Carnival Magic

The new Carnival Magic departs Messina, Italy, Thursday, May 5, 2011, during its nine-day inaugural cruise. The ship accommodates 3,690 passengers and was built in Italy. Carnival Magic is to operate a schedule of seven- to 12-day Mediterranean voyages from Barcelona this summer. Owned by Miami-based Carnival Cruise Lines, the vessel is to be repositioned in November to Galveston, Texas, for year-round seven-day Caribbean cruises. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY Photo by Andy Newman/Carnival Cruise Lines