Bahamas in a wheelchair.

Carnival Sunshine Cruise Review

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 33

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5
Carnival Sunshine

5 Night Bahamas (Charleston Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 15, 2022

Ship: Carnival Sunshine

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 2340

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Done this trip a few times. Port is only 30 minutes from home. This would be a good first cruise to see what's it's like.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
Didn't do many activities just enjoy being on ship.

Entertainment

4 out of 5
Only saw 1 comedy show. They only had 1 comedian, according to him other comedian couldn't make it at last minute.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
Staff always great but can tell they are short handed.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Most all places accessible by wheelchair the wife likes to sit outside and eat, really no place to do this on this ship like other ships except in the lido deck by pool.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Loved this room. It was basically a room and a half. Plenty of room. 2 closets in hallway and 2 on right side of counter. On right side of counter closet is a open area to store luggage or what ever. I don't like the emergency switch so low on the headboard, you can hit it while sleeping or just laying in bed. Which I did, guest services called to see if we're ok. Power plug is far right on counter right behind phone. Phone cord is probably 5 inches long so can't move phone. Refrigerator is not in a cabinet it just sits underneath counter. That helps with it's air flow so drinks were relatively cold. Being in back of boat you do hear more mechanical noises but it's mostly going in and out of port. My sister stayed in a suite and our room was much larger.

Ship tip

Remember your on vacation not everything is perfect.

Ports of call

Charleston, South Carolina

4 out of 5
I live 30 minutes away so easy port to go to.

Nassau, Bahamas

4 out of 5
Been numerous times. Lots of shops selling same stuff. Wife uses electric wheelchair so she's able to go most of the places we wanted in the chair.

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

4 out of 5
Great island. Wife's uses a wheelchair, wish they had a bricked path or something to get her closer to water. Beautiful water and scenery.

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Traveler Photos

Extra plug behind tv Plug on counter 2 windows Large room Room view Emergency switch in headboard. Serenity area Deck 6 all the way forward.
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10 Comments

sunansails0725    2 years ago

I heard a rumor that North Charleston is trying to get the carnival contract and if that’s true they would dock at the old Navy base

shadgoff    2 years ago

Sadly April 2024 will be last cruise out of Charleston SC

javawoody    2 years ago

Thanks for the review

GSpringer    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing.

AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise. Fantastic tip!

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

Joanna1977    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your experience

marjan131313    2 years ago

Love the review and your wonderful attitude

CurlyCruiserYAY    2 years ago

WhippetMum    2 years ago

Thanks for your review

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