Explore The Carnival Magic

Carnival Cruise Line

The Carnival Magic was built in 2011 and is among Carnival's 27 ships in it's 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 27 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 27 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 27 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2023. The average Carnival ship is 16 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007

Year Built
2011
Carnival Avg: 2008

When was the last Carnival Magic Dry Dock? The Magic experienced dry dock improvements in 2016.

Renovation Date
2016

Renovations include the following:  The Carnival Magic was refurbished In May of 2021. The dry dock was completed in Marseille, France. During this time, the Magic received mostly technical improvements but also a bit of flare as well. Most notably, the redesigned red, white and blue hull artwork. The drydock also included the expansion of the casino and upgrade to WaterWorks and the ship's pools. Prior to the 2021 dry dock, the Carnival Magic was refurbished in February, 2016. During this dry dock session, the Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades were applied, including: Guy’s Burger Joint, Blue Iguana Cantina, Alchemy Bar, The Library Bar, Red Frog Rum Bar, and The Punchliner Comedy Club.

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, 12 bars, 9 shows, 92 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 was refurbished In May of 2021. The dry dock was completed in Marseille, France. During this time, the Magic received mostly technical improvements but also a bit of flare as well. Most notably, the redesigned red, white and blue hull artwork. The drydock also included the expansion of the casino and upgrade to WaterWorks and the ship's pools. Prior to the 2021 dry dock, the Carnival Magic was refurbished in February, 2016. During this dry dock session, the Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades were applied, including: Guy’s Burger Joint, Blue Iguana Cantina, Alchemy Bar, The Library Bar, Red Frog Rum Bar, and The Punchliner Comedy Club.

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, 12 bars, 92 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 4,090 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 27 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2023. The average Carnival ship is 16 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007

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 27 active vessels in Carnival fleet, measuring 985 feet (300 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.