Best evacuation ever!

Item: Carnival Sunshine
Rating: 4.3
Author: emcofield

Carnival Sunshine Cruise Review

emcofield

Contributor Level: Second Mate

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Reviews: 4

Helpful Votes: 112

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5

5 Night Bahamas (Charleston Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 02, 2019

Ship: Carnival Sunshine

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 3127

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

We sailed from Charleston during an evacuation for hurricane Dorian. Missed HMC bc of the hurricane, but otherwise had wonderful weather. We received port fees and taxes back from the missed port. The only bad thing was the ship was VERY Rocky the first night as we sped away from the hurricane. I got severely seasick but was fine after the first night.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Really complicated port with a lot of walking and backtracking. Long lines. This would be a terrible port for someone with limited mobility, but seems ok for wheelchair users.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Always great food. Love all the options.

Alchemy Bar

5 out of 5

Great staff. Really tried to make me something I'd like and even whipped up a non-alcoholic drink for my teen based on her likes/dislikes

JiJi Asian Kitchen

4 out of 5

Loads of food for dinner for a cheap price ($15 per person). Great food. The pork belly is AMAZING.

Cucina Del Capitano

4 out of 5

Good at lunch for free!

Guy's Burger Joint

4 out of 5

Always delicious

BlueIguana Cantina

5 out of 5

Do. Not. Miss. These. Tacos!!!!

Sunset Dining Room

5 out of 5

Putra is awesome. Amazing staff, great food, very fun environment

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Only bad thing is that the Sky Course was always closed because it was way too windy every day.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Lareston was our steward and he was very good.

Ports of call

Nassau, Bahamas

4 out of 5

Blue lagoon is beautiful. Definitely go there if you're looking at a beach day excursion.

Thumbs Up 4

Charleston, South Carolina

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Definitely do checked bags if you can. The people who had the hardest time were the ones doing self assist

4 Comments

Other reviews of this sailing

Best cruise ever .but we love all of our cruises with carnival.It was a family cruise and celebrating my 40th birthday..

Just ok.

We Loved cruising on the Carnival Sunshine a few weeks ago! This was our first cruise and the Sunshine did not disappoint! We enjoyed our Balcony room so much, and staying on the Lido Deck is def a PLUS! So close to all the action! We will be back soon!