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 Vista
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Magic
130,000 GT
Carnival Vista
133,500 GT
Length
Carnival Magic
306 m
Carnival Vista
323 m
Beam
Carnival Magic
37 m
Carnival Vista
37 m
Passengers
Carnival Magic
3,690
Carnival Vista
3,936
Crew
Carnival Magic
1,367
Carnival Vista
1,450
Decks
Carnival Magic
—
Carnival Vista
15
Year Built
Carnival Magic
2,011
Carnival Vista
2,016
Space Ratio
Carnival Magic
35.2 GT/pax
Carnival Vista
33.9 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Magic
2.70 :1
Carnival Vista
2.71 :1
| Specification | Carnival Magic | Carnival Vista |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Dream Class | Vista Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,011 | 2,016Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 130,000 GT | 133,500 GTWinner |
| Length | 306 m | 323 mWinner |
| Beam | 37 m | 37 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,690 | 3,936Winner |
| Crew | 1,367 | 1,450Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 35.2 GT/paxWinner | 33.9 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.70:1Winner | 2.71:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9378498 | 9692569 |
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 Vista
Built in 2016 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
3,936 passengers means tons of activities
Large 3,936-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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8.4 mWinner |
8.2 m |
| Decks | — | 15 |
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