Relaxing cruise once on board

Item: Carnival Magic
Rating: 4
Author: sunset797

Carnival Magic Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

sunset797

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 12

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 14, 2018

Ship: Carnival Magic

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 1357

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

Many things have changed over the years the worst of which is people coming into the dining room in shorts and cut off t-shirts. Spoke to the Maitre D' and he said that there was nothing they could do. No more suit jackets and ties for me, shorts and flip flops only.

Embarkation

1 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ship tip

Best days are port days when everyone is off

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Ports of call

Miami, Florida Did not visit port

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George Town, Grand Cayman Did not visit port

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Mahogany Bay, Roatan, Bay Islands, Honduras Did not visit port

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Belize City, Belize Did not visit port

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Cozumel, Mexico Did not visit port

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

16 Comments

Pancake1974 6 years ago

It’s a vacation, stop with the ties

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DawnNYC 6 years ago

I love dressing nicely every night when going to the Mdr. My last cruise ppl had flip flop and t shirts. I would always wear a pretty dress and pretty sandals not flip flops. I miss the table cloths too. Now it’s just an average restaurant to me 😒

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Travelgirl27 6 years ago

You don’t have to dress up every night. Nice casual is not difficult and if you don’t like it , go to the buffet.

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anonomus1 6 years ago

When I first cruised ppl wore tuxedos. Ccl use to rent them out if u needed one or a jacket for cruise elegant (was formal night). Dress code never bothered me until I looked up and saw someones briefs due to their pants hanging.

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jaga622 6 years ago

So let’s ditch the dress code. Why should those that want to be comfortable have to eat at the buffet. We paid for the cruise just like everyone else. Probably paid more because I enjoy my balcony

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dsmith53 6 years ago

The dining experience, particularly on elegant nights are something I look forward to. Seeing my husband dressed for dinner is something that I don't get to enjoy when we go to our usual chain restaurants. It's all part of the whole ambience of the ship. There is a dress code and it should be observed. If you don't want to, the buffet is completely casual.

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TammiJo 6 years ago

You are not required to dress up on elegant night either.

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MrsRJ811 6 years ago

Only on elegant nights are you required to dress up. Other nights you can wear whatever you choose.

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bienfang10 6 years ago

Wow... You don't have to dress up every night. Just dress nice, or go to lido. People like to show a little class, and enjoy a lobster night in the dining room. Just respect the people that do the right thing

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grandmarnnurse 6 years ago

Sorry—all my shoes are sandals and open toed

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HalfHand 6 years ago

If you don't want to dress, eat at the buffet or cruise on NCL.

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dgallo 6 years ago

Also allows for a lighter suitcase however I think dress shorts and closed shoes! Some respect for a dining room otherwise eat buffet style!

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jaga622 6 years ago

Agree 100%. I have to deal with stuffed shirts daily don’t want to when I am on vacation. What is wrong with shorts and flip flops. I am not eating with my feet

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Chelsanderson 6 years ago

It's vacation you shouldn't have to dress up every night for dinner.

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slick1959 6 years ago

Lol yep you're right

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CaptPoppi 6 years ago

They said there's nothing they could do...really. They stop people from coming an board with extra BOOZE!!!

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Enjoyed the Magic, but.....we had a spa balcony room which was very warm. Stateroom 11236 Hopefully they've corrected the problem.

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