teacher2cruiser Posted September 7, 2015 #1 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Just booked! Excited to come back to Carnival and travel an Eastern Route: San Juan, Amber Cove, St. Thomas, and Grand Turk. Please share things that can help build our excitement. Can't wait! Happy to be back on Cruise Critic too! :);):) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CruiseFan3035 Posted September 8, 2015 #2 Share Posted September 8, 2015 We booked the same itinerary for next October. [emoji4] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacher2cruiser Posted September 8, 2015 Author #3 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Hoping someone will post special shows or not to be missed events or things on the boat to be sure and see.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffCharger Posted September 8, 2015 #4 Share Posted September 8, 2015 we have just booked with a group of friends for October 2016. it's going to be a long wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrayann06 Posted September 8, 2015 #5 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Going on the same cruise May 21st. First eastern cruise for us. I'm really excited! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacher2cruiser Posted September 9, 2015 Author #6 Share Posted September 9, 2015 We've done the Eastern Route, and if you don't have a plan for St Thomas, I highly recommend Sunny Liston tours. Hoping some others will make suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrayann06 Posted September 9, 2015 #7 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Thank you! The photos look terrific! We've done the Eastern Route, and if you don't have a plan for St Thomas, I highly recommend Sunny Liston tours. Hoping some others will make suggestions! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teacher2cruiser Posted September 10, 2015 Author #8 Share Posted September 10, 2015 It was the best shore excursion we've done that was a tour. LOVED IT! FYI if you're ever in Cozumel, try Nachi Cocum. Loved that too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfromCT Posted September 10, 2015 #9 Share Posted September 10, 2015 We're doing that same itinerary 7/23/16:D:D Looking forward to San Juan, yet completely stumped on what to do there. We are not FORT type people. Definitely want to try some Mofongo and possibly find a nice beach close to the port. Regardless, we cannot wait to sail from PC. It's another first for us.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xrayann06 Posted September 10, 2015 #10 Share Posted September 10, 2015 It was the best shore excursion we've done that was a tour. LOVED IT! FYI if you're ever in Cozumel, try Nachi Cocum. Loved that too! Been to Nachi. It was a great day! Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Kellybean Posted September 18, 2015 #11 Share Posted September 18, 2015 We just booked this itinerary for June 4, 2016! It should be great!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in TX Posted September 18, 2015 #12 Share Posted September 18, 2015 We're doing that same itinerary 7/23/16:D:DLooking forward to San Juan, yet completely stumped on what to do there. We are not FORT type people. Definitely want to try some Mofongo and possibly find a nice beach close to the port. Regardless, we cannot wait to sail from PC. It's another first for us.:D We were in San Juan in April aboard the Glory. I found a walking tour online and printed that out. DH and I toured El Morro and then finished the rest of the walk. Got to see so many beautiful sights. Someone on here suggested eating at Punto de Vista. It is a rooftop restaurant and the mofongo was delicious! We went at sunset because we were in port from 1pm-10pm. We can't wait to sail to San Juan again just so we can eat there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watermelonqueen99 Posted September 18, 2015 #13 Share Posted September 18, 2015 You will absolutely love the Magic, she is a beautiful ship. We'll be on her for the 3rd time in a couple of weeks, one more time before she moves to Florida. :( Our favorite place to hang out on her is the Ocean Plaza, deck 5 mid. Have a great cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h0mbr3 Posted September 19, 2015 #14 Share Posted September 19, 2015 We're doing that same itinerary 7/23/16:D:DLooking forward to San Juan, yet completely stumped on what to do there. We are not FORT type people. Definitely want to try some Mofongo and possibly find a nice beach close to the port. Regardless, we cannot wait to sail from PC. It's another first for us.:D Raices is a nice place for Mofongo.....not to mention their pitchers of mojitos!! You can ride the free trolley all around. San Juan is a very unique place, with all of its food and historic sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badfinger Posted September 19, 2015 #15 Share Posted September 19, 2015 On our Magic cruise out of Galveston last year, they offered a Cooking Demonstration in the Steakhouse on one of the fun days at sea...I don't remember which. It is not well advertised but is listed in that usual small print in the Fun Times. It is limited to about 40 people...and they won't let you just come in and stand in the back or sides...they shut the door. It is only offered once. Anyway, they demonstrate making 4-5 courses of a dinner that they serve in the steakhouse...salad, appetizer, side, enter and dessert. Best part is they give everyone a sample of every course. It is all very good. Since this started at 11:30 so it was part of our lunch. I think it lasted about 45 minutes. I showed up at 1100 and was the first one to take a seat. Within 15 minutes it was at capacity and the doors were shut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProudUSMCWife Posted September 20, 2015 #16 Share Posted September 20, 2015 We'll be booking this cruise next month for June 4, 2016! We're super excited about this one, as the itinerary includes places neither me nor my husband have been before. We love exploring new places together! This will be my fifth Carnival cruise and my husband's second, but it will be our first on the Magic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
