High hopes ... but it was only okay
Carnival Magic Cruise Review to Europe - Western Mediterranean
7 Night Western Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip)
Sail date: July 10, 2011
Ship: Carnival Magic
Cabin type: Balcony
Traveled as: Family (older children)
Reviewed: 13 years ago
Review summary
Carnival Magic was a not a magical ship - decor was okay. Spaces were confining. Layout was poor. Italian restraunt directly below the basketball court. We were the 11th sailing - ceiling already cracked and a recessed light fixture hanging from the ceiling. Dining room food was very good, other food on the ship was average buffet food. If you purchase a "pop" card, you must hunt someone or somewhere to use the option. Thirsty Frog Pub is fun. Entertainment on the ship is a mixed bag. Thirsty Frog pub has better entertainment than most of the other areas. Cruise director has tired old jokes - not cool to use the same jokes and stories repeatedly. Ship sailed past active volcano - very cool. Spouses first cruise and my second, spouse is not wanting to try another as felt value was so-so. No special features - no ice scupltures or carved fruit, no special frills or extras, just average.Ship experiences
Food and Dining
Entertainment
Service and Staff
Ship Quality
Cabin / Stateroom
Ports of call
Livorno (Florence & Pisa), Italy
Pros: Dining room food was very good
Cons: Closed in spaces, nickel and dimed constantly, staff were okay but not really helpful.
Recommends Carnival Magic? No.
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