Considering booking a cruise on MSC Fantasia? In this video, we share an unfiltered, honest review of MSC Fantasia after sailing from Barcelona in October 2023. We break down what we loved, what disappointed us, and what surprised us about this MSC Cruises experience — including the balcony stateroom (11198), smoking issues, food quality, entertainment, boarding process, and customer service. We discuss MSC status match perks, whether they delivered (or didn’t), onboard service challenges, and the unique multi-port embarkation style that MSC uses across Europe. We’ll also cover who MSC Fantasia is best suited for, and who may want to consider another ship or longer itinerary. You’ll hear our opinions based on 2+ years of living on cruise ships, sailing multiple cruise lines and classes — from luxury to mainstream — so this vlog comes from the perspective of full-time cruisers seeking value, comfort, and a smooth guest experience. If you're researching: 🔹 MSC Fantasia reviews 🔹 MSC Cruises Europe 🔹 MSC Fantasia balcony rooms 🔹 MSC smoking policy (and lack of enforcement) 🔹 MSC vegan dining (big surprise here!) — this vlog gives you a clear, firsthand look at what to expect. MSC Fantasia has some standout strengths like affordable pricing, incredible vegan food options, and impressive entertainment, but also drawbacks including crowding, smoking issues, dated conditions, and inconsistent customer service. We’ll help you decide whether MSC Fantasia is the right cruise choice for your travel style, budget, expectations, and tolerance for a party-style atmosphere. ⏱ Chapters 00:00 MSC Fantasia Review — Honest First Impressions 01:10 Barcelona Boarding Process & Check-In Experience (October 2023) 02:20 Why MSC Status Match Perks Disappointed Us 04:15 MSC Fantasia Balcony Stateroom 11198 — Layout & First Thoughts 06:05 Noise & Smoking Issues — Balcony Reality Check 08:10 Bathroom Size, Hot Water Issues & Amenities Info 10:05 MSC Fantasia Smoking Problem — Not Enforced Policies 11:45 Entertainment & Theater Review — A Surprising Highlight 13:20 Crowds, Price, Clientele & Onboard Vibe 15:30 Onboard Activities — Not as Many as Expected 16:45 Ship Stability, Rocking & Frequent Embarkation Swaps 18:00 Onboard Pricing — Why MSC Fantasia Felt “Money Hungry” 19:30 Ship Condition — Age, Cleanliness & Maintenance 21:45 Vegan Food Review — BEST We’ve Had on Any Cruise! 23:20 Dining Room & Buffet Experience — The Good News 24:40 Final Thoughts — Was MSC Fantasia Worth It? 26:10 Tori’s Tips — What to Know Before Booking MSC Fantasia HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR JOURNEY! 🚢Watch Until The End. LIKE. COMMENT. ASK QUESTIONS. 🚢Share Our Content With Your Friends And Family, or ANYONE Who Likes Cruising 🚢Use The YouTube THANKS Button (Thank You!) LINKS: 🔗3 Common Questions That Cruisers Ask Us https://youtu.be/podZ7N-IuOM 🔗Playlist of Things To Do On A Cruise https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi7vAI8bcMKDwk6WooixMC2BmkoUxQN5M 🔗How To Get FREE Stuff On A Cruise https://youtu.be/8rRHHR-gGZU 🔗How To Get FREE Spending Money On A Cruise https://youtu.be/lw0YqAGYTCA?si=i1Y1EVC4L50grRbF 🔗How To Pay Less For A Cruise https://youtu.be/FZMz1pKyzSo?si=P5FVzesbTY1MxR-T 🔗Get Elite Status In 19 Days https://youtu.be/a8R5W-v5Z6s?si=69Ph-NC5_VyQvxJw 🔗Last Minute Cruise Deal Website Search https://youtu.be/gky3UDoq9do ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH PRINCESS? HERE IS A $25 BONUS FOR YOU! https://refer.princess.com/Victoria21!c92e68b1c1!a ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH HOLLAND AMERICA? HERE IS A $50 BONUS FOR YOU! https://refer.hollandamerica.com/xfnbt ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH CUNARD? HERE IS $100 https://refer.cunard.com/Kirk ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH VIRGIN VOYAGES? Use my link and we both get $150 in free drinks! https://share.virginvoyages.com/vcarter!11ab187b26!n ARE YOU THINKING ABOUT BOOKING YOUR FIRST CRUISE WITH AZAMARA? Click my link and get a $200 VISA for your spending! https://refer.azamara.com/vcarter KIRK TORI STORY SOCIAL MEDIA 🔗Blog: https://www.KirkToriStory.com 🔗Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/KirkToriStory ABOUT KIRKTORISTORY: Kirk Tori Story is a channel about Kirk and Tori (their story) about how they sold their house in Canada to live a life of living on cruise ships. KirkTori Story offers great advice about cruising, including sharing experiences with Tips and Tricks, Budgeting for a cruise ideas, cabin tours, ship reviews, cruise port information and more. 🚢 Living the Dream 🚢 We sold our home and now live on a cruise ship! Join us on our journey around the world as we explore new destinations, share travel tips, and embrace life at sea. 🔔 Subscribe to KirkToriStory for more! Don't forget to subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/@kirktoristory?sub_confirmation=1 This Video was made for you by KirkToriStory