We recently returned from our cruise on the MSC Fantasia. We embarked in Venice and stopped at Bari, Katakolon, Santorini, Piraeus, Corfu, and Dubrovnik. We had a port call every day of the cruise.
The embarkation process was quick and easy. In fact, it went so well we did not roam around Venice because we were allowed on the ship at around 11:00 A.M. instead of 1 P.M. as we expected.
The MSC Fantasia is a grand ship to cruise on. The entire ship was spotless and stayed that way the entire cruise. We found the food good to excellent. As posted elsewhere the food was sometimes warm but never cold. Choice and variety was good. I recommend the drink package. It was worth it.
We had a balcony cabin (deck 10) on the starboard side aft. The size of the room was adequate (barely) as was the balcony. The bathroom was too small but workable and the design was not in line with the rest of the ship. One might say it was drab.We were located right above the starboard thrusters and heard and felt them when they were engaged while manuevering in port. This did not bother us. The engines were descernible as were the screws. Just barely. Their hum and slight vibration made for comfortable sleep at night.