Step aboard the MSC Fantasia and prepare yourself for nine nights of breathtaking cruising across the sea from Trieste and back again!
During this trip you will call on common ports such as Athens plus extremely rare ports such as Izmir. This route is an unusual one for the Fantasia, But September is the most popular month to sail it.
This price includes all entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes. No surprises!
More than 3,200 guests can travel on the flagship of the Fantasia class, based in Europe and refurbished less than three years ago in 2023.
The Fantasia MSC offers a jacuzzi, a gym, a waterslide, an outdoor movie theater, a casino, a bowling lane, a solarium, and a spa.
This cruise consists of six port days and two sea days. Highlights include visits to once-in-a-lifetime cities like Izmir.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24 | Trieste, Italy | ||
| Fri, Sep 25 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Sep 26 | Katakolon, Greece (Olympia) | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sun, Sep 27 | Athens, Greece | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Mon, Sep 28 | Izmir, Turkey | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Sep 29 | Istanbul, Turkey | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Sep 30 | At Sea | ||
| Thu, Oct 1 | Corfu, Greece | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Oct 2 | Bari, Italy | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sat, Oct 3 | Trieste, Italy | 9:00am |
The Fantasia sails this route once this year. This is the only ship that sails this exact route. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
The accompanying graph shows the cost over time for all types of cabin. Since being listed eighteen months ago, The cost of this sailing has varied between $1,266 and $1,519 for a stateroom, including $0 in taxes and port charges. Today this itinerary is just 16% higher than the all time low of $1,266 so reserve your cabin now before it goes up.
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Last Updated: Jun 26, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 26, 2026