Magic taking over (at least some) 5 day cruises for Triumph in 2015?!

We have friends that work on the ship and they were going to be on there in February so

we would have been able to see them. We are going on Magic in October and so it wouldn't

be the same if we went back on there in February. We have nothing against Magic we enjoy

cruising on her it's just this one on Triumph was special.

They have changed our Feb 23rd booking to Magic, no new booking number and the cabin

assigned is in the same position as we had on Triumph, but I'm not totally happy so don't

know if I will stay with it. Would sure like to know where Triumph is going that week.

I am now on the Vista Deck instead of the Lido Deck but it is just one deck down so I am not too unhappy. But this would have been my first time on the Triumph and since I am doing a 66th birthday cruise I hate to change dates just so I can sail on the Triumph.

I was looking to book something for summer 2015 for my son's graduation, and Magic isn't showing up for me at all. Just Triumph and Freedom

I was looking to book something for summer 2015 for my son's graduation, and Magic isn't showing up for me at all. Just Triumph and Freedom

I see Summer 2015 for Magic--they are 7 day cruises. Jun Jul and AUg

I see Summer 2015 for Magic--they are 7 day cruises. Jun Jul and AUg

I see them now ... it must have just been my phone. Duh...lol. [emoji15]

I see them now ... it must have just been my phone. Duh...lol. [emoji15]

I understand!! I am waiting for Feb 2015 cruises to come up on the Magic. Nothing yet..

I'm booked for Magic in Aug2015 they'd better not be changing ships or canceling our cruise.

I'm booked for Magic in Aug2015 they'd better not be changing ships or canceling our cruise.

Sounds kind of harsh. And if they do, what will you do?

Sounds kind of harsh. And if they do, what will you do?

Didn't mean for it to sound so harsh--I guess if they changed it we'd find another ship or what ever but it's our 30th anniversary and I kinda had my heart set on magic out of Galveston. IF they changed it we'd just go with the flo I guess. I guess another question is what's happening to all the people who were booked on Magic for a 7 day during the time that they're switching over the Triumph cruisers to Magic?? or was that during the dry dock period that she maybe not doing now??

Didn't mean for it to sound so harsh--I guess if they changed it we'd find another ship or what ever but it's our 30th anniversary and I kinda had my heart set on magic out of Galveston. IF they changed it we'd just go with the flo I guess.

Carnival is not the only game in town. You have many options. Don't be afraid to look beyond Carnival.

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NEW SERIES OF 10- TO 12-DAY CRUISES FROM GALVESTON AND SAN JUAN FEATURING EXOTIC CARIBBEAN AND CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICAN PORTS TO BE OFFERED ON CARNIVAL TRIUMPH IN WINTER 2015

Carnival Magic to Operate Series of Four- to Six-Day Cruises in Winter 2015, First-Ever Short Cruise Program for 130,000-ton Ship

MIAMI (July 22, 2014) -- Following strong consumer response to Carnival Triumph’s first-ever longer length voyages from Galveston and San Juan, the cruise line has added three new 10- to 12-day cruises departing in winter 2015 and visiting beautiful and exotic destinations throughout the Caribbean and Central and South America.

Additionally, Carnival Magic will offer a series of four- to six-day voyages from Galveston in winter 2015, marking the first time that the 130,000-ton ship has offered a short cruise program from Texas.

“Based on feedback we’ve received from our guests and valued travel agent partners, we are pleased to be able to provide even more itinerary choices from Galveston,” said Gerry Cahill, Carnival president and CEO. “These new longer cruises on Carnival Triumph visit a variety of beautiful destinations while offering more time to enjoy the ship’s many fantastic and exciting features. At the same time, the four- to six-day sailings on Carnival Magic are the perfect choice for those looking for a shorter cruise featuring all the wonderful innovations aboard our newest class of ships,” he added.

