Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 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 Firenze
Carnival Magic
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Firenze
135,156 GT
Carnival Magic
130,000 GT
Length
Carnival Firenze
323.6 m
Carnival Magic
306 m
Beam
Carnival Firenze
37.2 m
Carnival Magic
37 m
Passengers
Carnival Firenze
4,126
Carnival Magic
3,690
Crew
Carnival Firenze
1,425
Carnival Magic
1,367
Decks
Carnival Firenze
14
Carnival Magic
—
Year Built
Carnival Firenze
2,020
Carnival Magic
2,011
Space Ratio
Carnival Firenze
32.8 GT/pax
Carnival Magic
35.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Firenze
2.90 :1
Carnival Magic
2.70 :1
| Specification | Carnival Firenze | Carnival Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Costa Smeralda Class | Dream Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,020Winner | 2,011 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 135,156 GTWinner | 130,000 GT |
| Length | 323.6 mWinner | 306 m |
| Beam | 37.2 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 4,126Winner | 3,690 |
| Crew | 1,425Winner | 1,367 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 32.8 GT/pax | 35.2 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.90:1 | 2.70:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9871757 | 9378498 |
Built in 2020, Carnival Firenze is 9 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. Carnival Magic edges ahead in service with a passenger-to-crew ratio of 2.7:1, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Carnival Firenze |
| Capacity | Carnival Firenze |
| Modernity | Carnival Firenze |
| Service | Carnival Magic |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Magic |
Bottom line: Carnival Firenze wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Carnival Firenze
Built in 2020 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Large 4,126-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
4,126 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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37 m |
| Draft | 4.2 m | 8.4 mWinner |
| Decks | 14 | — |
