Eastern Caribbean Magic 3/26/11 - 4/2/11 COMPLETE

[KristiMc]

Loved reading your TR! I have to watch the ships leaving without me 3 days a week...it's so depressing, lol.

Thanks! That would be depressing to see the ships all the time!

Just read your report - thanks! Enjoyed learning more about what there is to do onboard! I hope you do the NY-Canada sailing and write about that, too, because we'll be going after you - just booked August 12TH! If you do a TR like this for Canada I'll be sooooo happy!

Thank you! We loved the at-sea days and the activities. We did decide to switch the 5-night to Canada to the 8-night to Bahama's. I couldn't pass up the 3 extra nights and a day at WDW. Hope you enjoy your cruise - I still want to do that one at some point.

 

[mjaclyn]

Hi Kristi! Thanks so much for posting your trip report! My family and I are deciding between an Eastern Caribbean or a Western Caribbean on the Magic in January. We've only sailed on the Dream so I'm excited to try one of the Classic ships.

I have a question for you about the Cabanas...Would you rent one again? Do you think it was worth the money? We loved our time at CC during our last cruise but thought it would be SO much fun to get a Cabana. I'm still trying to talk DH into it!

 

[KristiMc]

Hi Kristi! Thanks so much for posting your trip report! My family and I are deciding between an Eastern Caribbean or a Western Caribbean on the Magic in January. We've only sailed on the Dream so I'm excited to try one of the Classic ships.

I have a question for you about the Cabanas...Would you rent one again? Do you think it was worth the money? We loved our time at CC during our last cruise but thought it would be SO much fun to get a Cabana. I'm still trying to talk DH into it!

Hello! We loved the cabana and are planning on renting again if we are able to snag one.

Have fun on the Magic - you will love the ship and the longer cruise.

 

[IrishCowboy]

Thanks for sharing

 

[floydfamily4]

Thanks so much for sharing!! I loved it

 

[sarahsmom73]

Loved your report! We have a long wait for our 8 night out of NYC, but I can make it after reading trip reports like yours!

 

[KristiMc]

Loved your report! We have a long wait for our 8 night out of NYC, but I can make it after reading trip reports like yours!

Thanks! I booked this cruise 13 months out and survived by reading other trip reports. I need to read some more to get me by till our next cruise.

 

[brookelizabeth]

I finally got back here -- and you've totally convinced me on the cabana! I LOVED those pics of you guys just chilling in there during the rain... How cool that it includes the bike rentals and snorkeling too! Love that!!! I know I still need to respond to your FB message on it too!

Yes, June 2nd, that would be our cruise. We just went on the Dream last month. It was our first cruise ever. While it was an amazing ship and we managed to have a good time, our 7 year old daughter became very ill. On Monday of our cruise, we took her to the medical center and she got worse every day. By Friday, we spent the whole day at Orlando Children's Hospital instead of the Nick Hotel. So we need a do over. That's why we booked the Magic out of NY. We also live in Ohio (Columbus). So who knows....maybe we'll see you guys on the Magic.

another June 2 cruiser! I'm on it too!

Beautiful watch!!!

The last day always stinks. The only thing that makes it slightly less painful is knowing you'll be back. Thank you so much for sharing your report - I enjoyed every moment of it!!!!

11 months to go!!!!!!

 

[KristiMc]

I finally got back here -- and you've totally convinced me on the cabana! I LOVED those pics of you guys just chilling in there during the rain... How cool that it includes the bike rentals and snorkeling too! Love that!!! I know I still need to respond to your FB message on it too!


It stunk that it rained, but it was nice that we had somewhere to chill out and still enjoy the island. We loved the bikes. The trail is nice and flat.



Beautiful watch!!!

Thanks!

The last day always stinks. The only thing that makes it slightly less painful is knowing you'll be back. Thank you so much for sharing your report - I enjoyed every moment of it!!!!

11 months to go!!!!!!

I am glad you enjoyed the report. We can't wait for June 2nd!!

 

[tony64]

Thank you for posting we are doing this cruise in October so you have given us a few things to think about.

 

[Jerseymomof2]

Loved your report! We have a long wait for our 8 night out of NYC, but I can make it after reading trip reports like yours!

I feel the same way.

Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your trip. Since I have never been on a cruise before this helps me understand how the days will go.
You have a beautiful family and I love the pictures. Thanks so much again!

 

[yvettenurse]

Thanks for the great post...Your pictures are nice..We are taking the same cruise this Dec....Your post is very helpful...Thanks and happy cruising..

 

[KristiMc]

Thank you for posting we are doing this cruise in October so you have given us a few things to think about.

You will have a great time.

Thank you so much for taking the time to write about your trip. Since I have never been on a cruise before this helps me understand how the days will go.
You have a beautiful family and I love the pictures. Thanks so much again!

There is so much to do on the ship. We loved the at sea days.

Thanks for the great post...Your pictures are nice..We are taking the same cruise this Dec....Your post is very helpful...Thanks and happy cruising..

Enjoy your cruise!

 

[CherylA]

Really enjoyed your trip report. Thank you so much for taking the time to write it and complete it! Great job.

 

[podsnel]

I didn't know you had a TR!! SO I just started, and wanted to say that this pic is ADORABLE!!!!

We always got ready for dinner after the show, too- there was always time except on Formal Night when you went to meet the Captain-

OK- looking forward to reading about your trip!

E

 

[podsnel]

That was GREAT!! I loved reading about your adventures- and I agree with your love of ST John- it kind of spoils you for everywhere else. We have gone in January for the past 5 years with friends- and I'll be there for the day on our cruise next month. It's a special, beautiful island.

Thanks for sharing!!

 

[KristiMc]

Really enjoyed your trip report. Thank you so much for taking the time to write it and complete it! Great job.

Thanks for reading!

I didn't know you had a TR!! SO I just started, and wanted to say that this pic is ADORABLE!!!!

We always got ready for dinner after the show, too- there was always time except on Formal Night when you went to meet the Captain-

OK- looking forward to reading about your trip!

E

Thanks! I loved having the second dining - even though Shawn did fall asleep twice. Most nights he did Dine & Play.

That was GREAT!! I loved reading about your adventures- and I agree with your love of ST John- it kind of spoils you for everywhere else. We have gone in January for the past 5 years with friends- and I'll be there for the day on our cruise next month. It's a special, beautiful island.

Thanks for sharing!!

St. John was beautiful - I only wish we would have had more time there. Where do you stay when you go with friends? Cruise next month - I am so jealous!

 

[jrm11697]

Great review! My family is planning a cruise with the same stops as this one in April 2012. It is either this or the Bahamas. but after reading this, i am leaning toward the Caribbean! Your TR was detailed and a good length. Thanks for sharing!!

 

[cmskok]

Hello neighbor!

It looks like you had a wonderful trip! What a perfect time to escape this crazy Ohio weather!

 

[KristiMc]

Great review! My family is planning a cruise with the same stops as this one in April 2012. It is either this or the Bahamas. but after reading this, i am leaning toward the Caribbean! Your TR was detailed and a good length. Thanks for sharing!!

I'm glad I was able to help you with your planning.

Hello neighbor!

It looks like you had a wonderful trip! What a perfect time to escape this crazy Ohio weather!

Hello neighbor! It was great to get out of here in March. We had such a crappy winter. There were so many people on the cruise from the Cleveland area.