My wife and I just got back from our cruise last week. Don't pay attention to people saying it is an old worn out ship. It is not. Very clean, beautiful decor, great friendly staff, incredibly talented musicians providing entertainment. All the passengers were of like mind to relax and enjoy themselves. Everybody was in a good mood. If you don't have fun on this ship, somethings wrong with you.
Thanks for sharing. I love cruising. I believe that you’re cruise vacation is what you make of it. There are plenty of people who will go there and will see the negatives and focus on that. They will have a poor vacation. Many people who travel and take cruise vacation are used to prestige ships. That’s what they have come to expect. I agree that if you can overlook some things and focus on all the other things, the many other things, that are going well, you have a great time. My video was intended to a let people know what to expect. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and for sharing your insights.
@@letsgoseeit457 Thanks for making the video and I agree with everything you said! Too many people are too easily upset. They need to spend a week in a third world country to see how blessed we are.
I love this ship. In fact we are getting on it again This Monday. Hate that it is moving to Norfolk. But, I have already booked an eight day out of Norfolk!!! Great ship.
Great video, you provided such a detailed video and tips! I will be cursing in September for the first time and this gave me a better understanding on what to expect! Thank you!!!
Going July 2024. Excited. 2nd cruise for us .. 3 rd in December scheduled. This will be our smallest /oldest ship- but as a mentor told me once- make the most of wherever you are and whatever you do- And life will be great!! Welcome aboard the Sunshine--and Life.
I totally agree! The cruise and life is what you make of it. If you get lemons, make lemonade. No matter what happens we should always be looking forward, enjoying the ride, and making the most of the journey.
I’ve been on lots of carnival cruises and I can tell you that this is not the best that they have to offer. It’s likely the worst. In January is going to have a complete overhaul and look like a different ship.
@@letsgoseeit457 I couldn’t find anything on Google or Carnival about a complete overhaul. But we’ll have to see. I don’t really like the design of their newer ships. So if they do do an overhaul, I’ll probably just stick to dream class or older.
2024 is the last year it will leave from charleston SC ,2025 moves to Norfolk VA and going to drydock in February 2025 for repairs. Great ship for being the oldest in the fleet !
We sailed on the Sunshine out of Florida a few years back and the issue we had with the ship was with the addition of the center section it becomes very hard to navigate.
Wow, I wouldn’t suspect you would say that. The center section is one of the things I like the most. However, I can see how it may make navigating the ship more challenging.
@@NCGirlinTX the $5 fee is for the chat feature within the app (you don't need to purchase a whole wifi plan to use it. So it's good for families). The app itself is completely free to use otherwise, no need to purchase wifi to use the hub app
The free portion of the app connects you to the ship resources like food, maps, and entertainment. You have to pay $5 to text family and friends via the ship app.
The carnival sunshine use to be the destiny, I was on the destiny , which was a beautiful ship , when it was worked on and made it the sunshine, I was very disappointed in what they did with it.
Just got off a Sunshine Cruise out of Charleston on 5/19/24. The crew was simply awesome one of the best we have had. We've been on 8 cruises 7 with Carnival. This was the worst ship we have sailed on. While the crew kept it clean; the ship was tired, worn and dingy. The deck chairs were very worn and dingy and made you not want to sit on them without a towel under you. The Serenity deck cushions were flat and very worn. Our cabin had shelves that were broken with pieces missing, the water pressure was also quite low. Again the room was very clean. Just worn. At the Havana Bar; several of the ships rear windows are broken and cracked. I think this ship either needs retired or a complete top to bottom overhaul. We love cruising and we like Carnival but this ship was simply not what we have come to expect.
Was on the very same cruise with a group of 20 people and none of this was experienced. In fact most of our group talked about how good the water pressure was. And we definitely did not get a worn and dingy feel. Sat on a lot of those deck chairs throughout the week, absolutely nothing wrong with any of them. You just seemed to have gotten some bad luck with some things it appears.
