Carnival Magic Cruise Reviews for Gourmet Food to Europe - Western Mediterranean from Barcelona

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Wonderful 12day Mediterranean. Great 16day Transatlantic.

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Valp41
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We stayed in Barcelona for one night previous to our cruise. On the morning of the 16th October we left the Hotel by bus from the Hotel with several other CC friends who we had met through chatting on the Roll Call. The check in at Barcelona is one of the easiest we have ever encountered. Our room was ready and we had booked the same room for this B2B as we had on the Carnival Dream two years ago. ...
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Sail Date: October 2011

Cabin Type: Balcony


Carnival Magic - Just Ok

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minimidget5
2-5 Cruises • Age 30s

We went on the Carnival Magic in October for a 9 day cruise around the Mediterranean. The ship itself, even being so new, showed some signs of wear and tear but was for the most part very clean. Clientele was generally older and not as quite downscale or rowdy as you might find on Carnival ships sailing in the US. The buffet food on the Lido deck, as many have mentioned, is cafeteria quality. ...
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Sail Date: October 2011

Cabin Type: Balcony


My Magical Adventures

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jpg1747
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

It all started on Friday, October 14, 2011. I left home with my packed bags at 9:30 a.m. After a few errands -â€" to the bank for a fistful of dollar bills for room service and other tipping, to the gas station to fill the tank, to Dunkin Donuts for coffee and breakfast and finally to the nail salon for a mani/pedi -â€" I was on my way to the airport. The overnight flight to Barcelona via ...
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Sail Date: October 2011

Cabin Type: Interior Upper/Lower


Carnival Magic -- A Mixed Bag

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dpster
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

CARNIVAL MAGIC -â€" A MIXED BAG We recently took a 9 night Mediterranean cruise on the Carnival Magic. We are experienced cruisers, but most of our recent cruises have been on Princess or Celebrity, and we had not been on Carnival for many years. We have avoided Carnival for our Caribbean cruises because we do not particularly like all the hyper-activity party environment that we associate ...
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Sail Date: October 2011


Best Vacation Ever

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Hotairtours
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

Booked this cruise for a group of friends for our anniversaries. Carnival has raised the bar with it's new ship Magic. The customer service and cleanliness were the best I have experieced on a ship. Here are a few notes about our expereince: Embarkation: Was quick and efficient. Received our luggage prior to sailing. Rooms: We booked the back end balconies. Really enjoyed the panoramic ...
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Sail Date: September 2011

Cabin Type: Aft-View Extended Balcony


So disappointed

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Zanygill
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

We sailed on the magic on sept 4 th from Barcelona, having done the carriibean the year before the first thing my husband and I noticed was---- the food wasn't up to our last cruise,so this time we ate in the dining room, we did find we got warmer food, as on our last cruise the food was cold every night Our balcony state room was fantastic-- We thought it was us expecting too much with the ...
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Sail Date: September 2011


Downmarket but that's just fine

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gek
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

About us: Australians on a month-long European tour, two teenage daughters along for the ride. The ship: Big, glitzy and new. Reminded me of a gaudy theme park but it still had it's own unique charm. Despite the huge number of passengers it rarely seemed crowded, at least in the places we frequented. The hideous decor was a bit of a shock for us after spending 4 days in stylish and beautiful ...
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Sail Date: September 2011

Cabin Type: Spa Balcony

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Memories for a lifetime ....................................

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saffer
First Time Cruiser • Age 40s

One of the main factors is selecting the cruise was the price and the fact that it was quite port intensive. Our party was made up of 4 adults - none of us having ever cruised before and two in our group not having traveled overseas before. We hit a slight hiccup when we arrived at the cruise port - but it was sorted out quickly and before we knew it we were on board. We were very impressed with ...
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Sail Date: September 2011

Cabin Type: Interior


Very good cruise

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Cruiser Rick1
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We have been on several cruise lines and understand that Carnival is a great value. But when the price is low (as this cruise was), not everything can be outstanding. Here is a tip for anyone sailing from Barcelona - the terminal is too far from town to walk! Take a taxi and have some sympathy for the people you will pass along the way pulling their suitcases up and over the bridge to the ...
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Sail Date: September 2011

Cabin Type: Interior with Picture Window (obstructed views)


Not Magical- just okay

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luvbermuda
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

We had previously cruised Europe on Celebrity and there was no comparison. I decided to try Carnival for the ports and the fact it was a new ship. The ship was fine- large with plenty of lounges- but it lacked the ambiance of other cruises I have been on, the service at some places, and the food was poor. Embarkation was very easy at 11 AM and we were on the ship within 10 minutes after ...
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Sail Date: September 2011

Cabin Type: Balcony


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