DnSThompson

Long Beach (Los Angeles), California

They should give all the other ports lessons on how to get thousands of people onto the ship with no angry/upset passengers and no 2+ hr waiting!!!

Puerto Vallarta, Mexico

nice port, we want to return soon.

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico

nice port want to return soon, good shopping, wait until you get here to book excursions if you can't make up your mind they have ones the ship does not have

Carnival Splendor

Make sure to go to Deck 6 or 7 Forward and go out on the secret deck (thru the door that says keep closed at all times) This is the Perfect Romantical spot for watching the Sunrise and sunsets. BEAUTIFUL!!!

Grand Turk Island

I have been to Grand Turk before and I love this Island. It is great for getting souvenirs and also little trinkets for yourself and I love the fact that the chairs umbrellas and clam shells are plentiful and free. That being said I had never been over to the short side of the pier which is the rocky side before. When they say its rocky they mean its R O C K Y !!! You definitely need swim shoes just to get out in the ocean past the rocky part and be careful because if you fall on them you could cut yourself very badly on these coral rocks. Also since the storms the seaweed is massive but after you get past that you are out in the beautiful clear water and it is heavenly. We didn't do any excursion here we just enjoyed the beach did some shopping and then went back aboard and took a nap. It was lovely.

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

This mountainous Island was B E A U T I F U L !!!! And the people were all very friendly. We did the Discover Puerto Plata Excursion and I thought that it would seem very slow and long because it was a 5.5 hour tour but we actually needed a little more time. This was a fantastic way of seeing the Dominican Republic and our guide" Joseline" who said to call him "Chukey" was very knowledgeable and really gave us a great understanding of the island. We got to see where the Rum was farmed and made , where the chocolate was made there and my husband even got to roll his own cigar. We ate an authentic D.R. meal which I could not even begin to tell you what the name of it was but it was a sort of chicken and veggie stew over rice, with yucca and chicken and veggies all sourced from the ranch where the rum is made. Even the chicken came from this Ranch. It was delicious ! I highly recommend taking this discovery excursion and dont be ashamed to dance with the dancers it was a very good time. Plus the bus was comfortable and air conditioned. This was by far the best tour I have ever taken it was just as described and did not disappoint.

Carnival Sunshine

Spend some time in the Adult only SERENITY pool area, it is the best place to take in all of the happenings on the LIDO deck and still be a part of the action. Also go on a Cruise,.... any and all Cruises with an open mind and a willingness to have a good time Leave all the personal and emotional Baggage at home. Go 1 day early and get into VaCay mode 1 day before you embark. That is the way to have a positive experience on a Cruise and not give these people who leave their homes, children and families and work so very hard on this ship for YOU a hard time over some BS that really is NOT important.