Mediterranean: Seven Night Full Board
Cruise For Two With Flights To Genoa from £499 Per Person on the MSC Fantasia
(Up to 57% Off)
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Mediterranean: Seven Night Full Board Cruise For Two With Flights To Genoa from £499 Per Person on the MSC Fantasia (Up to 57% Off)
- Cruise on the flagship liner, the MSC Fantasia
- Five on board restaurants
- On board MSC Aurea Spa
- Four swimming pools
- Coffee bars, shops, and cinema
The Deal
- Choice of inside, ocean view or balcony cabin en suite room
- Seven night tour with stop-offs in Naples, Sicily, Tunisia, Barcelona, and Marseille
- Flights from London to Genoa
- Transfers to and from ship
- On board meals included
Valid for double occupancy only. Must purchase 2 Groupons to complete booking. Booking required by phone: 0844 5449 988. Non-cancellable. Additional high season dates available for surcharge (enquire on booking): 27 May; 3, 10, 17, 24 June; 26 August; 2, 9, 16, 23 September; 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July; 5, 12, 19 August. Children under 2 incur up to £249 surcharge. Children aged 2-10 incur £395pp surcharge. Childen aged 11-18 £435pp surcharge. Full board includes all meals, drinks not included. Flights from London Heathrow and Gatwick included. £50pp surcharge applies to flights from Manchester. Transfers included. Original prices based on rack rate. Valid for option purchased only.
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Slipping from the on board luxury of the MSC Fantasia, passengers cruise into the palm-fringed boulevards of Naples, spiced medinas of Tunisia, and the multi-coloured architecture that makes Barcelona beam. The seven day swirl on this dazzling liner takes in some of the most vibrant Mediterranean locations, where medieval architecture meets African influences, and clamourous seafood markets give way to Gothic cathedrals.
See more of the Mediterranean with today's Groupon on the MSC Fantasia from Travel.co.uk. Choose from the following options:
• £499 per person for a seven night Mediterranean cruise for two in an inside cabin (Up to 57% off)
With flights from London to Genoa, transfers to and from ship, and full board
• £629 per person for a seven night Mediterranean cruise for two in an ocean view cabin (Up to 55% off)
With flights from London to Genoa, transfers to and from ship, and full board
• £699 per person for a seven night Mediterranean cruise for two in balcony cabin (Up to 55% off)
With flights from London to Genoa, transfers to and from ship, and full board
The Ship
The huge and spectacular MSC Fantasia glides guests along in on board luxury, featuring a hyperbolic host of facilities and cutting-edge features. The ship’s MSC Aurea Spa gives guests the opportunity for between-stops spa treats such as mud packs and reclining in the thermal cave. A plethora of dishes are up for grabs in the ship’s five restaurants, and leisure options include four swimming pools, 12 hydro-massage pools and a ‘4D’ cinema. An extravagant Swarovski crystal floor is one of the ship’s further sparkling features, and a transparent ceiling allows sailing guests to watch the starlit sky pass by. 
The On-Board Experience
Pairs can scramble on deck with their luggage before settling down in their room choice, picking between an inside, ocean view or balcony cabin. Cabins vary in size include a spacious wardrobe, an en suite with a shower, or bath tub in the balcony cabin, and a TV, while internet access is available for a supplement. Between days at shore and sea customers are sated with in full board style, including three square, or possibly circular, meals a day which can be taken in one of the ship’s many eateries.
The Cruise
The ship sets sail from the economic hub of Genoa, with its Romanesque-Renaissance cathedral and many handsome houses and palaces. The next morning she docks in Naples, and a day of exploration gives guests the chance to dive in to Renaissance and Baroque art collections on display at the Napolitan National Gallery, or sample some of the city’s famous pizza. The following day it’s Palermo, Sicily’s beautiful capital, where you can head underground to weave through the eerie catacombs. Tunisian port, La Goulette, is the next stop, and from here you can take the 15 minute taxi ride into the city to soak in the flavoursome chaos of the medina, or sip a tea in a pavement cafe. After an intervening day at sea, Barcelona awaits, where Gaudi's unfinished Sagrada Família Cathedral looms. Finally, for a French tip, Marseille is the last stop before the ship returns to Genoa, with an ancient fish market and jumble of artisan shops. 
Itinerary
Sunday: Depart from Genoa at 5pm
Monday: Naples (Arrive: 11.30am, Depart: 7.30pm)
Tuesday: Palermo (Arrive: 9am, Depart: 5pm)
Wednesday: La Goulette (Arrive: 7am, Depart: 5pm)
Thursday: At sea
Friday: Barcelona (Arrive: 9am, Depart: 6pm)
Saturday: Marseille (Arrive: 8am, Depart: 5pm)
Sunday: Arrive in Genoa at 8am
Transport
Flights: Flights from London Heathrow or London Gatwick are included, or from Manchester for a £50 per person surcharge.
Airport: Transfers between Genoa airport and the ship are included.
Groupon Top Tip
While food is included on board, an on-shore excursion gives opportunity to try local street food, but be prepared to haggle for competitive prices in some of the markets, particularly in Tunis.
Reviews
Several CruiseCritics praised MSC Cruises for its beautiful ships. It is noted that the MSC style is 'definitely European', which is reflected in the service, food and activities.
This is a truly magnificent ship. The main foyer is fantastic with it's crystal staircase. It is huge but after a day or two you should get your bearings. Depending on your cabin location you may have a bit of a walk to the nearest elevator, this was'nt [sic] a problem for us but perhaps older people should try and get a cabin near enough to elevators.
– moll66, CruiseCritic.co.uk, June 2011
– TS2Princess,CruiseCritic.co.uk, Apr 2011
