MSC Cruises
MSC Fantasia
- Cruises
- 42
- From
- $269
Ship comparison
MSC Fantasia vs MSC Splendida
MSC Cruises
MSC Splendida
- Cruises
- 98
- From
- $299
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Fantasia is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 3,274 passengers, in service since 2007. MSC Splendida is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 3,274 passengers, in service since 2009.
Choose MSC Fantasia if you want better-rated staterooms: it outscores MSC Splendida for staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose MSC Splendida if you want more cruises to choose from: it has 98 cruises on sale (vs 42).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Fantasia | MSC Splendida | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2007 | 2009 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 137,936 | 137,936 |
| Passengers | 3,274 | 3,274 |
| Crew | 1,332 | 1,332 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.1 | 42.1 |
| Decks | 18 | 18 |
| Length | 1,092 ft | 1,016 ft |
| Beam | 125 ft | 125 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 24 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 42 | 98 |
| Upcoming sailings | 474 | 270 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–13 nights | 3–25 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $269 (better) | $299 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. MSC Fantasia leads on 1 of the ten, MSC Splendida on 0, with 9 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
MSC Cruises
MSC Fantasia
MSC Fantasia is the largest cruise ship ever built for a European ship owner. Greater in length than the height of the Eiffel Tower, it has 1,637 staterooms, 80% of them with an ocean view, many with private balconies. This winning ship from MSC Cruises features advanced technology, elegant furnishings and exclusive services.
Highlights
- Nearly 300,000 square feet of public space
- She is big, greater in length than the height of the Eiffel Tower
- Use the interactive digital television system service and watch movies, buy excursions, check your onboard account, order room service or shop without leaving your stateroom
- A Willy Wonka-style chocolate factory of delights awaits you onboard
Sailing now
42 cruises on sale, from $269.
MSC Cruises
MSC Splendida
MSC Splendida, the second in MSC Cruises' Fantasia class of cruise ships, sports cutting-edge technology combined with luxurious features that makes the ship forward-looking while it still draws from the past.
Highlights
- Relaxing in the MSC Aurea Spa
- Live entertainment at the 1,600-seat Strand Theatre
- Worldy cuisines from L'Olivo Restaurant
Sailing now
98 cruises on sale, from $299.
Questions
MSC Fantasia or MSC Splendida?
Which is bigger, MSC Fantasia or MSC Splendida?
They are the same size, 137,936 gross tons each. MSC Fantasia carries 3,274 passengers and MSC Splendida carries 3,274.
Which ship is newer, MSC Fantasia or MSC Splendida?
MSC Splendida is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2009 against 2007 for MSC Fantasia.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 42.1 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10.
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