles from Marseille’s charismatic cafes and bustling Vieux Port, stunning cities are to be found. Visit Aix-en-Provence, birthplace of Cézanne, or take in the ancient beauty of Avignon.

Day 3
Genoa (Portofino), Italy

Arrival: at 09:00
Departure: at 17:00

Genoa is marvellously eclectic, vibrant and full of rough-edged style; it’s a great cruise excursion. Indeed “La Superba” (The Superb), as it was known at the height of its authority as a Mediterranean superpower, boasts more zest and intrigue than all the surrounding coastal resorts put together. During a holiday to Genoa you can explore its old town: a dense and fascinating warren of medieval alleyways home to large palazzi built in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries by Genoa’s wealthy mercantile families and now transformed into museums and art galleries. You should seek out the Cattedrale di San Lorenzo, the Palazzo Ducale, and the Renaissance palaces of Via Garibaldi which contain the cream of Genoa’s art collections, as well as furniture and decor from the grandest days of the city’s past, when its ships sailed to all corners of the Mediterranean Sea. The Acquario di Genova is the city’s pride and joy, parked like a giant ocean liner on the waterfront, with seventy tanks housing sea creatures from all the world’s major habitats, including the world’s biggest reconstruction of a Caribbean coral reef. It’s a great aquarium by any standards, the second largest in Europe by capacity, and boasts a fashionably ecology-conscious slant and excellent background information in Italian and English. Just 35 km south of Genoa, there’s no denying the appeal of Portofino, tucked into a protected inlet surrounded by lush cypress- and olive-clad slopes. It’s an A-list resort that has been attracting high-flying bankers, celebs and their hangers-on for years, as evidenced by the flotillas of giant yachts usually anchored just outside. It’s a tiny place that is attractive yet somehow off-putting at the same time, with a quota of fancy shops, bars and restaurants for a place twice its size.

Day 4
Naples (Pompeii), Italy

Arrival: at 13:00
Departure: at 20:00

Naples is a large, sprawling Mediterranean port, with a centre that has many different focuses just waiting to be discovered on an MSC Mediterranean cruise excursion. MSC Mediterranean cruises also offer excursions to Pompeii. One of Campania’s most important Roman commercial centres – a moneyed resort for wealthy patricians and a trading town that exported wine and fish – the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 in effect froze the town’s way of life as it stood at the time. Trips can also be taken to the island of Capri, place of legend, home to the mythical Sirens and a much-eulogized playground of the super-rich in the years since – though now it has settled down to a lucrative existence as a target for day-trippers from the mainland. Definitely worth a visit, but these days the origins of much of the purple prose may be hard to find.

Day 5
Palermo (Monreale), Italy

Arrival: at 09:00
Departure: at 18:00

Day 6
La Goulette

Arrival: at 09:00
Departure: at 18:00

TUNIS African and Arabic hospitality await you in exotic Tunis, on the coast of North Africa. Tunis, the capital of Tunisia, actually consists of three cities: the modern Capital City of the Tunisian Republic, with its wide streets, skyscrapers and busy sidewalk cafes; the Arabic Medina (Old Town) from the Middle Ages, an exciting labyrinth laden with secrets, narrow alleyways, small shops, huge mosques and palaces and finally Carthage, the ancient Phoenician - Roman city, which lies 18 km from the city

Day 7
At Sea

Arrival:
Departure:

Day 8
Barcelona

Arrival: at 08:00

As your cruise comes to an end, why not extend the magic? Our team can arrange extra hotel nights for you so you can continue exploring and make even more unforgettable memories before heading home.

