For background information: we travelled as a family of four with teenage children, we are at heart P&O fans but have now also experienced nine other cruise lines in total. We found this MSC cruise to be great value for money; we chose it for the fantastic itinerary and the dates (October half term). The Fantasia is a superb modern ship and we had a lovely spacious balcony cabin on deck ten just forward of midships. The children did have to share the large and comfortable sofa bed but managed OK.

The seas were very calm throughout and we had generally good weather given the time of year.

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