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 Magic
Genting Dream
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Magic
130,000 GT
Genting Dream
151,300 GT
Length
Carnival Magic
306 m
Genting Dream
335 m
Beam
Carnival Magic
37 m
Genting Dream
40 m
Passengers
Carnival Magic
3,690
Genting Dream
3,400
Crew
Carnival Magic
1,367
Genting Dream
2,000
Decks
Carnival Magic
—
Genting Dream
—
Year Built
Carnival Magic
2,011
Genting Dream
2,016
Space Ratio
Carnival Magic
35.2 GT/pax
Genting Dream
44.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Magic
2.70 :1
Genting Dream
1.70 :1
| Specification | Carnival Magic | Genting Dream |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Dream Cruises |
| Class | Dream Class | Dream Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,011 | 2,016Winner |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 130,000 GT | 151,300 GTWinner |
| Length | 306 m | 335 mWinner |
| Beam | 37 m | 40 mWinner |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 3,690Winner | 3,400 |
| Crew | 1,367 | 2,000Winner |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 35.2 GT/pax | 44.5 GT/paxWinner |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.70:1 | 1.70:1Winner |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Meyer Werft |
| Flag | Panama | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9378498 | 9731037 |
Genting Dream is the larger vessel at 151,300 GT — 16% more than Carnival Magic's 130,000 GT. Genting Dream offers more personal space with a space ratio of 44.5 GT per passenger versus 35.2. Built in 2016, Genting Dream is 5 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Genting Dream |
| Capacity | Genting Dream |
| Modernity | Genting Dream |
| Service | Genting Dream |
| Spaciousness | Genting Dream |
Bottom line: Genting Dream wins more categories (5 vs 0), 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
Genting Dream
Built in 2016 with modern facilities — great for a first cruise
45 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
3,400 passengers means tons of activities
Large 3,400-guest capacity offers competitive pricing
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| Draft | 8.4 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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