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Carnival Magic Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

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Reviews: 3
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Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5
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Carnival Magic

8 Night Southern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 26, 2022

Ship: Carnival Magic

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 7297

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Our family thoroughly enjoyed our cruise experience. The activities, food, drink, and staff we met will always be remembered. We will forever have wonderful memories of this experience.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
The embarkation experience was exceptional. We used Verifly and we all breezed through the embarkation stations quickly and smoothly.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The food was excellent! Huge variety. Multiple locations to choose from. The Alchemy Bar was especially wonderful. We were treated like kings and queens.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
We participated in all the afternoon competitions around the pool and thoroughly enjoyed them. The fitness center was well stocked with equipment and very clean.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The comedians were excellent. The shows we saw in the theater were also. All of the musicians were quite impressive.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
The staff went above and beyond in serving us. Conrad, our steward, anticipated all of our needs. Buda, our dining room server, went out of his way to ensure my sons got a particular soup they enjoyed served to them again although it wasn't on the menu. Inga at the Alchemy Bar knew my favorite drink and started making it as soon as she saw me approaching the area. It was set in front of me almost as soon as I sat down.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
The layout and design of the ship was good, but there were not enough deck chairs for everyone. It was very, very hard to find deck chairs available around the pool. Every area of the ship was very clean - we saw staff cleaning at all hours of the day.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
This was the most impressive room we've ever stayed in. The size was incredible. The storage space was much more than we needed. The layout of the room was well designed. The balcony was huge.

Ship tip

Be prepared to have trouble finding a place to sit around the pool in the morning and early afternoon. The Serenity Deck was also full.

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5
We didn't do an excursion, but the port was clean and pleasant.

Oranjestad, Aruba

5 out of 5
We did a catamaran/snorkeling/BBQ lunch/Beach excursion and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was well worth the money.

Willemstad, Curacao

5 out of 5
Our sons did a jet ski excursion. Although the first part of their experience was a bit shaky, they thoroughly enjoyed the rest of it. My husband and I took a taxi to Mambo Beach and enjoyed that experience.

Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5
We hung out at the beach by the pier all day. Our sons enjoyed Margaritaville (too much).

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Disembarkation was smooth. It was well organized and managed.
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5 Comments

javawoody    2 years ago

Thanks for the review

natelorip    2 years ago

Thanks for the detailed review. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

SRAlbritton    2 years ago

Thank you for taking the time to write a review and share your cruise with us. Glad you and your family enjoyed your cruise. The Magic is my favorite ship.

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. During Spring Break you are going to have larger crowds and fewer deck chairs, but sometimes that is the only time you are able to sail. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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