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| 1 | Monday, May 11, 2026 | Bari, Italy | Embark | 2:00 PM |
Bari, situated on the Adriatic Sea, is the second most important economic centre of mainland Southern Italy, and is perhaps best known for being the city of Saint Nicholas. To the north is the Old Town, built on a peninsula between two modern harbours, with the splendid Basilica of Saint Nicholas, the Cathedral of San Sabino and the famous Swabian Castle. On the neck of the headland are a couple of elegant and historic interlocking public squares, Piazza del Ferrarese and Piazza Mercantile. Read more about Bari, Italy |
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| 2 | Tuesday, May 12, 2026 | Trieste, Italy | 9:00 AM | 7:00 PM |
Trieste is a modern lively city, yet much of its former grandeur is still clearly apparent in the form of imposing buildings with neo-classical facades. It became a part of Italy at the break-up of the Austro-Hungarian Empire in 1918. Trieste has often been referred to as Vienna by the Sea. Read more about Trieste, Italy |
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| 3 | Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | At Sea | ||
| 4 | Thursday, May 14, 2026 | Katakolon, Greece | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
The scenic seaside Greek town of Katakolon, with a population around 3,000, is your typical small-town cruise port with delightful cafes along the waterfront, shops that sell T-shirts, hats and jewellery, and a small beach that draws swimmers and sandcastle-builders. But that's not why ships make the town a destination. They arrive because Katakolon serves as the cruise gateway to ancient Olympia, just 40 km away, the birthplace of the Olympic Games. Read more about Katakolon, Greece |
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| 5 | Friday, May 15, 2026 | Athens, Greece | 8:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
Athens, the capital and largest city of Greece, is also one of the world's oldest cities with an unparalleled history that spans around 3,400 years. Experiencing long periods of sunshine throughout the year, and known as "the cradle of Western civilisation", it is a 'must-see' destination for world travellers. The city contains a fascinating variety of different architectural styles, ranging from Greco-Roman through Neo-Classical, to Modern. Read more about Athens, Greece |
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| 6 | Saturday, May 16, 2026 | Kusadasi, Turkey | 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
Kusadasi is a resort town on Turkey's Aegean coast and the centre of the seaside district of the same name. While best known as a starting point for visiting Ephesus, once one of the most beautiful cities in the world with a history dating from 3000 BC, there’s also a delightful range of activities in town. Places of interest include: the City Walls, of which one gate remains to-day; the peninsula at the end of the bay with its castle and swimming beaches; several aqua parks with wave-pools and white-water slides; Ladies Beach, once segregated but now open to all; and Dilek Peninsula National Park. Read more about Kusadasi, Turkey |
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| 7 | Sunday, May 17, 2026 | Istanbul, Turkey | 10:00 AM | 11:00 PM |
Istanbul (Byzantium from 660 BC, Constantinople from 330 CE, and Istanbul since 1930) is the largest city in Turkey and the fifth largest city proper in the world. It has dominated the Straits of Bosphorus, in the NW of the country, for 25 centuries, and as Constantinople was the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire. It was a metropolis of stunning splendour when the great capitals of Europe were mere villages and is the only metropolis in the world that is situated on two continents. Read more about Istanbul, Turkey |
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| 8 | Monday, May 18, 2026 | At Sea | ||
| 9 | Tuesday, May 19, 2026 | Corfu, Greece | 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
Corfu Island, located just off the west coast of Greece, boasts some of the most stunning scenery in the Greek Isles. With its impressive landscapes, rich vegetation, long golden beaches, the elegant capital Corfu Town, and many traditional villages, it is not surprising that this island receives many visitors each year. The capital is possibly most impressive, due to the Venetian, French and English civilisations that are remembered for the architectural elements they have left behind. Read more about Corfu, Greece |
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| 10 | Wednesday, May 20, 2026 | Bari, Italy | 7:00 AM | Disembark |
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Bari, situated on the Adriatic Sea, is the second most important economic centre of mainland Southern Italy, and is perhaps best known for being the city of Saint Nicholas. To the north is the Old Town, built on a peninsula between two modern harbours, with the splendid Basilica of Saint Nicholas, the Cathedral of San Sabino and the famous Swabian Castle. On the neck of the headland are a couple of elegant and historic interlocking public squares, Piazza del Ferrarese and Piazza Mercantile. Read more about Bari, Italy |
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MSC Fantasia entered service in 2008, at 137,936 GT and carrying 3,274 passengers. At the time this was the most innovative ship built by MSC, and still is rather special. New are the Yacht Club ship-within-a-ship living space with Courtyard Villa complex, retractable glass pool roof, 4D cinema with strapped-in-seats, Balinese spa, and high ratio of balcony staterooms.
