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Carnival Magic vs MSC World America
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. MSC World America wins 5 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Carnival Magic
MSC World America
Size
130,000 GT
205,700 GT
Passengers
3,690
6,762
Year built
2011
2025
Crew ratio
2.7 guests per crew
3.2 guests per crew
Space ratio
35.2 GT per guest
30.4 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
306 m
333 m
From price
$465 pp
$527.57 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
MSC World America is the significantly larger vessel at 205,700 GT, 58% more than Carnival Magic's 130,000 GT. Carnival Magic offers more personal space with a space ratio of 35.2 GT per passenger versus 30.4. Built in 2025, MSC World America is 14 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC World America |
| Capacity | MSC World America |
| Modernity | MSC World America |
| Service | Carnival Magic |
| Spaciousness | Carnival Magic |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | MSC World America |
| Fleet Power | MSC World America |
Bottom line: MSC World America leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose MSC World America for overall superiority; pick Carnival Magic if Service matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Carnival Magic if
- More crew per guest (2.7 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (35.2 GT per guest)
Choose MSC World America if
- You want the newer ship (built 2025, 14 years newer)
- Size matters to you (205,700 GT)
- More onboard variety (6,762 guests)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Carnival Magic | MSC World America |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $465 pp | $527.57 pp |
| Per night | No data | $75 pp |
| Departing | Sep 27 | Oct 10 |
| Duration | null nights | 7 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We score 8 categories from spec data: size, capacity, modernity, service, spaciousness, decks, length and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship. A category where either ship has no data is marked No data and left out of the score.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40, and mass-market ships often fall between 30 and 40.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
It is the number of guests for each crew member, shown as "3.0 guests per crew". Lower is better: more staff per guest usually means more attentive service. Luxury lines aim for fewer than 2 guests per crew, and large mainstream ships often carry 3 to 4.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices come from Cruisebound and are per person for the sailing shown. They change with cabin type, date and demand, so open the sailing to see the current fare.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes, up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
How current is the ship data?
Specifications come from our database of 380+ ships, and this page refreshes daily. An "Updated" date appears at the top when either ship's record changed in the last 30 days.