Exciting 10- to 12-day Cruises Aboard Carnival Triumph

The newly scheduled voyages on Carnival Triumph include three exciting options:

• An 11-day southern Caribbean voyage from Galveston to San Juan Feb. 9-20, 2015, calling at Grand Cayman, Aruba, Bonaire, Grenada, Dominica and St. Maarten.

• A 10-day exotic eastern Caribbean voyage from San Juan to Galveston Feb. 20 - March 2, 2015, with visits to St. Thomas, St. Maarten, Antigua, St. Kitts, St. Croix and Falmouth (Jamaica).

• A 12-day Journey of Discovery cruise round-trip from Galveston March 2-14, 2015, featuring Grand Cayman, Limon (Costa Rica), Colon (Panama), and Cartagena and Santa Marta (Colombia). From Colon, guests will have the opportunity to take an optional excursion for an up-close view of the wonders of the Panama Canal. The call at Santa Marta will mark Carnival’s first-ever visit to this beautiful and exciting seaside city.

The three voyages can be combined to create an unforgettable 33-day seagoing adventure visiting 15 ports across two continents.

During these voyages, guests can relax on some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, visit centuries-old historical landmarks and attractions, and enjoy a diversity of shopping, dining and sightseeing opportunities, all while experiencing Carnival Triumph’s impressive array of Fun Ship 2.0 dining, bar and entertainment innovations. These include Guy’s Burger Joint developed in tandem with Food Network star Guy Fieri, the cocktail pharmacy-themed Alchemy Bar, BlueIguana Cantina Mexican venue, the poolside BlueIguana Tequila Bar and RedFrog Rum Bar, and more.

The three new voyages complement Carnival Triumph’s previously announced series of 10- and 11-day cruises from Galveston and San Juan in 2015 and 2016. Two 11-day cruises sail from Galveston to San Juan Oct. 24, 2015, and Jan. 16, 2016, and two 10-day cruises will operate from San Juan to Galveston Nov. 4, 2015, and Jan. 27, 2016.

First-Ever Short Cruises Aboard Carnival Magic

While Carnival Triumph is sailing these longer length cruises, Carnival Magic will, for the first time, offer a series of four- to six-day voyages from Galveston in February and March 2015, providing consumers an opportunity to experience the ship’s many unique features on a short cruise program. Aboard Carnival Magic, guests can experience SkyCourse, a suspended ropes course offering breathtaking views to the sea 150 feet below, as well as the Cucina del Capitano family-style Italian restaurant, Prime classic American steakhouse, the Caribbean-themed RedFrog Pub and a stunning indoor/outdoor café and live music venue called Ocean Plaza.

Carnival Magic’s short cruise program will encompass two four-day cruises to Cozumel departing Feb. 19 and March 5, 2015; two five-day cruises to Cozumel and Progreso, Mexico, departing Feb. 14 and 23, 2015; and two unique six-day cruises to Cozumel, Progreso and Costa Maya departing Feb. 8 and March 9, 2015.

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Well then. I'm glad I'm on the longer Magic one.

I thought that the Magic was going into dry dock from Feb 8 to Mar 9 2015!

Interesting to me because a 6 night intin. usually means an alternating 8 night. I'd be interested to know what that 8 night route would be.

 

Magic is on a list of possibles for me but really dislike the ports of call (Key West, Freeport, Nassau). Wondering if an 8 night could get to better ports.

6 & 8 night trips are exactly the same, same ports.

Except on 8 nights, ship runs slower on one last engine...

Does anyone know when the Magic will dry dock? I want to book her for August 2015.

Does anyone know when the Magic will dry dock? I want to book her for August 2015.

Unknown at this point. She came out in 2011, so, they still have until 2016.

Why are they having the Triumph do the new itineraries

I would go if they were on the Magic or the Freedom

The Triumph is an old ship I have sailed on it 2 times

Last year after the dry dock the rooms are still the same and they took out

The refrigerators I will pass . Have been on the Magic 3 times it's a great ship

They just need to add Guys burgers

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Does anyone know when the Magic will dry dock? I want to book her for August 2015.

We're booked on her (Magic) Aug 9 2015!