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Carnival Magic
Carnival Magic is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship of the Dream class, in service since 2011. She measures 130,000 gross tons and carries 3,690 guests with a crew of 1,386. She sails Caribbean itineraries.
About Carnival Magic
Carnival Magic is the second Dream-class ship, christened in Venice and in service since May 2011. At about 130,000 gross tons with some 3,690 guests, she introduced SportSquare with the first ropes course at sea, the Italian restaurant Cucina del Capitano and RedFrog Pub with its own ThirstyFrog Red beer, and she has a half-mile outdoor promenade called The Lanai. A 35-day dry dock in the Bahamas in 2026 added a mini-golf course, a redesigned Lido restaurant, a revitalized WaterWorks and a renovated Cloud 9 Spa. She sails Eastern and Southern Caribbean cruises from Miami.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
Home port: Miami, Florida.
Flying in for your cruise?
Carnival Magic sails from Miami, Florida. The airport is Miami International (MIA), with 10 lounges to wait in before you board.
- American Airlines Flagship LoungeMIA Concourse D4.9 ★
- American Airlines Admirals Club (D15)MIA Concourse D4.7 ★
- LATAM VIP LoungeMIA Concourse J4.7 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Carnival Magic?
Carnival Magic is operated by Carnival Cruise Line and belongs to its Dream class.
How big is Carnival Magic?
Carnival Magic measures 130,000 gross tons and 306 metres in length, with 14 decks.
How crowded does Carnival Magic feel?
Carnival Magic has a passenger space ratio of 35.2: 130,000 gross tons for 3,690 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Carnival Magic feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Carnival Magic carry?
Carnival Magic carries 3,690 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,386 (about 2.7 guests per crew member).
When did Carnival Magic enter service?
Carnival Magic entered service in 2011 and was last refurbished in 2026.
Where does Carnival Magic sail?
Carnival Magic sails Caribbean itineraries. Her home port is Miami, Florida.
Which airport should I fly into for Carnival Magic?
Carnival Magic sails from Miami, Florida. Fly into Miami International (MIA), which has 10 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Carnival Magic?
Carnival Cruise Line publishes the deck plans for Carnival Magic; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
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