Where is Disney Magic today?
At sea, heading to Panama Canal
On day 7 of a 14-night Panama Canal cruise from San Diego to Galveston (Nov 6 to 20).
Next: Panama Canal, Panama, Sat Nov 14 · then Cartagena, Sun Nov 15, 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
Scheduled position from Disney Cruise Line's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Fri Nov 20: 5 nights from $1,840
Upcoming Disney Magic cruises from $714 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
14-night Panama Canal cruise, San Diego to Galveston
Nov 6 to 20, 2026 · 5 ports of call.
Where Disney Magic sails, month by month
Disney Magic sails from Galveston from December 2026 to April 2027 and in November 2027, Vancouver from May to September 2027 and San Diego in May 2027 and from September to November 2027 on 4-, 5- and 7-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Progreso (28 calls), Ketchikan (18) and Icy Strait Point (Hoonah, 18). It also has longer sailings of 8 and 14 nights in April 2027, July 2027 and November 2027.
- Dec 2026Galveston · 6 sailings4, 5, 7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Galveston · 7 sailings4, 5, 7 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Galveston · 5 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Galveston · 7 sailings4, 5 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Galveston · 5 sailings4 to 14 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Vancouver · 4 sailings4, 7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Vancouver · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Vancouver · 5 sailings6, 7, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Vancouver · 4 sailings7 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Vancouver · 6 sailings3 to 7 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027San Diego · 5 sailings3 to 7 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Galveston · 4 sailings4, 7, 14 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Disney Cruise Line may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Disney Magic sailings with prices.
Disney Magic at a glance
Disney Magic is a Disney Cruise Line cruise ship. It entered service in 1998 (28 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2023. It carries 1,750 passengers and 950 crew, about 1.8 passengers per crew member. At 83,969 gross tons and 294 m (965 ft) long, it is a large ship with 11 decks and 877 cabins. It was built by Fincantieri (Marghera, Italy) and sails under the flag of the Bahamas.
The Disney Magic entered service in 1998 as the first vessel in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, built by the Italian shipyard Fincantieri at its Marghera facility. This 11-deck ship carries 1,750 passengers and maintains a crew of 950, providing a passenger-to-crew ratio that supports personalized service.
As the flagship of what would become a growing fleet of sister ships, the Disney Magic established the foundation for Disney's approach to family-focused cruising. The vessel is registered in Nassau, Bahamas, and continues to operate itineraries from various homeports, making it a recognizable presence in the cruise industry for over two decades.
Disney Magic specs
- Built
- 1998
- Refurbished
- 2023
- Gross Tonnage
- 83,969 GT
- Length
- 294 m
- Passengers
- 1,750
- Cabins
- 877
- Crew
- 950
- Decks
- 11
- Builder
- Fincantieri (Marghera, Italy)
- Flag
- Bahamas
- Age
- 28 years old
- Size
- Large
- Space Ratio
- 48.0 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 1.8:1
- Fleet Rank
- 8th largest of 9
- Typical Cruise
- 5 nights
- Primary Region
- Mexico & Central America
- Next Sailing
- Nov 20, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
Disney Magic FAQ
Where is Disney Magic right now?
According to Disney Cruise Line's published itinerary, Disney Magic is at sea today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), on day 7 of a 14-night Panama Canal cruise from San Diego to Galveston. On Sat Nov 14 it calls at Panama Canal, Panama, and it ends in Galveston on November 20. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Disney Magic sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Disney Magic sails from Galveston, Texas from December 2026 to April 2027 and in November 2027, Vancouver, BC from May to September 2027 and San Diego, California in May 2027 and from September to November 2027 on 4-, 5- and 7-night cruises.
What ports does Disney Magic visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Disney Magic calls most often at Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico (28 calls), Ketchikan, Alaska (18), Icy Strait Point (Hoonah), Alaska (18), Skagway, Alaska (17) and Cozumel, Mexico (15), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 18 ports in all.
How many passengers does Disney Magic carry?
Disney Magic carries 1,750 passengers in 877 cabins. It has 950 crew, about 1.8 passengers per crew member.
When was Disney Magic built and how old is it?
Disney Magic entered service in 1998, so it is 28 years old. It was last refurbished in 2023.
How big is Disney Magic?
Disney Magic is 83,969 gross tons and 294 m (965 ft) long, with 11 decks. That makes it a large ship.
How many crew work on Disney Magic?
Disney Magic has 950 crew.
Which cruise line operates Disney Magic?
Disney Magic is operated by Disney Cruise Line.
Where was Disney Magic built?
Disney Magic was built by Fincantieri (Marghera, Italy).
How much does a cruise on Disney Magic cost?
The cheapest upcoming Disney Magic cruise we track starts from $714. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Disney Magic prices
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