Carnival Magic
Carnival Cruise Line

The Carnival Magic was built in 2011 and is among Carnival's 29 ships in its fleet. The Magic is included in the cruise line's Dream Class. In the cruise ship stats below you'll find the Magic vs all of the other Carnival ships.

Carnival Magic Size

How big is the Carnival Magic? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the Carnival Magic. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!

Carnival Magic Size Infographic

Carnival Magic

130 k
tonnage
1,004 ft
length
2011
year built
1,844
cabins
4,724
passengers
1,386
crew

Carnival Magic Capacity

Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the Carnival Magic can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.

Passengers
4,724
Carnival Avg: 4,085

Carnival Magic Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the Carnival Magic is 4,724 guests. The average capacity for the 29 active ships in Carnival’s fleet is 4,085 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all Carnival ships has a minimum of 2,606 guests and a maximum of 6,630 passengers.

Crew Members
1,386
Carnival Avg: 1,226

Carnival Magic Crew Members: Staff on the Carnival Magic include 1,386 members. That's a guest to staff ratio of 3.4 to 1. The average Carnival ship includes 1,226 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 3.3 to 1.

Carnival Magic Passenger and Crew Capacity

vs Carnival Fleet

Carnival Magic Length

How long is the Carnival Magic? From end to end, the Magic length equals 1,004 feet (306 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 29 active vessels in Carnival’s fleet, measuring 982 feet (299 meters).

Feet Long
1,004
Carnival Avg: 982

The smallest Carnival ship (in terms of length) measures 855 feet (261 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1,130 feet (344 meters). Our chart below shows the length of the Carnival Magic vs all other active Carnival Cruise Line ships.

Carnival Magic Length

vs Carnival Fleet

Carnival Magic Built Date

When was the Carnival Magic Built? The Carnival Magic was built in 2011 and joined the cruise line’s Dream Class.

Carnival includes 29 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2028. The average Carnival ship is 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2008

Year Built
2011
Carnival Avg: 2010

When was the last Carnival Magic Dry Dock? The Magic experienced dry dock improvements in 2023.

Renovation Date
2023

Renovations include the following:  The Carnival Magic, a Dream-class ship, was last renovated in May 2023. This dry dock included cosmetic enhancements like new carpeting and upholstery in staterooms and public areas, alongside technical maintenance to the ship’s systems. New additions included the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge and an upgraded casino space. The hull was repainted with Carnival’s livery, ensuring the ship, which holds 3,690 passengers, maintained its appeal with features like the WaterWorks aqua park and SkyCourse ropes course intact, focusing on upkeep rather than major overhauls.

Carnival Magic Deck Plans

The Carnival Breeze has a total of 14 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 1. The highest passenger deck is Deck 15.

What does the Carnival Breeze offer in terms of things to do? The ship features 27 restaurants, 13 bars, 9 shows, 93 activities, and 17 other features for your enjoyment.

Click below to access deck plans for the Carnival Magic. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all things to do offered on that level of the ship.

Frequently Asked Questions

Carnival Magic Info

On which deck is the Carnival Magic Casino located?

You will find the Carnival Magic Casino on Deck 4 & 5 of the ship.

On which deck is the Carnival Magic buffet located?

You will find the Carnival Magic buffet on Deck 10 of the ship.

When was the Carnival Magic last refurbished?

The Carnival Magic, a Dream-class ship, was last renovated in May 2023. This dry dock included cosmetic enhancements like new carpeting and upholstery in staterooms and public areas, alongside technical maintenance to the ship’s systems. New additions included the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge and an upgraded casino space. The hull was repainted with Carnival’s livery, ensuring the ship, which holds 3,690 passengers, maintained its appeal with features like the WaterWorks aqua park and SkyCourse ropes course intact, focusing on upkeep rather than major overhauls.

What is the Carnival Magic ship class?

The ship belongs to the Carnival class of ships known as the Dream class.

What does the Carnival Magic offer in terms of things to do?

The ship features 27 restaurants, 13 bars, 93 activities, 9 shows and 17 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.

How many decks are on the Carnival Magic?

The Carnival Magic has a total of 14 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 1. The upper most passenger deck is Level 15.

What is the Carnival Magic capacity?

We're often asked how many passengers are on the Carnival Magic. The ship's capacity is 4,724. When comparing the occupancy to the average Carnival passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,265 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Carnival ships.

How old is the Carnival Magic?

The Carnival Magic was built in 2011. Carnival includes 29 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2028. The average Carnival ship is 15 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2008

Is the Carnival Magic a good ship?

Each of Carnival's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Carnival Magic is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.

How long is the Carnival Magic?

From end to end, the Carnival Magic length equals 1,004 feet (306 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 29 active vessels in Carnival fleet, measuring 995 feet (303 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.