Well I'm glad that you had a good cruise. We still had a great time. We had a group of 8 and we all felt the same way. On one of the days at sea the required my sister in law a d her husband to clear out their room on a sea day so they could replace the carpet. I could see if it was a port day but their were told to stay out out of the cabin for 5-6 hours. Then the smell of the carpet was so strong she complained and the steward had to prop her balcony and cabin door open and put a fan in it. They gave them a bottle of Champaign for their trouble but they don't drink. We were midship on the 6th floor and most of our neighbors were also complaining about the smell and the low water pressure. I received a reply from Carnival and they said that the Sunshine is scheduled for a dry dock complete overhaul this winter. I love cruising. Even though this one was not up to the top level as we usually experience; I'd go again in a heartbeat. The atrium was very pretty. But the even the spa was worn, if you were in the Havanna Bar you'd clearly seen the cracked glass at the rear of the ship. I'd still go again. This crew was one of if not the best we've had.
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My wife and I just got back from our cruise last week. Don't pay attention to people saying it is an old worn out ship. It is not. Very clean, beautiful decor, great friendly staff, incredibly talented musicians providing entertainment. All the passengers were of like mind to relax and enjoy themselves. Everybody was in a good mood. If you don't have fun on this ship, somethings wrong with you.
Thanks for sharing. I love cruising. I believe that you’re cruise vacation is what you make of it. There are plenty of people who will go there and will see the negatives and focus on that. They will have a poor vacation.
Many people who travel and take cruise vacation are used to prestige ships. That’s what they have come to expect. I agree that if you can overlook some things and focus on all the other things, the many other things, that are going well, you have a great time. My video was intended to a let people know what to expect.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and for sharing your insights.
@@letsgoseeit457 Thanks for making the video and I agree with everything you said! Too many people are too easily upset. They need to spend a week in a third world country to see how blessed we are.
I love this ship. In fact we are getting on it again This Monday. Hate that it is moving to Norfolk. But, I have already booked an eight day out of Norfolk!!! Great ship.
Hi, and thank you for leaving a comment. I believe that cruisin is what you make of it. I hope you have a great time and enjoy your vacation.
The Carnival Sunshine mostly sails out of Charleston, SC
Yes, so right. My mistake.
Well its going to Norfolk, VA next year. So it's all good. They are forever changing
Sailed on the Sunshine May 2023. Had a blast! Loved the ship, the crew, everything! Booked on her May 2025 again. Can't wait!
That’s great! I hope you have a great time. Thank you for watching and for taking the time to leave a comment.
@@letsgoseeit457 thank you!
Great video, you provided such a detailed video and tips!
I will be cursing in September for the first time and this gave me a better understanding on what to expect!
Thank you!!!
You are welcome. I made this video and channel for viewers just like you. Thanks for watching.
Going July 2024. Excited. 2nd cruise for us .. 3 rd in December scheduled. This will be our smallest /oldest ship- but as a mentor told me once- make the most of wherever you are and whatever you do- And life will be great!! Welcome aboard the Sunshine--and Life.
I totally agree! The cruise and life is what you make of it. If you get lemons, make lemonade. No matter what happens we should always be looking forward, enjoying the ride, and making the most of the journey.
I’m going on the cruise trip July 2024 as well hope to see you there
This is Carnival’s best looking ship IMO!
I’ve been on lots of carnival cruises and I can tell you that this is not the best that they have to offer. It’s likely the worst. In January is going to have a complete overhaul and look like a different ship.
@@letsgoseeit457 I HOPE NOT! I like its design!
I think you will enjoy the new ship.
@@letsgoseeit457 I couldn’t find anything on Google or Carnival about a complete overhaul. But we’ll have to see. I don’t really like the design of their newer ships. So if they do do an overhaul, I’ll probably just stick to dream class or older.
Very sad to see this ship leave Charleston , it was so convenient to travel to
Norfolk, VA has Sunshine Carnival as a port
That’s great
No port in Charlotte NC
I meant Charleston
2024 is the last year it will leave from charleston SC ,2025 moves to Norfolk VA and going to drydock in February 2025 for repairs. Great ship for being the oldest in the fleet !
Agreed. The is not bad considering that it is the oldest in the fleet.
this ship (when it was called the destiny) was where my mom and my dad met.
Wow, that’s amazing.
We sailed on the Sunshine out of Florida a few years back and the issue we had with the ship was with the addition of the center section it becomes very hard to navigate.
