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Carnival Magic Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 22

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5
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Carnival Magic

6 Night The Bahamas (Norfolk Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 13, 2023

Ship: Carnival Magic

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 2340

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

After 38 years of not being on the water after my service with the US NAVY, I am humble to say, We can’t wait to do it again!!!

Embarkation

5 out of 5
It was a blessing from all the people that helped me with my disabilities, it made everything so much easier for me.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Northern Lights was terrific, from the beginning with the greet, the seating and to the end of service. The Host and Servers were phenomenal. Lido’s had many different options to choose from, whether for Breakfast, Lunch or Dinner. Guy’s Burgers the service was fast and great.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
My Wife and I enjoyed the whirlpool, so needed for our aches and pains.

Entertainment

1 out of 5
Love and Marriage Comedians The Violinists The DJ’s Dustin Was More the Just an Experience lt was and Adventure

Children's Programs

Did not bring children

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Service team in Northern Lights was awesome. Lead Server- I-Gusti Team Server- Mufid Asst Team Server- Ahmad The were so professional and just made Our experience so very happy. Casino Bar- 5th Floor Marvin and Thee was very courteous and their services was great. Red Frog Pub Rodney, Kino, Brighton, Damian, Susan, Zena They made us feel like we belonged and like we were family, they knew us by name and their service was above and beyond, please be sure to recognize them for all their hard work and all the hours they put in. They made our cruise so much more special. Lobby Bar Alit, Darma, and Robby great service and very professional. I don’t know how many times I called Jose (Sports Director) LEBRON James, but he still took the time out to speak to Me and my Wife, when our paths crossed on the ship. What a great guy! Guest Services Rochney Mdhluli It was a pleasure speaking to her EVERYTIME we did and she was so personable. We never had complaints, just was so excited to tell someone what great experiences we had in the cruise and it was her. She always had a smile and was very Professional when it came to questions we had. She was so super sweet she sent us Champagne and chocolate covered strawberries to our Stateroom. Stateroom Attendant Samsul He greeted us everyday and made sure our Stateroom was clean and was always there if and when we needed him. He is amazing.

Ship Quality

2 out of 5
The shops Lay-out and design was great and ALL COMMON AREAS, was kept clean at all times, kudos to the STAFF!

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
There are no word we could use, but Thank you, we were comfortable, the size was fine and the cleanliness was above and beyond.

Ship tip

Be prepared to have a GREAT EXPERIENCE!!

Ports of call

Norfolk, Virginia

5 out of 5
So much to do in downtown Norfolk.

Bimini, Bahamas

1 out of 5
Definitely a Beach Island for sure Beach 360 for 2

Nassau, Bahamas

2 out of 5
Jeep Excursion, had the Best Tour Guides Trey and Trevago (not sure of their name Spelling) but they showed us around the whole Island, shows us the caves, took us to lunch Bahamian Style, beach and we we sad we had to go lol

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

5 out of 5
Jeep Excursion, tour guides was ok, seen the industrial part of the island, the ghetto (tour guides words), Millionaires Row, Garden of the Groves, so very beautiful where 5 ecosystems meet, almost like what you read about the Garden of Eden, then the beach. Beautiful

Disembarkation

1 out of 5
With my disabilities, Carnival made it super easy for me to be able to leave the ship fast and simple
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13 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe     5 months ago

Thanks for sharing

TB654321    1 year ago

Thank you for your service and review!

YvetteBobcruise    1 year ago

First thank you for your service and now welcome to cruise life.

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

1963ProgFan    1 year ago

Thank you for your service!

lsbs    1 year ago

Thank you for such a detailed review. Glad that you enjoyed!

javawoody    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your experience

natelorip    1 year ago

Thanks for the detailed review. Glad you had a great first cruise as a civilian. Thank you for your service.

seawhispers    1 year ago

Thank you for your service. There is nothing like being at sea. When I took my first civilian cruise after the Navy I had no words to describe the adventures. I'll be heading out on my 29th in April. Here's to many more for you sir!!

Luv2Cruise2014    1 year ago

Not sure I understand the one and two star ratings but the comment associated with them using words like “awesome” great” and “best”.

cruising2004    1 year ago

Thank you for your service! Glad you had an awesome time! Red Frog is definitely one of favorite spots as well! Thanks for sharing your experience and again, thank you for your service.

tavo6    1 year ago

Thanks for your service glad you truly enjoyed your cruise your enthusiasm is contagious it made my Sunday I salute you !

tavo6    1 year ago

Thanks for your review

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