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 Magic
Carnival Venezia
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Magic
130,000 GT
Carnival Venezia
135,225 GT
Length
Carnival Magic
306 m
Carnival Venezia
323 m
Beam
Carnival Magic
37 m
Carnival Venezia
37 m
Passengers
Carnival Magic
3,690
Carnival Venezia
4,072
Crew
Carnival Magic
1,367
Carnival Venezia
1,400
Decks
Carnival Magic
—
Carnival Venezia
—
Year Built
Carnival Magic
2,011
Carnival Venezia
2,019
Space Ratio
Carnival Magic
35.2 GT/pax
Carnival Venezia
33.2 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Magic
2.70 :1
Carnival Venezia
2.91 :1
| Specification | Carnival Magic | Carnival Venezia |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Dream Class | Vista Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,011 | 2,019Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 130,000 GT | 135,225 GTWinner |
| Length | 306 m | 323 mWinner |
| Beam | 37 m | 37 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,690 | 4,072Winner |
| Crew | 1,367 | 1,400Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 35.2 GT/paxWinner | 33.2 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.70:1Winner | 2.91:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9378498 | 9801689 |
Built in 2019, Carnival Venezia is 8 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 Venezia |
| Capacity | Carnival Venezia |
| Modernity | Carnival Venezia |
| Service | Carnival Magic |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Magic |
Bottom line: Carnival Venezia wins more categories (3 vs 2), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
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
Carnival Venezia
Built in 2019 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
Large 4,072-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
4,072 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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8.5 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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