Pirate Dude

I booked our cruise way back in July. Last day at work today. Tomorrow we pack and get ready for the drive. Sunday we board the Sunshine. :D

I would say a cast or splint would be the appropriate medical approach depending on the break

I would love to see her, but sadly the dates do not work.

I've purchased it for our next cruise (for us and my in-laws) for two reasons. First so we don't have to cart our carry ons around the ship. But more importantly, for the priority at guest services- I don't want to hear my father in law complaining about the long lines and he will get to know the fine folk at guest services. :)

If it were only my wife and I we'd probably pass on it, even with the tender ride at HMC (I've rented a villa so even that won't be an issue from what I've read). But since this will be my first time with FTTF, I may find that it's something I'd always consider- the extra price isn't that much for me.

But, as others have said, the ultimate value will always be a personal call.

I'm hoping someone can help me out with when the Chef's table takes place on a 5 day cruise of the Bahamas on the Sunshine. I'm the lucky one organizing a family cruise of about 13 and some want to know which day it will be held. (Not all want to attend but most are interested)

My wife and I enjoyed it a few years back, but I can't remember which day it is. My web search and forum search have come up empty. :confused:

Any help would be wonderful.

Excited to read your review. We'll be doing the same cruise at the end of January.

Thanks, Moondog. Hadn't thought of cutting across I-10

Thanks for your review. You gave great overview.

We'll be sailing on her late January. I'm also courious about your driving route. We will drive from Loisville and are currently deciding between 65 vs going to Lexington and doing 75

We've enjoyed having the port holes. Cheaper than the ocean view rooms but we still had natural light. I would book a port hole room again without hesitation.

We've been on the Sensation twice and had a great time on each sailing. While I can't compare the 2.0 food options, I can say we didn't go hungry. The service was wonderful, but we definitely felt like the little kids when we docked next to the bigger, newer, ships.

I wish Carnival would come out with a new class of ships in the same size range as the Fantasy class. I find comfort in the smaller ships and it would be nice to combine them with newer features. The smaller ships might also be able to take advantage of smaller ports, opening up new itineraries.

Wonderful review. Thank you. I didn't known about luggage express, but will look into it in the duties.

My wife and I did this back in 2012- like you we were looking for something to do. Basically your cooking on hot plates, they had an issue with one or two the day we went and one couple had to share. The instructor was nice and entertaining. We cooked some basic food: peas and rice and I think we fried conch. You end up eating what you cook, so if it's bad it's your own doing. :D. But it's pretty easy.

After eating the instructor lead us down the beach to a hut where a guy showed us how he removed conch for it's shell. After that we had maybe an hour to spend on the beach, which was beautiful, before the bus arrived to take us back. We did buy some drinks, but they were very watered down- sadly kind of normal at those beaches.

Not sure if I'd spend the money to do it again, but we did enjoy it.

Hope you have a great cruise.

Hi

I have some family and friends sailing on the Sunshine in January. I've read about the Behind the Scenes tour and am wondering if it is offered on the Sunshine.

If it is, has anyone taken it? What did you think of it and what did you see?

Thanks in advance

Wonderful! Thanks for responding.

Hi,

I have a question on the cabin decorations that can be purchased prior to the cruise. Are these set up by the staff or do you have to do it yourself?

Thinking of ordering, but would love to know what happens with these in advance incase I need to think of bringing things like tape.

Thank you for your replies. :)

We have a 5 day cruise on the Sunshine in January with one sea day on the first full day. My question is, would they do that breakfast then, or would they only do the sea day brunch? Also would an almost three year old enjoy it or is that too young?

We have done the Sensation twice out of Orlando. Our youngest was in college at the time, and a cruise was always cheaper than a week stay in that city.

I did three 4 day Bahamas cruises a few years ago, obe on RC (I think it was the Magesty of the Seas) and the other two on the Carnival Sensation. While we enjoyed both ships, we preferred the Sensation - better food and over all experience (though I have to say I loved the big bar with the panoramic view up high at the back of the RC ship).

As others have said the smaller ships don't have the Bells and Whistles of the bigger ships, but for our 4 days we were never bored, and though the ship's were booked we never found ourselves waiting in long lines or searching for deck chairs.

In all I would consider the Sensation for another 4 day cruise in an instant.

I am organizing a small friends and family group on the Sunshine at the end of January and am looking for opinions on good places to meet up during embarkation day- Red Frog Pub? Havana Bar? Ages will be ranging from 80 to almost 3 with people coming in at different times. I'm thinking the Ledo May be too chaotic and as we have already purchased FFTF we want to let people drop things off in our room if they want. Staying on deck 7 mid ship.