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Carnival Sunshine Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 18

Overall rating:

3.4 out of 5
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Carnival Sunshine

5 Night Bahamas (Charleston Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 01, 2023

Ship: Carnival Sunshine

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8132

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

I would consider another trip, but it would have to be a larger vessel and probably another cruise line.

Embarkation

3 out of 5
TSA type sh.., enough said

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5
Main dining used to be like a fine dining experience but it was more like a casino with loud drunks and crew with mediocre food at best.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5
The pools were tiny and like ice, fitness center was okay, and the water park was ice cold as well. The rope walking looked 30' high from pictures but was at best 10' off the deck.

Entertainment

2 out of 5
DJ's were okay, so director was the most annoying person on board. Not all activities had adult ratings but should have. For instance, a useless knowledge activity began with what fruit is shaped like testicles. A larger boat would have had more to pick from but half of everything to do was leading up to a sale. It was like slimmey car salesmen everywhere from jewelery auctions to crew pushing far overpriced drinks.

Children's Programs

5 out of 5
Possibly the best thing about the experience. My daughter had a good time.

Service and Staff

3 out of 5
Some were great, others were rude or pushy.

Ship Quality

2 out of 5
Most areas of the ship could use cleaning or maintenance.

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5
Cabin walls were dirty and areas were in need of proper maintenence not just a few screws and caulk. Bedding was stained but seemed to be clean and comfortable.

Ship tip

Go to a larger port for a larger ship if the rest of my complaints don't bother you.

Ports of call

Charleston, South Carolina

3 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

4 out of 5

Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

4 out of 5
If you opt for late check out, be prepared not to spend the last hour in your room, you get kicked out.
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5 Comments

byhisgrace    1 year ago

Thanks for your review

byhisgrace    1 year ago

Appreciate your feedback

Greengator    1 year ago

Thanks for the info maybe try royal Caribbean and check out wonder of the seas

lsbs    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise

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