Still cutting back.

Item: Carnival Magic
Rating: 4
Author: DWB

Carnival Magic Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

DWB

Contributor Level: Cruise Director

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 67

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

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7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 07, 2016

Ship: Carnival Magic

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 6300

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Like all cruise lines Carnival is cutting back. Every cruise something else is missing in their services. In our daily paper we got warnings about Zika and they told us to wear long sleeved shirts and pants, also use insecticide with DEET. It would have been helpful to know this before we left. Also there was a warning in Honduras about criminal activity. The ship was very gaudy and needed work on it cosmetically. We enjoyed the brunch on sea days and the main dining room was good. We tried the Cucina de Capitano for lunch and weren't impressed. We went to relax and was able to do that even though my wife was very disappointed in the very old movies available in the cabin. Most of the crew were very pleasant with only a couple of exceptions. Also there was many announcements over the PA from earlier in the morning until after 10 at night. We make the best of things and don't let much ruin our vacation. We also never left the boat.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

We didn't go to any shows.

Children's Programs

N/A

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Cabin was very small by Carnival standards. No loveseat or table.

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

3 out of 5

21 Comments

dlmccu 8 years ago

Rather than blame carnival how bout doing your own research ??? I just got back from Bermuda and carribean and had no problems with mosquitos - but then I did my research ahead of time!!!

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Travelgurlme 8 years ago

@ sweetnsour I did the same, lol. Gaudy???? I don't think they were on Carnival Magic!!!!

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peaceharmonync 8 years ago

Make sure to update your profile on carnival website to receive email communications...I had opted out and didn't even know it....happy cruising!

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wds13196 8 years ago

So you are just now learning about ZIka and high crime in Central America and you're upset with Carnival!? Lol.

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DWB 8 years ago

I've got several emails from Carnivals before this cruise and none mentioned Zika virus.

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sue01 8 years ago

We received several emails from Carnival about Zika. I would check your spam folder of you're not getting any. But like someone else said. Strictly for liability purposes, nothing you haven't already heard on the news.

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apatte33 8 years ago

I know my doctor told me to use sunscreen first then deet mosquito spray after. Wear longer cotton pants to ensure your covered.

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mfjkmfjk 8 years ago

I can say that we leave in a week on her and I've not received an email. But then again I feel I'm adult enough to realize that there is a chance of the virus and take the needed precautions.

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apatte33 8 years ago

Make sure they have the right email on file. Also the Zika virus has been talked about everywhere from news channels and various social media outlets. I am preparing for my cruise in July.

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mkussow 8 years ago

I leave in 5 days and haven't gotten any emails about the virus.....but thanks to you all, I will be bringing bug spray with deet!

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imnotwhoiwas 8 years ago

*150 days not 14

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imnotwhoiwas 8 years ago

Our cruise is over 15 days away and I know Ive received at least 4 emails already about zika.

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annwilliams1963yahoocom 8 years ago

My cruise is October 1st and I have received 1 email stating that the zika virus is high in Belize.

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sunshine220 8 years ago

They have to print those warnings for liability reasons and so those unaware can take precautions it doesn't mean their is a Zika outbreak or that you must wear everything stated also most ports do warn that there is the possibility for pick pocketing and to be aware of surroundings again as a precaution and for liability reasons.

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denpag 8 years ago

I would be afraid of crime and not mosquitoes, puerto rico has only about 400 cases out of 3 million that live there. Brazil is worst with the zica and they haven't canceled the Olympic games

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csifan148463259 8 years ago

I leave in 2 days and never gotten an email either

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kimberlybehr9 8 years ago

June 25th not the 24th

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kimberlybehr9 8 years ago

I am aware of the zika virus but i have personally never received an email from carnival....we leave June 24th.

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hmswayze 8 years ago

It sounds as though you just were having a bad day(for a week)! I don't know how you can have a bad time on a cruise! Life is what you make it I suppose!

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Katievp 8 years ago

I've gotten at least 4 emails about Zika since November.

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gmce11 8 years ago

I've gotten two emails stating the zika virus was a possibility at one of my ports.

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