surfjock27 Posted September 20, 2015 #17 Share Posted September 20, 2015 We're doing that same itinerary 7/23/16:D:DLooking forward to San Juan, yet completely stumped on what to do there. We are not FORT type people. Definitely want to try some Mofongo and possibly find a nice beach close to the port. Regardless, we cannot wait to sail from PC. It's another first for us.:D We were in San Juan last December and did a tour at the Bacardi Factory. We walked down the pier and took a left. About 5 minutes down is a ferry ($1.00 per person, round trip) that takes you across San Juan Bay to Catano. After the 15 minute (or so) ferry ride you can catch a cab right at the ferry port for $3 per person. The cab takes you right to the Bacardi Factory. The tour at the Bacardi Factory is FREE and you get two free Bacardi drinks. They have every flavor Bacardi you can imagine and tons of mixers. After the factory tour, we took the cab back to the ferry port ($3 per person) and saw a restaurant across the street called Don Tello. We had lunch there.. BEST MOFONGO EVER!! Just walk across the street when done and catch the ferry back to Old San Juan. We had a lot of fun and it was CHEAP. Enjoy San Juan, it's gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakapfet Posted September 20, 2015 #18 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Just booked! Excited to come back to Carnival and travel an Eastern Route: San Juan, Amber Cove, St. Thomas, and Grand Turk. Please share things that can help build our excitement. Can't wait! Happy to be back on Cruise Critic too! :);):) Yeah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
htkodiak Posted September 20, 2015 #19 Share Posted September 20, 2015 we have just booked with a group of friends for October 2016. it's going to be a long wait! We just booked this as the second part of our B2B on Oct 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfromCT Posted September 20, 2015 #20 Share Posted September 20, 2015 We were in San Juan in April aboard the Glory. I found a walking tour online and printed that out. DH and I toured El Morro and then finished the rest of the walk. Got to see so many beautiful sights. Someone on here suggested eating at Punto de Vista. It is a rooftop restaurant and the mofongo was delicious! We went at sunset because we were in port from 1pm-10pm. We can't wait to sail to San Juan again just so we can eat there! Thanks, Jenny in TX!!!! Yes, this is the restaurant we are planning on eating at. Read the amazing reviews on Trip Advisor and drooled all over my computer looking at the pictures.:D:D You will absolutely love the Magic, she is a beautiful ship. We'll be on her for the 3rd time in a couple of weeks, one more time before she moves to Florida. :( Our favorite place to hang out on her is the Ocean Plaza, deck 5 mid. Have a great cruise! While you are losing the Magic, you are getting the Breeze! She is a GORGEOUS ship and you will LOVE her.:D:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KPfromCT Posted September 20, 2015 #21 Share Posted September 20, 2015 We were in San Juan last December and did a tour at the Bacardi Factory. We walked down the pier and took a left. About 5 minutes down is a ferry ($1.00 per person, round trip) that takes you across San Juan Bay to Catano. After the 15 minute (or so) ferry ride you can catch a cab right at the ferry port for $3 per person. The cab takes you right to the Bacardi Factory. The tour at the Bacardi Factory is FREE and you get two free Bacardi drinks. They have every flavor Bacardi you can imagine and tons of mixers. After the factory tour, we took the cab back to the ferry port ($3 per person) and saw a restaurant across the street called Don Tello. We had lunch there.. BEST MOFONGO EVER!! Just walk across the street when done and catch the ferry back to Old San Juan. We had a lot of fun and it was CHEAP. Enjoy San Juan, it's gorgeous. Thanks, Surfjock! Will definitely check out the Bacardi factory tour.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violets Mommy Posted September 30, 2015 #22 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Going on the same cruise May 21st. First eastern cruise for us. I'm really excited! I just booked on this cruise too!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nfmst2 Posted October 1, 2015 #23 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Booked same cruise for June 25th, can't wait!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ56 Posted October 1, 2015 #24 Share Posted October 1, 2015 I am booked on the Magic too in seven months same ports! I am over the top excited!! Excited to go back to San Juan and St. Thomas. This will be the largest ship I have ever been on. Just so excited!!:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LUVMYGSDOG Posted October 1, 2015 #25 Share Posted October 1, 2015 Seriously thinking of booking this cruise for October. Ports look amazing! Kim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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