Not the best cruise, but....

Item: Carnival Magic
Rating: 2.7
Author: chale151

Carnival Magic Cruise Review

chale151

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 7

Helpful Votes: 116

Overall rating:

2.7 out of 5

7 Night Bermuda (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 15, 2022

Ship: Carnival Magic

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 8209

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Probably the worst cruise since I started cruising back in 2000. Food was so bad I lost 5 pounds. First time ever. People were rude. Kids were uncontrolled. Many people complained, Carnival did nothing. Employees just seemed like they were just going through the motions. Not many greetings or talking in general. Also, Carnival will report any on board purchases to Customs if not declared, but they're quick to try and get you to buy saying tax and duty free. Enjoyed Bermuda, and the amount of time there.

Embarkation

2 out of 5

Seemed staff were confused. No one went by their boarding time just arriving and waiting in the way.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

To much was reused or reheated. Was not good, no flavor. I lost weight, first time ever. So if you need a diet plan, go.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Bingo and trivia. Normal theme parties. Not much else.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

2 of the shows we had already seen on another Carnival ship 4 years ago!!

Service and Staff

2 out of 5

Ship Quality

1 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

We were upgraded to a spa balcony. Very nice. Plenty of room. Don't expect much use of the spa as it was always crowded unless you were in Port. If I had to pay for the room, I wouldn't.