MSC Fantasia vs MSC World Asia

2 ships compared
Fares per person start at €275 on MSC Fantasia and €699 on MSC World Asia. MSC World Asia is the bigger ship, carrying 6,758 guests to 4,363. MSC World Asia has the fewest guests per crew member, at 3.2 to 1. MSC World Asia is newer, built in 2026 against 2008, though MSC Fantasia was refurbished in 2017. MSC Fantasia runs 3–13 night cruises from Barcelona and Civitavecchia (Rome), plus 15 other ports, while MSC World Asia runs 2–27 night cruises from Barcelona and Genoa, plus 8 other ports.
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4,3636,758
1,3702,142
3.2 : 13.2 : 1
1720
330 m333 m
38 m47 m
23 knots23 knots
Cruise lineMSC CruisesMSC Cruises
Ship classFantasia ClassWorld Class
20082026
2017–
RegistryPanamaMalta
Onboard currencyUS DollarUS Dollar
€275€699
€34€36
€514€1,089
481516
3–13 nights2–27 nights
56
23
33
All venues
  • Il Cerchio d'Oro (Main Dining Room) · Continental
  • Red Velvet (Main Dining Room) · Continental
  • Butcher's Cut · Steakhouse (extra)
  • L'Africana · Buffet (extra)
  • La Foglia Restaurant · Continental
  • Les Dunes Restaurant · Continental
  • Pizza & Burger · Pizza and burgers
  • Butcher's Cut · Steakhouse (extra)
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