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I Tried a Carnival Cruise and It Wasn't What I Expected

Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
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πŸ‘οΈ 1.7M viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 23:30

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Editorial Summary

The creator shares their experience on a seven night Carnival Magic cruise sailing from New York City to Canada. Seeking to test the reputation of the Fun Ships, the creator booked the cheapest available inside cabin. The journey includes observations on the embarkation process, the highly active photography department, and the colorful, bright atmosphere of the ship's atrium. While the creator found the cabin decor somewhat outdated, they were impressed by the cleanliness and the attentive service provided by the cabin steward. Dining experiences were a highlight, specifically the quality of the main dining room food and the entertaining nightly shows where waiters performed dances. The creator notes that while being a vegetarian presented some challenges, options like the Guy's Burger Joint vegetarian burgers were excellent. The cruise also featured frequent deck parties and various entertainment options such as game shows. Despite concerns regarding the lack of visible hand sanitizing stations and the busy casino, the creator concludes that the cruise offered great value for the price. They ultimately found the experience to be safe and enjoyable, contrary to some negative news reports.

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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Caribbean Β· Fall Β· 7 nightsFrom New York CityFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I knew that it was a gamble but I hope that it would pay off

I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food in the main dining room

I never felt unsafe on this cruise and I never saw any bad guest Behavior

I would happily take my parents on a Carnival Cruise I would happily take my nieces on a Carnival Cruise

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Use the Carnival app to check in and manage dining reservations
βœ“Sanitize your hands after using the buffet tongs

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Negative news about Carnival cruises β€” Don't let one-sided news deter you; many good experiences exist
Food quality on a budget cruise β€” Be pleasantly surprised; main dining room food was good

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs a Carnival cruise a good value for the price?
QWhat is the food quality like on a Carnival cruise?
QHow does Carnival compare to other cruise lines?

Topics Covered

Dining Main3 Happy BaconDining Buffet1Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows1 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities2Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Casino1 Sad BaconService Crew3Β½ Happy BaconShip ConditionΒ½ Happy BaconCrowd CapacityMeh

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Halifax
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