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Carnival Magic Day 4 Grand Turk

We had a later arrival in Grand Turk, so I had breakfast in the dining room. Usually at Grand Turk I would get a cabana at Margaritaville, but they were sold out, by the time I started looking at excursions. I had planned to grab a table, but since there was another ship there before we got there, none were available. I was able to get a chair close to the pool.

I enjoy the pool at Margaritaville, as I like pools more than the beach and one of my favorite things are pools with swim up bars. Done and Done. I was on a cruise once and someone told me that she thought the pool at Grand Turk was what she thought a cruise should be, a big pool party.

Back on the ship, was time for a drink or another drink at Blue Iguana and a burrito, then spa time, live music, alchemy, deal or no deal, then dinner and then time for a nightcap at Alchemy since there was no piano bar tonight.

Carnival Magic Day 2 Sea Day

Spa rooms get two free fitness classes. So I signed up for the yoga class, as did other people. I was the only one who showed up so we could not have the class, the instructor said if there was only one person, it was considered personal training. I used the treadmill with the great view. I went to the Seaday brunch, with their version of chicken and waffles, the cookies were good. I then spent time in the thermal suite then the Serenity area. I only ended up spending about 30 minutes up on Serenity and used sunscreen but still got some sunburn.

After that I went to Red Frog and then had Guys BBQ for lunch. One thing I enjoyed on the Magic were afternoon comedy shows, as something different to do. After that it was time for afternoon coffee and then time for trivia.

Because I wanted to see the show and be at the piano bar when it opened, I ate dinner early. It was the first formal dinner and normally they had lobster, but on this cruise it was the second formal night. The show was flick and after the show I had time to get a deal closer at Alchemy before the piano bar opened.

Next piano bar and late night snacks after closing.

Carnival Magic Day 1 Embarkation

After my work out and coffee from the hotel cafe, it was time for breakfast and more coffee. I drove to Port Canaveral and parked at the port. I was on the ship in no time, having my first drink of the day, a funship special doing the e-muster, the next drink at Red Frog Pub, exploring the ship and a Guys burger for lunch and the famous celebration cheesecake.

After 1:30, I was able to go see my room, a spa balcony and it was my birthday so I had a birthday cake. After unpacking and getting the room set up, it was time for the sail away party.

I spent some time at Alchemy before my reservation for dinner at the steakhouse.

Then to the piano bar for shenanigans, late night room service and then a slice of birthday cake.

Carnival Magic First Solo Cruise Pre-Cruise Tampa to Orlando

For the first time, I was going on a cruise alone. My husband was staying home with the dogs and he had originally taken the time off work so he was having a staycation.

The dogs, as usual have an attitude when they see the luggage.

In real life I do Keto, but when I am on vacation, I make up for it and eat all of the carbs. I stopped halfway and had lunch at Red Lobster, a manicure and pedicure at the mall and a cookie afterwards.

Stayed at Avanti Resort, they have a huge pool and hot tub, however, as soon as I made it there it rained. I decided to go out for Happy Hour at Joes Crab Shack, then dinner at Cafe TuTu Tango. I then went to Howl at the Moon piano bar. When I got back to the hotel, I got into the jacuzzi in the room. What a great day.

September 2019 Alaska Cruise Day 3-Juneau- Dinner

After a very long day, it was late and we had dinner and did not do much else.

Being from central Florida and not used to cold weather of any sort, I was ready to get warmed up with some soup, lobster bisque to be exact.

I then had an appetizer of a goat cheese fondue.

On Princess, Club class or above gets a select part of the dining room and they have the chef cooking something for everyone to taste, even though we did not need it they gave us the pasta dish to try.