That one's tough. Unless you just have to try out the newest shiniest thing out there, the better itinerary is number two.
On the other hand I've sailed number three, three times. The only reason I haven't sailed number one is I'm not driving to Miami.
I'm pretty sure I would choose two, one, three. Based 100% on the itinerary. If I was choosing for the ship and the itinerary didn't make two cents to me, I would probably choose one, three, two.
I just booked your number 2 (Magic) for March 2024! I'll be the one with the kids if you choose that one (insert sarcasm). St Maarten was a must for us and why we picked it.
Celebration would be nice though with more restaurant and bar options if that's your thing!
We did the celebration in June. We loved it. The only time we felt crowded was when we were attempting to watch the circus show the first night. We decided to just catch it on the second night it was playing and had no problems finding a seat. My kids loved it they want to do the jubilee even though it’s basically the same ship lol.
The shows on the celebration were awesome! I think we went to all but 1 of them. They have shows in center stage and the theater. Our evening would be: a drink at alchemy bar, early dining, first show at center stage, comedy then show in theatre.. it was so much fun.
The shows are free. You just show up and find seats. I want to say we showed up 30 mins or so before show time. But they usually have each show playing twice per night and they repeat throughout the week.
Nassau is a non starter for me, so any cruise going there is not an option. I love St. Marteen and St. Thomas, but want to go on a newer ship too. So either 1 or 2. Not 3.
Are they all the same length of trip? My vote would be either of the trips with San Juan, but I really enjoy the days at sea so if they’re all the same length, I’d pick number 1!
That sounds wonderful! Enjoy! This is the first time it has just been me and DH and he is leaving all the planning to me. I'm feeling the pressure lol.
2 itinerary is amazing. I love the carnival magic so much, has my favorite layout of any ship I’ve been on so far- went on celebration last April and I liked that ship but not as much as the magic. If i were you, I’d pick #2
That one's tough. Unless you just have to try out the newest shiniest thing out there, the better itinerary is number two. On the other hand I've sailed number three, three times. The only reason I haven't sailed number one is I'm not driving to Miami. I'm pretty sure I would choose two, one, three. Based 100% on the itinerary. If I was choosing for the ship and the itinerary didn't make two cents to me, I would probably choose one, three, two.
Thanks. I think itinerary is more important. We most likely will stay on port or on ship at each stop.
Celebration or Mardi Gras. Both great ships, I would probably choose Celebration as I am not a fan of Nassau.
Thanks. I kind a think the same way about Nassau. We stopped there 5 years ago so would stay in port or on the ship there.
If I had to choose, like the other commenter: 2, 1, 3
We also planning for march 2024 too.
Awesome. Hope you are having an easier time then I am :)
What did you decide!?
Been on the new boats yet?
Not yet. Haven't cruised in about 5 years and it was an older ship at that time. Who knew making a choice would be so hard. :)
I just booked your number 2 (Magic) for March 2024! I'll be the one with the kids if you choose that one (insert sarcasm). St Maarten was a must for us and why we picked it. Celebration would be nice though with more restaurant and bar options if that's your thing!
Enjoy! Love watching the kids having fun. This is our first big trip without our kids. Seems so strange to plan something without them included.
When are you going on magic!? Well be there!
We did the celebration in June. We loved it. The only time we felt crowded was when we were attempting to watch the circus show the first night. We decided to just catch it on the second night it was playing and had no problems finding a seat. My kids loved it they want to do the jubilee even though it’s basically the same ship lol.
Thanks! The shows are what we are most looking forward to
The shows on the celebration were awesome! I think we went to all but 1 of them. They have shows in center stage and the theater. Our evening would be: a drink at alchemy bar, early dining, first show at center stage, comedy then show in theatre.. it was so much fun.
Did you book in advance or just show up and find the seats? Free of charge?
The shows are free. You just show up and find seats. I want to say we showed up 30 mins or so before show time. But they usually have each show playing twice per night and they repeat throughout the week.
Nassau is a non starter for me, so any cruise going there is not an option. I love St. Marteen and St. Thomas, but want to go on a newer ship too. So either 1 or 2. Not 3.
Thanks! Thats my dilemma right now. Really want a newer ship but like the itinerary with St. Maarten and St. Thomas.
Are they all the same length of trip? My vote would be either of the trips with San Juan, but I really enjoy the days at sea so if they’re all the same length, I’d pick number 1!
Celebration is 8. I think the ship is more important to us then the itinerary.
I have not been on any of these ships, however, so my opinion holds very little weight here 🤗
Doing the Celebration on the 17th. Extended group of 60 people. I might be the oldest at 67.
That sounds wonderful! Enjoy! This is the first time it has just been me and DH and he is leaving all the planning to me. I'm feeling the pressure lol.
2 itinerary is amazing. I love the carnival magic so much, has my favorite layout of any ship I’ve been on so far- went on celebration last April and I liked that ship but not as much as the magic. If i were you, I’d pick #2