$1,264/person$181/night
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Disney Magic vs MSC Magnifica
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison. MSC Magnifica wins 5 of 7 scored categories.
At a glance
Quick Compare
Category
Disney Magic
MSC Magnifica
Size
84,000 GT
95,128 GT
Passengers
2,713
2,518
Year built
1998
2010
Crew ratio
2.9 guests per crew
2.4 guests per crew
Space ratio
31.0 GT per guest
37.8 GT per guest
Decks
No data
No data
Length
294 m
293 m
From price
$1,263.5 pp
$627 pp
The verdict
Comparison Verdict
MSC Magnifica is the larger vessel at 95,128 GT, 13% more than Disney Magic's 84,000 GT. MSC Magnifica offers more personal space with a space ratio of 37.8 GT per passenger versus 31.0. Built in 2010, MSC Magnifica is 12 years newer, an advantage for travelers seeking modern amenities and design.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | MSC Magnifica |
| Capacity | Disney Magic |
| Modernity | MSC Magnifica |
| Service | MSC Magnifica |
| Spaciousness | MSC Magnifica |
| Decks | No data |
| Length | Disney Magic |
| Fleet Power | MSC Magnifica |
Bottom line: MSC Magnifica leads 5–2 across our categories, strongest in Size. Choose MSC Magnifica for overall superiority; pick Disney Magic if Capacity matter more to you.
Decide
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose MSC Magnifica if
- You want the newer ship (built 2010, 12 years newer)
- Size matters to you (95,128 GT)
- More crew per guest (2.4 guests per crew)
- More space per guest (37.8 GT per guest)
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Fares
Sailing Prices
| Detail | Disney Magic | MSC Magnifica |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | $1,263.5 pp | $627 pp |
| Per night | $181 pp | $78 pp |
| Departing | Oct 30 | Nov 5 |
| Duration | 7 nights | 8 nights |
| View sailing | View sailing |
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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.
