Magic ways to get in on the fun on new cruise ship Carnival Magic

For the Carnival Corporation it was a truly magical moment when it took delivery of its 100th ship, Carnival Magic.

The 130,000-ton ship was handed over to Carnival Cruise Lines on 29 April, 2011, in special ceremonies at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, where she was built.

Carnival Magic introduced a host of innovations, including the RedFrog Pub, a colorful Caribbean-inspired watering hole featuring its own private label draught beer; Cucina del Capitano, a family-style Italian restaurant that brings the heritage of Carnival’s captains to the table; and SportSquare, an expansive open-air recreation complex with the first ropes course and outdoor fitness area at sea.

Other features included a WaterWorks aqua park with a 312ft spiral water slide and other attractions; The Lanai, a wraparound promenade with an outdoor barbeque area and whirlpools that extend out over the ship’s sides; and Ocean Plaza, a stunning indoor/outdoor café and live entertainment venue.

From Carnival’s first-ever pub, featuring its own private label beer, to an authentic trattoria that brings the heritage of Carnival’s Italian captains to the table, to an expansive outdoor sports complex featuring the first-ever ropes course and outdoor weight-lifting area on a cruise ship – along with cruising’s first gargantuan water dump bucket – Carnival Magic was the most innovative “Fun Ship” when she arrived.

Vital statistics

Operated by Carnival Cruise Lines
Built at Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy
Entered service: May 1, 2011
Registered: Panama
Gross tonnage: 130,000 tons
Passengers: 3,646
Decks: 14
Lifts: 18
Crew: 1,386, international
Officers: International
Cabins: 1,823 including

887 with balcony
258 with ocean view
678 inside
25 for wheelchairs
Length: 1,004ft
Width: 116ft

Facilities
Two main dining rooms (two sittings), show lounges, varied alternative dining, casino, library, three swimming pools (one inside), seven jacuzzis, fitness centre, sauna, steam room, self-service laundrette.

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