Carnival Sunshine Review

4.0 / 5.0
1,422 reviews

Definitely Spring Break

Review for the Western Caribbean Cruise on Carnival Sunshine
User Avatar
LilBZGirl
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Rating by category

Value for Money
Embarkation
Dining
Public Rooms
Entertainment
Fitness & Recreation
Service
Cabin

Additional details

Sail Date: Mar 2014

Just got off the "new" Sunshine. We took this cruise because we needed a 3 party cabin for other family members and RCCL was booked full for that class that week. So... it was definitely Spring Break on board. Serenity area (adults) was always full+. Main pool area was mobbed. We found quiet spots outside on Deck 4 to veg. Our wait staff was excellent (dinner & room) but other family cabin down hall had newbie maid they were NOT happy with. She didn't do up their room one day at all for instance!!

The Havana Bar area was wonderful--best kept secret we found on Cruise Critic-Thanks. We ate breakfasts (omelets) and lunches (stir fry bowls) overlooking the stern wake in peace and relative quiet. Other foods from the frenzied, overcrowded, poor seating Market Place buffet area could also be taken back there. It was slowly discovered by more people as the cruise week progressed. Pour your own beer dispenser was interesting. Have a second glass handy. It is based on time and you get a huge head no matter how careful, so a 2nd glass handy gives you a full headless glass in the end with two settled and poured together. Guy's Burgers were a deserved hit. Long lines moved quite quickly.

Several of the crew AND OFFICERS were pushy through doorways, scowling, grumpy.

Cabin Review

Cabin cheap Deck 1 inside

Pretty spacious cabin for 2. Sleeps third on trundle--? Not sure how that would work. Nothing under our bed to pull out. Not sure how 3rd or 4th or 5th!!! in bunkbed models down hall would manage. 1 whole wardrobe of 3 was full of add'l bedding for trundle, bathrobes and life vests. One shirt level rack had only 1 hanger. Diagonal toilet was weird. Put toilet paper 3/4 way behind you on wall on side of my bad rotator cuff shoulder!! Had to use loose roll. Back of door would have been better location for it.

previous reviewnext review

Find a Carnival Sunshine Cruise from $369

Any Month

Get special cruise deals, expert advice, insider tips and more.By proceeding, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

© 1995—2024, The Independent Traveler, Inc.