Fun family getaway

Carnival Sunshine Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

michellephil

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 28

Overall rating:

3.8 out of 5

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4 Night Bahamas (Charleston Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 26, 2022

Ship: Carnival Sunshine

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 6152

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Negatives: super crowded, very rough seas (half of our group was physically sick), unless you eat in a specialty dining room the food was terrible. Long lines. Hot tubs with 10+ people at all times. Tiny pool. Positives: Lots of activities for families; the putt putt, games, water slides were awesome. The rock show and comedian were great.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Long lines but organized

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

The pool deck burgers and tacos were great as well as the Italian restaurant ($) but the anytime dining restaurant and the buffet were poor quality.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

The only kids pool was tiny and the hot tubs were packed. The rock climbing was only open one day but it was great. I did a yoga class which was expensive for what it was and crammed full.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Loved the rock show and comedy show.

Children's Programs

4 out of 5

Kids liked it; had to wait 30+ minutes in line to drop them off though

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Lovely

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Great but super crowded - either overbooked or not enough public space

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

As expected

Ship tip

Bring Dramamine! Very rough

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Ports of call

Charleston, South Carolina

5 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

1 out of 5

Super dirty beaches and crowded touristy part of Nassau. Smaller islands are better!

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

5 Comments

NanMarie 1 year ago

We have been on the Sunshine 4 times this past year and they do not have a climbing wall. There is a rope course by the water slides. Maybe that is what you are thinking of. It is only open on certain hours not all day.

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lsbs 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing.

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javawoody 1 year ago

Thanks for your comments

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AuntPinkie 1 year ago

Appreciate your feedback. I didn’t know the sunshine had a climbing wall???? Sorry you were disappointed in the crowds and ship rocking.

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Gwbigdog 1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us

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