Never again with Carnival

Carnival Magic Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 22

Overall rating:

2 out of 5
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Carnival Magic

8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Norfolk Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 08, 2023

Ship: Carnival Magic

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 6312

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Never again with carnival cruise line. It was the worst vacation/ cruise I have ever been on.

Embarkation

1 out of 5
Super long lines to park and to board

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5
Our waiters and waitress in the main dining room were the only good part of the cruise ship

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5
If there were things going on, most cost money to do. Not much going on

Entertainment

2 out of 5
Only two stage shows in 7 nights, 4 nights of comedy shows. Violin players were good, DJ was good but there was too much down time

Service and Staff

3 out of 5
Our waiters and waitress were the best in the main dining area, room Stewart never came and talked with us, we had to find him in the hallway. After about the 4th day on the ship he would speak to us.

Ship Quality

1 out of 5
There was dishes on the stairs. Food on the floor outside the elevator. I actually fell on the 5th floor getting out of the elevator because of a spill.

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5
The air conditioner did not work. We asked for a fan and was told to call housekeeping. You could not get through. Finally one of the Stewart’s down the hall got us a fan. Refrigerator was not cold at all and you could not turn it up

Ship tip

Book with Royal Caribbean

Ports of call

Norfolk, Virginia

1 out of 5

San Juan, Puerto Rico

2 out of 5

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

5 out of 5

Grand Turk Island

3 out of 5

Disembarkation

2 out of 5
Made us wait in the theater, what a mess, nobody there to enforce how people let there. One lady threatened my little niece and she was not suppose to be in line. The released by roll but people just pushed their way off
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16 Comments

McIntyreT    1 year ago

I’ve never known any activities to cost anything. Can tell you have never cruised and did not bother to ask. Sorry you did not enjoy yourself.

TreaSivels1972    1 year ago

Wow, I wish I could believe this, Smh.

Itspeace4me    1 year ago

Thank you!

Frogboo95    1 year ago

Zero cruises... we know what that Means..

tavo6    1 year ago

thanks for your review

Carnivalfoodie    1 year ago

Interesting

PattiKakes    1 year ago

That stinks to hear you had so many issues. I hope your next cruise is better. One thing I wanted to comment on is when you mentioned the refrigerator in your room was not cold. They're actually not refrigerators, they're just considered coolers so maybe that's why you had issues.

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

punkinpie    1 year ago

Sorry...

KeithNoSweat    1 year ago

Take your next cruise when it's not the middle of the summer and kids are out of school.

javawoody    1 year ago

Appreciate your view

2BeeHappy    1 year ago

We were on the Magic in January and had the best time! Unfortunate yours was different.

MichaelW    1 year ago

Sorry you didn’t enjoy your cruise and maybe cruising is not for you. When you have over 4,000 people getting on a ship, yeah lines can get long. Room “stewards” work very hard and I have always had pleasant experiences. The tone you take with people goes a long way and often reflects how they interact with you. Patience is always key and most who cruise know this. Also, I have never known anyone to slip and fall on a carpeted floor because of a spill. I guess it could happen.. 🤔 Probably best to stick with land based vacations as it doesn’t sound like cruising is your best fit. Hope your next vacation is better.

ixat    1 year ago

I was on this same cruise and share your exact sentiment. Never again on Carnival!

cdavid46    1 year ago

Sorry your experience was not up to your standards. But, as is life, a cruise is what you make it. 🤷🏼‍♂️

cruising2004    1 year ago

Sorry you were disappointed with your cruise.

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