I am finally getting a chance to write a review on our Eastern Caribbean cruise aboard the Carnival Magic. Bear in mind, this was our first cruise with our then-13-month old baby. So while DH and I have, in the past, enjoyed all sorts of shows, trivia competitions and other activities on cruises, we expectedly enjoyed a different sort of vacation this time. DH, baby and I traveled with my parents and sister (who shared a separate room). This was also DH and my first experience on Carnival, though my parents have had many fun Carnival cruises in the past. We had a BALL...though UNFORTUNATELY, not everybody in our party did (see below -- ONE NEGATIVE THING!).
Embarkation/Disembarkation -- A+ for both. Since we had 2 senior citizens and a baby, without prompting they fast-tracked us while checking in. We also had crystal clear sunny days so embarkation/disembarkation was a breeze (we know from past experience what it's like to be fog-delayed for hours in Galveston, both ways -- not fun!).
The ship -- A. The Magic is a beautiful new ship -- large, clean, lovely. According to my Carnival-loving parents , though, the larger size really didn't affect any of the common areas. Rather, the larger size just seemed to accommodate more cabins than other Carnival ship classes. One thing we really appreciated was the laundry and ironing rooms, an advantage Carnival seems to have over our beloved Royal Caribbean (our last 2 cruises were w/ RCL).
Fits a mini crib, could use more counter space, short journey to Lido buffet.