Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 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)
Diamond Princess
Disney Magic
Gross Tonnage
Diamond Princess
115,875 GT
Disney Magic
84,000 GT
Length
Diamond Princess
290 m
Disney Magic
294 m
Beam
Diamond Princess
38 m
Disney Magic
32 m
Passengers
Diamond Princess
2,670
Disney Magic
2,713
Crew
Diamond Princess
1,100
Disney Magic
950
Decks
Diamond Princess
—
Disney Magic
—
Year Built
Diamond Princess
2,004
Disney Magic
1,998
Space Ratio
Diamond Princess
43.4 GT/pax
Disney Magic
31.0 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Diamond Princess
2.43 :1
Disney Magic
2.86 :1
| Specification | Diamond Princess | Disney Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Princess Cruises | Disney Cruise Line |
| Class | Grand Class | Magic Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,004Winner | 1,998 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 115,875 GTWinner | 84,000 GT |
| Length | 290 m | 294 mWinner |
| Beam | 38 mWinner | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,670 | 2,713Winner |
| Crew | 1,100Winner | 950 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 43.4 GT/paxWinner | 31.0 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.43:1Winner | 2.86:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | MHI Nagasaki | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Bermuda | Bahamas |
| IMO Number | 9228186 | 9126819 |
Diamond Princess is the significantly larger vessel at 115,875 GT — 38% more than Disney Magic's 84,000 GT. Diamond Princess offers more personal space with a space ratio of 43.4 GT per passenger versus 31.0. Built in 2004, Diamond Princess is 6 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Diamond Princess |
| Capacity | Diamond Princess |
| Modernity | Diamond Princess |
| Service | Diamond Princess |
| Spaciousness | Diamond Princess |
Bottom line: Diamond Princess wins more categories (5 vs 0), making it the stronger all-round choice based on current data.
Diamond Princess
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
43 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
Bundle & save on your cruise trip
Medical, trip cancellation & luggage cover
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32 m |
| Draft | 9.5 mWinner | 8.2 m |
| Decks | — | — |
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