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Carnival Magic: ship guide

Year-round from Miami with 6- and 8-night Caribbean cruises and a 2026 bow-to-stern refresh.

Best for: South Florida families and couples who want a longer 6- or 8-night Caribbean cruise from Miami on a freshly refitted mid-size ship with a ropes course and a big choice of included dining. Sails from Miami in 2026 and 2027.

Carnival Magic
Carnival Magic
130,000gross tons
3,690guests at double occupancy
1,367crew
14decks
2011entered service, refurbished 2026
1,004 ftlong

About Carnival Magic

Carnival Magic is the second Dream Class ship, delivered by Fincantieri in 2011. At 130,000 gross tons and 1,004 feet long she carries 3,690 guests at double occupancy across 14 guest decks with a crew of 1,367. She introduced the SportSquare recreation area, which Carnival describes as home to the first ropes course at sea, along with Cucina del Capitano and the RedFrog Pub, all of which later spread across the fleet.

A 35-day dry dock at Grand Bahama Shipyard in April and May 2026 expanded the casino and arcade, redesigned the Lido Marketplace for better flow, refurbished WaterWorks and the pool decks, added a new mini golf course under the ropes course on deck 12, re-equipped the Cloud 9 Spa and fitness center, refreshed the shops and added Carnival’s From Sea to Shining Sea bow crest. The Lanai promenade with its over-the-side whirlpools and Ocean Plaza remain the ship’s social heart.

Carnival Magic sails year-round from Miami through at least spring 2028 on 6- and 8-night cruises. Six-night Eastern Caribbean sailings visit Amber Cove, Grand Turk and Celebration Key or Half Moon Cay, 6-night Western Caribbean sailings call at Montego Bay, Grand Cayman and Celebration Key, and 8-night options cover the Southern Caribbean with Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao or the Eastern Caribbean with San Juan, St. Maarten and St. Thomas.

  • SportSquare with a ropes course, which Carnival calls the first at sea, plus the new 2026 mini golf course beneath it
  • The Lanai half-mile promenade with whirlpools over the water and Ocean Plaza
  • Carnival WaterWorks and pool decks refurbished in the 2026 dry dock
  • Cucina del Capitano Italian trattoria and the RedFrog Pub, both first introduced on this ship
  • Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que, Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina and Pizzeria del Capitano included
  • Cloud 9 Spa with thermal suites and all-new fitness equipment since 2026
  • Expanded casino and arcade and a redesigned Lido Marketplace from the 2026 refit
  • Year-round 6- and 8-night Eastern, Western and Southern Caribbean cruises from Miami

Staterooms and suites

Interior

Standard Interior, Porthole and Upper/Lower rooms, Interior with Picture Window (walkway view) rooms over the Lanai and Cloud 9 Spa Interior rooms with priority spa reservations and thermal suite access.

Ocean View

Standard Ocean View rooms, Cloud 9 Spa Ocean View rooms with a walkway view and Deluxe Ocean View rooms, some sleeping up to five with two bathrooms, ideal for families on the 8-night sailings.

Balcony

Standard and Large Balcony rooms, Cove Balcony rooms low on deck 2, Aft-View Extended Balcony rooms over the wake, Premium Vista Balcony corner rooms and Cloud 9 Spa Balcony rooms on the spa decks.

Suites

Junior Suites, Ocean Suites, Cloud 9 Spa Suites and Grand Suites with priority check-in and boarding, priority dining times, a pillow-top mattress, bathrobes and complimentary wash-and-fold laundry.

Carnival Magic deck plans

Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.

Deck 15 - Sky plan

Deck 15 - Sky

Serenity, Spa, Bar, Slide Entrance.

  • SerenitySerenity's the faraway place...that's actually quite close to it all.
  • Water Works SlidesBuilt for some serious splashing.

Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.

On board Carnival Magic

Zumbini
Zumbini
ZSpa
ZSpa
White Hot Night Party
White Hot Night Party
WaterWorks
WaterWorks
Watches
Watches
Volleyball
Volleyball
Video Arcade
Video Arcade
Vibe Dance Club
Vibe Dance Club
Twister Waterslide
Twister Waterslide
Turtles
Turtles
Tides Pool
Tides Pool
The Punchliner Comedy Club
The Punchliner Comedy Club

Dining on Carnival Magic

Northern Lights and Southern Lights Main Dining RoomsIncluded

Two main restaurants with a nightly changing sit-down menu, plus Seaday Brunch.

Lido MarketplaceIncluded

Buffet redesigned in 2026 for easier flow, with Mongolian Wok stir-fry and the Carnival Deli.

Guy’s Burger JointIncluded

Guy Fieri’s burgers and fries by the pool.

BlueIguana CantinaIncluded

Fresh tacos and build-your-own burritos and bowls.

