Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Carnival Breeze
Carnival Magic
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Breeze
130,000 GT
Carnival Magic
130,000 GT
Length
Carnival Breeze
306 m
Carnival Magic
306 m
Beam
Carnival Breeze
37 m
Carnival Magic
37 m
Passengers
Carnival Breeze
3,690
Carnival Magic
3,690
Crew
Carnival Breeze
1,386
Carnival Magic
1,367
Decks
Carnival Breeze
—
Carnival Magic
—
Year Built
Carnival Breeze
2,012
Carnival Magic
2,011
Space Ratio
Carnival Breeze
35.2 GT/pax
Carnival Magic
35.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Breeze
2.66 :1
Carnival Magic
2.70 :1
| Specification | Carnival Breeze | Carnival Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Dream Class | Dream Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,012Winner | 2,011 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 130,000 GT | 130,000 GT |
| Length | 306 m | 306 m |
| Beam | 37 m | 37 m |
| Draft | 8.5 mWinner | 8.4 m |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,690 | 3,690 |
| Crew | 1,386Winner | 1,367 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 35.2 GT/pax | 35.2 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.66:1Winner | 2.70:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9555723 | 9378498 |
Carnival Breeze
Large 3,690-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
3,690 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Carnival Magic
Large 3,690-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
3,690 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
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