MSC Cruises
MSC Fantasia
- Cruises
- 42
- From
- $269
Ship comparison
MSC Fantasia vs Queen Anne
Cunard Line
Queen Anne
- Cruises
- 115
- From
- $249
The verdict
Which should you choose?
MSC Fantasia is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 3,274 passengers, in service since 2007. Queen Anne is a large Cunard Line ship carrying 2,996 passengers, in service since 2024.
Choose MSC Fantasia if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated entertainment or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Queen Anne for spa & fitness (8.0 vs 6.0), entertainment (7.4 vs 6.0) and family friendly (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Queen Anne if you want a newer ship, a more romantic trip or more culture: it outscores MSC Fantasia for romantic (7.0 vs 5.0) and cultural (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2024 (vs 2007).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| MSC Fantasia | Queen Anne | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | MSC Cruises | Cunard Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2007 | 2024 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 137,936 | 113,000 |
| Passengers | 3,274 | 2,996 |
| Crew | 1,332 | 1,225 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 | 2.4 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 42.1 (better) | 37.7 |
| Decks | 18 | 13 |
| Length | 1,092 ft | 1,060 ft |
| Beam | 125 ft | 118 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | — |
| Cruises on sale | 42 | 115 |
| Upcoming sailings | 474 | 132 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–13 nights | 2–115 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $269 | $249 (better) |
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 3 of the ten, Queen Anne on 5, with 2 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.
Cunard Line
Queen Anne
The 3,000-passenger Queen Anne, the fourth ship in the Cunard Line family, debuted in May 2024 out of Southampton, England, with a number of Cunard signature spaces as well as new guest experiences in dining, entertainment and more.
Sailing now
115 cruises on sale, from $249.
Questions
MSC Fantasia or Queen Anne?
Which is bigger, MSC Fantasia or Queen Anne?
MSC Fantasia is bigger at 137,936 gross tons, against 113,000 gross tons for Queen Anne. MSC Fantasia carries 3,274 passengers and Queen Anne carries 2,996.
Which ship is newer, MSC Fantasia or Queen Anne?
Queen Anne is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2024 against 2007 for MSC Fantasia.
Which has more space per passenger?
MSC Fantasia, with 42.1 gross tons per passenger against 37.7 on Queen Anne. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Queen Anne, with one crew member for every 2.4 passengers against one for every 2.5 on MSC Fantasia.
Which is better for families?
MSC Fantasia scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 6.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Queen Anne.
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