Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Magic
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- $320
Ship comparison
Carnival Magic vs Costa Pacifica
Costa Cruises
Costa Pacifica
- Cruises
- 94
- From
- $318
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Magic is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 3,690 passengers, in service since 2011. Costa Pacifica is a large Costa Cruises ship carrying 3,780 passengers, in service since 2009.
Choose Carnival Magic if you want a better-rated spa and gym, a more active cruise or better-rated entertainment: it outscores Costa Pacifica for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 2.0), active (7.0 vs 2.0) and entertainment (7.6 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Costa Pacifica if you want more adventure and nature or more cruises to choose from: it outscores Carnival Magic for adventure & nature (3.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 94 cruises on sale (vs 10).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Magic | Costa Pacifica | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Costa Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2011 (better) | 2009 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2018 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 130,000 | 114,147 |
| Passengers | 3,690 | 3,780 |
| Crew | 1,367 | 1,110 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 (better) | 3.4 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 35.2 (better) | 30.2 |
| Decks | 17 | 17 |
| Length | 1,004 ft | 952 ft |
| Beam | 122 ft | 118 ft |
| Speed | 29 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 10 | 94 |
| Upcoming sailings | 72 | 241 |
| Cruise lengths | 6 to 8 nights | 3 to 16 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $320 | $318 (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 8 of the ten, Costa Pacifica on 1, with 1 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 $320.
Costa Cruises
Costa Pacifica
Music is the soul of the world, and Costa Cruises' Costa Pacifica is the ship of music, ready to engulf you with its beautiful sounds and accompany you throughout your vacation with the harmony of its soundtrack.
Sailing now
94 cruises on sale, from $318.
Questions
Carnival Magic or Costa Pacifica?
Which is bigger, Carnival Magic or Costa Pacifica?
Carnival Magic is bigger at 130,000 gross tons, against 114,147 gross tons for Costa Pacifica. Carnival Magic carries 3,690 passengers and Costa Pacifica carries 3,780.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Magic or Costa Pacifica?
Carnival Magic is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2011 against 2009 for Costa Pacifica.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Magic, with 35.2 gross tons per passenger against 30.2 on Costa Pacifica. 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 3.4 on Costa Pacifica.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Magic scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 5.0 for Costa Pacifica.
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