The cruise was a free "bounce back" offer from the casino. We wanted to leave from NYC so this was our only option - We did sail with an open mind, unfortunately never again on the Sunshine.

This was our 19th cruise on Carnival and we like to try new ships - WE WERE WARNED - next time I will listen more closely. The ship is too crowded - they have added more cabins but have eliminated a pool area for the Havana Bar area. While the Havana area is nice - especially for lunch and breakfast - it is needed more as a pool area. There is not enough room for everyone to enjoy the one remaining pool. The Serenity area is nice - three decks high - it does have a pool and hot tub - but again .... way too small. Chairhogs must sleep in their choice all night long - you could not find a place to sit as early as 7:30 a.m.

The shows - if you have late dining it is IMPOSSIBLE to have dinner and make the show. If dinner starts at 8Z:15 - how do you expect anyone to be done by 9:30 -- just didn't work. Comedy club is much too small to accomodate the crowd. Same with Piano Bar. Casino was overcrowded as well - as a former smoker - if you can't stand the smoke stay OUT of the casino. It was impossible to find room at the table games. Read more