| Operated by the Italian liner shipping giants MSC | | | | The ship boasts of 13 passenger decks, along with 5 |
| Cruises, the MSC Fantasia cruise ship is one of the | | | | others meant for the crew. With the economic |
| largest in its category in the world. It gloats of a | | | | drawback still hurting most of the world, spending a |
| mammoth eighteen-storey height and an immense | | | | fortune on such vacation trips seems a waste if the |
| capacity of hosting 3,900 passengers. The MSC | | | | facilities and quality of service are not up to the mark. |
| Fantasia cruise ship perhaps symbolizes the success | | | | However, the MSC Fantasia cruise ship is a special |
| of the liner industry, even with the recession still in | | | | treat to the senses - and your pocket too! Worth |
| effect. Such is the size and grandeur of the ship that | | | | every cent of the investment, there are entertainment |
| recent news reported that even some of the | | | | options aplenty on board. From restaurants that serve |
| Mediterranean ports like Casablanca have been unable | | | | local to Italian cuisine to 16,000 sq ft spas and beauty |
| to host it properly. This is likely due to lack of room and | | | | salons, luxury has been taken to gigantic proportions |
| infrastructure to station such a giant, which has also | | | | on the vessel. |
| been a deterrent for the ship to sail into the Asia | | | | Acknowledging the requirements of the time, internet |
| Pacific region. | | | | centers, casinos, card rooms and yoga centers have |
| The flagship vessel of the agency, the facilities and | | | | also been clubbed in. But if you want to keep a tab on |
| vacationing opportunities aboard this huge 'floating city' | | | | your bills, stick to the activities or places that are either |
| are equally capable of taking your breath away. | | | | free or do not cost much. Sports facilities are also |
| Rechristened and launched as MSC Fantasia on 18th | | | | aplenty, including a golf range, card rooms, tennis and |
| December, 2008 by the acclaimed movie star Sophia | | | | basketball courts and others. Even a state-of-the-art |
| Loren, it has since been the largest European-owned | | | | swimming pool is present, apart from 3 others, has a |
| passenger vessel on the seas ever. | | | | sliding dome that can cover the same if opted for. |