Carnival Sunshine Cruise Vlog - Charleston, SC Embarkation | February 2022

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  • Опубликовано: 14 янв 2025

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  • @ZachtheTravelingMan
    @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад +11

    I had an amazing time on the Carnival Sunshine, my first time ever sailing this ship! Have you ever sailed on one of Carnival's "reimagined" ships (Sunshine, Sunrise, Radiance) and, if so, what did you think?

    • @davidjameshahn1240
      @davidjameshahn1240 2 года назад

      I took my first cruise for my 30th bday on the sunrise in Nov, 2019.
      I thought the cruise was a great starter cruise, and had a ton of fun. Food was disappointing, but not bad.
      However, my parents said it was the worst cruise they had ever been on.
      Heading on the Norwegian Breakaway on May 1st, hoping to have an improved experience.

    • @marjoriemcmillan982
      @marjoriemcmillan982 2 года назад

      Zach, do you work for Southwest Airlines? I retired from there 2 years ago after working there for 30 years.

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад +1

      No, I don’t work for any airline, as much as I’ve always wanted to be a pilot haha. Thanks for watching!

    • @marjoriemcmillan982
      @marjoriemcmillan982 2 года назад

      @@ZachtheTravelingMan I saw the SWA plane-on-a-stick behind you and thought you may have been an employee! Keep traveling safe!

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад +2

      Good eye! Thank you sure did. I have that one because it’s the Tennessee version of the SWA plane and I’m from Tennessee. 😊

  • @autumnshepherd8939
    @autumnshepherd8939 2 года назад +3

    I've watch many videos about Carnival leaving Charleston and I can honestly say your video helped me the most. This will be my families first time leaving from Charleston. Thank you so much for the information.

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад

      Thank you so much - glad you found the video helpful. I hope you enjoy your cruise!

  • @GEB1166
    @GEB1166 2 года назад +14

    Hey Zack! I live in Charleston and sailed the Sunshine twice. The first time was a fun cruise but Embarking day was a nightmare. The ship had just come out of dry dock and they had to change out the crew. We weren't able to board until after 4pm and didn't leave the port until after 8pm. Thank goodness second time was a breeze compared to that. I'm sailing Mardi Gras April 23rd this year. I can't wait, this will be my first cruise since pandemic outbreak.

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад +2

      Hey Galen, thanks for watching and sharing your experience. Enjoy the Mardi Gras, she’s great. I have many videos of her on my channel.

    • @yarielmejias2731
      @yarielmejias2731 2 года назад +1

      Have fun tomorrow!

    • @the1kenziec937
      @the1kenziec937 2 года назад +1

      I sailed it twice too

    • @lives932
      @lives932 Год назад

      Same

  • @AngieSC843
    @AngieSC843 2 года назад +1

    Thank you for sharing. Booked my first trip for my 40th in June. Super excited!

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад +1

      Have a great time!

    • @CertifiedQueenThickemz
      @CertifiedQueenThickemz 7 месяцев назад

      im leaving on the 8th from charleston for my birthday as well 🥳🎉my very 1st cruise also, i hope we both have a great time & wonderful experience🥰happy sailing to you as well🛳️❤️💙🏝️🌊

  • @rockstarpia80
    @rockstarpia80 2 года назад +4

    Going on my 1st cruise ion the Sunshine in Oct! so excited!

  • @keeksnicole
    @keeksnicole 2 года назад +3

    Thank you for this video! I’ll be surprising my mom with her first cruise for Christmas & this is the ship & port we’ll be using 😇

  • @Tom-rd9qp
    @Tom-rd9qp 2 года назад +4

    Thanks for this vlog. I am considering a long weekend on this ship since I live in NC. Going on Mardi Gras first in late April!

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад

      Thanks for watching- hope it was helpful! Enjoy the Mardi Gras!

  • @First_Emperor
    @First_Emperor 2 года назад +1

    I am about to go on my carnival sunshine cruise out of this port; your Vlog is extremely helpful. Thank you so much.

  • @kristanorman8316
    @kristanorman8316 2 года назад +4

    Hey traveling man, the sunshine will be my first cruise, in May! Ironically I’ll be in that exact same room! Great video! And I can’t wait to watch the others for that trip.

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад +2

      How crazy that you’ll be in the same room! I hope you have a great cruise on the Sunshine - thanks for watching!

