092306 Posted September 20, 2015 #1 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Was wondering if it's true that refrigerators aren't standard in balcony cabins on Sunshine? Do some cabins have them and not others or is it no refrigerators at all? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purvis1231 Posted September 20, 2015 #2 Share Posted September 20, 2015 (edited) If you have a cabin assignment you can check the deck plans for the cabin. If you have not booked just check a few to see if they have them. I believe the suites have mini-bars that keep drinks chilled. Edited September 20, 2015 by Purvis1231 typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicia Posted September 20, 2015 #3 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Most of the cabins, other than suites, do not have refrigerators. The cabins added during the refurbishment do have refrigerators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crusinpsychRN Posted September 20, 2015 #4 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Which cabins were added? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted September 20, 2015 #5 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Which cabins were added? Spa levels 11 and 12 forward (and suites). Not sure about the deluxe ocean views on 9, can. Heck when I get to a regular PC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seany527 Posted September 20, 2015 #6 Share Posted September 20, 2015 This thread should help you out. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2199257 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizardhowson Posted September 20, 2015 #7 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Even if your cabin has one, be aware it is a minibar, not a refrigerator. Not cold, just cooler than room temperature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
092306 Posted September 20, 2015 Author #8 Share Posted September 20, 2015 This thread should help you out. http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2199257 Wow, this is great, ty! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love my grandkids Posted September 20, 2015 #9 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Even if your cabin has one, be aware it is a minibar, not a refrigerator. Not cold, just cooler than room temperature. Leave the wooden door open and you will get much better results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted September 21, 2015 #10 Share Posted September 21, 2015 That is a very good reason not to book the sunshine!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted September 21, 2015 #11 Share Posted September 21, 2015 That is a very good reason not to book the sunshine!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah, probably makes about as much sense as some of the other ones as well..... Seems lame to me in IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scm200 Posted September 21, 2015 #12 Share Posted September 21, 2015 That is a very good reason not to book the sunshine!!!!!!!!!!!! now that is just plain silly (IMHO) since you can't bring tons of drinks onboard only a 12 pack per guest, we have found that getting the bottomless bubbles makes more sense, and the ice that is provided works great, better than the fridge anyway. I can't wait to get on the Sunshine, and not having a fridge is not going to make any difference to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted September 21, 2015 #13 Share Posted September 21, 2015 (edited) now that is just plain silly (IMHO) since you can't bring tons of drinks onboard only a 12 pack per guest, we have found that getting the bottomless bubbles makes more sense, and the ice that is provided works great, better than the fridge anyway. I can't wait to get on the Sunshine, and not having a fridge is not going to make any difference to us. Hoping it was said I jest and why I singled it out. Edited September 21, 2015 by jimbo5544 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scm200 Posted September 22, 2015 #14 Share Posted September 22, 2015 not you - the other poster....can't believe that's a good reason to skip the Sunshine....but more room for me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
summersigh Posted September 22, 2015 #15 Share Posted September 22, 2015 (edited) That is a very good reason not to book the sunshine!!!!!!!!!!!! I'm not sure I understand your reasoning here unless you have medicines or baby formula that needs to be kept cold. Also, of all the different ships/lines we've sailed on we have yet to have a "refrig" that was anything more than a mini-bar that kept the drinks a tad bit cooler than room temp. A steward that brings ice AM and PM seems to do the trick for us including allowing a bottle of wine to chill in the ice bucket. :) Edited September 22, 2015 by summersigh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scm200 Posted September 22, 2015 #16 Share Posted September 22, 2015 I have heard if you have a "medical reason" that you can request a fridge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey60 Posted September 23, 2015 #17 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Yeah we are going on the Sunshine here in 17 days and have a spa balcony so we will have a mini bar. It will be nice but we still tend to get a beer bucket once we get on and bring that to the room and have the room steward keep that as well as the ice bucket full. The mini bar is a nice to have but not a NEED to have by any means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonnieH Posted September 27, 2015 #18 Share Posted September 27, 2015 no minibar isn't a problem for us. we'll just bring a small collapsible cooler and have the cabin steward put ice in it. we just need it for wine and ginger ale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay49307 Posted October 8, 2015 #19 Share Posted October 8, 2015 From Carnival's website The Carnival Sunshine has a mini bar in all suites and in staterooms on decks 3, 5, 10, 11 and 12. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted October 15, 2015 #20 Share Posted October 15, 2015 From Carnival's website The Carnival Sunshine has a mini bar in all suites and in staterooms on decks 3, 5, 10, 11 and 12. And some on 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love my grandkids Posted October 15, 2015 #21 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Yeah, probably makes about as much sense as some of the other ones as well..... Seems lame to me in IMHO Lack of a fridge is one reason not to sail on Sunshine. Another good reason is the comedy club lounge is way too small for number of guests on the ship. It appears Vista is going to have the same situation as to lounge size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare jimbo5544 Posted October 15, 2015 #22 Share Posted October 15, 2015 Lack of a fridge is one reason not to sail on Sunshine. Another good reason is the comedy club lounge is way too small for number of guests on the ship. It appears Vista is going to have the same situation as to lounge size. To be honest, I have not really studied the deck plans. I am pretty sure they are copying a number of things that are on the Sunshine (multi pose main lounge as one of them). Whet here it is bigger (were there size restrictions specifically on the Sunshine due to the retrofit) or not, I have not a clue. Time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13cheermom Posted October 15, 2015 #23 Share Posted October 15, 2015 To be honest, I have not really studied the deck plans. I am pretty sure they are copying a number of things that are on the Sunshine (multi pose main lounge as one of them). Whet here it is bigger (were there size restrictions specifically on the Sunshine due to the retrofit) or not, I have not a clue. Time will tell. Have to agree with you on this, just off the Sunshine for 2nd trip, the first was in Europe so the crowding issue wasn't as bad. However this last trip it was more noticeable, but like you stated probably based on the existing remodel space also factored into it. According to the Vista plans it doesn't appear that the space is as small, so I don't anticipate the same issues on the Vista next year. As far as the Sunshine we loved it and don't know why others complain so much about it. We were just on the Glory in June and although we also love that ship there were issues with it also as far as crowding in certain venues. I think it's just a matter of enjoying yourself and making the best of your vacation. Also we ordered one of the collapsible cooler/beverage packages onboard the Sunshine for our balcony cabin and our steward kept it replenished all week long for our water and beverages, which we acknowledged at the end of the week. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
love my grandkids Posted October 15, 2015 #24 Share Posted October 15, 2015 To be honest, I have not really studied the deck plans. I am pretty sure they are copying a number of things that are on the Sunshine (multi pose main lounge as one of them). Whet here it is bigger (were there size restrictions specifically on the Sunshine due to the retrofit) or not, I have not a clue. Time will tell. Wanted to do the Vista TA but the itinerary is rather pathetic so we decided to pass on it. By the time we are ready to book another Caribbean would expect the Vista would be here and can get some first hand accounts of how people like it. Hope to do another TA instead but not ready to pull the trigger for some months yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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