Wow, I wouldn’t suspect you would say that. The center section is one of the things I like the most. However, I can see how it may make navigating the ship more challenging.
Charlotte NC??????????????????? C'mon bad facts!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Is south Carolina still leaving out of here
Unfortunately, not. I believe that the Home port has switched to Norfolk.
Thank you for sharing your experience! I see there's a note in the video for a $5 fee for the app. Is that to use it onboard, since the app is free?
@@NCGirlinTX the $5 fee is for the chat feature within the app (you don't need to purchase a whole wifi plan to use it. So it's good for families). The app itself is completely free to use otherwise, no need to purchase wifi to use the hub app
The free portion of the app connects you to the ship resources like food, maps, and entertainment. You have to pay $5 to text family and friends via the ship app.
No cruise port in North Carolina. It is Norfolk, VA where it sails
Wrong. Charleston
@@mattg0012 you're both right. They are moving to Norfolk and there are still sailings from Charleston.
Correct, that was an oversight on my part. I trust you will find the rest of the video accurate.
This ship only sails from Charleston SC. How can it sail from Charlotte NC? I live next to the port.
Yes, that was the error on my part. I meant to say Charleston.
The carnival sunshine use to be the destiny, I was on the destiny , which was a beautiful ship , when it was worked on and made it the sunshine, I was very disappointed in what they did with it.
I wish I had a chance to see what it was like before. It certainly is not the best that carnival has to offer at this stage in its life.
Ship leaves from Charleston SC not Charlotte
Yes, my error.
Charlotte, North Carolina does not have a cruise sport
That is so correct. That was a mistake on my part. I hope you found the rest of my video helpful.
Pretty sure this boat doesn't sail out of Charlotte bruv
Right on that.
It’s coming to norfolk Virginia 2025. Permanently.
That’s great! That’s not too far for me.
Just got off a Sunshine Cruise out of Charleston on 5/19/24. The crew was simply awesome one of the best we have had. We've been on 8 cruises 7 with Carnival. This was the worst ship we have sailed on. While the crew kept it clean; the ship was tired, worn and dingy. The deck chairs were very worn and dingy and made you not want to sit on them without a towel under you. The Serenity deck cushions were flat and very worn. Our cabin had shelves that were broken with pieces missing, the water pressure was also quite low. Again the room was very clean. Just worn. At the Havana Bar; several of the ships rear windows are broken and cracked. I think this ship either needs retired or a complete top to bottom overhaul. We love cruising and we like Carnival but this ship was simply not what we have come to expect.
Was on the very same cruise with a group of 20 people and none of this was experienced. In fact most of our group talked about how good the water pressure was. And we definitely did not get a worn and dingy feel. Sat on a lot of those deck chairs throughout the week, absolutely nothing wrong with any of them. You just seemed to have gotten some bad luck with some things it appears.
Well I'm glad that you had a good cruise. We still had a great time. We had a group of 8 and we all felt the same way. On one of the days at sea the required my sister in law a d her husband to clear out their room on a sea day so they could replace the carpet. I could see if it was a port day but their were told to stay out out of the cabin for 5-6 hours. Then the smell of the carpet was so strong she complained and the steward had to prop her balcony and cabin door open and put a fan in it. They gave them a bottle of Champaign for their trouble but they don't drink. We were midship on the 6th floor and most of our neighbors were also complaining about the smell and the low water pressure. I received a reply from Carnival and they said that the Sunshine is scheduled for a dry dock complete overhaul this winter. I love cruising. Even though this one was not up to the top level as we usually experience; I'd go again in a heartbeat. The atrium was very pretty. But the even the spa was worn, if you were in the Havanna Bar you'd clearly seen the cracked glass at the rear of the ship. I'd still go again. This crew was one of if not the best we've had.
The good thing is that the sunshine is set to be totally refitted in 2025 so pretty soon you’re gonna find a completely remodeled and revamped ship.
@@letsgoseeit457Yes it is! We are going on Sunshine March 2025.
Please let me know how your trip goes. Safe travels.
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The good news is that it is being refurbished soon so going in on it again will be a brand new experience.