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
World Dream
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Magic
130,000 GT
World Dream
151,300 GT
Length
Carnival Magic
306 m
World Dream
335 m
Beam
Carnival Magic
37 m
World Dream
40 m
Passengers
Carnival Magic
3,690
World Dream
3,400
Crew
Carnival Magic
1,367
World Dream
2,000
Decks
Carnival Magic
—
World Dream
—
Year Built
Carnival Magic
2,011
World Dream
2,017
Space Ratio
Carnival Magic
35.2 GT/pax
World Dream
44.5 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Magic
2.70 :1
World Dream
1.70 :1
| Specification | Carnival Magic | World Dream |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Dream Cruises |
| Class | Dream Class | Dream Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,011 | 2,017Winner |
| 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 | 9731049 |
World Dream is the larger vessel at 151,300 GT — 16% more than Carnival Magic's 130,000 GT. World Dream offers more personal space with a space ratio of 44.5 GT per passenger versus 35.2. Built in 2017, World Dream is 6 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | World Dream |
| Capacity | World Dream |
| Modernity | World Dream |
| Service | World Dream |
| Spaciousness | World Dream |
Bottom line: World 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
World Dream
Built in 2017 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
Free cancellation on most rooms
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| Draft | 8.4 m | — |
| Decks | — | — |
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