Disney Cruise Line
Disney Magic
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $758
Ship comparison
Disney Magic vs Disney Wonder
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Wonder
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $614
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Disney Magic is a large Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 2,400 passengers, in service since 1998. Disney Wonder is a large Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 2,400 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Disney Magic if you want more culture or a more romantic trip: it outscores Disney Wonder for cultural (5.5 vs 4.0) and romantic (3.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Disney Wonder if you want more of a party or a lower starting fare: it outscores Disney Magic for party (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $614 (vs $758).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Disney Magic | Disney Wonder | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Disney Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1998 | 1999 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2020 (better) | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 83,000 | 83,000 |
| Passengers | 2,400 | 2,400 |
| Crew | 945 | 945 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 34.6 | 34.6 |
| Decks | 11 | 11 |
| Length | 964 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 106 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 27 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 27 | 26 |
| Upcoming sailings | 90 | 116 |
| Cruise lengths | 3 to 14 nights | 3 to 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $758 | $614 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Disney Magic leads on 3 of the ten, Disney Wonder on 1, with 6 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Magic
Disney Cruise Line offers a vacation that everyone in the family thinks is created just for them. On a Disney cruise, parents get the quality time with their kids that they crave. And kids get to have fun with their parents, whether it's swimming or having dinner together...or exploring new destinations.
Highlights
- Staterooms roomy enough for a family
- Organized age-specific activities
- Youth staff
- Family-friendly entertainment
Sailing now
27 cruises on sale, from $758.
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Wonder
As family cruising goes, it doesn't get much better than a Disney cruise. With an entire deck of youth programming and a family-friendly vibe, it's easy to see why Disney Wonder has earned nods from parents and kids alike.
Highlights
- Enjoy a uniquely different dining experience every night of your cruise with rotational dining.
- Attend live musical stage shows.
- Spend a day exploring Castaway Cay, a private island in the Bahamas.
- Enjoy imaginative children's programs and separate activity areas for adults, teens and kids.
Sailing now
26 cruises on sale, from $614.
Questions
Disney Magic or Disney Wonder?
Which is bigger, Disney Magic or Disney Wonder?
They are the same size, 83,000 gross tons each. Disney Magic carries 2,400 passengers and Disney Wonder carries 2,400.
Which ship is newer, Disney Magic or Disney Wonder?
Disney Wonder is newer, with a maiden voyage in 1999 against 1998 for Disney Magic.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 34.6 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10.
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