    • @chavonouterbridge2060
      @chavonouterbridge2060 2 года назад +1

      Hi Krista, I'm also travelling in May!🎉💃🏾

    • @kristanorman8316
      @kristanorman8316 2 года назад

      @@chavonouterbridge2060 awesome! I’ll be on there the 19th

  • @dreawint
    @dreawint Год назад

    Wow good to know about all that embark detail mess! Sadly, I’m already booked, and would still book there again, bc I’m in NC and this is much more convenient for me than the popular and MUCH farther FL or TX posts. Such that I can even drive instead of fly. But now knowing this, I have an important question! So I thought I had it all figured out. Ok ship leaves at 4, but boarding starts at 12, presumably to help get all the crowds through. So don’t show up at 3:30 duh. I’ve been thinking ok I will aim for 12 to be nice and early and since I cant get on any earlier…. But now it sounds like it’s the actual BOARDING onto the plank that starts at 12, but you can totally get to the initial parking lot and first warehouse earlier than that if you want to, and perhaps should based on the multistep process you are have mentioned? Basically, do you get your boarding time when you check in online, or do I choose, and what is too late? I’ve heard that sometimes coming at least somewhat late, you have at least beat the 12pm crowds. Thoughts? Thanks in advance, I just want to get it right or at least not have a horror story of 1.5-2 hours from parking lot to pool =0

  • @8six5Photography
    @8six5Photography 2 года назад +3

    me and my family are heading out on the sunshine July 4th ! this will be out kids first cruse super excited

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад

      Hope you all have a great time!

    • @jacobjones9652
      @jacobjones9652 2 года назад

      Man I go out from the 30th and get off the fourth! Hope you have a great cruise

    • @byronfedrick8760
      @byronfedrick8760 2 года назад +1

      @Jason York Hopefully I’ll see you on there buddy. We cruising at the same time!!

  • @suerock4505
    @suerock4505 2 года назад +3

    Have had great times from Charleston over past 10 years, was glad when Sunshine come to Charleston. Since within AM driving when comparing cost from local ports vs cost of expenses to flights ect..to another it's worth it for last minute cruise getaways vs a few extra steps to get vacationing.

  • @lisafowlkes5063
    @lisafowlkes5063 2 года назад

    Congrats on your platinum status. Thanks for the mini review. Wish we could have seen a little more of the boat.

  • @JoeyAmberson
    @JoeyAmberson 2 года назад +7

    Thanks for this vlog! We’re sailing on Sunshine in September. Didn’t realize things were so different from other embarkations and debarkations, but we’ll be prepared for it after seeing this. Congrats on Platinum! I just made it to Gold on our last cruise.

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад +1

      Hey Joey, thanks for watching and congratulations on Gold status! Enjoy your upcoming cruise on the Sunshine. ☀️

    • @nancygrigsby5202
      @nancygrigsby5202 2 года назад +1

      We are sailing the Sunshine back to back starting on September 17. Will we sail with you.

    • @JoeyAmberson
      @JoeyAmberson 2 года назад +1

      @@nancygrigsby5202 Nice! We’ll be on the September 22nd sailing. Enjoy the 17th!

  • @dianeallen7313
    @dianeallen7313 2 года назад +4

    Excellent information about the Port! Charleston is so close to us and I've always wondered why more ships don't sail from there. You helped to answer that. Thank you! I'm guessing there wasn't a sail away party?
    Congratulations on your Platinum status!
    How great to sail with your parents!
    Always nice to see you.

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад +1

      Thank you, Diane! I love Charleston. Was so happy to be back there. I think the sail away happened a bit after actual sail away. Thank you for watching, as always!

  • @scubadoc9730
    @scubadoc9730 2 года назад +2

    You may be able to find the French toast with cereal on it in the Dr. Seuss breakfast!! They definitely have it there. The only complaint I had on the Sunshine in 2015 is everywhere on the lido deck was always so slick you could literally slide.
    Glad you enjoyed the cruise!!!

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад

      Thank you! That’s good to know they haven’t done away with it completely. So good!

  • @takaracabell6148
    @takaracabell6148 2 года назад

    I will be taking my first cruise with carnival in sept for my birthday.I leave out of Charleston too.I enjoy your video

  • @johnjacobjingleheimerschmi2108

    Literally just book this exact ship, thanks for showing me what to except........1st time sailing ever in life

  • @BMC-rp2pr
    @BMC-rp2pr 2 года назад +3

    The embarkation aspect makes me nervous. We have only been on one cruise and it was in 2016 out of Miami. Things are obviously a lot different at this port and different due to CoVid. Thank you for your videos!

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад +1

      Don’t be nervous, you’ll be fine! They have so many folks all around to make sure you’re getting to the right place. Just make sure you have all your documents and requirements when you arrive and you’ll be onboard before you know it. Thanks for watching!

