Live B2B2B2B From the Carnival Magic 11/26-12/22

[MeganGC1983]

Just checking in and catching up. I’ve had a busy few days. Enjoy your cruises. 

[JandPB]

All caught up. Our last cruise was on the Magic and it wasn’t a stellar experience. It’s been a minute and hoping it’s a good trip for the next 22 or so days. Our next Carnival is back on the Magic as well. Live the 8 day itinerary that goes back down to St Thomas and St Maarten. I’m here for it all. 
 

~PB

[jam19872016]

Good morning everyone. 

 

It's a little early but after how long I slept yesterday I'm just not tired. Plus I'm sleeping well, this bed is literally perfect.

 

Today is our first sea day.

 

I'm in the mood for a burrito this morning so I'm going to get ready and go grab some blue iguana for breakfast.

 

[jam19872016]

8 hours ago, MeganGC1983 said:

Yes! I love Just June! Enjoy Jam!! 

 

8 hours ago, MeganGC1983 said:

Just checking in and catching up. I’ve had a busy few days. Enjoy your cruises. 

She was so funny. I hope I get to see her again. I missed her shows in the comedy club and she leaves tomorrow.

 

Glad you had some downtime! Thanks for spending it catching up, good to have you along 😀

[jam19872016]

7 hours ago, JandPB said:

All caught up. Our last cruise was on the Magic and it wasn’t a stellar experience. It’s been a minute and hoping it’s a good trip for the next 22 or so days. Our next Carnival is back on the Magic as well. Live the 8 day itinerary that goes back down to St Thomas and St Maarten. I’m here for it all. 
 

~PB

I prefer the 8 day day that hits the southern Caribbean but oh well. St.thomas is very pretty and my favorite sunset pic of all time was from there, from this ship actually. 

 

So far I can't complain it's been a great trip, just took some getting used to more people after sailing smaller ships for so many days.

 

[jam19872016]

Beat the morning crowds.

 

 

 

This may be, not it is, the smallest burrito I've ever been given. 

[jam19872016]

Good, but did not hot the spot. Will need to ask for bigger servings of the fillings next time.

 

Supplement plate to keep me full till lunch.

 

Edited November 28, 2023 by jam19872016

[jam19872016]

As cruise ship buffets go, that was a pretty good breakfast. 

 

I was the first through that just opened line and the salmon benedict was still fresh and egg was nice and runny 😋. Scrambled eggs were not cold and watery and had a nice cheesy flavor. Even got real sausages instead of cut up hot dogs.

 

The hash browns were the only miss.

Edited November 28, 2023 by jam19872016

[jam19872016]

Coffee timer and this includes prep time for a blended drink. 

 

 

They were slamming out the drinks quick, ready for the incoming sea day rush.

 

[jam19872016]

We've hit some liquid sunshine. I had found a comfy seat that happened to be covered so that worked out well.

 

 

@exlondoner found this in the Red Frog Pub

 

[exlondoner]

30 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

We've hit some liquid sunshine. I had found a comfy seat that happened to be covered so that worked out well.

 

 

@exlondoner found this in the Red Frog Pub

 

How confusing for you. 😀

 

Did the person get off the island last night? It struck me, looking at what you said about the very rough terrain in places, one could have a nasty fall, break an ankle and be stuck.

[jam19872016]

Breakfast buffet offerings

 

[jam19872016]

[jam19872016]

[jam19872016]

 

More pastries were available put too many people were around so i didn't photograph it. Also had bacon, not self serve. And an omelet line.

[Funsince1983]

6 minutes ago, jam19872016 said:

Breakfast buffet offerings

 

 

 

 

 

Maybe you should stash some of that meat and cheese for your lunch salad. Mobile charcuterie. 

[jam19872016]

12 minutes ago, exlondoner said:

How confusing for you. 😀

 

Did the person get off the island last night? It struck me, looking at what you said about the very rough terrain in places, one could have a nasty fall, break an ankle and be stuck.

It made me smile when I saw it. Happy memories 😀

 

I'm not sure what ended up happening with the person they kept paging for.

 

I do remember the portion of beach that was dangerous being well marked as dangerous and pretty far off the beaten path. I'd say most people don't find it, or don't attempt to walk it if not in good shape but I suppose it would be easy to have an accident if you lose your footing.

Edited November 28, 2023 by jam19872016

[jam19872016]

1 minute ago, Funsince1983 said:

Maybe you should stash some of that meat and cheese for your lunch salad. Mobile charcuterie. 

The thought certainly crossed my mind when I saw it. Have a big lunch planned today so not likely to grab a salad and not sure it would keep well overnight but I'm glad to see it as an option 😁

[jam19872016]

I love how quiet and peaceful it is on this outside promenade. My swing bench is very comfortable too. It's not too hot, a bit muggy but a good breeze.

 

Inside it's getting busy as the ship wakes up. I got a mango daiquiri from the casino annex.

 

 

Most of that time was because I was behind the bar server and she couldn't see me, I thought she would read the room. I moved into her sight line and was immediately served. This extra casino makes drink service easy. I feel like I am cheating here.

 

Back outside with my drink.

 

Edited November 28, 2023 by jam19872016

[jam19872016]

They must have caught on. No server in annex, best I could tell only one in the entire full casino.

 

 

Put this in the fridge for later

 

[jam19872016]

• The internet has been frustrating for a Starlink equipped ship. Various speed tests have been taken, best I've gotten was 20 MBPS which is great for traditional cruise internet, but the slowest I've seen for Starlink equipped ships. It's also been much slower for most tests. I also frequently lose connection for a few minutes at a time. Today being a sea day, its happened at least five times already. I also seem to be allocated a certain amount of bandwidth, as when I try to upload my sail away pics from Miami (there are a lot), my internet speeds drop significantly no matter how fast it was when I started my upload.

 

Current speed, about what I got on Royal pre Starlink.

 

Edited November 28, 2023 by jam19872016

[jam19872016]

Heading to the diamond lunch now.

[jam19872016]

Lots of diamonds on this six day sailing. They are checking cards or invites at the entrance. 

 

Couple in line ahead of me got out of line when they announced that.

Edited November 28, 2023 by jam19872016

[jam19872016]

Shared tables at these gatherings...it's not as awkward when I'm with my mom as she is chatty with others but this is uncomfortable. 

 

New menu.

 

[jam19872016]

CD Mike is here. I'm surprised he could make it on a school day.

 

Maybe I'm just getting old but he looks like he's 17.