Sargent_Schultz Posted August 13, 2013 #51 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Here's a pool MrPete must have missed during his voyage. I found on sea days that the pool deck was full, just as they are on the Freedom. About the rest of the ship there were seats to be had. The Serenity Deck had seats but not Clam Shells. If you waited a bit they would also open up. I had no problems, as others have had with their cabins but I believe the suites are smaller and the toilet was installed in a rather bad position. The flow through the Lido buffet was very good and never felt really crowded. The Havana Bar is fantastic along with Ji Ji . Just my opinion...... Looks quite serene. And the waterfall is a nice touch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldwolf Posted August 13, 2013 #52 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I love pools with waterfalls, but there again I'm just a big kid. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlrboo Posted August 14, 2013 #53 Share Posted August 14, 2013 It's interesting to note that the people who have found the Sunshine to be the most crowded are the ones who haven't been on it. They make me laugh. :rolleyes: Sailing one week today, can't wait! Let me know how you like the Cabin (as well as the ship).. :) If I'm not mistaken, you have one of the OS Suites on Deck 5..!!:D We sail in 5341 on Sept 8!! :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_cruise Posted August 14, 2013 #54 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I'm so jealous of all u with sailings coming up. I would go back on the sunshine tomorrow. Anybody need a friend, lol...I would just get a sea day chair by 10. I have been on carnival liberty and RCL and had no problem finding a sea day chair at 11-12, therefore I think this ship may indeed be a bit more crowded on pool decks but I only have two others for comparison. I am now booked on the breeze in July and I hear it's going for a dry dock. Please don't add more people/rooms....lololol!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
causeyoutdoor Posted August 14, 2013 #55 Share Posted August 14, 2013 It's interesting to note that the people who have found the Sunshine to be the most crowded are the ones who haven't been on it. They make me laugh. :rolleyes: Sailing one week today, can't wait! We loved it so much that when we got back in July we booked her for December. But you must go the Alchemy Bar and have Daniel fix you a specialty drink. While on board, he created a drink for me. We called it "my father abandoned me 15 years ago and now I need a drink". I have no idea what was in it but it was amazing chocolate yumminess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldwolf Posted August 14, 2013 #56 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Let me know how you like the Cabin (as well as the ship).. :) If I'm not mistaken, you have one of the OS Suites on Deck 5..!!:D We sail in 5341 on Sept 8!! :p Yes, we're in 5340, will take some pictures. We leave for Barcelona tomorrow. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carol TC Posted August 14, 2013 #57 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Good I am in 5340 in Feb dieing to see pictures please post as soon as you can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gailjen Posted August 14, 2013 #58 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Link to my Sunshive videos, hope you enjoy :) http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC90bgUOQQ6mDhREprV0Jq7w/videos?feature=guide&view=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dclark Posted August 14, 2013 #59 Share Posted August 14, 2013 As I said upthread somewhere, I have a bigger "pool" in my backyard for three people. This is for how many? And half of it is under showering water rendering it useless. The jacuzzis on the Allure were bigger than that! But, at least they can use it to pad up the pool count when the unsuspecting book this "new cruise ship". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heatherbelle Posted August 14, 2013 #60 Share Posted August 14, 2013 The pool on Senerity is bigger than it looks in the picture. At least I have been on the ship and can comment based on fact. Why are people putting a downer on this lovely ship. We had a great time, and so did lots of other people.:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
near the beach Posted August 14, 2013 #61 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I just was on sunshine out of bacrcelona but I would not book her for port canaveral as sea days were so so so crowded on pool deck!! Everything else was great though so if u don't care about a deck chair on sea days, sunshine is great!! I honestly did not run into lines anywhere else. Get to the shows a bit early and it is good. Although in European ports people are tired therefore there may be more crowding in other areas. This ship should just stay in Europe!! I would be there for 2014!!! You wouldn’t book the Sunshine from port Canaveral? Would it be any different than booking the Sunshine form New Orleans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent_Schultz Posted August 14, 2013 #62 Share Posted August 14, 2013 The pool on Senerity is bigger than it looks in the picture. At least I have been on the ship and can comment based on fact. Why are people putting a downer on this lovely ship. We had a great time, and so did lots of other people.:D Ship envy. