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Carnival Magic

10 upcoming departures  ·  10 itineraries

Carnival Magic is a 3,646-guest Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship, in service since 2011. This page lists 10 upcoming departures across 10 itineraries in Caribbean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.

✓ Families wanting children’s programming and waterslides ✓ Travelers who prefer many included casual dining choices ✓ Active guests interested in ropes courses and sports
Class Dream
Built / Refurb 2011 / 2026
Gross Tonnage 130,000
Guests 3,646
Crew 1,386
Length 306.0 m
Beam 35.4 m
Decks 14
Cabins 1,845
Max speed 22.5 kn
Flag Panama
Guests per crew 2.6
Space ratio 36

Carnival Magic at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 83%

A large ship at 130,000 gross tons — #88 of 566 ships we track. 36 tons of ship per guest.

Best for

  • Families wanting children’s programming and waterslides
  • Travelers who prefer many included casual dining choices
  • Active guests interested in ropes courses and sports
  • Adults seeking a dedicated adults-only retreat
  • Passengers who enjoy large-scale entertainment venues

Think twice if you want

  • Travelers seeking a small-ship atmosphere
  • Guests wanting extensive quiet public spaces
  • Passengers avoiding large family-oriented ships
  • Travelers seeking many included specialty restaurants
  • Guests wanting a broad selection of suite categories

Live Position ● 29 minutes ago

Heading to: Grand Turk Island

Currently on: 6 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise (6 nights) — En route to Miami, Fl — last stop Grand Turk

Miami, Fl → Celebration Key, The Bahamas → Amber Cove, Dominican Republic → Grand Turk → Miami, Fl
Coming up
  1. Miami arrives 08:00 AM end of cruise
8.0 knots

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About Carnival Magic

Carnival Magic is a Dream-class ship designed around Carnival’s signature combination of casual dining, family activities and lively entertainment. Guests can use the wraparound Lanai promenade, WaterWorks water park, SportSquare recreation area, Ocean Plaza and Cloud 9 Spa. Dining includes Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Cucina del Capitano and RedFrog Pub, while accommodations range from interior rooms to balcony staterooms, suites and spa cabins.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Carnival Cruise Line
Builder / shipyard
Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
Registry / flag
Panama (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
3ETA8
IMO number
9378486
MMSI
370491000
Draft
8.2 m

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

The ship features the Lanai half-mile outdoor promenade, WaterWorks, SportSquare, Ocean Plaza and a ropes course. Its 2026 dry dock added or refreshed selected public areas, including the casino, arcade, pool areas and mini-golf facilities.

For families

Family-oriented features include WaterWorks waterslides, pools, SportSquare, mini-golf, the ropes course, youth programming and supervised children’s activities.

Pools, spa & wellness

Cloud 9 Spa provides spa treatments, thermal-suite access in designated accommodations and a fitness center. The 2026 dry dock included updates to the ship’s spa and fitness facilities.

Accessibility

Carnival offers accessible staterooms, wheelchair-friendly features, visual and tactile room kits, large-print materials and assistance for guests with mobility, hearing or sensory needs; port accessibility can vary.

Deck plans

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Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it

Deck 5

Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse Prime Steakhouse Showtime Theater Ocean Plaza Spotlight Lounge Alchemy Bar Plaza Café The Fun Shops Cherry on Top The Lanai Vibe Dance Club Magic Atrium Hat Trick Casino Hat Trick Bar RedFrog Pub Sushi at Sea Play It Again Piano Bar FunHub Dance Floor The Lanai Promenade Upper Magical Way Promenade Stage

Cabins & suites

Inside 39% Oceanview 12% Balcony 47% Suite 3%
CategoryTypeCabinsSizeBalconySleepsDecks
InteriorCodes 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F, 4G, 4H and 4J; 4J has an obstructed walkway-view picture window. Inside 689 185 sq ft — 4 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Interior Upper/LowerCode 1A; upper/lower berth configuration. Inside 29 185 sq ft — 2 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9
Cloud 9 Spa InteriorCode 4S. Inside 24 185 sq ft — 2 11, 12
PortholeCode PT; porthole windows. Oceanview 6 220 sq ft — 4 1, 2

