Cruise Ship Review of the Carnival Magic
Carnival Magic reviews all rave about the intriguing novelty and imaginative changes on traditional styles done on Magic compared with the other ships of Carnival Cruises. This mammoth ship made its debut last 2011 May and immediately became the high seas’ trendiest and most fashionable ship.
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Most of the facilities and amenities found on board Carnival Magic such as the Seaside Theater, the expansive and luxurious Cloud 9 spa, the family staterooms good for 5 guests and the Waterworks water park can also be found on board, Carnival Dream, Magic’s sister ship. But the new fabulous Carnival Magic offers a lot more than its sister ship. At the Italian restaurant, Cucina Del Capitano, singing waiters present handmaid noodles in the most entertaining way. Another new and novel addition to Carnival Magic is the first ever water dump bucket, a complementation to the waterslide.
The Red Frog Pub also earned a rousing Carnival Magic review from some of the cruise experts. It serves its very own homemade brew called Thirty Frog Red ale that was an instant success because of its flavorful and satisfying properties that the taps dried out during the inaugural sailing of Carnival Magic. The fact that the brew is now available in almost all ships of Carnival cruises is proof of its popularity. The Red Frog Pub is the perfect venue for a lively happy hour at sunset not only because of its special ale but its location at the Lanai.
Other Carnival magic reviews are also very enthusiastic about the innovative Magic Sports Square. This is a recreational area located outdoors that pose as a threat to Royal Caribbean’s clinch thus far on exciting and exhilarating on board adrenalin rush adventures. It features the first ropes course on a cruise ship, an open air fitness area and a two-tiered mini-golf course.
Disney Dream Cruise Ship Review
A Disney Dream review considers this 3rd ship of the Disney Cruise Line fleet a majestic cruise ship. Its 14 soaring decks, 1,250 cabins and staterooms that can accommodate with ease almost 4,000 passengers, its more than 1,458-man crew that provides incomparable service to the guests and its early 20th century classic design distinguish this imposing cruise ship from the other ships at sea. It is almost 40% bigger, with more than 1,900 more beds and with 2 decks more than its sister ships Disney Wonder and Disney Magic.
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According to Disney Dream reviews, this magnificent cruise ship boast of spacious staterooms equipped with state-of-the-art amenities, decorated in a chic yacht – fashion most of which feature split bathrooms ideal for families and considered a first in a cruise ship. The reviews rave about the Disney Dream’s Youth clubs that satisfy the entertainment needs of younger guests; activity areas for teens and tweens, kid’s clubs and a surfeit of one-of-a kind interactive activities and delightfully themed areas located all around the ship. Dining also merited a very positive Disney Dream review because of its wide ranging dining options’ from the elegant dining exclusive for adults only, culinary delights in the main dining rooms and delectable a la carté casual menu served in amazingly decorated venues.
Entertainment on the cruise ship was another area that gained fantastic Disney Dream reviews. Most of the reviews consider entertainment on Disney Dream incomparable and nothing like anything seen at sea. This includes Broadway and Vegas style live shows, 3D digital and first-run movies and family fun-filled parties on deck held in sumptuously decorated venues. The Disney Dream adult-only lounges and nightclubs on “The District” are the perfect venues for listening to live music, energetic and lively dances as well as for pure socializing. In addition, the pools of Disney Dream also earned kudos from reviews for being marvelous areas for pure relaxation. There are pools for families, for kids and for adults only.
Carnival Magic Cruise Destinations in Europe
Carnival Magic is the floating hotel that cruise the blue waters of the Caribbean and Europe and visits the most exciting places in these two awesome Carnival Magic cruise destinations. In Europe, Carnival cruise destinations include the following:
Naples – Historic Naples is one of the ancient cities in Europe where passengers of Carnival Magic will have the opportunity to have a shore excursion and visit the popular Blue Grotto in the idyllic isle of Capri, the magnificent Amalfi Coast, the awe inspiring Mount Vesuvius and the gripping buried city of Pompeii.
Marseilles – In Marseilles, guests will take pleasure in this historic city’s natural beauty and impressive architecture such as the Cathédrale de la Major, Notre Dame de la Garde and Palais de Longchamp
Palma de Mallorca – Palma is the capital of the biggest island off the shores of Spain, Mallorca and is famous for its beautiful beaches with golden sand.
Malaga – Malaga is considered one of the most ancient cities in the world. The places to see here are the Cathedral, the Moorish castle called Alcazaba, Plaza de la Merced where the house where Picasso was born can be found.
