Todays St Maarten Cruise Port Highlight: Carnival Magic!
Every once in a while, we highlight one of the magnificent ships visiting the St Maarten cruise port. Below are some fun facts about this impressive transatlantic ocean liner – whether you are on board of Carnival Magic and to explore a day of Port of call St Maarten, resident or a stayover visitor seeing the ship from Philipsburg.
1. First of Its Kind in the Dream Class
Carnival Magic is the second ship in Carnival’s Dream-class, but it was the first to introduce several new features that became Carnival staples, like the RedFrog Pub. This bar offers the ThirstyFrog Red beer, brewed specifically for Carnival ships.
2. One of the First cruise ships with a Ropes Course at Sea
Carnival Magic was among the first cruise ships to feature a SkyCourse ropes course, offering passengers thrilling, elevated walks with ocean views.
3. Outdoor Water Fun with WaterWorks
The ship boasts one of Carnival’s largest WaterWorks aqua parks, complete with twisting waterslides, a splash zone, and the iconic PowerDrencher tipping bucket.
4. Italian Dining: Cucina del Capitano
The ship introduced Cucina del Capitano, an Italian family-style restaurant themed after the heritage of Carnival’s Italian captains – complete with photos of real Carnival captains on the walls.
5. LED “Seaside Theater”
Carnival Magic has a huge outdoor movie screen (Seaside Theater) on the Lido deck showing movies, sporting events, and concerts under the stars.
6. Transatlantic Star
Carnival Magic launched in Europe (Venice, Italy) in 2011 and did several transatlantic cruises, giving it an international flair many Carnival ships don’t share.
7. Colorful and Bold Interior by Joe Farcus
Carnival Magic features whimsical, vibrant interior designs by Joe Farcus, Carnival’s longtime designer known for his bold and theatrical approach to ship décor.
Did you miss Carnival Magic today? Check out the St Maarten cruise ship schedule when it is back in the St Maarten cruise port again!
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