Seeing differences

Carnival Sunshine Cruise Review

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 7

Overall rating:

3.7 out of 5
Carnival Sunshine

5 Night Bahamas (Charleston Roundtrip)

Sail date: March 13, 2023

Ship: Carnival Sunshine

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

We did no paid excursions. We did our own walking tour in Nassau.

Embarkation

3 out of 5
I understand why Charleston is no longer interested in serving the cruise lines. Their port is not conducive in safety of public, logistically speaking. Too many updates are needed for smooth embarkation.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Sunset Dining Room

3 out of 5

Seeing differences which may become the norm due to a sign of the times. 1. No more table cloths 2. Lobster and Filet Mignon are no longer included options on elegant night 3. The Flat Iron steak is no longer an option at all. The steak I did have was quite tough.A change I support is they are beginning to charge for the third entree. I appreciate that because it discourages waste.

Limelight Lounge

5 out of 5

PG comedy shows are excellent. Always packed. Hopefully cruise lines will one day recognize this and schedule more PG shows. Shows don’t always have to be vulgar to be entertaining. A truly talented comedian finds a way to entertain without having to resort to foul language.

Java Blue Café

4 out of 5

Everything was satisfactory. They could use more staff in this venue.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Pixels Gallery

3 out of 5

Pixels should follow the lead of the newer ships and take things digital. No need to print all pictures just so that 98% are not purchased. This is an expense which can be cut so other areas do not have to suffer.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Liquid Lounge

5 out of 5

Enjoyed Motown night. Met some performers in MDR. They were very personable.

Sunshine Atrium

5 out of 5

80s/90s night was great!

Service and Staff

4 out of 5
Most everything was satisfactory. We asked for a complimentary deck of playing cards. It was explained that they no longer provide those cards.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5
The staff did all they could on a very busy week. More staff may be needed.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Ports of call

Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (Private Island)

4 out of 5
Excursions were cancelled. Tip: book your clamshells early. They were sold out, however we still could not use because the clamshells were considered as part of an excursion. The fees were refunded.

Charleston, South Carolina

3 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

3 out of 5

Disembarkation

3 out of 5
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