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DisneyDisney Magic

Disney Magic
December 27, 2023

6-Night Western Caribbean aboard Disney Magic · Departing December 27, 2023 from the Port of Galveston, Texas.

// AT A GLANCE

Disney Magic December 27, 2023 Cruise Overview

This 6-night cruise aboard the Magic departs from Galveston, Texas on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 and returns on Tuesday, Jan 2nd. December weather across this route averages 81°/48°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.9 out of 10 — Galveston (6.8), Cozumel (7.0), Costa Maya (7.0).

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 69% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Wed → Tue

Galveston

departure port

Texas

port stops

Caribbean

sea days

Day 2

// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS

01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

Disney Magic December 27, 2023 Roll Call

7 SAVED THIS SAILING

@portside_paul

@the_garcias

@sarah_k92

@johnp55

@rachel_w

@chrisandjen

@TravelDadMike

// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 03 · ITINERARY

6 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapDECEMBER 27, 2023

The Disney Magic sails on December 27, 2023 for a 6 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) (Galveston Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Galveston, Texas at 2:30 PM and will return to the port of Galveston, Texas on Jan 2nd at 7:00 AM. During the 7-day journey, the Disney Magic will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 3 days at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

Disney Magic

DECEMBER 27, 2023

7 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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6 NIGHTS · 2 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · GALVESTON

// 04 · PORTS

6 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) Port List

Disney Magic·December 27, 2023

DAY

EMBARKATION

WEDNESDAY·DEC 27

Galveston

Texas

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

2:30 PM

Galveston, Texas, offers docking at Galveston Port. Travelers explore Moody Gardens and Historic Pleasure Pier. Excursions visit Houston’s Space Center. Local markets sell pecan pralines. The peak season, March to May, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Victorian architecture and Gulf vistas. Dining onboard includes shrimp gumbo, a Texan favorite. Souvenirs, like cowboy crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Texan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Galveston’s coastal charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic districts and scenic beaches, making Galveston an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

55°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Cozumel, Mexico — Day 3 of Disney Magic December 27, 2023 cruise

DAY

PORT 2

FRIDAY·DEC 29

Cozumel

Mexico

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

9:00 AM

5:00 PM

Cozumel, Mexico, offers docking at Cozumel Port. Travelers explore Chankanaab Park and San Gervasio ruins. Excursions include snorkeling at Palancar Reef. Local markets sell tacos. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures coral reefs and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes ceviche, a Mexican favorite. Souvenirs, like Mayan crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Cozumel’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient ruins and marine adventures, making Cozumel an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

75°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Costa Maya, Mexico — Day 4 of Disney Magic December 27, 2023 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

SATURDAY·DEC 30

Costa Maya

Mexico

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

6:00 PM

Costa Maya, Mexico, offers docking at Costa Maya Port. Travelers explore Chacchoben ruins and Bacalar Lagoon. Excursions include snorkeling at Mahahual Reef. Local markets sell tamales. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Mayan temples and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes cochinita pibil, a Yucatecan favorite. Souvenirs, like woven crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Mayan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Costa Maya’s coastal allure offers a vibrant Mexican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of ancient ruins and scenic lagoons, making Costa Maya an engaging destination for exploration.

DECEMBER FORECAST

76°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Galveston, Texas — Day 7 of Disney Magic December 27, 2023 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

TUESDAY·JAN 2

Galveston

Texas

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

—

Returning to Galveston — see Day 1 above for port info.

DECEMBER FORECAST

49°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

6 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

Disney Magic·December 27, 2023

DEC FORECAST · GALVESTON

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

Galveston port guide

55°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

78°

AVG LOW

31°

AVG RAINFALL

4.5"

Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo

// YEAR-ROUND AT GALVESTON

Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Most Popular Galveston Shore Excursions

Independent shore excursions in every port on this Disney Magic itinerary, booked directly with the operator who runs them. We flag the ones that guarantee you're back on board before the gangway lifts.

3 PORTS OF CALL·380 EXCURSIONS HELD·BOOK DIRECT WITH THE OPERATOR

SELECT A PORT

BEST GALVESTON SHORE TOURSBest Galveston Shore ToursCURATED FROM 13 · NOT A SEARCH RESULT

OF 13

These are the eight most reviewed. Galveston has plenty more — browse the full catalogue and book direct with the operator.

SEE ALL GALVESTON EXCURSIONS

Pricing and availability are provided by the operator. Booking happens on their own site — Disney Magic sails December 27, 2023, and Gangwaze earns a commission at no extra cost to you.

AFFILIATEPER-CARD ATTRIBUTION

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

6 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE

MODERATE TIER

LOWHIGH

Safer than 69% of all cruises

6.9/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

// HOW WE SCORE

Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0

Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.

6.5 – 7.9

Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.

5.0 – 6.4

Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.

0 – 4.9

High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.

REFRESHED MONTHLY

// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN03 PORTS

01

Galveston 🇺🇸

Texas · United StatesMODERATE

Travelers should remain vigilant in certain areas of Galveston and stay informed about weather hazards to ensure a safe cruise experience.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

Cozumel 🇲🇽

Mexico · MexicoMODERATE

Cozumel is generally safe for tourists, but remain vigilant against petty crime and avoid risks in surrounding areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Costa Maya 🇲🇽

Mexico · MexicoMODERATE

Costa Maya offers a secure cruise port environment, but travelers should remain cautious of petty theft in less populated areas outside.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Disney Magic Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsDISNEY

DISNEY · MAGIC

CHRISTENED

1998

STATEROOMS

879

TONNAGE

83,969GT

37.1% BELOW AVG· vs avg 133,435 GT

YEAR BUILT

1998

17 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2015

LENGTH

984ft

9.1% BELOW AVG· vs avg 1,082 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

2,713cruisers

30.9% BELOW AVG· vs avg 3,928 cruisers

// ABOUT THE SHIP

The Disney Magic has a construction date of 1998 and a total size of 83,969 gross tons. The ship measures 984 feet in length. Disney Magic is included in Disney's Magic class. At full capacity, the Magic holds 2,713 passengers. That includes 1,768 cruise vacationers and 945 staff members. The Magic total number of staterooms is 879.