Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
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)
Celebrity Silhouette
Disney Magic
Gross Tonnage
Celebrity Silhouette
122,000 GT
Disney Magic
84,000 GT
Length
Celebrity Silhouette
315 m
Disney Magic
294 m
Beam
Celebrity Silhouette
37 m
Disney Magic
32 m
Passengers
Celebrity Silhouette
2,886
Disney Magic
2,713
Crew
Celebrity Silhouette
1,271
Disney Magic
950
Decks
Celebrity Silhouette
—
Disney Magic
—
Year Built
Celebrity Silhouette
2,011
Disney Magic
1,998
Space Ratio
Celebrity Silhouette
42.3 GT/pax
Disney Magic
31.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Celebrity Silhouette
2.27 :1
Disney Magic
2.86 :1
| Specification | Celebrity Silhouette | Disney Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Celebrity Cruises | Disney Cruise Line |
| Class | Solstice Class | Magic Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,011Winner | 1,998 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 122,000 GTWinner | 84,000 GT |
| Length | 315 mWinner | 294 m |
| Beam | 37 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,886Winner | 2,713 |
| Crew | 1,271Winner | 950 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 42.3 GT/paxWinner | 31.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.27:1Winner | 2.86:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Meyer Werft | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Malta | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9451094 | 9126819 |
Celebrity Silhouette is the significantly larger vessel at 122,000 GT — 45% more than Disney Magic's 84,000 GT. Celebrity Silhouette offers more personal space with a space ratio of 42.3 GT per passenger versus 31.0. Built in 2011, Celebrity Silhouette is 13 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Celebrity Silhouette |
| Capacity | Celebrity Silhouette |
| Modernity | Celebrity Silhouette |
| Service | Celebrity Silhouette |
| Spaciousness | Celebrity Silhouette |
Bottom line: Celebrity Silhouette wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Celebrity Silhouette
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
42 GT/pax means plenty of quiet space
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Disney Magic
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Good range of onboard options
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Free cancellation on most rooms
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32 m |
| Draft | 8.7 mWinner | 8.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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