  • @k.i.s.s..
    @k.i.s.s.. 2 года назад +2

    I'm leaving from Charleston, SC on this ship at the beginning of May this year. Anyome else?
    Thanks for the video!

  • @dreawint
    @dreawint Год назад

    Since food is supposedly 24/7, in theory we could get one last bite (maybe not official dining room breakfast), but any of the other free eateries, sometime BEFORE ship returns at the end at 8am (like maybe 6am) so that we are not starving for the commute back home, right? Also, I don't know if I will want to just jump in the car for a 5+ hour ride home anyway. So any ideas of what we might be able to do in Charleston so early on a Saturday morning (Easter weekend so that may also limit things!!). PS, since they are not checking your docs when you LEAVE (I assume), besides the actual crowds, which I know you can't avoid, I assume it takes less time to from boat to bus to the initial buildings? Or maybe bus can take you striaght to parking lot at that point?

  • @lynnguerrera3463
    @lynnguerrera3463 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing the information on embarkation. We've been on quite a few Carnival ships but never out of Charleston. We know they will be closing the port in 2024. We live in NC so we wanted to be sure we had the opportunity to get on the Sunshine. In addition back in the year 2000 I was on the Destiny so for nostalgic purposes I was excited to see the new refurb. It sounds like we shouldn't expect to much, go, enjoy, eat, and relax. No high expectations correct? Appreciate the information.

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад

      Exactly! Just to in expecting a good time and that’s exactly what you’ll find. What a great attitude. And how cool you were on Destiny- that means you absolutely just sail the Sunshine before she leaves Charleston. Thanks for watching!

  • @gamewithdrizz1737
    @gamewithdrizz1737 2 года назад +3

    Man I’m going on carnival sunshine in June bro I hope I had a good time can’t wait for my first cruise 🚢

    • @gamewithdrizz1737
      @gamewithdrizz1737 2 года назад

      Btw I just subbed too your Channel man

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад

      Thank you for subscribing! I hope you enjoy your first cruise, there are lots of fun things to do on the Sunshine!

    • @tracytanner4091
      @tracytanner4091 2 года назад

      I live close to Charleston and cruised out on February 14th and was through check-in and on Sunshine within 45 minutes. We were dropped off and did not have to park. The shuttle was different but not bad. I cruise again on May 28th out of Charleston and have a lot of clients cruising out of Charleston. I hope their check-in is as easy as mine was.

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад +1

      You got off the ship the same day I got on! Hope you had (and have) a great trip.

  • @mst87mst87
    @mst87mst87 2 года назад

    Thank you for the review Zach! I'm going next month, kinda nervous it's my first cruise ever 😬

  • @mashaelalhibs9032
    @mashaelalhibs9032 2 года назад +1

    Does it have a water park for the kids? And is Feb a good time to go there or it will be cold?

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад +1

      Yes, it does and it won't be too cold. It might be chilly leaving Charleston, but it will be plenty warm enough in the Bahamas.

  • @retiredandrestless1112
    @retiredandrestless1112 2 года назад

    I've only gone out of two ports: Charleston and Norfolk and I'll take Charleston every time! Maybe if I go out of Florida or another port I may feel differently about the process but I find the process very easy and relatively quick. I will be trying Faster to the Fun on my cruise in Jan so I'll see if that is worth the money, but regardless I love cruising and everything about it. 🙂

  • @TheUltimateCruiser
    @TheUltimateCruiser 2 года назад

    Zach-can’t wait for your blog tomorrow.

  • @randomexploring541
    @randomexploring541 2 года назад

    Is the bonsai sushi extra or is it included in the fare?

  • @markgregg5817
    @markgregg5817 2 года назад

    You should've gotten the Chocolate melting cake.. Loved it...and it was Awesome. I agree though. Embarkation was a pain in the ass.. First time sailing out of Charleston. 1st Carnival cruise.. Debarkation was a different story. We didn't even go through Customs. Do they even have one? Could've been a drug smuggler. Kinda scary.
    The things I hated about the ship is wifi is Slowww at times. Elevators are Slowwww. Some confusion on how to get to the dining area..

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад

      I have had so much of the melting cake over the years - love it too! Hope you enjoyed your first cruise. If you did, definitely try the larger ships out of the Florida ports for a different experience. Thanks for watching!

    • @markgregg5817
      @markgregg5817 2 года назад

      @@ZachtheTravelingMan Actually 3rd cruise. 1st with Carnival.. Been out of Ft. Lauderdale and South Beach.

  • @SingForMeEntertainment
    @SingForMeEntertainment 2 года назад

    What did you put in your taco bowl? I never tried that on the ship, I will for my next cruise.

