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Item: Carnival Sunshine
Rating: 4
Author: lisafontes1

Carnival Sunshine Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

lisafontes1

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 50

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

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8 Night Eastern Caribbean (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 20, 2016

Ship: Carnival Sunshine

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6289

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 8 years ago

Review summary

Although we had some problems Carnival Guest Services as well as Cruise Only took care of them. The best part of the cruise is hard to say. It is all entertaining with so much to do and the islands are wonderful. If I had to say what my most favorite time was I would have to say we all looked forward to evening dining. Reason being, our servers were amazing! They were very kind, efficient, hospitable and friendly. Conversation was most interesting and enjoyable. They were very sincere in their friendship. I would highly recommend this ship and cruise.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Did not know about the Havana Bar area which had 2 buffets where the food was great. It was set off to the side and was missed by many, many passengers. Some people commented that it was kept as a hidden secret so less people ate there. That was disappointing.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Teresa Sunset Dining waitress !!!!!! Supak Sunset Dining assistant waitress!!!!!!! Domonigoy Sunset Dining bus person!!!!!!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Our housekeeper and his assistant were amazing and always on spot!

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Cabin was sufficient but a bit small for 4 guests

Ship tip

The ship should inform guests better of the Havana Bar, the Mongolian Wok and the Cucina being included in the food choices. We found out on the last day of the cruise. We did not care for the buffet at all. We ate sandwiches all week which was boring . I wish we had known this.

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Ports of call

New York, New York

3 out of 5

Park Right Damaged My CAR!!! And won't pay!!!

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San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5

Go To RESTAURANT "INARU" walking distance from the ship. Alex was our waiter. He was FABULOUS!! The food was amazing, so flavorful and great service. Give yourself about 1 1/2- 2 hours for drinks, appetizer and entree due to all being made from scratch!!! with drink, appetizer and entree average cost PP is about $35. Well worth the price trip. Trust me!

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Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5

Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5

8 Comments

desjardins 8 years ago

Thanks for your input. We are hoping this goes well.

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desjardins 8 years ago

Did you have fttf or just get 11 1130? I think our train is getting there around 1030 so by the time we get to the ship maybe we can get on?? I keep checking on fttf and nothing shows up. I do know they do not have staggered boarding like in Baltimore. I guess we will just have to wait and see. There seem to be more options from ny so we are hoping this goes well and we can utilize this port more

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Deniseg 8 years ago

desjatdins, we have left out of New York seven out of eight times so far, plus next year. Our first cruise in 2008 we got there pretty late and it was really horrible. We waited for hours to get on the ship and it was really hot. Since then, we have mostly left Pennsylvania at 7:45 AM and get there at about 11 - 1130. There is hardly anybody there at that time so you get on fast. The earlier the better. Good luck and have a great trip

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desjardins 8 years ago

Denise has that been your normal experience in ny? It's been 10 years since going out of ny, it was our first cruise, and we were traveling with our 3 teenagers but ny embarkation was horrible. We waited hours. We are going out of there in 3 weeks. Thought we'd give it another trying hoping it was a fluke or things have changed over the years. Being optimistic. Taking the train in this time too.

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Deniseg 8 years ago

We usually get there around 1130 12 o'clock and we are on the ship about 20 minutes after getting dropped off. Earlier you get there, the better.

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tntgoboommsncom 8 years ago

What time can you embark in New York

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omgoshbananas 8 years ago

No we don't have staggered check in yet.

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desjardins 8 years ago

Does sunshine out of New York have the staggered embarkation? I don't see it on check in.

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