YH1, YC3, YC2, YCP, YC1
Doublebed, air conditioning, ample wardrobe with low hanging rail,interactive television (ITV), radio, telephone, Samsung LCD screens.Free equipment to access the internet (connection at a fee), NintendoWii console, mini-bar, low personal safe. Switches to control lights, key cards (where applicable) and airconditioning have been positioned at a reduced height. A light switchhas been placed next to the bed in each cabin.Bathroom is equipped with a low fold-down seat (44cm/17.32inch.), onegrab rail in the toilet and 2 in the shower (92cm/36.22 inch.), a lowvanity sink (84 cm/33.07 inch.) and a roll on the shower floor (toaccess the shower with a wheelchair).
SP3, SP2, S3, SX, SL1, SLS, SRS
Size: 225-502 sq ft. Occupancy: 2 guests standard - some sleep 3 or 4. Amenities: Two single beds that can convert into a European king size bed, air conditioning, sealed panoramic window, a private bathroom with shower, hair dryer, interactive TV, telephone, mini-bar, safe and common area with desk. Note: This stateroom has sealed panoramic window (no balcony).Aurea Experience includes:Priority boarding. All-inclusive unlimited drinks* including liquers, cocktails, beer, wine, soft drinks, coffee. My Choice Dining**. Spa package with Vitamin Bar cocktail, two massages per stateroom from the spa menu (up to 1 hour)***, tanning booth, private wellness consultation. Unlimited access to MSC Aurea Spa Thermal Area (adults only). Private Sundeck. *Depending on cruise destination, the drinks package may be either All-Inclusive Restaurant & Bar Drink Package or All-Inclusive Classic Drink Package. **On most ships, dinner in a reserved area of the restaurant with freely selectable My Choice Dining times. Reservation recommended. ***Please make sure you book this with MSC Aurea Spa by the second day of your cruise.
B3, FLA, B2, B1, BBL, BA, BL3, BL2, BL1, BP, BB, OL3, OL2, OL1, OB
Size: 194 sq ft.; Balcony: 42 sq ft. Occupancy: 2 guests standard - some sleep 3 Amenities: Two single beds that can convert into a European king size bed, air conditioning, balcony, a private bathroom with shower, hair dryer, interactive TV, telephone, mini-bar, safe and common area with desk.Aurea Experience includes:Priority boarding. All-inclusive unlimited drinks* including liquers, cocktails, beer, wine, soft drinks, coffee. My Choice Dining**. Spa package with Vitamin Bar cocktail, two massages per stateroom from the spa menu (up to 1 hour)***, tanning booth, private wellness consultation. Unlimited access to MSC Aurea Spa Thermal Area (adults only). Private Sundeck. *Depending on cruise destination, the drinks package may be either All-Inclusive Restaurant & Bar Drink Package or All-Inclusive Classic Drink Package. **On most ships, dinner in a reserved area of the restaurant with freely selectable My Choice Dining times. Reservation recommended. ***Please make sure you book this with MSC Aurea Spa by the second day of your cruise.
O2, O1, BOU, I2, I1, BIN, SBG, IR2, IR1, IB
Size: 185 to 218 sq ft. Occupancy: upto 4 guests Amenities: Two single beds that can convert into a Europeanking size bed, air conditioning, window, a private bathroom with shower,hair dryer, interactive TV, telephone, mini-bar, safe and common areawith desk. Includes the Fantastica Experience:* Better stateroom location.* Priority choice of early or late dinner seating.* Guests can add on a pre-paid drink package for discounted beverages on board.* Free Master Chef and language classes for kids (age 3 to 11): Kids canattend a free cooking course hosted by the Pastry Chef or learn basicsentences in 6 different languages in the mini club. Both classes occurtwice a week and all participants receive a chef certificate or schoolcertificate depending on what course is taken.* 50% off all fitness and personal trainer.* Free continental breakfast delivered to your stateroom, including pastries, juices coffee after 6am.* Free 12-hour room service delivery (from 6am to 11pm, after which the delivery fee may apply).
Sofa bed
3rd bed is a pullman bed
3rd & 4th beds are pullman beds
Double sofa bed
Connecting staterooms
Cabin for guests with reduced mobility
MSC Yacht Club/Aurea Suite cabin with balcony
MSC Yacht Club/Aurea Suite cabin with panoramic sealed window
Ship configuration may be subject to change depending on the season and on the destination
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Cruiseline: MSC Cruises Ship: MSC Fantasia Departure: Monday, May 11, 2026 Nights: 9 nights Departs: Bari Returns: Bari
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