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Carnival magic cruise Ship review 2018

Don's Family Vacations
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πŸ‘οΈ 44K viewsπŸ“… 8 years ago⏱️ 8:20

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a review of the Carnival Magic, a Dream class ship built in 2009. The video highlights several unique features of the vessel, such as the ropes course at sea, the Red Frog pub, and specialized cabin categories that accommodate five guests. The reviewer notes that while the ship is relatively modern and well-maintained, its size relative to passenger capacity can lead to crowding. Positive aspects mentioned include the variety of entertainment like the Hasbro game show and Broadway shows, as well as the quality of the crew and the kids clubs. However, the creator warns of long lines at popular dining venues like the Mongolian Wok and Guy's Burger Joint. To avoid crowds, the reviewer suggests utilizing the underutilized lounge chairs on deck five. Ultimately, the creator concludes that the Carnival Magic is a good ship with both strengths and flaws, making it a solid option for families and travelers who do not mind a busy atmosphere.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Magic
A Nibble
All-time creator consensus for Carnival Magic
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
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Creator's Key Takeaways

Carnival Magic is not the newest and the biggest ship in the fleet anymore it's part of the dream class

the Carnival Magic has larger lifeboats so they basically have half the size of the lifeboats that are on the other on the Carnival dream

the Carnival magic was the first one ever to come out with the ropes course at sea so she holds that distinction

the Carnival Magic has a lot going for it it's a good-sized ship it's clean it was built in 2009 so it's still a relatively new ship

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“head down to deck 5 for less crowded lounge chairs and hot tubs
βœ“check out specialty dining restaurants if you have a fussy palate

Questions This Creator Answers

QDoes the Carnival Magic hold up today?
QWhat are the positives and negatives of the Carnival Magic?

Topics Covered

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