We got our letter with raised seal and goodie bag on May 4-12 cruise. Also for invites to the Diamond Meet and Greet as well as the Diamond & Platinum Meet and greet
Also on The Magic MAy 4-12. This was our second time on the Magic. The first time was in January.
First Cruise
Worst Cabin Steward ever
Food was ok
Italian Restaurant was awful. (Have never had a decent meal in this restaurant on any Carnival ship) last time going there
Service throughout the ship was good except MDR
Never noticed dirty or extremely used look anywhere
Second Time
Best Cabin Steward ever
Food was the same no noticeable different
Service in the MDR was noticeably Worse
still didn't notice heavily used or dirty Areas
would sail her again
This is the case with carnival also. Very limited Brands available. Almost all of these are Bar Pour Brands that most people have never heard of. I think People that purchase Cheers would be upset about not being able to get the brands they want so Carnival states that Cheers does not start till day 2 of the cruise
Being this was an Hawaiian cruise, the differences could be because of the sales tax that is charged could be different for each island, while no sales tax is charged while "at sea"
As one of the handful of cruisers that take up all the good seats, you can always get to the piano Bar Earlier. We usually get to the venue 45-60 minutes before stated start time so we get the seats we want.