Very disappointed in Carnivals changes.

Carnival Sunrise Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 39

Overall rating:

2.4 out of 5
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Carnival Sunrise

5 Night Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 18, 2021

Ship: Carnival Sunrise

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 1431

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

We paid for 3 cabins for family. We were very disappointed and embarrassed. This was our 25th cruise and tempted to give up on Carnival with all these changes they made. Will not recommend them to others again.

Embarkation

1 out of 5
Stood in line for 2 hours. And that was the handicapped section they directed us to cuz husband was on a scooter.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
Only disappointment was lobster tail that was always free on elegant night now was only served in steakhouse that you had to pay for. Also room service USED to be free. No longer.

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5
Daily activities were mainly trivia games in Red Frog Pub. All day every day. Come on Carnival. You can do much better than that.

Entertainment

1 out of 5
Not impressed! After being on 24 other cruises I felt this was not up to par. Very disappointed.

Children's Programs

No young kids

Service and Staff

3 out of 5
Waiters were friendly and very helpful. Room steward missed our room a together 2 of the 5 days.

Ship Quality

1 out of 5
Old ship. Nasty and worn out carpet by elevators. Not enough chairs and walking space by pool. Events in the lobby or atrium area were way too crowded. Should be in a room or lounge.

Cabin / Stateroom

2 out of 5
OK. Not great. We also paid for rooms 1423 and 1415. Way too small. Too plain. I was embarrassed.

Ship tip

Cancel. Not worth your time or money. Very disappointed.

Ports of call

Miami, Florida

1 out of 5
No excursion but not impressed.

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

4 out of 5
Beautiful. No excursion.

Nassau, Bahamas

3 out of 5
Won't be bad. Not impressed.

Bimini, Bahamas Did not visit port

Weather conditions did not allow us to port.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Fast, simple and very organized.
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9 Comments

NauticalOrders    2 years ago

Im genuinely confused. We sailed over thanksgiving and christmas 2021 and room service was free depending on what you ordered.

fdlwisconsin    2 years ago

24 cruises huh? How did you not know the lobster was free anymore for 5 and under cruises? It's been 4 years now.

J60406    2 years ago

Room service has not been "free" for a couple of years now. As a frequent cruiser it's surprising you didn't know that.

javawoody    2 years ago

izrgreen    2 years ago

Sorry to hear about your cruise.

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

You say this is your 25th cruise with Carnival. Lobster on cruise elegant night on sailings 5 days or less was eliminated a few years ago. Surprised you didn’t know. It’s still on longer sailings. Sorry this cruise didn’t meet your expectations. Hope you find a cruise line that fits your needs.

kelskazoo22    2 years ago

This review sounds weird. Little specifics. Thank you for the review.

CruzeFan    2 years ago

Thanks for the review. Flexibility, lowered expectations and patience are the key to cruising currently. Not sure what you expected cruising on an older ship during Covid.

cruising2004    2 years ago

Sorry you were disappointed with your cruise.

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