Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Magic
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- $393
Ship comparison
Carnival Magic vs Carnival Venezia
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Venezia
- Cruises
- 23
- From
- $347
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Magic is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 3,690 passengers, in service since 2011. Carnival Venezia is a mega Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 4,072 passengers, in service since 2019.
Choose Carnival Magic if you want a better-rated spa and gym, better-rated entertainment or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Carnival Venezia for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 5.0), entertainment (7.6 vs 6.0) and staterooms (6.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Carnival Venezia if you want a more romantic trip, more adventure and nature or a newer ship: it outscores Carnival Magic for romantic (5.0 vs 2.0) and adventure & nature (5.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2019 (vs 2011).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Magic | Carnival Venezia | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 | 2019 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 | 2023 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 130,000 | 135,225 |
| Passengers | 3,690 | 4,072 |
| Crew | 1,367 | 1,424 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 (better) | 2.9 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 35.2 (better) | 33.2 |
| Decks | 17 | 14 |
| Length | 1,004 ft | 1,061 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 122 ft |
| Speed | 29 mph | — |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 10 | 23 |
| Upcoming sailings | 79 | 76 |
| Cruise lengths | 6–8 nights | 4–14 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $393 | $347 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Magic leads on 6 of the ten, Carnival Venezia on 2, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Magic
At 1,004 feet, Carnival Magic continued Carnival's Dream class tradition, with food and entertainment space in the Ocean Plaza, the splashy stylings of Carnival WaterWorks and The Lanai, a convenient and scenic half-mile outdoor wraparound promenade deck.
Highlights
- Exclusive teens-only Club O2
- Waterslides at Carnival WaterWorks
- Mini golf course at SportSquare
- Relaxing in Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
Sailing now
10 cruises on sale, from $393.
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Venezia
The 4,090-passenger Carnival Venezia debuted for Carnival in 2023 with a generous dose of Italian flair. The ship, which launched under the Costa Cruises banner in 2019, is a heady blend of signature Carnival ship attractions plus a dollop of Italiana meant to evoke the experience of visiting the ship's namesake, Venice.
Sailing now
23 cruises on sale, from $347.
Questions
Carnival Magic or Carnival Venezia?
Which is bigger, Carnival Magic or Carnival Venezia?
Carnival Venezia is bigger at 135,225 gross tons, against 130,000 gross tons for Carnival Magic. Carnival Magic carries 3,690 passengers and Carnival Venezia carries 4,072.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Magic or Carnival Venezia?
Carnival Venezia is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2019 against 2011 for Carnival Magic.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Magic, with 35.2 gross tons per passenger against 33.2 on Carnival Venezia. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Carnival Magic, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 2.9 on Carnival Venezia.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10.
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