$885/person$295/night
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Disney Dream vs Disney Magic
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. Disney Dream wins 7 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Disney Dream
Disney Magic
Size
129,750 GT
84,000 GT
Passengers
4,000
2,713
Year built
2011
1998
Crew ratio
2.8 guests per crew
2.9 guests per crew
Space ratio
32.4 GT per guest
31.0 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
340 m
294 m
From price
$842.79 pp
$1,263.5 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
Disney Dream is the significantly larger vessel at 129,750 GT, 54% more than Disney Magic's 84,000 GT. Built in 2011, Disney Dream is 13 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design. Disney Dream edges ahead in service at 2.8 guests per crew, meaning more crew per guest.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Disney Dream |
| Capacity | Disney Dream |
| Modernity | Disney Dream |
| Service | Disney Dream |
| Spaciousness | Disney Dream |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Disney Dream |
| Fleet Power | Disney Dream |
Bottom line: Disney Dream leads 7–0 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose Disney Dream for overall superiority; pick Disney Magic if its strengths matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Disney Dream if
- You want the newer ship (built 2011, 13 years newer)
- Size matters to you (129,750 GT)
- More onboard variety (4,000 guests)
- More crew per guest (2.8 guests per crew)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Disney Dream | Disney Magic |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $842.79 pp | $1,263.5 pp |
| Per night | $281 pp | $181 pp |
| Departing | Nov 6 | Oct 30 |
| Duration | 3 nights | 7 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
Prices from Cruisebound, per person, for the sailing shown.
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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.