Dining, bars & venues

27 included 14 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

Northern Lights Dining Room Included
Deck 3–4
Main dining room spanning decks 3 and 4.
Southern Lights Dining Room Included
Deck 3–4
Main dining room spanning decks 3 and 4.
Lido Marketplace Included
Deck 10
Casual buffet dining venue.
Mongolian Wok Included
Deck 10
Made-to-order wok station in the Lido dining area.
Guy's Burger Joint Included
Deck 10
Pool-deck burger counter.
BlueIguana Cantina Included
Deck 10
Pool-deck Mexican counter-service venue.
Pizzeria del Capitano Included
Deck 10
Casual pizza venue.
Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse Included
Deck 5
Barbecue venue on the Promenade deck.
Prime Steakhouse Extra cost
Deck 5
Reservation-based specialty steakhouse.
The Chef's Table Extra cost
Small-group specialty dining experience.
Seafood Shack Extra cost
Deck 10
Specialty seafood counter.
Cucina del Capitano Extra cost
Deck 11
Specialty Italian restaurant.
Plaza Café Varies
Deck 5
Café serving beverages and light items.
Sushi at Sea
Deck 5

Bars & lounges

Escape Bar Varies
Deck 4
Bar beside the atrium and theater.
Alchemy Bar Extra cost
Deck 5
Cocktail bar.
RedFrog Rum Bar Extra cost
Deck 10
Poolside rum bar.
BlueIguana Tequila Bar Extra cost
Deck 10
Poolside tequila bar.
Serenity Bar Extra cost
Deck 15
Bar in the adults-only Serenity area.
Hat Trick Bar
Deck 5
RedFrog Pub
Deck 5
Play It Again Piano Bar
Deck 5
Tides Bar
Deck 10

History & sister ships

  1. 2011Entered service, built by Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy.
  2. 2016Fun Ship 2.0 refurbishment added Alchemy Bar, Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Pizzeria del Capitano and RedFrog Rum Bar, and replaced the former Lanai barbecue with Guy's Pig & Anchor.

Other Dream ships

Where Carnival Magic sails, month by month

Oct
26
Nov
26
Dec
26
Jan
27
Feb
27
Mar
27
Apr
27
May
27
Jun
27
Jul
27
Aug
27
Sep
27
Caribbean 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 0 0
From / night $62 $52 $69 0 0 0 0 $65 0 0 0 0

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule. Lowest advertised fare per night is in November 2026 (prices change; check when booking).

Ports it visits most

Explore This Ship

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Itineraries & Sailings

6 Nights

6 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise

From $482 · $80/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 12, 2026
1 upcoming departure
6 Nights

6 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise

From $390 · $65/night
Ports of Call
Next: May 9, 2027
1 upcoming departure
6 Nights

6 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise

From $359 · $60/night
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 8, 2026
1 upcoming departure
6 Nights

6 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise

From $411 · $69/night
Ports of Call
Next: Dec 6, 2026
1 upcoming departure
6 Nights

6 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise

From $409 · $68/night
Ports of Call
Next: Jan 9, 2028
1 upcoming departure
7 Nights

7 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise

From $550 · $79/night
Ports of Call
Next: May 15, 2027
1 upcoming departure
8 Nights

8 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise

From $640 · $80/night
Ports of Call
Next: Jan 15, 2028
1 upcoming departure
8 Nights

8 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise

From $494 · $62/night
Ports of Call
Next: Oct 31, 2026
1 upcoming departure
8 Nights

8 Nights Southern Caribbean Cruise

From $414 · $52/night
Ports of Call
Next: Nov 14, 2026
1 upcoming departure
All 10 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Carnival Magic FAQ

What flag does Carnival Magic sail under?

Carnival Magic is registered in Panama.

How many passengers does Carnival Magic hold?

Carnival Magic carries about 3,646 guests with roughly 1,386 crew.

How old is Carnival Magic?

Carnival Magic entered service in 2011 and was last refurbished in 2026.

How big is Carnival Magic?

At 130,000 gross tons and 306 m long, Carnival Magic is a large ship — larger than 83% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.

What is the dress code on Carnival Magic?

Most evenings are casual, with one or more cruise-elegant evenings on longer sailings. Swimwear is not permitted in dining rooms unless covered.

Which dining venues are included?

The main dining rooms, Lido Marketplace, Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Mongolian Wok and Pizzeria del Capitano are included in the standard fare. Specialty venues such as Prime Steakhouse, Seafood Shack, Cucina del Capitano and The Chef's Table cost extra.

Are tips included on Carnival Magic?

Automatic daily gratuities are generally added to the onboard account rather than included in the cruise fare, with additional charges possible for selected services.

Is Wi-Fi available?

Wi-Fi packages are available for purchase, with different package levels covering messaging, social media or broader internet access.

Is Carnival Magic accessible for passengers with disabilities?

Accessible staterooms, accessible routes and accessible public facilities are available. Carnival recommends contacting its Guest Access Services before booking to confirm the features needed.

Are children’s facilities available?

Camp Ocean provides supervised programming for children, and the ship also has family activities, Carnival WaterWorks and SportSquare.