We chose this cruise to go to Turks & Caicos we had a great time! All employees were so nice and the food was amazing! Simon London and the fun squad are very good at their jobs as well as housekeeping and dining staff!! We got on in Fort Lauderdale and stayed a few days before getting on the ship at the Lago Mar Resort also a great place to stay. We did most activities on the ship as well as excursions at all of the stops. Our room was great the food was great the entertainment was great! The violin players were amazing!! The trivia parties in the lobby each night were also super fun I highly recommend going to them. Nevlin was our waiter int the southern dining room. The weather was great it was sunny & 80 every day with a light breeze. This was our first carnival cruise and we were skeptical given the few times this company has made the news but we had nothing but a great time and would sail carnival again!! The magic is getting to be an older ship but with that in mind it is in good shape for that.