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
Disney Dream
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Magic
130,000 GT
Disney Dream
129,750 GT
Length
Carnival Magic
306 m
Disney Dream
340 m
Beam
Carnival Magic
37 m
Disney Dream
37 m
Passengers
Carnival Magic
3,690
Disney Dream
4,000
Crew
Carnival Magic
1,367
Disney Dream
1,450
Decks
Carnival Magic
—
Disney Dream
—
Year Built
Carnival Magic
2,011
Disney Dream
2,011
Space Ratio
Carnival Magic
35.2 GT/pax
Disney Dream
32.4 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Magic
2.70 :1
Disney Dream
2.76 :1
| Specification | Carnival Magic | Disney Dream |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Class | Dream Class | Dream Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,011 | 2,011 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 130,000 GTWinner | 129,750 GT |
| Length | 306 m | 340 mWinner |
| Beam | 37 m | 37 m |
| Draft | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,690 | 4,000Winner |
| Crew | 1,367 | 1,450Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 35.2 GT/paxWinner | 32.4 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.70:1Winner | 2.76:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Panama | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9378498 | 9434254 |
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
Disney Dream
Large 4,000-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
4,000 passengers means tons of activities
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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8.6 mWinner |
| Decks | — | — |
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