Carnival Sunshine Review
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We arrived to find embarkation was indeed a breeze. Even taxi service to the port was simple ($16 total from most any hotel in Cocoa Beach for all three adults and our luggage). We were on board within 20 minutes from the taxi drop off time, and things moved along without much difficulty.
Once on board, we stopped off on the Lido deck, grabbed some lunch, and had zero trouble finding a seat in the Havana Bar (deck 9, aft). The food was good and the place was clean. Tables were bussed quickly and the staff did a remarkable job keeping the place looking top notch. The staff members weren't exactly friendly, but they weren't outright rude either...not a big deal, but not the usual friendly discourse I'd experienced on other cruises (Carnival and Royal Caribbean are the only two lines I've cruised).
Our room was ready earlier than expected, and all was well in that regard. Again, our cabin steward had the same aloof demeanor we had experienced on the Lido deck, but I'm not entirely put off by that.
Cabin Review
Spa Interior
The pullman is ridiculously uncomfortable. If you have more than two in the room, choose another cabin with a sofa bed. The closet makes an incredible amount of noise. The thing pops and rattles like crazy (no, not the hangers inside...it's the cabinet itself).Location is great. Easy access to Serenity. Near the end of a quiet hallway to nowhere. If you are not a light sleeper (the popping closet) and have no more than two in the room (the pullman is a primitive torture device), then this room is for you!