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MSC Fantasia vs MSC World Atlantic

The verdict

Which should you choose?

MSC Fantasia is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 3,274 passengers, in service since 2007. MSC World Atlantic sails for MSC Cruises. MSC World Atlantic has no Bliss scores or specs yet, so the verdict rests on the figures we do hold.

Choose MSC Fantasia if you want a lower starting fare or more cruises to choose from: its cruises start from $269 (vs $776) and it has 42 cruises on sale (vs 19).

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Specifications

marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.

MSC FantasiaMSC World Atlantic
Cruise line MSC Cruises MSC Cruises
Ship size Large
Maiden voyagenewer highlighted 2007
Gross tonnage 137,936
Passengers 3,274
Crew 1,332
Passengers per crew memberfewer is better 2.5
Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier 42.1
Decks 18
Length 1,092 ft
Beam 125 ft
Speed 26 mph
Cruiseable ratingout of 10 7 / 10
Cruises on sale 42 19
Upcoming sailings 474 103
Cruise lengths 3–13 nights 6–15 nights
Fares fromlower highlighted $269 (better) $776

Bliss scores

How they rate, out of 10

Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday.

MSC World Atlantic has no Bliss scores yet.

  • Active MSC Fantasia: 5.0
  • Adventure & nature MSC Fantasia: 4.0
  • Cultural MSC Fantasia: 4.0
  • Dining MSC Fantasia: 6.9
  • Entertainment MSC Fantasia: 7.4
  • Family friendly MSC Fantasia: 6.0
  • Party MSC Fantasia: 5.0
  • Romantic MSC Fantasia: 5.0
  • Spa & fitness MSC Fantasia: 8.0
  • Staterooms MSC Fantasia: 8.0

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

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42 cruises on sale, from $269.

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