Sunshine 6/10/16 Review

[beacha]

We had a great time on Sunshine leaving from Norfolk, VA. The ship was a bit late arriving due to a parade of sail in the harbor. We waited in line for about an hour to check in, and another hour to get through security. We were in our cabin by 5 p.m. We had a balcony on the Lido deck. It was very convenient. Everything was so clean and the whole ship sparkled. I never noticed any odors except smoke in the casino.

 

The food was very good. We ate in the dining room three nights. One afternoon we had a Guy's burger about 5 , and we're not hungry for dinner at 8:15. We ate at the buffet around 9 instead. The buffet had a good variety of choices. Our favorite place to have breakfast was the Havana Bar. It was never crowded. The breakfasts were great. We don't eat lunch, so I can't comment on that time of day.

 

The shows were very good. We enjoyed each one, but especially Motor City.We never go to the comedy club.

 

We had been to both Nassau and Freeport many times, so we just got off and walked around. The weather was perfect.

 

The Serenity deck was awesome. We got one of those enclosed loungers every morning. Even on sea days they were available. The pool and hot tub were very nice.

 

If anyone has questions, I will be happy to respond.We are impressed with Sunshine, and would love to sail on her again.

[crusinpsychRN]

Did the CD do the Motown music sing along? Best show ever from the lobby. Lasted over an hour.

[beacha]

I don't think Emma (CD) sang during the stage show, but she was out in the atrium after the show. Yes, the after show was awesome.the cast was wonderful. We were up one deck with a bird's eye view. Fantastic !

[Clarea]

Thanks for the report.

[beacha]

You are welcome. This is our second favorite ship after Maasdam. We love what Carnival has done with Destiny. We are very impressed with the evolution of the Carnival brand.

[JimAOk1945]

This is our second favorite ship after Maasdam.

 

Thanks for your mini-review. I'm glad to hear you had a good cruise.

 

I have a question about the Maasdam. We will be cruising on her in August. It will be our first HAL cruise. We have cruised on Carnival previously. I'm very interested in hearing your opinion of the Maasdam. What did you enjoy about it?

 

Thanks!

Edited June 17, 2016 by JimAOk1945

[Copycat369]

I was happy to see your review as we'll be on the Sunshine on July 4! This may be an odd question, but we're curious: Were the cabin safes the kind that lock with a card swipe or with the number pad? Thanks!

 

 

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[beacha]

The safes were locked with a number pad.

[beacha]

Thanks for your mini-review. I'm glad to hear you had a good cruise.

 

I have a question about the Maasdam. We will be cruising on her in August. It will be our first HAL cruise. We have cruised on Carnival previously. I'm very interested in hearing your opinion of the Maasdam. What did you enjoy about it?

 

Thanks!

 

Jim, we sailed the Maasdam from Norfolk twice... 10 and 11 day cruises. We loved the quiet nature of the passengers. The casino crowd was the friendliest ever. The cabin was the best inside we have ever had. The dining room was elegant and the servers were so engaging. We loved all the brass all around the ship. The gym was great.. Many classes and lots of room.The aft pool was so relaxing. We have sailed her three times.we are in our 60's so we were not looking for a fab nightclub experience, however, the crows nest was a great place to dance the night away.. Plus the dancers from the show came up there every night to dance! Awesome!

[JimAOk1945]

Jim, we sailed the Maasdam from Norfolk twice... 10 and 11 day cruises. We loved the quiet nature of the passengers. The casino crowd was the friendliest ever. The cabin was the best inside we have ever had. The dining room was elegant and the servers were so engaging. We loved all the brass all around the ship. The gym was great.. Many classes and lots of room.The aft pool was so relaxing. We have sailed her three times.we are in our 60's so we were not looking for a fab nightclub experience, however, the crows nest was a great place to dance the night away.. Plus the dancers from the show came up there every night to dance! Awesome!

 

I'm glad to read such a glowing recommendation. My wife and I will be celebrating our 50th wedding anniversary on this cruise. I am even more excited about it after reading your comments. Thanks so very much for answering my questions.

[Copycat369]

The safes were locked with a number pad.

 

 

Thanks!

[riclop]

Thanks for the review.