Carnival Magic
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Magic is one of Carnival's 31 active ships and first entered service in 2011 with its most recent renovation in 2023. In terms of size, it comes in at 130,000 gross tons, 1,004 feet in length, and 14 passenger decks. On board, it supports up to 4,724 guests and approximately 1,386 crew members. The ship had an estimated build cost of $740 million and is flagged in Panama.
Carnival Magic
Ship Stats
Year Built
2011
Last Renovated
2023
Tonnage
130,000 GT
Length
1,004 ft
Capacity
4,724
Crew
1,386
Cost
$740 million
Decks
14
Dream Class
Dream Class groups ships with similar design and onboard features within Carnival. The first ship introduced in this class was Carnival Dream (2009), followed by Carnival Magic (2011) and Carnival Breeze (2012).
Carnival Magic Ship Age
Carnival Magic entered service in 2011. Across Carnival's active fleet, the average build year is 2009 and across all major active cruise lines the average ship launch year is 2011. Ranked newest-to-oldest, this ship is 12 of 31 (newest ship = rank 1).
Timeline order: newest to oldest
- Carnival Magic
Current ship
Carnival Magic Renovations
Latest recorded dry dock / major renovation date: 2023.
Renovation details
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 Ship Size
Length and tonnage across Carnival's fleet
Carnival Magic measures 1,004 feet (306 m) (vs Carnival fleet average of 992 ft) and has gross tonnage of 130,000 GT (vs fleet average of 121,145 GT). It ranks 13 of 31 by length and 13 of 31 by tonnage in Carnival's active fleet.
Passenger Capacity & Crew Size
Carnival Magic vs Carnival fleet averages
Carnival Magic carries 4,724 passengers (vs Carnival average of 4,085) and has 1,386 crew members onboard (vs fleet average of 1,226). That puts this ship at a passenger-to-staff ratio of 3.41:1 compared with Carnival's overall 3.33:1 average.
Passenger Capacity
4,724
passengers
Crew Members
1,386
staff members
Passenger to Crew Ratio
3.41 : 1
Carnival Avg
3.33 : 1
Carnival Magic
Venues & Experiences
Explore dining, bars, activities, and onboard experiences available on Magic.
Deck 10buffetLido Marketplace
Deck 5cafePlaza Cafe
Decks 3 & 4main dining roomNorthern Lights Dining Room
Decks 3 & 4main dining roomSouthern Lights Dining Room
Deck 10quick eatsBlue Iguana Cantina
Deck 10quick eatsGuy's Burger Joint
Deck 10quick eatsMongolian Wok
Deck 10quick eatsPizzeria del Capitano
Deck 11specialtyCucina del Capitano
Deck 5specialtyGuy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que
Deck 5specialtyPrime Steakhouse
Deck 10specialtySeafood Shack
Deck 5sweetsCherry On Top
Deck Plans
The Carnival Magic has a total of 14 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 1. The highest passenger deck is Deck 15. 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.
Deck 1 of 14
Cruise Director
On duty now · Rainier Scholtz
The cruise director is the heartbeat of the ship... the person responsible for onboard entertainment, activities, and guest engagement from embarkation to farewell. Think emcee, social director, and morale officer rolled into one. Below you'll find the current cruise director's bio, followed by a full historical timeline of every director who has served aboard Carnival Magic.
Rainier Scholtz
Ranier Scholtz is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise director known for his lively personality, international background, and engaging hosting style.
Rainier Scholtz Full ProfileCruise Director Schedule
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carnival Magic quick answers covering size, capacity, deck plans, and what to expect onboard.
You will find the Carnival Magic Casino on Deck 4 & 5 of the ship.
You will find the Carnival Magic buffet on Deck 10 of the ship.
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.
The ship belongs to the Carnival class of ships known as the Dream class.
The ship features 15 restaurants, 14 bars, 40 activities, 0 shows and 4 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.
The Carnival Magic has a total of 14 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 1. The upper most passenger deck is Level 15.
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 4,158 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Carnival ships.
The Carnival Magic was built in 2011. Carnival includes 31 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996 while the newest ship was built in 2028. The average Carnival ship is 17 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007
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.
From end to end, the Carnival Magic length equals 1,004 feet (306 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 31 active vessels in Carnival fleet, measuring 992 feet (302 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.