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First Cruise Ever and it was awesome

Carnival Magic Cruise Review

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 24

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5
Carnival Magic

8 Night Eastern Caribbean (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 18, 2022

Ship: Carnival Magic

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 2302

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

I am very happy with my first cruise, I have already booked my next cruise for the Mexican Rivera for next summer.

Embarkation

4 out of 5
Hot and slow and rainy, very in organized

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The food was awesome! I tried so many things and the chef’s table will now become a staple in my life.

Lido Marketplace

5 out of 5

The people are so nice and friendly, next best thing to home.

Pizzeria del Capitano

5 out of 5

Great pizza, winning attitude

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
The best staff in all areas, my porter and servers were awesome.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Very nice cabin, I don’t think I’ll do a cove balcony again.

Ship tip

Pick your time when less teenagers are on board

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

5 out of 5
Sharks dolphins and sea lions is a hoot
Thumbs Up

Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5
Massage in a thunderstorm was awesome
Thumbs Up

New York, New York

4 out of 5

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

3 out of 5

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
Was in no hurry so no issues
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