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Carnival Sunshine Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 30

Overall rating:

1 out of 5
Carnival Sunshine

5 Night Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 05, 2015

Ship: Carnival Sunshine

Cabin type: Inside

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 9 years ago

Review summary

Day 1…From the second my husband and I stepped foot on the ship we had a bad taste in our mouths. We went straight to the bar to get a cocktail. The bartenders didn’t care if you stood there for 20 minutes waiting on them, which we did until I flagged a lady over. The bar service was like that at every bar for the entire 5 days.

Day 2… Captains dinner. We waited forever and ever to even be acknowledged by a server. They were everything but pleasant to be around. I was almost afraid to ask for something in fear that they would spit in it. My husband had lobster and I ordered prime rib. His was great. My steak looked like a piece of ham. I didn’t dare send it back, so I ate it. I got food poisoning and violently threw up the entire night.

Day 3… Half Moon Cay- Terrible set up.. Well they made 1 person from every stateroom go to another floor and get a numbered ticket. You then went to another floor to wait for your number to be called. Then you got on a boat and were shuttled to the island. Once it was time to leave the island we had to stand on line for well over an hour (In the sun! no shade what so ever) Worst experience hands down!!

Casino- We ended up coming home with a $100.00 casino ship. I called customer service and they advised me to “send the chip back to them via certified mail “so I went to the post office and paid to send it to them. Once it was received they would issue me a check for the $100.00. I followed up today via email and this was the response they gave me:

Hi Stephanie,

Thank you for contacting Global Casino Services!

 Please be advised that once our Casino chips are taken off the chip. They cannot be redeemed. I apologize for the inconvenience!

Brian Buritica

Casino VIP Coordinator

Global Casino Operations

Carnival Corporation & plc

 

 I emailed him back and questioned what happens now and I was ignored and never received a response. So I called them and was told that the chip is not good on any ship/ever again so IF they sent it back to me, it should be considered a souvenir. They offered to give me $ 10 to replace the money I paid to send it to them certified. Bunch of crap

 

Overall-before I write a story….SAVE YOUR HARD EARNED MONEY AND GO ON ANOTHER CRUISE LINE! ANY ON WILL TOP THIS HORRIFIC SHIP…

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5
I GOT FOOD POISONING

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Service and Staff

1 out of 5
WORST SERVERS AND BARTENDERS IN THE WORLD

Ship Quality

1 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
The gentlemen that took care of the staterooms were nice! They always had a smile and they have the worst job on the boat. Sad how they were so nice and probably under paid

Ship tip

If you are a drinker, don't plan on good drinks or service, especially if you get the drink package. They are just nasty to you.. If you are an eater, there is plenty of food but be careful, make sure it looks okay first.

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

1 out of 5
You will wait FOREVER to get off the boat and FOREVER to get back on the boat. Bring sunscreen because there isn't any shade

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5

Freeport, Grand Bahama Island

1 out of 5
We didn't get off the boat that day. Ready to go home
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30 Comments

cruisinsusanstump    9 years ago

will be going on my 16th cruise (14 on Carnival) in October on the Sunshine. Never had a bad cruise!!!!????

scottmorton1971    9 years ago

This will be our fourth cruise with carnival . I am thoroughly looking forward to the Sunshine and everything that is to offer. Had nothing but fantastic cruises with Carnival in the past and doubtful this will be anything less. Sometimes you have to loosen up your collar and relax.... If you look for problems, they WILL find you!!! Peace!! 😎

twhite1    9 years ago

I guess it's just a matter of personal taste. My husband and I are in our early 50's and we're not into the spring break thing. RCCL is always fun but more laid back. That's our preference. It's all good. I hope everyone booked on which ever cruise line they choose, has a great time.

Willomar    9 years ago

I saw a couple like this on last cruise that was just looking for all the bad things....every time we sat at the dinner table was complaint after complaint....but curiously on the last night they was having a blast at the bar and when I spot them they acted stupid...like oh they got us.....some ppl just want free stuff....

tangc    9 years ago

Well bah humbug to you, too!

BrittAlex    9 years ago

Why would you even think you can take the chip and then send it in later?? Thats poor decision making on your part, not theirs!

marleneralo    9 years ago

Been on carnival, NCL, Royal Caribbean and never had a bad vacation. I hope this one will be good. Cruising in 7 days

Deniseg    9 years ago

Some people just look for things to complain about. Closing their eyes to all the fun they could be having.

fogybotom    9 years ago

I've been on 5 carnival cruises on four different ships and booked for another I have never had anything but great experiences. It is what you make of it.

laceintruder    9 years ago

I have often mistakenly taken home casino chips and have used them on my next cruise without any problem.

sherridunsworth    9 years ago

My husband and I are going on the Sunshine in October. First time on Sunshine fourth cruise. We have had awesome times. Not all vacations are perfect.

angelkay1297    9 years ago

Sometimes you have to step back, look yourself in the mirror and ask what or who can possibly be the problem? I have been on so many carnival cruises and always had a wonderful time. I know everyone's experience is different but when everything is a problem then, that's a problem.

twhite1    9 years ago

Come on over to Royal Caribbean. You won't get food poisoning.

CharmsSteffani    9 years ago

You mentioned you got on with "a bad taste in your mouth". Maybe it was a bad attitude!

Missy44    9 years ago

how rude nybrianr just because they had a bad experience gives you no right to talk like that about them

nybrianr    9 years ago

Wow...you sound like the original Debbie Downer. Had to read your post to my wife so we could both laugh at it. Bwahahaha. So glad you won't be on the Sunshine with us next month. We are GOING to have a blast!

moniquin2    9 years ago

I've cruised with Carnival three times and have always had a great experience. Going on the Sunshine in October and I can't wait! Have heard fabulous reviews from several close friends!

cpfritz    9 years ago

We have had great experiences also. Good grief, being afraid to send food back for fear they may spit on it? Quite the assumption, I think I would have avoided you too. Also Half Moon Cay? One of the nicest beaches I have been to.

kublaieod    9 years ago

I agree with Missy. I was on sunshine in may and it was my favorite to date. going back in September. not everything was perfect. I don't expect it to be. have had a blast on evry cruise.

Missy44    9 years ago

maybe some times people do have a bad experience it happens but why berate them. I mean I have been on carnival and loved my experience but that was me

jeffbow    9 years ago

No bad cruises here.. Sometimes you look for problems and they find you.. Just saying.. We love cruising carnival

gllwave    9 years ago

I been on six, going on seven in October and nothing but good things!

aagoado    9 years ago

It was bad because you started with a bad attitude. As you said "from the second you stepped on the ship you had a bad taste". You didn't want to have a good time. So you didn't.

Cruisejunkie79    9 years ago

Can't wait for my cruise on this ship in October. I have no doubt it will be AMAZING! Just like the 5 previous. Even better I have a friend that work onboard.

hooville1    9 years ago

Been on 8 different cruise lines.. 24 in all..Never had your experience. Wow... Sounds like you were looking for trouble

sammiezam    9 years ago

some people cannot relax on vacations I guess lol

dancingwiththesea    9 years ago

Been on 2 Carnival boats and never had a bad experience, hope the next one is good too 👌🏼

rosieden    9 years ago

We have been very happy on our cruises with carnival.

Deniseg    9 years ago

Have our 8th Carnival Cruise booked since 2008 and never had a bad experience.

devanzcool    9 years ago

jeez your a sour apple😑. hopefully my cruise this Friday won't be as bad

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