acs2653 Posted December 11, 2016 #1 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Hello all! My name is Adam and this will be my first review. I have heard from everyone that they would like another Magic review and I am hear to answer the call. I have never done this before, so I hope I live up to some of the other reviews that we have all enjoyed reading. We are going to kick this trip review off early. A little about me to get everyone acquainted. This is going to be and my Wife's 7th cruise. This is our 3rd on Carnival. We typically cruise 2-3x a year and switch between carnival and royal. Our next Royal cruise will be April 1st. Anyway, We are both in our mid-late 20s and live in Fort Polk, LA. I am an Army Officer and my wife is an assistant director at a child development center. We started cruising for our honeymoon in 2014 and have been hooked ever since. That's pretty much it. We don't have any kids yet which allows us the ability to take these trips! Lol. Some may be asking why I'm posting so far in advance. Well, I'm starting from the moment I started packing. This leads into my first tip for new and seasoned cruisers. MAKE A CRUISE BINDER! Here's mine. Now I am not an organized person. Feel free to ask my wife! But very operation needs a good plan. I have found that having all your documents for the trip in a binder makes it quick and easy to get what you need each day. It keeps the documents together and in a central location. This becomes crucial in a small cabin. I'll post again once I start packing tonight. Feel free to ask questions. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted December 11, 2016 #2 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Getting organized is an indication of good things to come on your cruise. Happy sailing! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerseyGirlJen Posted December 11, 2016 #3 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Subscribed! Looking forward to your review, I'm going on the Magic next December! Have a great trip!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josieallen Posted December 11, 2016 #4 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Awesome. I'm from Alexandria, La!!!! Can't wait to read your review and thank you for your service to our country Sent from my iPad using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisinMama2003 Posted December 11, 2016 #5 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Will be following your review! We loved sailing on Magic (in 2014). Happy Cruising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruisingSpara Posted December 11, 2016 #6 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Subscribing. This gets me excited for my cruise in January!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carnivaladdix120 Posted December 11, 2016 #7 Share Posted December 11, 2016 Can't wait to read your review! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bury me at sea Posted December 11, 2016 #8 Share Posted December 11, 2016 We sailed the Magic three times when she was home-ported in Galveston. I really like that ship. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjb0704 Posted December 12, 2016 #9 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Looking forward to your review. My husband and I sail on Magic in September. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfromCT Posted December 12, 2016 #10 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Great start! Cannot wait for this one... We sail on the Magic in June.... Just a mere 193 days....:rolleyes: Patiently waiting for more..:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carhopsrock Posted December 12, 2016 #11 Share Posted December 12, 2016 We will be on the cruise with you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acs2653 Posted December 12, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted December 12, 2016 We will be on the cruise with you! Awesome! It should be a good one. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acs2653 Posted December 12, 2016 Author #13 Share Posted December 12, 2016 So... nothing is packed yet! We went to a birthday party yesterday and didn't get home until late. Clothes are washed (Thanks to my wife) but nothing else has been done. Looks like we have some work to do. Luckily, we aren't leaving until Thursday when DW gets off work. I am off all day so I will be responsible for ensuring we have everything loaded and taken care of. MTF Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare dctravel Posted December 12, 2016 #14 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Following for next August! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceB Posted December 12, 2016 #15 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Thanks for taking us on your journey and thank you for your service to our country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drazil65 Posted December 12, 2016 #16 Share Posted December 12, 2016 We are on the same trip with you! Only we are packed, doc's in order and last item will be to get cash for trip at the bank on Thursday. We would typically leave NC Thursday afternoon and drive halfway (about 4 hrs) then finish trip Friday morning. BUT...DS has his middle school Christmas concert (Sax) Thursday evening at 6:30. Soooo, DH is trying to decide if we leave from there and drive through night (about 8.5 hrs) or get up at 4:00 and get on road asap to do the all day thing on Friday. As long as we get there by Friday evening, I dont care! I so need this cruise and cannot wait for that first drink on my balcony! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debster11 Posted December 12, 2016 #17 Share Posted December 12, 2016 Subscribing as well. Can wait for my cruise next December! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiselover1980 Posted December 13, 2016 #18 Share Posted December 13, 2016 What ports are you going to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drazil65 Posted December 13, 2016 #19 Share Posted December 13, 2016 What ports are you going to? Amber Cove, DR...St. Thomas, USVI...San Juan, PR...Grand Turk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acs2653 Posted December 13, 2016 Author #20 Share Posted December 13, 2016 What ports are you going to? Amber Cove, DR...St. Thomas, USVI...San Juan, PR...Grand Turk You're on top of it! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&Jfamily Posted December 13, 2016 #21 Share Posted December 13, 2016 We are on the same trip with you! Only we are packed, doc's in order and last item will be to get cash for trip at the bank on Thursday. We would typically leave NC Thursday afternoon and drive halfway (about 4 hrs) then finish trip Friday morning. BUT...DS has his middle school Christmas concert (Sax) Thursday evening at 6:30. Soooo, DH is trying to decide if we leave from there and drive through night (about 8.5 hrs) or get up at 4:00 and get on road asap to do the all day thing on Friday. As long as we get there by Friday evening, I dont care! I so need this cruise and cannot wait for that first drink on my balcony! :D How old? I have a 12 yo DS who has his band concert (baritone) tomorrow night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropicaledrink Posted December 14, 2016 #22 Share Posted December 14, 2016 See you on board! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbri Posted December 14, 2016 #23 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Looking forward to your review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiselover1980 Posted December 14, 2016 #24 Share Posted December 14, 2016 I hope you have a great time. I'm looking forward your review. We're booked on the same cruise in June. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mamacane71 Posted December 14, 2016 #25 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Looking forward to your review. Safe travels. We are on her in June, Can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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