In preparation for its Space Coast debut this spring, the 130,000-ton Carnival Magic will undergo an extensive multi-million-dollar dry dock that will add a variety of exciting dining and bar innovations, including Guyรขโฌโขs Burger Joint, RedFrog Rum Bar, BlueIguana Tequila Bar, Pizzeria del Capitano and the Alchemy Bar.
In April 2016, Carnival Magic will reposition from Galveston, Texas to Port Canaveral, Florida to begin year-round Caribbean departures from that port.
รขโฌลCarnival Magic is already a groundbreaking ship รขโฌโ it was the first to feature our popular Cucina del Capitano Italian restaurant, the Caribbean-themed RedFrog Pub and SportSquare outdoor recreation facility รขโฌโ and with these new features weรขโฌโขre making this spectacular floating resort even better,รขโฌย said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. รขโฌลFollowing this extensive refurbishment, Carnival Magic will offer even more exciting on-board choices for travel agents to market to their clients,รขโฌย she added.
The two-week dry dock will take place from Feb. 21 to March 6, 2016, andรย Carnival Magic upgrades will include:
Guyรขโฌโขs Burger Joint รขโฌโรย a free-of-charge poolside venue developed in partnership with Food Network personality Guy Fieri serving hand-crafted burgers and fresh-cut fries in an atmosphere that celebrates the chefรขโฌโขs California roots and love of car culture
RedFrog Rum Bar รขโฌโรย a poolside bar offering the quintessential Caribbean vacation vibe with refreshing Caribbean rum-based frozen drinks and beers, including Carnivalรขโฌโขs own ThirstyFrog Red
BlueIguana Tequila Barรย รขโฌโรย a fun and festive outdoor watering hole offering a laid-back Mexican-themed atmosphere and tequila-based frozen drinks and beers, perfect for chillinรขโฌโข by the pool
Pizzeria del Capitano รขโฌโรย an expansion of the lineรขโฌโขs Cucina del Capitano family-style Italian eatery offering five varieties of hand-tossed artisanal-style pizza, all available free of charge 24 hours a day
Alchemy Bar รขโฌโ a vintage-themed cocktail รขโฌลpharmacyรขโฌย thatรขโฌโขs the go-to spot for guests seeking a unique experience with mixologists who รขโฌลprescribeรขโฌย concoctions from different elixirs and ingredients or guestsรขโฌโข own custom-created cocktails
All of these new spaces complement the Carnival Magicรขโฌโขs array of on-board features, including the SportSquare outdoor recreation area with a suspended ropes course offering views to the sea 150 feet below; a 22,750-square-foot Cloud 9 Spa with a thalassotherapy pool, thermal suite and 17 private treatment rooms; the RedFrog Pub where guests can enjoy a frosty brew while soaking up the barรขโฌโขs Key West meets British West Indies vibe; a massive WaterWorks aqua park highlighted by a 312-foot-long Twister slide; the Punchliner Comedy Club presented by George Lopez offering both family-friendly and adult performances; and a Serenity adults-only retreat.
The ship also offers a variety of family-friendly options, including expansive modern spaces for kids in three age groups: Camp Ocean (ages 2-11), Circle รขโฌลCรขโฌย (12-14) and Club O2 (15-17), along with Seuss at Sea, part of the lineรขโฌโขs exclusive partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises.
Carnival Magic will continue its seven-day schedule from Galveston through April 10, 2016 then reposition to Port Canaveral to launch year-round seven-day Caribbean cruises beginning April 23, 2016. Prior to launching its new seven-day schedule from Port Canaveral, Carnival Magic will operate a special three-day cruise to Nassau April 20-23, 2016.
Carnival Magic will offer two distinctly different week-long itineraries from the Space Coast รขโฌโ a western Caribbean route featuring Cozumel, Belize, Mahogany Bay (Isla Roatan) and Costa Maya; and an eastern Caribbean option calling at St. Thomas, San Juan, Grand Turk and Nassau or Amber Cove.
I was lucky enough to sail Carnival Magic on herรย inaugural cruise inรย Galveston in 2011. The ship was spectacular with many upgrades from her debut, so I can only imagine how the new features will enhance the cruise experience from Port Canaveral. Here are a few of my posts from my sailing.
Canival Magic: Fun for All Ages
Cucina del Capitano: The Captain’s Kitchen
My Favorite Spot on Carnival Magic: The RedFrog Pub