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад

      Ask for the taco salad at Blue Iguana and they have a lot of stuff you can ask them to put in it. I had guacamole, cream Fresca, chicken and steak, etc.

    • @SingForMeEntertainment
      @SingForMeEntertainment 2 года назад

      @@ZachtheTravelingMan That sounds great. I'm having that on the next cruise. I am sailing the Freedom soon.

  • @lisarivera2447
    @lisarivera2447 2 года назад

    Did you get sea sick on this ship? My first time cruising with them next week.

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад +1

      I didn’t get seasick on this one but then again I never have. Take some Dramamine or similar medicine for motion sickness just in case you do. I hope you have a great cruise!

    • @lisarivera2447
      @lisarivera2447 2 года назад

      @@ZachtheTravelingMan thank you

  • @ducheau100
    @ducheau100 2 года назад +1

    The waterslides looked amazing! So many - I would have to try them out. Def a different vibe and atmosphere than Celebrity. The Port sounds like a mess. Sounds stressful and who wants to be stressed just as they are getting on the ship. Do you like Celebrity better?

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад +1

      I think there are things to love about both lines. However, for me as a solo cruiser, I enjoy the Celebrity laid back and upscale experience far more than that of the Carnival experience. The latter is more geared toward families, which is fine, but not for me.

  • @Big_Dave333
    @Big_Dave333 2 года назад

    We are planning on booking soon just can’t decide when we want to go. Lol.

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад

      I hope you have a great cruise when you go! Thanks for watching!

  • @dreawint
    @dreawint Год назад

    Even though boat is still moving until it actually stops and docs at 8am, Do people start actually lining up to exit well before that and approx what time??

  • @truckerdub9239
    @truckerdub9239 2 года назад

    Do they X-ray you before getting on?

  • @makornsje4529
    @makornsje4529 2 года назад

    I was on that ship same time as you

  • @tinytaurus3115
    @tinytaurus3115 2 года назад

    Do you have to give your bags to a porter? I prefer to keep mine with me and we usually don’t have many bags anyways

  • @moongo156
    @moongo156 2 года назад

    I’m about to go on the sunshine for the second time but out of Charleston on October 6. How long should I be at the port before the ship leaves?

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад

      You have to be there at least 90 minutes before scheduled departure or you will not be allowed to sail. I’d say be there at least 2.5 hours before the departure time listed for your sailing.

    • @moongo156
      @moongo156 2 года назад

      @@ZachtheTravelingMan alright, thank you!

  • @gregsegura210
    @gregsegura210 2 года назад

    Sounds just like checkinwhennisailedCarnivaldeparting Long Beach CA - i showed my paperwork at three stations before boarding

  • @Genxrocker79
    @Genxrocker79 2 года назад +1

    carnival is no longer having cruises after 2023 in SC =(

  • @lives932
    @lives932 Год назад

    Know why I had that same room

  • @user-te5po4bu8o
    @user-te5po4bu8o 2 года назад +4

    As a resident of Charleston we do appreciate the cruise industry and also the reduced noise version of debarking. Idk if you can see, but the port is actually right in the middle of town, and people live about 1000 feet away on the other side. Because of that I don’t think they can really build more there. I can hear the cruise ship horn from my office, and I’m pretty sure if you blasted the PA we would hear all of it, hahaha. So thank you, we love y’all, I direct many cruise passengers downtown whenever you need help 😊

    • @kevinbarrett1996
      @kevinbarrett1996 2 года назад +2

      As a resident of Charleston, I am saddened by the fact that the Sunshine won’t be here after 2024! I hope there is a new cruise line coming!

    • @qns1980
      @qns1980 2 года назад +1

      @kevinbarrett1996 as a resident can you recommend a great area for hotels not too far from the port? We definitely want to visit your great city before cruising ends from the area.

    • @tony41
      @tony41 Год назад

      I’m not sure I can appreciate the haughty attitude of the host , but yes Charleston is full of history and a graceful city. Sorry to see the cruise ships go.

    • @dreawint
      @dreawint Год назад

      that definitely sounds like it sucks for you guys! but my thing is, why did they even set it up like that in the first place! since no other port has people living in the backyard, then they should have done that here too, so that we can enjoy our stuff (all bells and whistles, literally), but you guys can also sleep and work!

    • @dreawint
      @dreawint Год назад +1

      @@kevinbarrett1996 whoa I had no idea! I literally just booked spring break 2024, guess I got it just in time! ARe they retiring the actual ship (it IS pretty old even with all the renovations!), or just not coming to your port anymore, or your port is closing for all ships?

