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Carnival Magic Best Day...Worst Night - A Double Feature - Old San Juan Self Walking Tour Then BAD

The Jolly Cruise Vlogger
The Jolly Cruise Vlogger
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👁️ 273 views📅 2 months ago⏱️ 20:23
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise VlogCasual Creator
👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Caribbean · WinterVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Unfortunately, this cruise day went downhill quickly once we got back on the ship.

The Poet's Passage is a living museum of poetry and local art right in the center of Old San Juan.

That was the worst service I've ever been involved with on a carnival shift.

I honestly I felt that it was middle school karaoke in the basement of somebody's house.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Visit The Poet's Passage in Old San Juan for poetry and art.
Bring extra towels in case of bathroom flooding.
Consider buffet dining if main dining room service is poor.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Bathroom flooding on shipReport issues to guest services; engineering will fix it.
Poor dining serviceConsider buffet or alternative dining if main dining room fails.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best things to do in Old San Juan?
QWhat went wrong on the Carnival Magic cruise?
QIs a cruise day better than a work day?

Topics Covered

Dining Main4½ Sad BaconEntertainment Shows3½ Sad BaconService Crew3 Sad BaconCabin Interior2½ Sad BaconDining Buffet1 Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Old San Juan4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

It was the best of days, it was the WORST of nights. Quite literally this day took a dramatic shift in the WRONG direction once we go back on board from our self guided walking tour of Old San Juan. We hit up our 2 favorite coffee shops and discovered the best poetry and art studio in Old San Juan. Unfortunately, you have to see to believe what happened once we go back on. It did make me start to question if a cruise day WAS better than a work day, but we just had to laugh it off knowing that we are still on a cruise with no work in sight! Don't believe me? Just keep watching. Intro theme “The Jolly Cruise Vlogger” written by @pandbswideworldofports Patrick Gribben. Music by Suno. Subscribe to the channel and lets discuss the industry that we all love through news updates, daily vlogs, ship tours and shorts. Invest in the memories you make on a cruise. Take a cruise, love on your loved ones, make memories because unfortunately, tomorrow is never promised. Follow The Jolly Cruise Vlogger on all social media TikTok, Instagram and Facebook Subscribe to see why a cruise day is better than a work day any day! About The Jolly Cruise Vlogger: I enjoy exploring the world through cruising. Currently have 18 cruises sailed and always have 2-3 more booked to look forward to. I get great joy out of seeking the less popular ships, ports, or things to do on the ship and letting you know that there is so much more to explore than you first think. We release a new cruise vlog every Saturday morning at 9:00 am EST. And sometimes through the week when important events happen. So make sure that you hit the notification bell so you will see the clogs first! For collaboration inquiries, please email me at: thejollycruisevlogger@gmail.com #carnivalcruise #carnivalmagic #cruiseship #cabintour  @Carnival  #sailawayparty #newyear2026 #newyearcruise #cafecolaopr #cafeselnino #poetspassage