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Disney Magic

Disney Magic

activeBuilt 1997
Disney Cruise LineActive🇧🇸 Bahamas
GRT
83 969
Guests
1754
Crew
947
Crew:Guest
1:1.9
Length
294m
Space Ratio
47.9
Current position
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History
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Disney Magic is the first ship in the Disney Cruise Line fleet and the lead vessel of the Magic-class, built by Fincantieri in Italy with construction occurring at both the Ancona and Marghera shipyards before final assembly at Marghera. The ship features distinctive Art Deco design with a black hull and red accents reflecting Mickey Mouse colors, and notably carries yellow lifeboats matching Mickey's shoes rather than standard safety orange, a choice that required a waiver under international maritime regulations. Disney Magic entered service with her maiden voyage in 1998 and has remained in operation since.

Vessel Timeline
31 Oct 1996
Keel Laid
Fincantieri
13 May 1997
Launched
Fincantieri
31 Dec 1997
Disney Magic
Disney Cruise Line
At a Glance
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Godmother
Patricia Disney
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Christened
July 28, 1998
Maiden Voyage
July 30, 1998
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Built By
Fincantieri
🏗️
Build Country
Italy
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Identity
IMO Number9126807
MMSI308516000
Call SignC6PT7
Flag State🇧🇸 Bahamas
Port of RegistryNassau
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Construction
ShipyardFincantieri
Build Country🇮🇹 Italy
Keel LaidOctober 31, 1996
Float OutMay 13, 1997
DeliveredDecember 31, 1997
Yard Number5989
GodmotherPatricia Disney
ChristeningJuly 28, 1998
Maiden VoyageJuly 30, 1998
Est. price (CIN)$400M
Price per berth$228 050
Price per GT$4764
In 2026 dollars$812M
Per berth (2026$)$462 942
Per GT (2026$)$9670
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Dimensions
294m
Length
32m
Beam
8.2m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)83 969
Length BP293.8 m
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Capacity
1754
Guests
947
Crew
877
Cabins
Guests (max)2456
Space Ratio47.9
Crew:Guest Ratio1:1.9
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Propulsion
24.7kts
Max Speed
58 300kW
Power
Engine TypeWartsila-Sulzer
Propulsion TypeDiesel-Electric
Fuel TypeDiesel-electric
Bow Thrusters3
Stern Thrusters2
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Onboard
11
Decks
9
Restaurants
Bars10
Theaters2
Reviews & Ratings
CruiseCritic
4.2/ 5.0
511 reviews
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