Just what we needed! A little fun and relaxation. We had a great cruise.

Carnival Magic Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 37

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5
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Carnival Magic

6 Night Eastern Caribbean (Ft. Lauderdale Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 17, 2019

Ship: Carnival Magic

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9427

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

We had the best time and didn’t want to leave! Can’t wait to take another cruise.

Embarkation

4 out of 5
Extremely long lines but they move pretty quickly. I’m just glad it wasn’t summer time and 90-100 degrees.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The lido deck and dinning room we both great! Barbecue restaurant and hamburger place are excellent!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
We went to trivia, casino, shows, comedy club, pool, bingo & listened to bands. There is always something to do. We like to get involved and have fun.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
We had some of the best entertainment ever on this ship!

Children's Programs

No children in our party

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Everyone was friendly and always helpful.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Nice layout and very clean.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Nice size room and very comfortable bed.

Ship tip

Be sure to ask about the Behind the scenes tour. Schedule early. It’s $95 but worth every penny. You get to see areas of the ship and meet people you would never have an opportunity to meet otherwise. We actually got to go on the bridge and meet the captain and his crew. They have the best view ever!

Ports of call

Ft. Lauderdale (Port Everglades), Florida

5 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

4 out of 5
We swam with the dolphins in the shallow water at Atlantis. It was a great experience! Better than any we’ve ever done before.

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

3 out of 5
We rented a private van through carnival. They have assigned places they are to take you. It was nice to see the island. However, everywhere we went they tried to rip you off. They all mark up the prices and then try to confuse you because they know you have the American dollar to pay with. Know the exchange rate and don’t let them confuse you. It’s best to take a cruise though the ship or stay in port. Poverty is horrible in the DM and it can be dangerous. Everywhere we went there were armed military people but we still didn’t feel safe.

Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5
Best place for a beach day! Walk off the ship, down the pier and right onto a beautiful beach. Love, love the ocean here.

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
They encourage you to take your own luggage off now and what a mess it is trying to get an elevator that isn’t full. Don’t book an early flight home and give yourself plenty of time. That way you don’t get stressed out try to get off and through customs.

Traveler Photos

Grand Turk one of out favorite beach days!
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6 Comments

joluke92    4 years ago

I'm on this ship next week. Did you have to take your own towel to the beach?

Cruiserike0322    4 years ago

Actually a good review

okhappy493    4 years ago

We hate leaving, it's so hard, hooked on cruising

Lobster13    5 years ago

As soon as you board go to the excursion desk or guest services and sign up. It fills up fast.

gramgramnetnet    5 years ago

Can you book the behind the scenes tour before your cruise or do you do that when you board? We leave February 29th! First time on carnival!

JennyBella99    5 years ago

The Magic will always take the best care of her passengers!! She is my favorite Funship!!

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