Former Carnival-Owned Ship Sold to Chinese Cruise Company

Key Aspects: The former Costa Magica, which once sailed under Carnival’s Costa Cruises brand, has a new owner. She has been sold to Tianjin Orient International Cruises to expand cruising out of Tianjin, China. The vessel will likely undergo quite a bit of repairs and refurbishments before debuting to Chinese clientele in summer of 2026. The former Costa Magica has changed hands once again, and is now bound for a new life in China. The 2003-built cruise ship has been acquired by Tianjin Orient International Cruises to expand the young company’s presence in the Chinese market.