First time cruise from NYC

Item: Carnival Magic
Rating: 4.1
Author: mschmittlein

Carnival Magic Cruise Review

mschmittlein

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 68

Overall rating:

4.1 out of 5

8 Night Eastern Caribbean (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 03, 2022

Ship: Carnival Magic

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Cruising is not the same as before vovid but is getting there

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Read some reviews that lines were long, confusing, etc. We experienced none of that. My guess is many who had trouble didn't have all their paperwork/vax info in order. We followed the steps in the Verifly app as suggested by Carnival and had absolutely no issues

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Guys burgers are smaller than pre pandemic, pizza hours shortened. Otherwise all was great

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Some of the audience participation stuff that was fun pre-pandemic not fully up to speed yet. Also, cruise director was no show (sick?) so that energy was lacking. Not blaming anyone for these two things but having cruised many times before covid they were missed.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Cruise director was no show (sick?) so we missed his energy. Piano bar was great. Commedians were funny

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Always friendly and helpful

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

We have been on the Magic 4 or 5 times. Love the layout. Getting a little old and could use some sprucing up but we would hop on it again in a second

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Ports of call

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

3 out of 5

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Absolutely no problems. Elevators were busy but that's to be expected.

7 Comments

Ramsey1986 2 years ago

Thank you for taking the time to share your review. For some of the ports we agree with your ship tip. Just cruising is an excursion for us. 😎

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Lisallyn 2 years ago

I love the Magic, had great times....🍍

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Good comparison between pre and post Covid sailings. Glad you mostly enjoyed your cruise.

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CurlyCruiserYAY 2 years ago

Woohoo

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

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tavo6 2 years ago

Thanks for your review glad you enjoyed your cruise 🚢

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javawoody 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

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