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Carnival Magic®

Carnival Cruise Line

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Based on 13 reviews

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Fun times

March

Pros: Friendly staff. Great cruise director.

Cons: Rusty ship. Too much smoke in the casino.

Recommended: Yes

Weather impacted our activity. It was cold on all of the sea days. Very windy. Unfortunately we were not permitted to get off the ship in Grand Turk due to illnesses on the ship. Too smoky in the casino. They need to improve the air handlers in the casino or make it non smoking.

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Hard-working crew!!!

March

Pros: I felt like everyone was working hard to keep the ship safe from germs and to make sure all the guests had a good time.

Cons: We didn't get to go to Grand Turk. I am so disappointed, but know it is not Carnival's fault.

Recommended: Yes

I have to give a shout-out to Simon London! What a great cruise director! That man is worth every cent you pay him!!!!! I was very impressed with the staff this year. Our cabin steward, Negara, was also very attentive and helpful. The only thing on deck I was slightly disappointed in was the comedian, Dan the Man. Didn't meet Carnival's standards, I thought. The song and dance shows were terrific! Loved the Karaoke! Loved the dancing in the lobby area!

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Our first Carnival Cruise

February

Pros: Our cabin stewart was awesome and they both helped make our trip great

Cons: Not getting off in Grand Turks

Recommended: Yes

While we had a rough start it all ended in being an awesome trip for us. This was our first trip on a Carnival ship and we had been hearing negative things about this cruise line. But after this experience we would definitely sail again on Carnival.

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Passenger

January

Pros: All of the employees on the ship was awesome. Simon London always kept me entertained and laughing. I was amazed at how the servers and stewards remembered our names since day 1

Cons: There is no Starbucks

Recommended: Yes

I had so much fun on this vacation I am already looking to book my next cruise.

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Honeymoon Cruise

November

Pros: Remarkable crew, delicious food, awesome entertainment

Cons: N/A

Recommended: Yes

Carnival Cruise line was the perfect get away for our honeymoon. They met all of our expectations, and took care of us like family. We can’t wait to cruise with them for future vacations!

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Amazing Experience and Staff

November

Pros: Staff was amazing with our children

Cons: Insane long wait to get off the ship, almost missed our flight

Recommended: Yes

We had the most amazing wait staff during our dinners! I cannot day enough great things about them! They were super tentative, talked with the kids, made them paper animals! All 3, Kumara, Setiwan, and Tana were amazing!

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The Magic

September

Pros: Blue Laguana Cantina, Cucina del Capitano, Room stewards & Bermuda

Cons: Buffets, slow service at Sea Day Brunch

Recommended: Yes

The ship was ok, but needs an over haul. Enjoy the spa room, Bermuda was great. We haven't sailed on Carnival in 5 years, remember the food being better. Had good time

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love cruising

May

Pros: Good size ship.

Cons: Entertainment. Need to schedule differently. Everything good at the same times.

Recommended: No

All carnival ships have the same shows. (Flick being one of them)

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Married Couple with a Group

January

Pros: Staff, servers, tours, clean ship, clean rooms, great food, balcony added a plus

Cons: entertainment was a draw back, short time in some ports.

Recommended: No

We enjoyed the cruise. The staff, cleaners and meal servers were excellent. The food was good and was nicely presented. The entertainment was not always exceptional. A very few bartenders were not very friendly. We were the most impressed with the workers doing rooms, servers at all food stations and at dinner. They were always very busy but had a smile and a nice word for everyone. We would take another trip on your ship.

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Cruiser

January

Pros: Wonderful time. Our dining room table 625 guys were excellent - Nikki, Ida and Mark

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Recommended: Yes

We are going on one March 31st and we would love to be at their table again

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Anniversary Cruise <3

October

Pros: Very comfortable and great food

Cons: Didnt realize drinks were included

Recommended: Yes

I booked my cruise through a travel agent and I wasn't aware that the drinks weren't included with the price. My husband and I ended up buying the drinks as we wanted them but if I knew we were going to do that, I would've taken more money.

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Carnival Magic Ship

June

Pros: Food and dinning room great, great water activities for kids. Internet not good

Cons: Strong smoke smell, a/c in room not working was very warm

Recommended: Yes

This was a family cruise and our family enjoyed. Overall this was a fun trip. We were scheduled for four ports but one was cancelled at last minute before sailing. The staff on ship was great and food was good. We loved Guy’s Burgers. On mornings in port the buffet line was so long we got espresso breakfast in dining room. The customer service desk was not very helpful when there was a problem. The air conditioning in our room never cooled properly and we were unable to get this corrected. I am sure this was not a new problem as room beside us had a fan, however we could not get one. The servers in dining room were great. This is a great one to take kids on, lots to do.

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week cruise

January

Pros: nice size ship

Cons: lacking maintance issues

Recommended: Yes

I would considered myself a gym rat--use the facility every day. However the equipment was in need of serious repairs. I spent a week last year on this same ship--to discover several machine out of service LAST year were still roped off. Many machines had non-working video screens--not good. I was also disappointed in the spa area--very low tems. in steam rooms????

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