Great ports of call!
Carnival Magic Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern
7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)
Sail date: February 25, 2017
Ship: Carnival Magic
Cabin type: Inside
Cabin number: 8372
Traveled as: Family (young children)
Reviewed: 7 years ago
Review summary
We loved all 4 ports of call - Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, San Juan, US VI and Grand Turk. HUGE free pool with swim up bar in Amber Cove right off the ship- free chairs and everything. No one tells you this so don't spend money on an excursion if you want to enjoy this! Same in Grand Turk - you step of the ship to an amazing beach with all free chairs, umbrella and amenities. Margaritaville is there with huge free pools, swim up bar and other fun. Unfortunate that this information is not conveyed and you are led to believe you need to buy expensive passes to get to an excursion at a private resort. That trip also leaves you with a nice taxi bill too since that is not included in the excursion fee. Take advantage of both things and don't fall for the talk that excursions will sell out. I would NOT buy any excursions through again b/c they tell you after the fact it is through a 3rd party and they will not do anything to assist you if you have issues. Lesson learned.
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Ship tip
Pools are tiny and not enough for all the people. Do not purchase excursions until you see the free options off the ship. The ports of call were awesome. Our cruise direction, Dr. Reverend E, THE REV, was AWESOME!!!!! Our dining staff was awesome. We loved ANYTIME DINING option.
Ports of call
Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic