NOT WORTH THE MONEY!!!!! This was my eighth cruise (first on Carnival)--I would NOT recommend Carnival

Carnival Sunshine Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 67

Overall rating:

2.6 out of 5
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Carnival Sunshine

8 Night Eastern Caribbean (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 26, 2017

Ship: Carnival Sunshine

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 2281

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

Poor value for money---Carnival needs to improve their quality of food, service and cleanliness. I have been on other cruise lines and this one is not worth the money.

Embarkation

1 out of 5
LONG LINES

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5
Poor quality food--Room service sent spoiled milk twice to the room---with a small child this was a MAJOR problem---Also, it was difficult to get milk (not available at bar or cafe)

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
Some were ok (i.e .fitness center)--long lines at water slides--pool area OVERCROWDED

Entertainment

3 out of 5
Some shows were ok--Other cruise lines have better entertainment

Children's Programs

3 out of 5
Children's club was helpful

Service and Staff

3 out of 5
Service in room and restaurant were ok---

Ship Quality

1 out of 5
The ship was not well maintained--shattered glass on door by pool area--bathrooms had a urine smell---upholstery was stained on chairs (disgusting) and dirty carpets in main areas

Cabin / Stateroom

2 out of 5
The cabin had ripped vinyl curtains and damaged furniture--I asked for the curtains and table to be replaced ---The steward was nice enough to replace them, but the replacement curtains were still ripped--Furniture had damage to wood and needed repair

Ship tip

Don't waste your money--Other cruise lines are better for the money. Poor value for price.

Ports of call

New York, New York

3 out of 5

Grand Turk Island

4 out of 5
Good port--All amenities--swim up pool, shops, etc

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

4 out of 5
Long lines getting back to tender

Nassau, Bahamas

3 out of 5
VERY EXPENSIVE for Atlantis shore excursion--was NOT given lunch although I paid $230 dollars and no one at resort had any idea what I was talking about----Food stand at Atlantis would not except cash and my child wanted something to drink and eat--Had to give a women money she could charge it to room or credit card--Excursion desk was closed for duration of cruise so could not get refund---

Disembarkation

3 out of 5
Carried my own luggage off so I wouldnt have to wait in designated areas for long.
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8 Comments

Ali73    7 years ago

Loved the β˜€οΈ going again next summer! But in the mean time, I'll have to settle for the Ecstasy in Jan bc it's a quick trip to Charleston- but.. it's still a cruise πŸ˜‚

clindo20    7 years ago

we love the sunshine!

sunshinel9ver    7 years ago

Love the Sunshine. 😎😎

phoenixraquel    7 years ago

Afrikap we were in the same cruise (11/11/16) and I loved it as well. Great experience! …………. We tried the four specialty restaurants. They were good, but wasn't necessary. They had great free food options. My favorites were Guy's burgers πŸ”, blueiguana cantina & the appetizers in the Havana bar. The taste bar had great snacks as well. The dining room was a hit or miss. I can't speak on the buffet because I only had it at breakfast or midnight. I have no idea about their lunch or dinner buffet. There was too many lunch options for me to trying everything in 7 days. I would love to take a 10-14 day cruise on the Sunshine. .....…. I'm sorry you didn't enjoy it. πŸ˜•

Tonigirl97    7 years ago

Well it must have went downhill because I am with terri845. So many people on our cruise were so disappointed as well. I was in a room without AC for my entire vacation. The hub was not accurate and I missed shows. Very unorganized. Staff was amazing. Met very nice people. I wouldn't sail the sunshine again either.

afrikap    7 years ago

I loved the Sunshine (November 2016). Great food and nice ship.

adavidson1    7 years ago

Huh? I was on the sunshine a couple years ago during a journeys cruise. Hands down best cruise we have ever been on. Of course Jamie (CD) helped. I'm surprised you didn't have a good time

lucylopez    7 years ago

I was on the Sunshine last year and love it the food and everything else..... I have enjoy every cruise I taken.... to me it was worth it... every one is so didferentπŸ˜€ Well I been 25 cruises... small one and the biggest oasis of the Sea.... Different one

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