Won a Free Carnival Cruise, picked Sunshine . . Questions?

[mastershakess]

We're going May 25-30, 2014. We've never been on a Carnival cruise before, just 3 Royal Caribbean (small boats).

 

Cruise leaves out of Port Canaveral and the flights are booked already. We are arriving a day early and staying at the Radisson Resort at the Port in Cape Canaveral the night before the cruise.

 

Just had a few questions:

-We have stateroom 1540 6B OCEANVIEW, is that going to be nice and convenient?

-Still can't figure out the transportation arrangement from MCO to Hotel the night before and after cruise, any suggestions?

-Any tips for navigating the boat? Any places we have to go? (2 adults aged 27 and 29)

 

Anything else we should know?

 

I'm new to this whole thing, thank you.

[Dazzies]

We will be on that cruise, too! And we will be on the same deck with an ocean view! It's our first Carnival experience so I will be interested to read responses.

 

 

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[cacroozr]

We're on the Sunshine in July. This is our first cruise too. We're renting a car from MCO. There's four of us and it truly was the most economical way to get to Port Canaveral. We pick up the car at MCO, drive to Port Canaveral, drop of the car at the rental agency the next morning and they have a shuttle to the port. And then we just reverse it on the way back. It also gives us lots of freedom to explore a bit on our own.

[cdamion]

The only question I have re Sunshine is Why?

 

Just kidding. Have a great cruise.

 

I personally like the Riviera Deck. You have passenger cabins above you, so it should be quiet. You are midship, so you wont hear any anchor/bowthruster noise, so it should be a good, quiet location and you are right near the middle set of elevators.

 

The Sunshine is the most crowded ship in a cruise line full of crowded ships, but it has some nice features and plenty of people really enjoy it. Just avoid the most popular times for buffets and stuff.

 

Also, when people say anything negative about Carnival or the cruise, just ignore them and have your own fun experience. You are on a cruise and it is all about having fun - and Carnival will do that for you, they have amazing crews.

 

Enjoy and congrats on winning the cruise!!!

[morganboys]

The only question I have re Sunshine is Why?

 

 

that would be my question as well.

The ship that was over crowded and people disliked greatly was chopped and two decks added to add more cabins and make it more crowded. There is a reason why the Destiny/Sunshine was the only Destiny class ship!

Edited March 24, 2014 by morganboys

[cruizinisthebest]

There are plenty of people who enjoyed their cruises on the Sunshine. Even those who paid for it. I think the opportunity to cruise having only to pay taxes and port charges makes any ship choice a good one. Enjoy your trip and do come back and let us know your own thoughts once you've experienced it for yourself!

[gregg204]

The ship that was over crowded and people disliked greatly was chopped and two decks added to add more cabins and make it more crowded. There is a reason why the Destiny/Sunshine was the only Destiny class ship!

 

 

When did you sail on the Sunshine? We went in November and was not anymore crowded than any other Carnival cruise we've been on. OP please disregard comments like this and enjoy your vacation. The Sunshine is a beautiful ship. You'll love her. :)

[morganboys]

When did you sail on the Sunshine? We went in November and was not anymore crowded than any other Carnival cruise we've been on. OP please disregard comments like this and enjoy your vacation. The Sunshine is a beautiful ship. You'll love her. :)

 

raw raw raw. wave your pom poms.

[gregg204]

raw raw raw. wave your pom poms.

 

That's what I thought.

[mommom of 7]

We're going May 25-30, 2014. We've never been on a Carnival cruise before, just 3 Royal Caribbean (small boats).

 

Cruise leaves out of Port Canaveral and the flights are booked already. We are arriving a day early and staying at the Radisson Resort at the Port in Cape Canaveral the night before the cruise.

 

Just had a few questions:

-We have stateroom 1540 6B OCEANVIEW, is that going to be nice and convenient?

-Still can't figure out the transportation arrangement from MCO to Hotel the night before and after cruise, any suggestions?

-Any tips for navigating the boat? Any places we have to go? (2 adults aged 27 and 29)

 

Anything else we should know?

 

I'm new to this whole thing, thank you.

 

Have you talked to anyone at the RADDISON about a hotel shuttle? I know they do this as we have been there when the shuttle came in from the airport.

They also have a very good shuttle service to the port & back.

Enjoy you cruise !!!!!! We will be on a B2B next OCT. NOV. on her.

[mastershakess]

We picked the Sunshine because it fit our schedule and I wanted to leave out of Florida and not Baltimore. I can't complain, it's free (after taxes and ports).

 

I'm looking forward to water park, casino, burger joint, adult only pool and outdoor shows/movies. I love Key West and hate Nassau . . I'll probably stay on ship for Nassau. I've never been to Freeport, any suggestions?

[mastershakess]

Have you talked to anyone at the RADDISON about a hotel shuttle? I know they do this as we have been there when the shuttle came in from the airport.

They also have a very good shuttle service to the port & back.

Enjoy you cruise !!!!!! We will be on a B2B next OCT. NOV. on her.

 

I can definitely call them and see what they say

[bar1068]

raw raw raw. wave your pom poms.

 

So typical...anyways..here's what someone who actually sailed on the Sunshine had to say...Oh. I've sailed the Sunshine as well...our experience very similar to this one and others who have enjoyed the Sunshine.....but you go ahead..continue your "raw raw" rant....

 

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2014427

[mastershakess]

Thanks that was a good read