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 Horizon
Carnival Magic
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Horizon
133,500 GT
Carnival Magic
130,000 GT
Length
Carnival Horizon
323 m
Carnival Magic
306 m
Beam
Carnival Horizon
37 m
Carnival Magic
37 m
Passengers
Carnival Horizon
3,954
Carnival Magic
3,690
Crew
Carnival Horizon
1,450
Carnival Magic
1,367
Decks
Carnival Horizon
—
Carnival Magic
—
Year Built
Carnival Horizon
2,018
Carnival Magic
2,011
Space Ratio
Carnival Horizon
33.8 GT/pax
Carnival Magic
35.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Horizon
2.73 :1
Carnival Magic
2.70 :1
| Specification | Carnival Horizon | Carnival Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Vista Class | Dream Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,018Winner | 2,011 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 133,500 GTWinner | 130,000 GT |
| Length | 323 mWinner | 306 m |
| Beam | 37 m | 37 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,954Winner | 3,690 |
| Crew | 1,450Winner | 1,367 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 33.8 GT/pax | 35.2 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.73:1 | 2.70:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9767091 | 9378498 |
Carnival Horizon
Built in 2018 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Large 3,954-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
3,954 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
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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8.5 mWinner |
8.4 m |
| Decks | — | — |
