Stupendous Cove Balcony

Carnival Magic Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

ukoldav

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 4

Helpful Votes: 176

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5

Verified Review

6 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: October 17, 2021

Ship: Carnival Magic

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 2285

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 3 years ago

Review summary

This was my first Cove Balcony and the experience was an Amazing Wonder! So glad it was on my bucket list! Breakfasts on the balcony were memorable. The Bahamas & Carribean sea surf is just below your deck, beautifully loud, close and almost touchable! Lifetime experience! Ship's food was exemplary! Staff as well! Carnival Fun!

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

We enjoyed the food and service in the main dining rooms as well as breakfast room service on the Cove Balcony.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

All activities were good: Pools, Mini-Golf, etc. Be careful on Water Slide: Intense=too much for older folks.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Stage productions were good. Some of the musicians should be improved.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Stellar service from entire Carnival Staff.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Public Spaces and Entertainment areas all clean and nice; well designed.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Spacious, Nicely decorated, Balcony seems larger than average (Extra space near balcony wall). Bedding is excellent.

Ship tip

Don't miss first Formal Night in Main Dining Room offered "Lobster Tail" or "Prime Rib"; Always Sea Day Brunch with window table if possible (request it).

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

4 out of 5

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Easy.

Traveler Photos

See, Feel, Smell, Taste, Hear the Ocean Sea: Deck Two Cove Balcony

All Lounge chairs taken over by towel animals early morning LOL

Native flower at Plaza at Amber Cove, DR

First evening Sunset from Promenade Deck

Main Dining Room - Servers performing for diners

12 Comments

GerryBCruisin 3 years ago

Thank you for taking the time to share your review of the Carnival Magic, glad it was a wonderful cruise experience.

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

dcav586 3 years ago

Has anyone heard anything about the dolphin experience apparently there is three different price ranges just wondering which would be the best value? It may take place in Amber Cove?

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

dcav586 3 years ago

Yes November 20 is the big day for me to get on that ship magic I’m just wondering if the excursion desk will be open as soon as I get on the ship?

Thumbs Up 2

Flag

WVgirl90 3 years ago

13 days until we set sail on the Magic first time we booked a cove balcony room. Thanks for the review.

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

cruising2004 3 years ago

Thank you for sharing your experience

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

jmutt24 3 years ago

Going in 2 weeks on the Magic and we have a cove balcony as well.

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

javawoody 3 years ago

Thank you for the review and sharing

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

Dutch3901 3 years ago

We just cruised the Dream and had our first cove balcony. Absolutely loved it. On an upcoming cruise on the Magic, we are considering trading our aft balcony for another cove balcony…

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

natelorip 3 years ago

Thanks for the review. You really make me want to try a cove balcony.

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

seaturtlebus 3 years ago

Ohhh makes me want a cove balcony

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

jameeh 3 years ago

Thanks for your review, you really enjoyed that cove balcony! I'll have to try it sometime.

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

Curt34 3 years ago

Glad you had a great cruise. Makes me anxious for our cruise in about a month. Thanks for the review.

Thumbs Up 0

Flag

Other reviews of this sailing

It was MAGICAL!!!

Room 2426