  • @teresas1332
    @teresas1332 Год назад

    Can anyone tell me if the life boats on the sunshine stick out or are they tucked under. This video didn't show over the balcony rail so we could check. I don't want to look over a lifeboat

  • @kimm6395
    @kimm6395 2 года назад

    Is this cruise family friendly? I don't see many kids/teens.

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад +1

      Yes it is! Plenty of activities for the kids.

    • @kimm6395
      @kimm6395 2 года назад

      @@ZachtheTravelingMan thank you! This is our first cruise so I appreciate this video. Very helpful!

  • @oliviaasmr4598
    @oliviaasmr4598 2 года назад

    Do you know if there’s any cruise ship that goes from South Carolina to Europe?

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад

      Good question! There are not and actually Carnival is leaving Charleston for good in 2024.

  • @kemeyartusniki842
    @kemeyartusniki842 2 года назад

    Is there wifi on the ship?

  • @zaydengrayson3448
    @zaydengrayson3448 2 года назад +1

    I was there on god I was it was really fun

  • @mundoamericano596
    @mundoamericano596 Год назад +1

    Who's here for April 10th? 🤪

    • @mundoamericano596
      @mundoamericano596 Год назад +1

      We are back, we loved it, just posted a very cool video, check ot out

  • @chrisbernier3889
    @chrisbernier3889 2 года назад +1

    Interesting as a solo cruiser you have never been on NCL who invented solo cruise cabins

  • @mundoamericano596
    @mundoamericano596 Год назад

    Just post a video from last week, check it out

  • @terrymurphy9054
    @terrymurphy9054 11 месяцев назад

    Charleston is my home. I'm used to it. Money talks in Charleston. Not what's best for the people.

  • @Kymcook73
    @Kymcook73 Год назад

    I live here in Charleston and it's always someone complaining

  • @CertifiedQueenThickemz
    @CertifiedQueenThickemz 7 месяцев назад

    i sure hope they fixed all this🤦🏻‍♀️im leaving charleston on the sunshine next week this is my 1st cruise so i expect to be pleased & not have to complain🙏🏼cause trust me i will surely complain lol the cost of these crusies are wayyyyyy to high for rusted doors & dirty balconies🤦🏻‍♀️😂🤣but seriously i hope i dont have to experience any of this nonsense

  • @ebe7157
    @ebe7157 2 года назад

    Once you sail Mardi Gras, It's hard to go back to the older ships. That thing is a masterclass in Cruise Ship design. Still, You can get some smoking deals Sunshine itineraries and aside from the god-awful Lido buffet layout (do the Italian and Asian Kitchen at lunch the first days of cruise btw -- Buffet is ridiculous on the first couple of days before people learn the layout of Sunshine), she's got it where it counts and you can have a lot of fun on the ship. I also recommend avoiding Aft rooms on Sunshine as engine vibrations can cause all manner of rattles. Stick with center or better yet, forward if you enjoy walking the ship length a lot.

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад

      Great assessment of the ship! Still had a great cruise, no matter her age. And yes, Mardi Gras is something else!

  • @icebergcoldblooded6102
    @icebergcoldblooded6102 2 года назад

    I thought it was vaccinated free now

  • @dawnrusso3278
    @dawnrusso3278 2 года назад

    Note to self don't cruise out of Charleston. That is so strange all of it

  • @cyrilsanico7708
    @cyrilsanico7708 2 года назад

    i just recently bought carnival stocks for my investment

  • @kkttss1928
    @kkttss1928 2 года назад

    I'm a charleston native. The cruise port sucks beyond belief.

  • @suzieq5259
    @suzieq5259 2 года назад +1

    If be reporting dirty and rusty stuff. Housekeeping not paying attention.

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад +1

      Yeah it was shocking to me how rusty the ship was all over. And how dirty the balconies were!

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад

      You’re thinking of the Sensation, which is already retired. The Ecstasy will also be going later this year as well.

  • @kevinbarrett1996
    @kevinbarrett1996 2 года назад

    This blogger seemed really negative!! Complaining that there is rust on a ship…what does he expect when sailing on salt water! And how dare people living nearby, they don’t want to hear car alarms going off in the morning!! This is the first and last video of his that I will watch.

    • @ZachtheTravelingMan
      @ZachtheTravelingMan  2 года назад +3

      Merely making an observation about the rust. And same with the car alarms. Just letting folks know what to expect. I’m not going to act like a ship is perfect just for the heck of it. As for the last comment you made - Hey, I’m not for everyone and I respect that. Later, Kevin! ✌🏻