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Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Carnival Sunshine

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Aiptasia904
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

3/16 to 3/24 West Indies cruise to Turks & Caicos, Puerto Rico, St. Kitts & St. Maartin (9 day). The ship was a lesson in contrasts. Overall, I prefer to take the smaller, older classes of cruise ships over the new mega-ships because I find the crowds more manageable. The Carnival Sunshine fills this desire perfectly. Sections of the boat are a bit dated and you can still feel the 1990's ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Ocean Suite

Traveled with children


8 day to Aruba, Curaçao and Grand Turk

Review for a Caribbean - Southern Cruise on Carnival Sunshine

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10brooks
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

This was my first time on the Sunshine. After just coming off the Breeze 4 months ago, it was shocking how much smaller this ship is. There are far too many passengers for the small space. Lines for lunch were far too long. Havana bar area is the best place to relax and eat. In general, the food was blah.....boring and no seasonings.....Carnival really needs to take the flavors up a ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Balcony


Love Carnival, Sunshine not so much.

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Carnival Sunshine

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Gopatakaca
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

My family chose this cruise because we wanted a 5 day cruise and we love Amber Cove. We have been on 10 or more cruises. We don't have high expectations. We just love to get away and relax and enjoy cruising. The Sunshine is in very good condition for an older ship. Here goes my opinion. The ship is much to small for the amount of people on board. It has been re-furbished. The serenity deck is ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Interior


Disappointed

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Carnival Sunshine

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OceanLover1964
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

Pros: ports, crew, made to order food Cons: Too much walking, too many people, awful seasickness, terrible WiFi Ports were great, Dominican my favorite. Abject poverty behind Carnival’s front of shops and bars. Crew was great, all of them. We had an outstanding steward named Anthony. Made to order omelettes, Guy’s burgers, JiJi Asian, all fabulous. Just too much walking for me and people ...
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Sail Date: March 2019

Cabin Type: Interior Upper/Lower


Nice smaller ship

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Rustdy
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

We chose this one for the itinerary, and the dates worked with us. We enjoyed the ports, especially Grand Turk and San Juan. We bought a ship excursion in St Kitts...kayak and snorkel, we were not impressed. Although the tour company worked hard, we suffered because the ship docked an hour late and were rushed the whole time, plus we did not stop at the lookout spot at all. The kayaking was fine, ...
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Sail Date: February 2019

Cabin Type: Interior


Perfect Cruise & Better than Expected. Best Itinerary Ever

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Carnival Sunshine

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tandy80
10+ Cruises • Age 40s

I usually book my cruise based on Itinerary, then read reviews after so I know what to expect. After reading those reviews on this ship, I thought I had a picture.. But after cruising it was way better than expected. I'd like to address some rumors I've read. -Sewer & other smells in hallways: Never smelled anything at Anytime. Whatever was there, if anything, they fixed it. Even Casino ...
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Sail Date: February 2019

Cabin Type: Captain Suite

Traveled with children


Some great some not so

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59andholding
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

The shows were the best part. The performers were very talented The cruise director kept the entertainment flowing well The staff was accommodating when asked. The dining experience was poor in the dining room. A few too many cold over cooked foods for our small group of four One guest needed special food preparations due to food allergies The food was not prepared as well as it ...
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Sail Date: February 2019


Over worked staff

Review for a Caribbean - Eastern Cruise on Carnival Sunshine

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TEEMADISON19
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

I have cruised with Carnival a number of times. This was to be my big 60 birthday cruise. I can go out of Baltimore but decided to try the Sunshine, plus it was a premiere cruise. What a total disappointment. The staff is way over worked and this is why things are not up to standard of Carnival ( surely not the fault of the staff). I run a hotel and know that service is effected by a over worked ...
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Sail Date: February 2019


Repeat Cruisers with a Wonderful Experience

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mustanggirl50
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this ship to go on a cruise with some of the members of our car club. 5 couples chose this ship because of the itinerary. My husband and I have had 15 cruises total. Most with Carnival, a few with RC and 1 with Celebrity. The overall experience was excellent. The speed of embarking and debarking has much improved. We were off by 9:00 am (self) and made our 12 pm flight. The ...
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Sail Date: February 2019

Cabin Type: Interior


Awsome Cruise! Best time ever!

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AlleyMay
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We went on this cruise with 2 other couples after booking a year in advance. We had been on this same ship shortly after the major renovations for a 9 day Europe cruise and loved it. This was our 7th Carnival Cruise. First time out of Port Canaveral. Absolutely everything about this cruise was wonderful. Embarkation was smooth. Spa Room on Deck 11 was great and contrary to another ...
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Sail Date: February 2019

Cabin Type: Spa Balcony


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