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 Dream
Carnival Magic
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Dream
130,000 GT
Carnival Magic
130,000 GT
Length
Carnival Dream
306 m
Carnival Magic
306 m
Beam
Carnival Dream
37 m
Carnival Magic
37 m
Passengers
Carnival Dream
3,646
Carnival Magic
3,690
Crew
Carnival Dream
1,367
Carnival Magic
1,367
Decks
Carnival Dream
—
Carnival Magic
—
Year Built
Carnival Dream
2,009
Carnival Magic
2,011
Space Ratio
Carnival Dream
35.7 GT/pax
Carnival Magic
35.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Dream
2.67 :1
Carnival Magic
2.70 :1
| Specification | Carnival Dream | Carnival Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Dream Class | Dream Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,009 | 2,011Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 130,000 GT | 130,000 GT |
| Length | 306 m | 306 m |
| Beam | 37 m | 37 m |
| Draft | 8.4 m | 8.4 m |
| Decks | — | — |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,646 | 3,690Winner |
| Crew | 1,367 | 1,367 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 35.7 GT/paxWinner | 35.2 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.67:1Winner | 2.70:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9378486 | 9378498 |
Carnival Dream
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Large 3,646-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,646 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
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