BenjiRodney Posted December 21, 2016 Author #26 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Magic was docked at the end close to Senor Frogs: Sailboat from an earlier pic all lit up for the holidays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjiRodney Posted December 21, 2016 Author #27 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Glory all aglow docked in front of us before her departure. We would see her again in San Juan and Grand Turk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjiRodney Posted December 21, 2016 Author #28 Share Posted December 21, 2016 San Juan, we decided on the Rain Forest Drive excursion, we tried to so this a couple years back after the cruise with airport drop off, but due to lack of booking they cancelled it on us and we had to make other arrangements. Our guide Alex was the best guide we have had on a Carnival Tour, he explained the history of all things we were seeing and kept us entertained on the 45 minute ride over to the Visitor Center. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjiRodney Posted December 21, 2016 Author #29 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjiRodney Posted December 21, 2016 Author #30 Share Posted December 21, 2016 98 steps to the top: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjiRodney Posted December 21, 2016 Author #31 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Next stop were the falls: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjiRodney Posted December 21, 2016 Author #32 Share Posted December 21, 2016 We made one stop on the way out for restrooms and snacks before the ride back to Old San Juan. We had 2 hours to walk around before we had to be back on the ship for sail away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjiRodney Posted December 21, 2016 Author #33 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Glory backed out first: View of the fort as we left San Juan Harbor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjiRodney Posted December 21, 2016 Author #34 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Sunset leaving San Juan. We visited San one for the first time in 2010 ,on the Carnival Glory, so it was nice to see her in 3 of the ports we visited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruise pup Posted December 22, 2016 #35 Share Posted December 22, 2016 (edited) San one (instead of Juan)? Looks like you were speaking and not typing this and the mike didn't transfer correctly. Kinda funny. Edited December 22, 2016 by cruise pup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted December 22, 2016 #36 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Thanks for the review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted December 22, 2016 #37 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Thanks for the photo review. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted December 22, 2016 #38 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Thanks for doing the review and esp the nice pics. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WAHMto5 Posted December 22, 2016 #39 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Thank you for the review. We are heading out on the Magic next month and can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach710 Posted December 22, 2016 #40 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Thanks for the review. Can you tell me what were the inside temperatures were like? If you could give a bit of a reference point - example you keep your house at 73 and you were comfortable - this would tell me I need to pack extra sweaters. Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceB Posted December 22, 2016 #41 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Park was very crowded despite temps in the 60's. WE arrived around 10am and stayed until after 11 pm. I liked the free cookies and drinks at the various stops in the Park. We were able to see the Parade twice, and the show in front of the Castle twice, and the Fireworks were spectacular as well. I would do this again, but may try to do the Halloween festivities next year before the cruise on the Vista. I did the Halloween festivities the year before. They have a trick or treat trail with some very good candy. It was fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjiRodney Posted December 22, 2016 Author #42 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Thanks for the review. Can you tell me what were the inside temperatures were like? If you could give a bit of a reference point - example you keep your house at 73 and you were comfortable - this would tell me I need to pack extra sweaters. Thank you. I keep the house on 70 during the hottest times. I was comfortable throughout this trip. It only got hot while waiting in line for the main lounge. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceB Posted December 22, 2016 #43 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Loved all your pictures and details, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjiRodney Posted December 22, 2016 Author #44 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Loved all your pictures and details, thanks! I will post more after work and try to wrap it up this evening. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beach710 Posted December 22, 2016 #45 Share Posted December 22, 2016 Thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjiRodney Posted December 23, 2016 Author #46 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Next stop Grand Turk, nothing planned here as last October we did the Coast to Coast Safari while here on the Carnival Breeze. The Glory would be with us in Port again today. This was the hottest stop on the trip (temperature wise.) Glory next to us and the short pier you walk to get to the shops and the beach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjiRodney Posted December 23, 2016 Author #47 Share Posted December 23, 2016 After visiting a few shops, we wandered into Jimmy Buffet's for drinks and lunch before it got too crazy. The beach was crowded and it was hot out, so after lunch we got back on board and I had fun on the water slides and the pool. Managed to capture this sunset in Grand Turk: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjiRodney Posted December 23, 2016 Author #48 Share Posted December 23, 2016 The public areas were decorated for Christmas, this was the first time being on a ship in December and seeing it all decked out for the holidays. Tree in the Atrium: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenjiRodney Posted December 23, 2016 Author #49 Share Posted December 23, 2016 We had a great time on the Magic, staff and crew great. Captain was hilarious and always telling us to "party on." Loved the Cruise Director Schwartz. He was everywhere and always made it a point to speak. The VIFP Party was well attended as there were over 400 Platinum and Diamond cruisers on this voyage. Despite the large registration for the Meet and Mingle, only 20 showed and and even less stayed around by the time anyone from Carnival showed up. The CD did arrive afterwards and talked with us. They did take a group picture of those who stayed and delivered it the cabin later in the cruise. We had no issues with the food, the longest wait was late at night for pizza. Looking forward to the next cruises on the Paradise in July and then the Vista in October. Hope to also go back to Alaska for the 3rd time in 2018 as well as we only have Bermuda booked so far. Will be glad to answer any questions. Thanks for letting me share. Until the next time. Bon Voyage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tricy99 Posted December 23, 2016 #50 Share Posted December 23, 2016 Thanks for the awesome review! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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