thehappierhomemaker Posted December 23, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 23, 2017 We are military that were stationed in Europe last year. During a particularly cold day last winter I booked us a Christmas cruise and it’s finally here! Magic out of Port Canaveral visiting Cozumel, Belize, Roatan, and Costa Maya. We are traveling as a family with three boys ages 6, 9, & 10. This is our 6th Cruise in as many years. Lots of pictures to follow! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehappierhomemaker Posted December 23, 2017 Author #2 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted December 23, 2017 #3 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Very nice photos! Hope you enjoy your family cruise! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bride928 Posted December 23, 2017 #4 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Enjoy! I'll be on Magic with my family next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted December 23, 2017 #5 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Nice start, terrific photos! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrpayroll Posted December 24, 2017 #6 Share Posted December 24, 2017 We enjoyed our Magic cruise. Hope you enjoy yours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare L1211 Posted December 24, 2017 #7 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Yay!!! Enjoy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandmarnnurse Posted December 24, 2017 #8 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Following! Heading out on my cruise out of Miami in 14 days. Currently spending a very snowy Christmas holiday here in Buffalo, NY! Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted December 24, 2017 #9 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Thanks for the review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted December 24, 2017 #10 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Nice report and photos. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reerun25 Posted December 24, 2017 #11 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Will be following along, and gave a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
May1cruiser Posted December 24, 2017 #12 Share Posted December 24, 2017 Thank you for your service. Enjoy your cruise! Looking forward to your review... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyMaster Posted December 25, 2017 #13 Share Posted December 25, 2017 GREAT start. I'm just off "Magic", and had a fantastic cruise as well. I know you're gonna enjoy "Magic" too. THANKS for your service. You deserve all the fun, and relaxation you can get. "SKY" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted December 25, 2017 #14 Share Posted December 25, 2017 GREAT start to your review! (y) We were on the Magic for two weeks in October and had a wonderful time. Looking forward to the rest and THANK YOU for your service! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehappierhomemaker Posted December 25, 2017 Author #15 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Merry Christmas from Cozumel! So far the cruise is going great, doesn’t seem as crowded as I expected even though I’m told there are 5000 on board with 1000 being kids! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drazil65 Posted December 25, 2017 #16 Share Posted December 25, 2017 We are on the Magic again in March (3rd time and just recently got off) for same itinerary as you before she leaves PC :(....only 96 more days before we are on her again, this itinerary is fun and it has been a few years since our last cruise to the west...cannot wait!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket551 Posted December 26, 2017 #17 Share Posted December 26, 2017 THank you for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bosrox Posted December 26, 2017 #18 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Merry Christmas from Cozumel! So far the cruise is going great, doesn’t seem as crowded as I expected even though I’m told there are 5000 on board with 1000 being kids! Sent from my iPhone using Forums Someone on another group is saying there’s a huge flu outbreak on the magic right now with over 600 sick? True or false? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzmmmommy Posted December 26, 2017 #19 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Oh no! Where did you hear that? We are going next week. Someone on another group is saying there’s a huge flu outbreak on the magic right now with over 600 sick? True or false? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKosto Posted December 26, 2017 #20 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Someone on another group is saying there’s a huge flu outbreak on the magic right now with over 600 sick? True or false? We were on the 12/2 sailing and my fiance came down with the flu on the second to last night, she was diagnosed when we got home. I know about 10-15 from the other sites group that were sick as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehappierhomemaker Posted December 31, 2017 Author #21 Share Posted December 31, 2017 We were just back from the Magic (Internet was horrible so I'll be updating my review from home now instead of on board as I planned) and hadn't heard anything about the flu on board. My husband heard a couple people being sick but no announcements about a huge outbreak Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehappierhomemaker Posted December 31, 2017 Author #22 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Okay back to the review! We had purchased faster to the fun and selected a check-in time of 11-11:30. We arrive at the post on time and the traffic was a bit chaotic as a ton of people were still leaving but once we actually got into the parking garage the check-in process was smooth and we were on board by noon. We had checked our luggage except for a small bag each for my husband and me with important documents and our swimsuits, sunscreen, etc. We headed straight to the Pig & Anchor on deck 5 for lunch-we LOVE that place and it's only open the first day and sea days so we try to go every chance we get. It wasn't crowded the first day but definitely was on the sea days! After lunch it was to the Lido for a cocktail and swimming! We always purchase Cheers and this cruise it was even better with specialty coffees, sodas, and water bottles included too. Great improvement! Waterworks was a big hit with the kids as always! Our room was ready by 1:30, I dropped our bags and grabbed towels for the kids while my husband stayed up at the Waterworks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehappierhomemaker Posted December 31, 2017 Author #23 Share Posted December 31, 2017 (edited) Fun times for the first three days: Embarkation Day Dec 23 Christmas Eve Christmas Day: Cozumel Sent from my iPhone using Forums Edited December 31, 2017 by thehappierhomemaker pictures out of order Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itzmyn Posted December 31, 2017 #24 Share Posted December 31, 2017 We were on the 12/2 sailing and my fiance came down with the flu on the second to last night, she was diagnosed when we got home. I know about 10-15 from the other sites group that were sick as well. We were on the 12/16-23 sailing. Hubby and I got sick on the 25th and are still miserable. Didn't see as many employees cleaning the handrails as we do on other Carnival ships, and each night someone at our table of 12 seemed to have the sniffles or didn't show up for dinner because they weren't feeling well. Hope they can get this bug under control. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehappierhomemaker Posted December 31, 2017 Author #25 Share Posted December 31, 2017 Muster went smoothly and was held in the dining rooms-so much better than having to stand on the decks forever all squished up! Then it was time for the sail away party! I always hit up the spa raffle so I was pleased they held it at 5pm instead of 4 like my previous cruises so I could be at the sail away party with my family. There was a Christmas tree lighting and singalong at 5:45 that was great-Dr. E was our cruise director and it was our second time with him, he's our favorite. We sang carols and then it "snowed" which I thought was great, I had been looking forward to it after reading it on other's reviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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