Carnival Magic – Last Chance to Sail from Galveston

carnival-cozumel-300The newly refurbished Carnival Magic (see our article about the ship’s recent updates) will be changing home ports soon. After the ship’s April 10th cruise from Galveston, the Magic will move to its new home at Port Canaveral.

There are still four opportunities to sail aboard the Carnival Magic from Galveston and some good deals are available. Inside cabin prices for some of these upcoming cruises are priced at under $500 and balcony cabins are available for a little over $700. That’s not bad for a 7-night cruise on a ship that’s just been updated. Continue reading

Carnival Magic Undergoing Refurbishment

Magic300The Carnival Magic is currently in dry dock, undergoing a multi-million dollar set of renovations. The purpose of the dry dock visit is to add a selection of new restaurants and bars. New additions include three restaurants: a Guy’s Burger Joint (developed in partnership with Food Network star Guy Fieri); BlueIguana Cantina, a complimentary poolside Mexican eatery featuring freshly made burritos and tacos; and Pizzeria del Capitano, which will cook up hand tossed pizzas 24 hours a day. Continue reading

7-Night Cruise to the Bahamas from Galveston, Starting at $559

nassau-bahamas-port2Prices for the March and April, 2016 Carnival Magic 7-night Eastern Caribbean cruises from Galveston are currently listed starting as low as $529 for inside cabins, $629 for outside cabins, $759 for balconies, and $1,339 for suites. This cruise sails from Galveston to Key West, Florida, and Freeport and Nassau in the Bahamas.   Continue reading