This cruise was on the Carnival Magic out of Port Canaveral to celebrate my sister's (María) 70th birthday. We left Port Canaveral on August 6, 2016 and visited Amber Cove (Dominican Republic, 08/08), St. Thomas (08/09), San Juan (08/10), and Grand Turk (08/11). There were two days at sea (08/07 & 08/12). We spent most of August 13th with my sister (Nilsa and family) in Orlando before flying back to New York City.
Also on the cruise were Nilsa's son, her stepson and a nephew of her stepson.
Our cabin with a balcony was on Deck 6. We overlooked the Promenade (Deck 5).
We had no set dinner time nor an assigned table. We were allowed to dine between 5:45 and 9:30 p.m.
These photos were taken from pages 2016 A from the old site.
The Magic key
This card was used to get in and out of the cabin, turn the lights on and off, and make purchases for items not included in the cruise fare. When inserted in a slot on the wall close to the bathroom, the lights came on. About a minute after the card was removed from the slot, the lights were automatically turned off.
Carnival Magic
August 6, 2016
Lobby/Atrium
Nilsa and María touring the Magic
The slide
Water Works
Bucket fills with water then tilts
One of the pools and the large screen
Three decks, all filled with passengers
Disney ship docked close by
Before leaving Port Canaveral
August 6, 2016
Other view of Disney Fantasy
Another view
Water slide on Disney ship
Carnival Valor
More of the Valor
The Magic leaving the port. We left at 4 p.m.
Leaving Port Canaveral
August 6, 2016
The beginning of the partying
Balloons were thrown to the crowd from an upper deck.
Carnival Seaside Theater At night, movies with free popcorn. During the day, activities taking place.
Heading to sea
Buoy and fishermen
The Valor sailing out of Port Canaveral
A beach close by to the port
Views inside the ship
August 6, 2016
Elevators in atrium. Lights change color continuously
Husband and wife team who kept us entertained
Close-up Decks 3 and 4, Magic Lobby
Gallery
One of the many artworks around the ship This is a portrait of marbles
First day at sea
August 7, 2016
Views from balcony.
Showtime Theater
Image shown on monitor when playing Bingo
What is Nilsa doing??
A star is born!!!
Day at sea continues
August 7, 2016
Learning the steps to "Thriller"
The filled pail tilts over
The Hairiest Man contest
Four or five women had to touch the men and explain what they felt, etc.
Passengers enjoying the contest
Contestants
The winner - hair on chest, back and shoulders
Gallery
Another piece of art August 7, 2016
August 8 - Amber Cove, Dominican Republic
We took the "Discover Puerto Plata & Local Flavors" tour. The tour included a stop at San Felipe fortress, which was built in 1564. We viewed the fortress from the van. I have no idea why we were not allowed to get out of the van and tour the fortress. A lot of vendors surrounded the van. Next, a stop was made at a chocolate factory. They explained to us how the cacao grows, harvested and made into chocolate. There were chocolate products on sale. None of the chocolate bars included fruits/nuts. We also visited The Vivonte, a cigar shop, and it was explained to us how tobacco is grown, harvested, etc. Then, we were shown how cigars are made. There were cigars on sale. Later, we visited Cathedral San Felipe. From there, we went to Don Fernando's Ranch, where we ate "sancocho". After lunch there was a merengue contest and later we were given a tour of the ranch. Nilsa joined the contest and was awarded a prize! The last stop of the tour was the Brugal Rum Museum. There was rum available for purchase.
Onboard and Amber Cove
August 8, 2016
The chairs and area will not be empty for long
View from Deck 11
Atrium from Deck 3
Top is on Deck 11, next to Water Works The sun roof does not get wet
Another artwork
Ship closing in on Amber Cove
Pilot boat
View of where the ship was headed to.
Amber Cove
August 8, 2016
Another view
Close-up view Pier can be seen below.
The dock
These turn out to be cabanas for rent
Leaving the ship
The complex off the pier offers many things - shops, bars, pool, cabanas, etc.
The Magic, art work in the complex, San Felipe
August 8, 2016
Views of the Magic
Nilsa and María
Inside the Amber Cove complex
Close to San Felipe
The many vendors at San Felipe
More vendor
The tour continues
August 8, 2016
Another view of Fort San Felipe
We stopped in a store that sold amber and larimar. This and next photo is the street where store was located.
At the organic chocolate company
Cacao tree
How the flowers, and eventually the fruit, grow.
A worker showing us how cigars are made.
Cigars, around Puerto Plata
August 8, 2016
Demonstration of how leaves are hung to dry
Cigars
Mural. As the tour group learned about the intricacies of tobacco, cigars, etc., I walked around the neighborhood
Another mural
I asked two individuals the name of this street. They had no idea.
El malecón (breakwater, boardwalk, seafront)
Atlantic Ocean
The tour continues
August 8, 2016
Independence Park
Parque de Independencia Historic building (bandstand), Victoria era style
San Felipe Cathedral
Local dancers with members of tour
Dance and ranch,
August 8, 2016
Dance competition.
Nilsa came in 2nd
"Skeleton" lights
Pen
line up chair
Minimal wooden
Gourd used to make maracas and other instruments
Brugal Museum, returning to ship
August 8, 2016
Brugal Museum
Back in the complex on way to ship
A waterfall in the Amber Cove complex
A look back as we headed to ship
The Magic waiing for us
One of the ropes holding the ship to the pier
Everyone walking back to ship
Leaving Amber Cove
August 8, 2016
Lines waiting to get back onboard
Two of the rickshaws. For a $4.00 they took passengers to the complex or back to the ship.
Slowly getting back on the ship
Leaving Amber Cove
Last view of the Dominican Republic, $500.00 bill
This photo, and one above, last view of Dominican Republic
Front of $500.00 bill About $11.45 US
Back of bill
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