It was wonderful

Item: Carnival Sunshine
Rating: 4.8
Author: SarahEDodge

Carnival Sunshine Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

SarahEDodge

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Reviews: 3

Helpful Votes: 74

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5

6 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 12, 2017

Ship: Carnival Sunshine

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8156

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

Was great experience even though the 1st 2 nights were rough due to a storm. Felt drunk and hadn't had a drink yet. We enjoyed being able to just relax. We took naps everyday. My parents explored more. Staff was great. I understand some people smoke and some don't, I do and there were plenty of areas to smoke but heard a lot of comments from those who don't smoke about it bothering them. Most areas the smoking was at was in areas that could have been avoided by non smokers. We will be on carnaval magic next year. The count down begins.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Was on ship before 1130am and room was ready. Had our luggage within the hour. Very quick and easy.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Good

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Staff was great

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Room was good size. Bed was a bit harder than I am use too.

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5

Went to Kennedy space center on our own. It was veteran's day so the price was half for us.

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Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic

5 out of 5

We just walked around shops.

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Grand Turk Island

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

3 out of 5

Not the cruise fault, others just don't know how to follow directions. A lot of hurry up just to wait.

14 Comments

Summerholiday 7 years ago

Yep we found that out so many waiters ... so many names makes me laugh when people say ask for a particular waiter what's the chances but after saying that we did have a couple of the same staff on the tables as we have been on the spirit but I still find it funny .. they are lovely whoever you get have had nothing but great staff all there to ensure your vacation is fab ... enjoy cruise buddies .. 🍹😎

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SarahEDodge 7 years ago

Our guy who did our room was also name Francisco. Lol.

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Summerholiday 7 years ago

That's funny...There are probably 20 Franciscos waiters can never remember the names but most are awesome so it would not really matter who you get .. have a great cruise 18 days .. countdown 🍹😎🎄

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SarahEDodge 7 years ago

We had a guy named Francisco as the head waiter. He was awesome.

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Lelou 7 years ago

We will be on the Sunshine in 29 days

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Lelou 7 years ago

Do you remember your wait staff names and would you recommend them?

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Lelou 7 years ago

SarahEDodge, do you remember your wait staff n

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Summerholiday 7 years ago

Alaska is I the best cruise we have been on ... just loved it all ...everything about Alaska was special the ports, the sea days would do it again in a heart beat and would highly recommend it... ❤️❤️❤️❤️

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SarahEDodge 7 years ago

I think our next one after this summer we will try an Alaska cruise. Heard they were nice.

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Summerholiday 7 years ago

Yep Christmas cruises are great everyone in great spirits the kids are excited the decorations and staff everyone gets into the Christmas cheer.. Christmas carols and fake snow ❄️ but so cool 😎 Merry Christmas 🎄 all ......

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SarahEDodge 7 years ago

That should be nice. A cruise for Christmas.

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Summerholiday 7 years ago

Should be great with all the friends and family ...we're always counting down lol 20 days until we leave on the Christmas cruise

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SarahEDodge 7 years ago

We are hooked. Got one planned for next July as our summer vacation with the kids and my childhood friend and her kids.

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Summerholiday 7 years ago

Sounds like you had a great cruise hope ur hooked 🎣as we are .....

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