watermelonqueen99

Thanks everyone! We had a cove on the Magic and we LOVED it! We're cruising the Dream next April, and I'm booking another cove, and I wanted to get some opinions on specific rooms. You all are awesome! :D

What was your stateroom number, and what did you like or not like about it? Trying to decide which cove to book. Thanks! :)

There isn't much for kids to do at Nachi. It's very quiet. There is a pool, and they have banana boats for rent, and they put the water trampoline out when we were there, but it's very adult-oriented in my opinion. But the food is fantastic! I have pictures in my review, link in my signature. :) Mr. Sanchos is just down the beach, and we could see lots of water toys. It was also very crowded looking. But I suspect it's much more kid friendly.

Really enjoyed your review! We're doing this same cruise next April :)

If you had to choose between the Glory and the Splendor, which would you choose and why? :)

We had FTTF, so we had priority debark, and we also did self-assist with our luggage. We were off the boat at 7:10. Depending on what time of year you are sailing, fog can be an issue in Galveston, causing delays, but we didn't have that problem.

Woo-hoo, I love your reviews! We're going on the Dream next year, so I've been (im)patiently waiting for this! :P

Am I the only one totally grossed out by the hot tubs on cruise ships? So many people + hot water = ? I find it scary and I don't care how much chemicals they pour in.

Nope, we are too! We don't do public hot tubs.

Just today, I received a check in the mail from Carnival for a whopping $27.13, which was what was left on my sail and sign account after our April 6th cruise. :D

I asked the same question after I booked my first cruise, I really wanted to get something in the mail! :)

The one on the Magic had soups and sandwiches at lunchtime. One night they had samples of Mexican food.

Subscribing....loved your last review!

This may be irrelevant info since it's a different port, but I had a 2:25 flight booked out of Houston on Sunday, and I was worried even that was too early after some of the stuff I had read. We had FTTF, plus we did self-assist, and even with the nearly hour drive to the port, we were at Houston Hobby airport at 9 AM! We spend 5.5 hours in the airport. :eek: We're sailing on the Dream next April, and I'm booking a much earlier flight home!

We went to brunch twice on the Magic last week. The first time we went, we both had pancakes with a side of hashbrowns. They were ok. Very similar in taste to those frozen pancakes you can get in a box in the freezer section of the grocery store, the ones you pop in the microwave. The hashbrowns, on the other hand, were awful. You get two small, disc-shaped potato patties that have the strangest taste...like a vague fishy taste. The second time we went to brunch, my husband had the huevos rancheros, and he said it ok. I had the mac and cheese with bacon and fried chicken strips, and it ended up being one of the best things I had during the entire cruise! I felt guilty for having mac and cheese for breakfast (we went at 8:30), but hey, it's vacation, right. :D

Just off the Magic on Sunday. At Ocean Plaza, there was a girl (Erin Michelle Band or something similar) that sang country music in the evenings. Also, I recall there being "country hour" at the night club. Also there was a country line dance class. Enjoy your time on the Magic, she's a beautiful ship!

I feel you. We just got off the Magic yesterday, and I keep wondering why there's no balcony off my bedroom, why I can't hear the sea, and why my house isn't moving! And all this unpacking and laundry......no thanks. :mad:

Yep, it's Northern Lights, 3 forward. I just got off the Magic yesterday as well. We never had a wait for dinner, either. Have fun!

We just got off the Magic this morning, and we had a cove balcony and it was AMAZING!!!! Yes the floor was a little wet and we did have to dry off the railing a few times, but the privacy, the shade from the lifeboats, the view, and the close proximity to the water far outweigh the minor inconvenience of wiping down the rail! Book the cove! :)

Me too, we'll be looking forward to hanging out at a beautiful resort in Mo Bay the next day!! Whoop whoop! Have a great cruise!

Thanks everyone. I thought I had read it was for bookings through 2015. Seems it's as clear as mud. ;)

I've tried booking several different cruises for next year, but when I get to deposit amount, it shows $400 for 2 people. Why am I not getting the option of $50 deposits?:(

I am so sorry for your loss.

Have a great cruise! We fly to Houston a week from tomorrow for our April 6th cruise on the Magic!

We leave in 8 days!!!!!!!!

Almost!!! We fly to Houston in 10 days for our April 6th cruise on the Magic! :D:D:D

AMERICAN has a NonStop Flight From Nashville to Miami for 128 pp which is a great deal the Flight is 600am-900am but just nervous have never done day of cruise on any of my 23 cruises should I go for it ?

 

 

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We were originally set to fly in the morning of, nonstop from Tulsa to Houston, arriving at 10:00 AM, then of course we have to shuttle to Galveston. As our cruise got closer and closer, I started to get really nervous and decided it wasn't worth the stress. I've read on here so many times how it's not a good idea to fly in the day of. Now we're flying in the day before. :)