Good, Not Great

Item: Carnival Magic
Rating: 3.5
Author: JissaPAcruisers

Carnival Magic Cruise Review to Canada, New England, New York

JissaPAcruisers

Contributor Level: Purser

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 17

Overall rating:

3.5 out of 5

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7 Night Canada & New England (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 10, 2022

Ship: Carnival Magic

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 11218

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

It wasn’t the worst trip we have ever been on, but it certainly wasn’t the best. There were many carnival frequent travelers on board who were disappointing with this particular ship. If you are looking for some relaxation and can get a great deal it could be worthwhile.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Main dining rooms and specialty both had good food but service was hit or miss. Dinner could take 45 minutes or 2.5 hours depending on your server. Buffet was just okay.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

All slides were closed down after the first day.

Entertainment

2 out of 5

They did “concert versions” of their shows. So basically the same four people sat on a stool and sang overdone songs.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

The good ones were great. Others needed a lot more training.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Very easy to find your way around. Lots of elevators. Although the ship was clean it is in dire need of repairs. Handrails were replaced with two by fours, paint was chipping everywhere. There is also a gypsy moth infestation on the Lido deck.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Nice size, could use some updating. Paint was chipping, refrigerator didn’t work properly. Upgraded amenities were not supplied as advertised.