Costa Magica paid homage to some of the most famous destinations in Italy including Positano, Portofino, Bellagio, and Sicily, which were incorporated into her public areas and restaurants.

The vessel was designed by the American architect Joe Farcus[1] and is the sister ship to Costa Fortuna.

[3][a] The ship is powered by two diesel engines turning two fixed pitch propellers creating 34,000 kilowatts (46,000 hp).

[10][11][12] On 30 March, those who tested negative were taken to the airport and put aboard charter flights to repatriate them to their home nations.

The Port of Miami had not provided consent for the vessel to dock but all passengers had previously disembarked at Guadeloupe.

[21] Prior to commencing cruising with Neonyx, the ship was chartered to provide accommodation at Brindisi for 2,000 security police for the Group of Seven summit in June 2024.

Following complaints about sanitary conditions, including flooded cabins, malfunctioning toilets and broken showers, alternative arrangements had to be made and the ship was impounded.

[24] In July Neonyx said that, due to delays in the refurbishment, Goddess of the Night's inaugural season had been postponed until 2025.