MSC Fantasia

At the heart of MSC Fantasia you will find a real stone piazza complete with espresso bar serving freshly-baked pastries and authentic gelato - the perfect place to recharge the batteries before exploring the chic boutiques and duty-free shops nearby. Enjoy the cosmopolitan atmosphere of our lounge bars with various types of entertainment. These include a piano bar, jazz bar and Sports Bar with videogames and live event screenings. The restaurants offer an unforgettable dining experience from the grand main restaurant Il Cerchio d’Oro and the intimate Red Velvet with to El Sombrero’s Tex-Mex and margaritas. There’s a massive range of sports facilities available from tennis, basketball, mini-golf, a jogging track and gym to the Aqua Park Pool Complex and thrilling worlds of the Formula 1 simulator and 4D Cinema. If you are looking to escape it all then look no further than the Top 18 sun deck or the calming MSC Aurea Spa. Children are also well-looked after with fantastic Kids and Teen zones to keep everyone happy. The ultimate in luxury on board MSC Fantasia is the exclusive MSC Yacht Club, a unique ship-within-a-ship boasting its own Concierge Reception, 24-hour butler service, private lounge and pool deck.

General characteristics

Ship name: MSC Fantasia
Length: 332.84 m (1,092 ft)
Capacity: 4,363 passengers
Total cabins: 1,637
Tonnage: 137,936 GT

Fantasia

What’s on Board

Entertainment
Fitness
Food and Drink
Relaxation
Recreational
Other
Decks
entertainment

Entertainment

  • Children's Play Area
  • Cigar Bar
  • Disco
fitness

Fitness

  • Aerobics/Yoga
  • Fitness Equipment
  • Gym
  • Sports Court
  • Tennis Court
food-and-drink

Food and Drink

  • 24-hour Room Service
  • Bar
  • Bar
  • Cafe
  • Coffee Bar
  • French Restaurant
  • Ice Cream Bar
  • L'etoile
  • Manhattan
  • Mediteranean
  • Mexican
  • Piazza Dining
  • Sports Bar
  • Toscana
  • Yacht Club
relaxation

Relaxation

  • Aurea Spa
  • Balinese Head Massage
  • Beauty Salon
  • Hydro Massage Pool
  • Massage
  • Sauna
  • Solarium
  • Spa
  • Sun Deck
  • Swimming Pool
  • Thalassotherapy Pool
  • Whirlpool
recreational

Recreational

  • Grand Prix Simulator
  • Library
  • Shuffle Board

Decks

Deck 16 - Aurora Deck 16 - Aurora
Deck 15 - Splendido Deck 15 - Splendido
Deck 18 - Sun deck Deck 18 - Sun deck
Deck 14 - Miraggio Deck 14 - Miraggio
Deck 13 - Arcobaleno Deck 13 - Arcobaleno
Deck 12 - Incanto Deck 12 - Incanto
Deck 11 - Meraviglia Deck 11 - Meraviglia
Deck 10 - Sogno Deck 10 - Sogno
Deck 9 - Radioso Deck 9 - Radioso
Deck 8 - Favola Deck 8 - Favola
Deck 7 - Sublime Deck 7 - Sublime
Deck 6 - Magnifico Deck 6 - Magnifico
Deck 5 - Fantasia Deck 5 - Fantasia
recreational

Other

  • Business Centre
  • Concierge
  • Duty-free shop
  • Medical Centre
  • Observation Lounge
  • Photo Gallery
  • Security Safe
  • Shops

Staff Tips

  • Astrid Bell

    Most lines allow you to pre-book shore excursions on their websites months before your cruise; doing this saves time waiting in line once on board and it also gives you first dibs on tours that may get sold out later.

    Astrid BellCruise Product Manager
  • Adrienne Keogh

    Planning for a special occasion on board? You may purchase wine, or bon voyage gifts, such as fruit baskets, champagne, birthday cakes, canapés, flowers or other gifts for your stateroom.

    Adrienne KeoghSales and Operations Manager
  • Astrid Bell

    Remember to pack your adaptor! Onboard voltage is 110/220 ac (This would be the average on most ships).

    Astrid BellCruise Product Manager
  • Claire Somers

    The most popular tours sometimes sell out and spas can be very busy during sea days, so your first stop should be the Shore Excursion Desk to book tours and the Spa to make appointments.

    Claire SomersPersonal Travel Planner
  • Astrid Bell

    Unless things get particularly dicey, shore excursions will run rain or shine. Pack a rain jacket!

    Astrid BellCruise Product Manager
  • Karen Sheals Hoy

    With most cruise companies, there is 24 hour a day room service, Room service is complimentary although you may want to offer a gratuity to room service staff.

    Karen Sheals HoyManager

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