Caribbean Carnival Magic Caribbean Cruise Reviews

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So very disappointed

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Carnival Magic

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Poquitocheeto
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

We chose this cruise to sail with family. That was really the only good point. We are gold members and it's either our 7 or 8th cruise. Never able to get a deck chair. The entire ship is beat up and dated. The food was horribly disappointing. The entertainment was so very limited and just not up to carnivals usual standards. We paid for the Italian restaurant and the service was phenomenal. The ...
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Sail Date: February 2024


Disappointed and weird

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Carnival Magic

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lissi06
10+ Cruises • Age 40s

I cruise multiple times out of the year and this cruise by far was the creepiest, weird and disappointing. Here's my reasoning behind why we felt this way. Cons: 1. One of our port days was canceled which was Turks. We got a refund for $16...really. 2. Right before two of the major shows were canceled back to back we heard an announcement of an emergency, no follow up. If it's not for the ...
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Sail Date: January 2024


Outdated, drab, dingy- obsolete

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Carnival Magic

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2 for Traveling
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

During my recent trip on the Carnival Magic ship, I found the decor and ambiance to be outdated, drab, and dingy. The carpet appeared old, and the bedding and curtains in the rooms were not up-to-date. The ship's entertainment, including the music selection, was not to my liking. The DJ played songs from the 80s and 90s almost exclusively, which was unexpected and did not feel current. I was ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Cabin Type: Premium Vista Balcony


Cozumel, Belize and Costa Maya

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Carnival Magic

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Stacey W
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

My husband, son and I just returned from a six day cruise on Carnival Magic. Let me start by saying this ship needs alot of upgrade starting with seating, cushioning worn and covered with stains along with carpet. It didn’t smell fresh. Secondly, we had balcony Deck 6 stain furniture and the windows must never get clean because you couldn’t see out your balcony same for the rest of the ship ...
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Sail Date: January 2024

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean View


Outdated and Overcrowded

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Carnival Magic

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airalily22
10+ Cruises • Age 20s

I've been sailing with Carnival for over 10 years now, and I never have been on a ship this ill-prepared to handle its passengers. The ship was over-capacity, as it was a Christmas cruise. When sailing during breaks, I expect the ship to be at capacity. What I didn't expect was the absolute sheer number of families, and a ship with not enough staff to accommodate them all. First off, there were ...
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Sail Date: December 2023


Worst cruise experience

Review for a Caribbean - All Cruise on Carnival Magic

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Misslilly1919
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

I have been on several cruises and I’m so disappointed that I will never cruise on carnival or maybe ever again. No I’m not a Karen and I’ve not complained because if you complain… you’re a Karen right? This is my interpretation of this cruise specifically. 1- staterooms - my interior room was bigger than others I’ve cruised with. Kinda gross in carpet stains. Room doesn’t get clean bc I ...
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Sail Date: October 2023


Don’t plan on another Carnival cruise

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Carnival Magic

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Dqliz
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s

We left out of Norfolk because it was convenient. Carnival was the only option leaving this port and this was my 4th cruise with Carnival. This cruise also had good ports of call. Embarkation was good. Excursions surpassed ship experiences. Food was poor. Service was ok. Cruise director was invisible. Teenagers were not as bad as others described but we were on a longer cruise. It was just meh. ...
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Sail Date: July 2023

Cabin Type: Deluxe Ocean View


If this was my first cruise would not be another, carnival will not return my calls.

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Carnival Magic

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Norfolk2023
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

Wanted a cruise out of Norfolk. Getting on the ship no problem. We are platum so we have priority boarding. The room was to be ready. NOT. Went for muster drill, they scanned our card and said we were free to go. It was very crowded. However in the buffet area workers would stand in groups of three and played on their phone. They were also flirting with the customers. Paid for internet, it was ...
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Sail Date: July 2023


Long lines, subpar food

Review for a Bahamas Cruise on Carnival Magic

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Havenvan
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

We chose this cruise because it was a port close to our home and we didn't have to fly. It was a sweet 16 cruise for my daughter and she brought her cousins along so they were happy just to be going and hanging out. PROS - unlimited pizza and icecream for kids - friendly staff - felt safe letting the kids hangout without adults the entire time "ages 9-16" -free charm bracelet ...
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Sail Date: May 2023

Traveled with children


Not Your Pre-Pandemic Experience

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Carnival Magic

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Pakeha
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Port Canaveral Embarkation. Problem with gangways led to delayed boarding with lots of people standing in the Port Canaveral rain waiting to be checked in because everything was backed up. Thanks to delayed boarding, cabin access was immediate. Cabin was typical interior and quite serviceable. Steward introduced himself and asked what time we wanted our cabin cleaned and if we had any special ...
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Sail Date: February 2023


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