Just days after Carnival Legend debuted the new “From Sea to Shining Sea” bow crest that will be making its way across the fleet, Carnival Magic has become the second ship to showcase that soon-to-be iconic feature of the Fun Ships of America’s Cruise Line.

The 128,048-gross-ton, Dream class ship just completed a 35-day dry dock at the Grand Bahama Shipyard in Freeport. The new bow crest was just one refreshment for the 2011-built ship, with new features and amenities added for all ages to enjoy.

Teens will love that the ship’s Warehouse Video Arcade on Deck 4 (Mezzanine Deck), adjacent to the Club O2 teen space, has been refreshed, while adults will appreciate the new games and refreshment in the adult video arcade, aka the Hat Trick Casino, on Deck 5.

On Deck 12, the Spa & Sports Deck, the WaterWorks aqua park has been revitalized and the pools have been refreshed. A new miniature golf course has also been added midship on Deck 12 under the ropes course for all ages to enjoy.

All new fitness equipment and updated wellness spaces have been added to the Cloud 9 Spa on Decks 12 and 14, providing guests with the best possible options to stay fit for every sailing and rejuvenate with the latest in wellness treatments.

For guests who look forward to different tastes and deliciousness for their cruise vacation, the Lido restaurant layout has been redesigned to create a more efficient flow and better seating. This will elevate the dining experience at the buffet, as the main dining restaurant has already been elevated.

As Cruise Hive has reported, Carnival Magic was the first ship to debut Carnival Cruise Line’s new dining room menus, which have been well-received by many guests and are currently being rolled out to the rest of the fleet.

Guests who prefer retail therapy for their oceangoing getaway will enjoy that the Fun Shops on Deck 5, including the luxurious Effy Jewelry boutique, have all been refreshed as well.

Additional standard maintenance and refreshment was also performed on the ship, such as updating flooring, technical upgrades, hull repainting, and more to ensure the ship is ready to welcome up to 4,724 guests per cruise with an all-new look and brand-new feel.

Sailing on the Refreshed Carnival Magic

Carnival Magic entered dry dock on April 18 and has now resumed service from Miami. Her departure on Tuesday, May 26, is her first sailing, a unique 4-night Bahamas cruise visiting RelaxAway Half Moon Cay and Nassau before returning on May 30.

The ship will then resume her planned schedule of 6- and 8-night cruises, with both Eastern Caribbean and Southern Caribbean itineraries on offer.

Depending on the departure date and sailing length, the now-refreshed ship visits such top destinations as Celebration Key, Amber Cove, Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, Princess Cays, San Juan, St. Thomas, and more.

Carnival Magic is scheduled to remain homeported from Miami at least through March 2028. Itineraries past that date have not yet been released but should be announced in the coming months as new deployment plans are revealed across the fleet.