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Carnival Magic®

SHIP OVERVIEW

At 1,004 feet, this one continued the Dream class tradition of large-scale, bow-to-stern cruise ship fun including food-and-entertainment space Ocean Plaza, the splashy stylings of Carnival WaterWorks… and The Lanai, a convenient, scenic half-mile outdoor wraparound promenade deck. In other words, a cruise on Carnival Magic has no shortage of its namesake charm! It's no surprise Carnival Magic debuted all-new ways to have a good time onboard, and continues to prove it with the outdoor fitness-and-fun of SportSquare, featuring the world’s first ropes course at sea. This is also the ship that introduced the world to Cucina del Capitano, which serves up Italian favorites fit for a captain. And who can forget their first taste of RedFrog Pub, with its laid back, not-a-worry-to-be-found atmosphere… not to mention its exclusive, tasty, not-a-drop-to-be-found (on land, that is) beer, ThirstyFrog Red. Keeping with the times, Carnival Magic now even features fleet highlights Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Alchemy Bar and RedFrog Rum Bar… plus the first-of-its kind Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que Smokehouse. Carnival Magic has a history of starting good things... and even more importantly, the desire to share them with guests.

  • CRUISES
  • STATISTICS

STATISTICS

  • Year Built

    2011
  • Year Refurbished

    2016
  • Year Entered Present Fleet

  • Country of Registry

  • Tonnage (GRT)

    130000
  • PAX (basis 2)

    7322
  • Max Pax (inc. Uppers)

    3652
  • Passenger Decks

    14
  • Number of Crew

    1367
  • Officers' Nationality

  • Cruise/Hotel Staff Nationality

STATEROOMS

  • Suites

    54
  • Balcony

    0
  • Oceanview

    221
  • Oceanview No Balcony

    0
  • Oceanview With Balcony

    0
  • Balconies

    851
  • Interior

    719
  • Accessible

    20
  • Total Number of Accommodations

    1000
  • SUITE
  • BALCONY
  • OCEANVIEW
  • INSIDE

Deck Plans

SHIP REVIEWS

OVERALL RATING

4.4

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Based on 13 reviews

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Fun times

MARCH

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Friendly staff. Great cruise director.

CONS

Rusty ship. Too much smoke in the casino.

RECOMMENDED

Yes

Weather impacted our activity. It was cold on all of the sea days. Very windy. Unfortunately we were not permitted to get off the ship in Grand Turk due to illnesses on the ship. Too smoky in the casino. They need to improve the air handlers in the casino or make it non smoking.

SCORECARD

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Hard-working crew!!!

MARCH

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

I felt like everyone was working hard to keep the ship safe from germs and to make sure all the guests had a good time.

CONS

We didn't get to go to Grand Turk. I am so disappointed, but know it is not Carnival's fault.

RECOMMENDED

Yes

I have to give a shout-out to Simon London! What a great cruise director! That man is worth every cent you pay him!!!!! I was very impressed with the staff this year. Our cabin steward, Negara, was also very attentive and helpful. The only thing on deck I was slightly disappointed in was the comedian, Dan the Man. Didn't meet Carnival's standards, I thought. The song and dance shows were terrific! Loved the Karaoke! Loved the dancing in the lobby area!

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Our first Carnival Cruise

MARCH

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PROS

Our cabin stewart was awesome and they both helped make our trip great

CONS

Not getting off in Grand Turks

RECOMMENDED

Yes

While we had a rough start it all ended in being an awesome trip for us. This was our first trip on a Carnival ship and we had been hearing negative things about this cruise line. But after this experience we would definitely sail again on Carnival.

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Passenger

JANUARY

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PROS

All of the employees on the ship was awesome. Simon London always kept me entertained and laughing. I was amazed at how the servers and stewards remembered our names since day 1

CONS

There is no Starbucks

RECOMMENDED

Yes

I had so much fun on this vacation I am already looking to book my next cruise.

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Honeymoon Cruise

NOVEMBER

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

Remarkable crew, delicious food, awesome entertainment

CONS

N/A

RECOMMENDED

Yes

Carnival Cruise line was the perfect get away for our honeymoon. They met all of our expectations, and took care of us like family. We can’t wait to cruise with them for future vacations!

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Amazing Experience and Staff

NOVEMBER

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PROS

Staff was amazing with our children

CONS

Insane long wait to get off the ship, almost missed our flight

RECOMMENDED

Yes

We had the most amazing wait staff during our dinners! I cannot day enough great things about them! They were super tentative, talked with the kids, made them paper animals! All 3, Kumara, Setiwan, and Tana were amazing!

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The Magic

OCTOBER

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PROS

Blue Laguana Cantina, Cucina del Capitano, Room stewards & Bermuda

CONS

Buffets, slow service at Sea Day Brunch

RECOMMENDED

Yes

The ship was ok, but needs an over haul. Enjoy the spa room, Bermuda was great. We haven't sailed on Carnival in 5 years, remember the food being better. Had good time

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love cruising

MAY

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PROS

Good size ship.

CONS

Entertainment. Need to schedule differently. Everything good at the same times.

RECOMMENDED

No

<div>All carnival ships have the same shows. (Flick being one of them)</div>

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Married Couple with a Group

FEBRUARY

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PROS

Staff, servers, tours, clean ship, clean rooms, great food, balcony added a plus

CONS

entertainment was a draw back, short time in some ports.

RECOMMENDED

No

<div>We enjoyed the cruise. The staff, cleaners and meal servers were excellent. The food was good and was nicely presented. The entertainment was not always exceptional. A very few bartenders were not very friendly. We were the most impressed with the workers doing rooms, servers at all food stations and at dinner. They were always very busy but had a smile and a nice word for everyone. We would take another trip on your ship.</div>

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Cruiser

FEBRUARY

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PROS

Wonderful time. Our dining room table 625 guys were excellent - Nikki, Ida and Mark

CONS

RECOMMENDED

Yes

We are going on one March 31st and we would love to be at their table again

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Anniversary Cruise <3

OCTOBER

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PROS

Very comfortable and great food

CONS

Didnt realize drinks were included

RECOMMENDED

Yes

I booked my cruise through a travel agent and I wasn't aware that the drinks weren't included with the price. My husband and I ended up buying the drinks as we wanted them but if I knew we were going to do that, I would've taken more money.

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Carnival Magic Ship

JULY

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PROS

Food and dinning room great, great water activities for kids. Internet not good

CONS

Strong smoke smell, a/c in room not working was very warm

RECOMMENDED

Yes

This was a family cruise and our family enjoyed. Overall this was a fun trip. We were scheduled for four ports but one was cancelled at last minute before sailing. The staff on ship was great and food was good. We loved Guy’s Burgers. On mornings in port the buffet line was so long we got espresso breakfast in dining room. The customer service desk was not very helpful when there was a problem. The air conditioning in our room never cooled properly and we were unable to get this corrected. I am sure this was not a new problem as room beside us had a fan, however we could not get one. The servers in dining room were great. This is a great one to take kids on, lots to do.

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week cruise

FEBRUARY

Star Star Star Star Star

PROS

nice size ship

CONS

lacking maintance issues

RECOMMENDED

Yes

I would considered myself a gym rat--use the facility every day. However the equipment was in need of serious repairs. I spent a week last year on this same ship--to discover several machine out of service LAST year were still roped off. Many machines had non-working video screens--not good. I was also disappointed in the spa area--very low tems. in steam rooms????

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