Carnival Magic Review
4.0 / 5.0
9/24/17 Carnival Magic: Great vacation experience, ship and time with friends
Review for the Eastern Caribbean Cruise on Carnival Magic
Hey there cruisers,
I returned last week from my cruise on the CARNIVAL MAGIC. I traveled with a group of 11 other friends. They always refer to me to take care of the bookings because I am the seasoned cruiser and they know I will find them a satisfactory stateroom within their budget. I managed to snag my room via a “Casino offer” from my VIFP “Special offers”. Everyone else I was able to get Early Saver bookings..
This was my 18th Carnival cruise since 2006 and my 23rd cruise over all. I was on two sailings on the Fathom Cruises earlier this year owned by Carnival Corp. and was looking forward to returning to Amber Cove, Dominican Republic to re-visit friends I met while helping lay concrete and re-forestation excursions. Unfortunately, Hurricane Irma, Jose & Maria had different plans for my itinerary so we were switched to the eastern itinerary the week of and visited Belize, Cozumel & Cost Maya. I’ve been to all three ports, but was looking forward to re-visit Costa Maya since my last trip there was way back in 2006. I have also cruised NCL, RCI & Fathom. I do critique what I see and my overall experience in hopes the cruise line and future passengers may benefit. I tend to cover multiple captions in detail and I hope that my experience is helpful to you and possibly the cruise lines. .
Cabin Review
Spa Balcony
Cabin 8P
SPA BALCONY STATEROOM 11240
Included with the SPA stateroom you will receive: upgraded products offered at the spa such as shampoos, lotions, soaps, slippers, soft-waffle pattern-touch towels, bed linen sprays to help you sleep and private access to the spa & Serenity Deck bypassing the front desk and public areas. You will receive a special access bracelet allowing you entrance to the STEAM ROOM, DRY HEAT Room, HEATED CONTOURED BODY LOUNGERS, ORIENTAL STEAM BATH with “mint & eucalyptus” to help open nasal passages, Special VIP serenity waiting area with lemon water & teas as you wait for your reserved $ treatments. Oh and not to omit the famous THELLOSOTHERAPY pool. A 3 foot deep enlarged hot tub with built in contoured loungers and massaging water spouts for the perfect back massage. NOTE: deck 11 Balconies have a roof, Deck 12 balconies do not and always have full sun.
Port Reviews
Belize City
The last time I was at this port I went to see the XUNANTUNICH MAYAN ruin. It was a long excursion, but one of my favorites. So since I did not have any time to see the port area, I chose another walking around and shipping day. There are many shops along the water just off the ship. At the end of the strip is a small interior mall with additional shops to browse. Many of my group picked up most of their T-shirts & souvenirs at this port.
Costa Maya
I haven’t been back here to this port since 2006. It has changed a lot from what I remember and was very crowded during our stop. With the hurricane switching itineraries most of the eastern ports had to accommodate extra ships and this was no exception. It was a very hot day and the added cruisers in the port area didn’t make it much better. We chose to walk around the assortment of shops ducking in and out of the few that were air conditioned. It was a fun day and hopefully I get to return again to take an excursion.
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