Pizzeria del CapitanoIncluded

Hand-tossed pizza around the clock.

Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-QueIncluded

Hickory-smoked barbecue at lunch on sea days.

SteakhouseSpecialty

Reservation-only steakhouse with prime cuts and seafood.

Cucina del CapitanoSpecialty

Family-style Italian trattoria, the first in the fleet, with included pasta at lunch.

Seafood ShackSpecialty

Casual New England seafood charged a la carte.

The Chef’s TableSpecialty

Chef-hosted multi-course dinner with a galley tour for a small group.

Entertainment and activities

  • Playlist Productions shows in the main theater
  • Punchliner Comedy Club with family and adults-only sets
  • SportSquare ropes course, basketball court, jogging track and the 2026 mini golf course
  • Carnival WaterWorks waterslides and splash zone, refurbished in 2026
  • Serenity adults-only retreat
  • RedFrog Pub, RedFrog Rum Bar, Alchemy Bar and the Lanai whirlpools
  • Cloud 9 Spa with thermal suites and a re-equipped fitness center
  • Expanded casino and all-ages arcade

Families and who it suits

Camp Ocean for ages 2 to 11, Circle C for 12 to 14 and Club O2 for 15 to 17, Seuss at Sea character events, the WaterWorks splash zone and the ropes course and mini golf on SportSquare keep families busy, and Deluxe Ocean View rooms sleep up to five.

Best for: South Florida families and couples who want a longer 6- or 8-night Caribbean cruise from Miami on a freshly refitted mid-size ship with a ropes course and a big choice of included dining.

Sails from: Miami · Regions: Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean, Southern Caribbean

Days ashore

Shore excursions in Carnival Magic’s upcoming ports

The ports on Carnival Magic’s next sailings. Pick one to see the tours Shore Excursions Group runs there, book before you sail and skip the line at the pier.

Ports from sailings departing Oct 25, 2026 onward; itineraries vary by date and your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the ports for your sailing. Tours are sold and operated by Shore Excursions Group, an independent tour company; SmartCruiser earns a commission on bookings made through these links at no extra cost to you.

Carnival Magic questions we answer every day

How big is Carnival Magic?
Carnival Magic is 130,000 gross tons and 1,004 feet long, with 14 guest decks. Carnival lists 3,690 guests at double occupancy and 1,367 crew. She is a Dream Class ship, a sister to Carnival Dream and Carnival Breeze, mid-size by Carnival standards and well below the 180,000-ton Excel Class ships.
Where does Carnival Magic sail in 2026 and 2027?
She sails year-round from Miami on 6- and 8-night cruises. Six-night Eastern Caribbean cruises visit Amber Cove, Grand Turk and Celebration Key or Half Moon Cay; 6-night Western Caribbean cruises call at Montego Bay, Grand Cayman and Celebration Key; and 8-night cruises go to Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao or to San Juan, St. Maarten, St. Thomas and Half Moon Cay. Bookings are open through spring 2028.
What was changed in the 2026 dry dock?
During 35 days at Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport in April and May 2026 the casino and arcade were expanded, the Lido Marketplace was redesigned, WaterWorks and the pool decks were refurbished, a new mini golf course was built on deck 12 under the ropes course, the Cloud 9 Spa and gym received new equipment, the shops were refreshed and the From Sea to Shining Sea bow crest was added.
Which staterooms are the best choice on Carnival Magic?
Cove Balcony rooms on deck 2 are a Dream Class favorite for their water-level views. Aft-View Extended Balcony rooms have the largest verandas, and Premium Vista Balcony corner rooms the widest views. Families should look at Deluxe Ocean View rooms that sleep five. Cloud 9 Spa rooms include thermal suite access, and suites add priority boarding and dining.
What is included in the fare on Carnival Magic?
The main dining rooms, Lido Marketplace, Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Pizzeria del Capitano, Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que, Mongolian Wok, the shows, comedy, WaterWorks, SportSquare, mini golf and the youth programs are all included. The steakhouse, Cucina del Capitano at dinner, Seafood Shack, the Chef’s Table, drinks, Wi-Fi, the spa and the casino are extra.
What is SportSquare?
SportSquare is the top-deck recreation area that debuted on Carnival Magic in 2011. It has a two-level ropes course suspended over the deck, which Carnival describes as the first at sea, plus a basketball court, jogging track, outdoor fitness equipment, ping pong and foosball. The 2026 refit added a new mini golf course directly beneath the ropes course on deck 12.

Facts checked against Carnival Cruise Line: Carnival Magic, Carnival Cruise Line press: Carnival Magic fact sheet, Cruise Hive: Carnival Magic returns from dry dock with upgrades, Cruise Industry News: Carnival Venezia to homeport in Miami, more options on Magic and Vista on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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