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoganUK Posted August 14, 2013 #63 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Video, 830am on a Sea day.....watch and you will work out the rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwinPrincessMermaids Posted August 14, 2013 #64 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Video, 830am on a Sea day.....watch and you will work out the rest That's so funny! I clicked it, and the video started with these fit gorgeous models and I thought "Those are WAY better lookin' chicks than on any of our CCLS!" haha it was Schick shaving ad! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted August 14, 2013 #65 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Here's a pool MrPete must have missed during his voyage. Thats a pool? Look like it is a little bigger than hot tub/spa...A frottagists dream especially on a sea day... Nice looking but it is rather small. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrPete Posted August 14, 2013 #66 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Nice looking but it is rather small. What would you say? 12' round? Do they even make back yard pools that small? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billys mom Posted August 14, 2013 #67 Share Posted August 14, 2013 These "crowded" comments crack me up. I've never been on any ship that wasn't crowded on sea days. On every cruise after 10am lido chairs were slim pickings. If you don't like crowds or waiting in line a little while for food on sea days then no cruise is right for you. Personally I'm looking forward to my Sunshine cruise in Nov and not concerned about crowds at all. Sent using the Cruise Critic app I was thinking the same thing...of course the pool area will be crowded on sea days. We are looking forward to our cruise on Sunshine next July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfadj Posted August 14, 2013 #68 Share Posted August 14, 2013 What would you say? 12' round? Do they even make back yard pools that small? 6 x 12 oval I am thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stlrboo Posted August 15, 2013 #69 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Yes, we're in 5340, will take some pictures. We leave for Barcelona tomorrow. :D Great! :p Our 'bestest' sailing buddies snagged 5340 when they became available..:)We settled on 5341.. Cat 9C or OS didn't matter to us; we wanted AFT!!:D;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug910 Posted August 15, 2013 #70 Share Posted August 15, 2013 ...Looking forward to our February 2014 Sunshine cruise! Hopefully...we won't be cruising with anybody who enjoys counting the pools on deck or measuring their size. ...Are pools really that important to most cruisers? I guess because I have a pool at home that I really never go into the pool on a cruise ship. And as far as deck chairs, any deck chair on a cruise ship is fine with me! ...And why are people complaining about the pool area being crowded on a sea day? Every ship I've been on has been busy when the ship is not in port. People just tend to gravitate to the Pool/Food areas. ...Just happy to see that the vast majority of the Sunshine reviews are sooo positive! We loved the Breeze and can hardly wait another 25 weeks until we sail the Sunshine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpalmer Posted August 15, 2013 #71 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Link to my Sunshive videos, hope you enjoy :) http://www.youtube.com/channel/UC90bgUOQQ6mDhREprV0Jq7w/videos?feature=guide&view=1 Great videos, so looking forward to our New Years cruise :) I noticed in a lot of the videos the pool video screen wasn't working well (lots of static and lines). Is this normal or was it just an occaisional issue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug910 Posted August 15, 2013 #72 Share Posted August 15, 2013 I noticed in a lot of the videos the pool video screen wasn't working well (lots of static and lines). Is this normal or was it just an occaisional issue? ...Not to worry. When a video board of that sort gets videotaped or even a still shot, your photo will become "pixelated." The colors in the pixels of the large screen change so fast that a camera can't shoot it. The video screens work fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A2Mich Posted August 15, 2013 #73 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Does anyone know if the Sunshine has freshwater pools or are they the typical Carnival saltwater? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlpalmer Posted August 15, 2013 #74 Share Posted August 15, 2013 ...Not to worry. When a video board of that sort gets videotaped or even a still shot, your photo will become "pixelated." The colors in the pixels of the large screen change so fast that a camera can't shoot it. The video screens work fine. Good to know. My ds 12 thought it was cool there was such a big tv but too bad the screen was broken lol :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_cruise Posted August 15, 2013 #75 Share Posted August 15, 2013 Hey Near the beach.. I am not sure where the sunshine is going to out of new Orleans? ( I'd love to see new Orleans) You know I'm not sure if I would hesitate booking her. I think I'm having a change of heart. I mean as long as u get a deck chair by 10 you probably will be fine. The buffets, I did not find them crowded at all or anywhere else for that Matter. The pool chair thing does bug me a lot as on sea days, I sit by the pool and drink "kiss on the lips" lololol!! But like others have said they are all crowded on sea days although like i mentioned out of the three i have sailed on, she was by far the most crowded. I guess it depends on other options, prices, ports, time of year... I'm trying freedom this July!! I better get a chair lololollol!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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