Las Palmas- Is ringed by two long sweeping stretches of beach and the place where Christopher Columbus starts from for his voyages.
Monaco – The most popular sites in this world’s 2nd smallest nation are Grand Casino, Monte Carlo ans Place du Palais
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Livorno – Livorno is your gateway to Florence and Pisa where the Leaning Tower of Pisa is located.
Rome – Carnival Magic cruise destination called the cradle of civilization and a city of historical greatness is Rome.
Savona – Savona is the located on the shoreline of the Ligurian Sea of Italy and the birthplace of Columbus
Dubrovnik – The walled city of Dubrovnik is one of Carnival Magic’s most captivating cruise destination
Venice – Experience the magic of St. Mark’s Square and the romance of the Grand Canal.
Messina – This Carnival Magic cruise destination is the access to Taormina where passenger of the ship can view the magnificent Mount Etna.
Latest Costa Favolosa Cruise Ship Review
Costa Favolosa operated by Costa Cruises was launched in July 2011. Costa Faviolosa Review says it’s a floating castle with over a thousand cabins, enchanting and exciting lounges and bars, public areas for uninhibited fun and stunning décor. It is a cruise ship where everybody’s idea of fun and excitement will come true. A destination in itself, Costa Favolosa prides itself with one of the most spacious spas on a cruise ship with spa cabins found close to the over 20,000 square feet of the facility. It also has 400 authentic works of arts together with reproductions of more than 6,000 adorning the entire ship; a sliding glass door roof over two of Favolosa ’s four swimming pools; a formula one simulator and more.
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Costa Favolosa review raves of the ship’s colossally big video screen overlooking the pool area that gives the guests a unique dive-in theater experience while they frolic in the pool. The formula one simulator also is a big hit with passengers who can virtually drive and race a car. Costa Favolosa also have the customary sports facilities on the cruise ship’s sports court for tennis, basketball and volleyball. Another Costa Favolosa review rave are the fabulous public rooms that includes a mammoth three level main theater, a Las-Vegas style casino, and a wide selection of bars and lounges for every night time fun activity imaginable. The kids were not left out either. The ship has a spacious play rooms and activity areas that are age- specific where kids can spend their whole time while cruising having fun.
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According to Costa Favolosa review, this humongous ship can accommodate a total of 3,000 passengers in a variety of cabin and stateroom classes, all beautifully decorated, furnished and equipped even with a Sony Play Station 3. Five restaurants serve the dining needs of Costa Favolosa ’s guests. There is a wide array of sumptuous meal selections from the two main dining room of the ship and the buffet-style casual dining venue.
Carnival Magic Cruise Destinations
Carnival Magic is one of the newest ship of Carnival Cruise Lines in the Dream-class category and also the largest ship of the cruise line. It cruises to four major destinations that include Transatlantic, Europe, Eastern Caribbean and Western Caribbean. At present Carnival Magic is offering 18 different cruises to the Carnival Cruises most popular destination the Eastern Caribbean.
Europe cruises
Carnival Magic offers European vacation cruises that range from 7 to 12 – day cruises visiting Europe’s most romantic , historic and beautiful ports that include Rome, Barcelona, Venice, Florence, Pisa, Messina, Marseilles, Palma de Mallorca, Naples, Monaco, Dubrovnik and others. This is a the grandest vacation of a lifetime that will give Carnival Cruise’s guests a feel of Europe like they’ve never experienced before.
Carnival Magic in Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Spain
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Transatlantic cruises
Carnival Magic’s 16 – day Transatlantic cruise will start from Barcelona, Spain to Galveston, Texas and the ports of call in between these two points are Malaga and Palma de Mallorca in Spain, Las Palmas in Canary Islands and in Turks & Caicos, Grand Turk. All these ports offer splendid beaches, fascinating historical landmarks and plenty of dining, shopping and sightseeing.
Western Caribbean cruises
The Western Caribbean cruises of Carnival Magic is a cruise starting from Galveston, Texas and ending in Galveston with port stops in any of the following exciting destinations – Belize; Costa Maya, Mexico; Yucatan, Mexico; Cozumel, Mexico, Mahogany Bay, Isla Roatan; Grand Cayman, Cayman Island; and more depending on the kind of cruise you will take. the cruises will range from 6 days to 8 days of fun under the hot, sultry sun and in some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.
Eastern Caribbean cruises
The Eastern Caribbean cruises of Carnival magic will also be a Galveston to Galveston cruise calling on exciting destinations and ports of call that include Key West, Florida; and in the Bahamas, Nassau and Freeport.
