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2 hours ago, cruiselover** said:

I am really frustrated that Carnival is postponing their announcement.  My husband and I have the Carnival Magic booked for April 25, 2020 and I have been on pins and needles waiting to hear if the cruise is cancelled or not.  We can cancel by March 31st and get a full refund based on the information Carnival sent us earlier this month.  I was hoping to find out today that onboard credit was going to be offered along with the refund for another cruise.  I can't stand the idea of waiting yet another few days!

We were supposed to be on the same cruise and are in the same place that you are.  I am really disappointed they didn't let us know today so that we can make/adjust plans.

Thanks for all the recommendations!

Lois this was very helpful-even recommendations for socks! Thanks!

Thanks for the info Lois R!  I didn't do a search since I was hoping for updated info but I will do that, thanks for the advice.

We will be sailing in April to St. Kitts, St. Maarten, San Juan and Grand Turk. We have walking excursions in all except Grand Turk which will be a beach day. I have been on other cruises and always struggled with what shoes to wear for excursions that are comfortable and good for walking but look good too. Anyone have any ideas?

I have been thinking about the same thing. We are thinking that magnets will work on the door, they have several different ones on Amazon but I’m not sure the doors are metal. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08191NV3N/?coliid=INUMRRXIGI4R&colid=1FZXNVNW9PLN3&psc=0&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it

We are on April 25th also!

We are on the Magic with the same Itinerary in April, any advice or information you can share on the ports would be great.

Beautiful photos!

On 12/22/2019 at 1:12 PM, marysb said:

You can get some good photos if you look.  

 

 

 

 

 

 

We are on the Magic with the same Itinerary in April 2020, what excursions did you do at each port? Also-any must do or see on the ship? Favorite meal?

2 hours ago, MeganGC1983 said:

We’ve never used a “ship excursion”. These tours directly stimulate the local economy, something that St. Maarten needs in recovery. I know it can be a tad nerve-racking, but them getting you back on time or before is what their reputation and livelihood depends on. They won’t chance it. I always do LOTS of research and any negative review means we don’t use them. 

Think about it, since that’s the exact tour you are looking for and maybe take a chance. You won’t regret it. 

I will definitely think about it, thanks for the info.

On 5/15/2019 at 9:40 PM, brookeq said:

Governors beach will be less crowded.  Maybe no people at all.

 

Also when you get off the ship head to the right.   You can get a good photo of the ship with the water.   

Thanks!!

We have never done a tour that wasn’t with the ship. We worry about traffic and not getting back to the ship on time. It would be awesome to get the tour we want though.

Good idea-think I will place an Amazon order today!!

We are headed to St. Maarten on our next cruise. This will be our third visit and the last time we were there we took a taxi and just hung out at Maho beach. My husband loves watching the airplanes come in and could do it all day but I would like to visit Marigot and look at some shoppes. Can anyone recommend a tour that would include both?

You have all sold me on the 18-135, think it is a must get for my next trip! My next question is can anyone recommend a bag or protective cover that would fit the camera with the 18-135 lens attached that protects it in a bag or backpack for excursions?

Mitsugirly-great idea and photos!!

On 4/24/2019 at 3:04 PM, Turtles06 said:

When I bought my a6000 years ago (which came with the 16-50 and 55-210 kit lenses), the 18-135 did not exist, and I bought the 18-200 as a travel lens.  It served its purpose, but in the last year or so I decided it was just too heavy and chunky.  I replaced it late last year with the 18-135, which, while only marginally lighter, is far less chunky, and I've been quite happy with it.   (I also now own an a6300.)   The 16-50 is a nice little lens, and sometimes it's all I want on the camera.

Thanks for the information comparing them both!

havoc315-beautiful photos!

12 hours ago, brookeq said:

The menus didn't excite me but I thought the food was good.  Everything was cooked the way we asked and hot.  Most of us liked our meals.  I didn't find the desserts to be great.   But there was always something that was decent.   

Glad to know the food was good-that is one of my favorite parts of the cruise. Looking forward to the rest of your review.

15 minutes ago, zackiedawg said:

I took it on the ride, but didn't shoot with it during the ride.  I just stuck it in the storage compartment.  I've taken my camera with me on pretty much every ride in Disney - even the wet ones - I bring a ziploc bag with me in my back pocket to toss the camera in when there's risk of getting very wet (Kali River Rapids, Splash Mountain).

You are VERY brave!!

Fantastic review! I especially love how genuine and honest you are about traveling with family and kids!!  We are on the Magic in 2020 and this full of good info! The menus posted so far don’t look too spectacular. Were you pleased with the food in the MDR?

I wouldn’t venture far by car since the traffic around Miami can be terrible. Stay close to port if possible.

zackiedawg-those are awesome-I’m sold!! We also do Disney usually every year so it will be great to know I can use it there. One question though-you really didn’t take that camera on Mission Space right??