Hi Costa Magica or Mediterranea.

[JoeandSheryl]

Hi

What ship would you choose Magica:confused: or Mediterranea.:confused:

Thanks JJ and Sher

[ElvisLover1]

Hi JJ -

 

Went on Mediterranea last April and it was fantastic!!;) We are booked on the Magica this April 16th with my sister-in-law and her family. I am confident that it will be fabulous as well. Go with either and I am certain you'll have a great time!:)

[luckymike]

Hi, we just got back yesterday from a back to back cruise on Mediterrenean and Magica, so I guess I'm the perfect guy to answer your querry.

 

First of all BOTH ships are excellent, we found the Magica to be a very FESTIVE and LIVELY ship. My main negative comment is that I found all the public bars, and there are many, to be too smoky:( :mad: :eek: . If you're a smoker then go for Magica, if not then go for the Med...:cool:

 

Enjoy.

[JoeandSheryl]

Hi

Can you tell us more !!1

Which ship had the best food, entertainment ect.

We are trying to choose from a 04/28 cruise on the magica (inside for $1344 for two) or a 4/2 on Mediterranea (balcony for $1513 for two).

Thanks Joe and Sheryl:)

[Mjasp]

For a $170 more I would go with the balcony on the Med. Nothing like your own balcony. No matter how bad the ship is you can escape it all by relaxing and watching the ocean sail by.

[JoeandSheryl]

Have you already been on your cruise or is it still coming up.

Thanks Joe and Sheryl

[Mjasp]

Have you already been on your cruise or is it still coming up.

Thanks Joe and Sheryl

 

Nope, we leave Sunday on the Med. But I've cruised before and there is nothing like a balcony, especially in the morning, when you are getting ready for dinner and late in the evening.

[usmanjar]

Hi

Can you tell us more !!1

Which ship had the best food, entertainment ect.

We are trying to choose from a 04/28 cruise on the magica (inside for $1344 for two) or a 4/2 on Mediterranea (balcony for $1513 for two).

Thanks Joe and Sheryl:)

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[luckymike]

Hi

Can you tell us more !!1

Which ship had the best food, entertainment ect.

We are trying to choose from a 04/28 cruise on the magica (inside for $1344 for two) or a 4/2 on Mediterranea (balcony for $1513 for two).

Thanks Joe and Sheryl:)

 

Hi Joe & Sheryl:

 

Sorry for the late reply, I was out of town.

Food is excellent on both ships.:D

I had a varandah on both ships and would not cruise anymore without one.

As a few other people have said, go for the balcony and you'll not regret it.

 

Enjoy your cruise.:)