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Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
Carnival Magic is the larger vessel at 130,000 GT — 14% more than Costa Favolosa's 114,500 GT. Carnival Magic accommodates 678 more guests (3,690 vs 3,012), making it the larger resort-at-sea — Costa Favolosa trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere. At 306 m, Carnival Magic stretches 16 m longer than Costa Favolosa's 290 m — a meaningful difference in pier presence and onboard deck space.
Score: 5 – 1
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Category
Carnival Magic
Costa Favolosa
Size
130,000 GT
114,500 GT
Passengers
3,690
3,012
Year Built
2011
2011
Crew Ratio
1:2.7
1:2.7
Space Ratio
35.2
38.0
Decks
—
—
Length
306m
290m
From Price
$649/pp
$1,495.68/pp
Comparison Verdict
Carnival Magic is the larger vessel at 130,000 GT — 14% more than Costa Favolosa's 114,500 GT. Carnival Magic accommodates 678 more guests (3,690 vs 3,012), making it the larger resort-at-sea — Costa Favolosa trades capacity for a more intimate atmosphere. At 306 m, Carnival Magic stretches 16 m longer than Costa Favolosa's 290 m — a meaningful difference in pier presence and onboard deck space.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Carnival Magic |
| Capacity | Carnival Magic |
| Modernity | Tie |
| Service | Carnival Magic |
| Spaciousness | Costa Favolosa |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Carnival Magic |
| Fleet Power | Carnival Magic |
Bottom line: Carnival Magic leads 5–1 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Carnival Magic for overall superiority; pick Costa Favolosa if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Carnival Magic if...
- Size matters to you (130,000 GT)
- More onboard variety (3,690 guests)
- Better service ratio (2.7:1 crew ratio)
- Save $846.68/person on sailings
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
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; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
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