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Carnival Adventure vs MSC Magnifica
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Carnival Adventure wins 5 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
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Category
Carnival Adventure
MSC Magnifica
Size
109,000 GT
95,128 GT
Passengers
2,636
2,518
Year built
2001
2010
Crew ratio
2.4 guests per crew
2.4 guests per crew
Space ratio
41.4 GT per guest
37.8 GT per guest
Decks
18
No data
Length
290 m
293 m
From price
$456 pp
$747 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Carnival Adventure is the larger vessel at 109,000 GT, 15% more than MSC Magnifica's 95,128 GT. Built in 2010, MSC Magnifica is 9 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design. Carnival Adventure accommodates 118 more guests (2,636 vs 2,518), making it the larger resort-at-sea. MSC Magnifica trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Carnival Adventure |
| Capacity | Carnival Adventure |
| Modernity | MSC Magnifica |
| Service | Carnival Adventure |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Adventure |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | MSC Magnifica |
| Fleet Power | Carnival Adventure |
Bottom line: Carnival Adventure leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Carnival Adventure for overall superiority; pick MSC Magnifica if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Carnival Adventure if
- Size matters to you (109,000 GT)
- More onboard variety (2,636 guests)
- More crew per guest (2.4 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (41.4 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Carnival Adventure | MSC Magnifica |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $456 pp | $747 pp |
| Per night | No data | $93 pp |
| Departing | Dec 4 | Nov 5 |
| Duration | null nights | 8 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
