Lots of questions- Thirteen day cruise on Sunshine

[cruiseonthebrain]

So excited- just booked the thirteen day cruise on Sunshine in a spa balcony cabin. First dumb questions of many... does Carnival provide Elemis toiletries in the spa balcony cabins or only the suites? Should we have booked a spa suite for about $1k more? We booked deck 12 because I thought it would be quietest- should I have gone with decks 10 or 11?

Thanks much!

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I'm so jealous, I'd love to be doing another long cruise on the Sunshine.

We've been on her twice (12 day Med cruise in 2013 and 11 day repo cruise this past April) and I really enjoyed both cruises.

 

We are already booked on the Valor for a Southern Caribbean next year. It's only 7 days. Honestly, I'm a little concerned that I'm going to be slightly disappointed in the cruise. Don't take that the wrong way, I'm sure it is going to be FABULOUS! The ports are all awesome! I can't wait. I'm just afraid I won't enjoy the Valor as much as I did the Sunshine AND I'm afraid the cruise will feel way too short. LOL! I love the longer cruises.

 

We had spa balcony cabin 11027 both times on the Sunshine. Our balcony was covered, unlike deck 10, we could see right down onto their balcony. It looks like most of the balcony cabins on Deck 12 were also uncovered.

 

Yes, we had the Elemis spa products and they replaced them as often as needed during our cruise. (I've read here on CC that they don't always replace them but I know they did for us both times. Maybe because it was a longer cruise.) We also had the bathrobe, slippers (ours to keep) and a Scrub Kit for use in the Thermal Suite.

 

Our location on deck 11 was great. It was very quiet. No noise from outside in the hallway and we didn't hear noise from anywhere when we were outside on our balcony. We were also very close to the elevators, only had to walk past two cabins and around a corner to get to them and the inside staircase. Only two elevators go up to the spa area and they were very slow so we didn't use them often. We usually walked down the hallway the opposite direction (past four cabins) and right out to the Serenity adults only pool. From there we could enjoy the pool or attempt to find a seat facing the Big Screen or the DJ on the Lido Deck. (The areas around the front of the ship were more quite if you like quiet.) It was also a very easy walk down two staircases to the Lido deck/Guy's Burgers/Blue Iguana Cantina etc...we usually walked down those outside staircases to get to the food on the Lido deck.

 

If we were going to dinner and I didn't want my hair messed up we'd walk down one flight of the inside staircase and then it was only a short wait (if any) for one of the six elevators right there. (Four regular ones and the two glass ones that overlook the atrium.)

 

So now back to your original question... sorry, I got sidetracked. We did a cabin crawl and saw one of the spa suites on Deck 12. I think it's a personal preference but I'd NEVER pay an extra $1,000 for that cabin. It was nice but certainly not THAT much nicer than ours and I loved our location on Deck 11. I'm not sure I would have traded even for the same price. But everyone is different when it comes to their likes and dislikes.

I'm sure you'll enjoy your trip no matter what you decide.

Have fun!

 

 

 

[cruiseonthebrain]

I'm so jealous, I'd love to be doing another long cruise on the Sunshine.

We've been on her twice (12 day Med cruise in 2013 and 11 day repo cruise this past April) and I really enjoyed both cruises.

 

We are already booked on the Valor for a Southern Caribbean next year. It's only 7 days. Honestly, I'm a little concerned that I'm going to be slightly disappointed in the cruise. Don't take that the wrong way, I'm sure it is going to be FABULOUS! The ports are all awesome! I can't wait. I'm just afraid I won't enjoy the Valor as much as I did the Sunshine AND I'm afraid the cruise will feel way too short. LOL! I love the longer cruises.

 

We had spa balcony cabin 11027 both times on the Sunshine. Our balcony was covered, unlike deck 10, we could see right down onto their balcony. It looks like most of the balcony cabins on Deck 12 were also uncovered.

 

Yes, we had the Elemis spa products and they replaced them as often as needed during our cruise. (I've read here on CC that they don't always replace them but I know they did for us both times. Maybe because it was a longer cruise.) We also had the bathrobe, slippers (ours to keep) and a Scrub Kit for use in the Thermal Suite.

 

Our location on deck 11 was great. It was very quiet. No noise from outside in the hallway and we didn't hear noise from anywhere when we were outside on our balcony. We were also very close to the elevators, only had to walk past two cabins and around a corner to get to them and the inside staircase. Only two elevators go up to the spa area and they were very slow so we didn't use them often. We usually walked down the hallway the opposite direction (past four cabins) and right out to the Serenity adults only pool. From there we could enjoy the pool or attempt to find a seat facing the Big Screen or the DJ on the Lido Deck. (The areas around the front of the ship were more quite if you like quiet.) It was also a very easy walk down two staircases to the Lido deck/Guy's Burgers/Blue Iguana Cantina etc...we usually walked down those outside staircases to get to the food on the Lido deck.

 

If we were going to dinner and I didn't want my hair messed up we'd walk down one flight of the inside staircase and then it was only a short wait (if any) for one of the six elevators right there. (Four regular ones and the two glass ones that overlook the atrium.)

 

So now back to your original question... sorry, I got sidetracked. We did a cabin crawl and saw one of the spa suites on Deck 12. I think it's a personal preference but I'd NEVER pay an extra $1,000 for that cabin. It was nice but certainly not THAT much nicer than ours and I loved our location on Deck 11. I'm not sure I would have traded even for the same price. But everyone is different when it comes to their likes and dislikes.

I'm sure you'll enjoy your trip no matter what you decide.

Have fun!

 

 

 

Thank you sooo much for all of the great information. I am thinking of switching to deck 11 instead of 12 now. Do you know who/ what could look down onto the deck 12 balconies?

[4104ever]

We had 12020 on Sunshine in Oct. Our balcony was covered and no one could look down on us. But, we could look down on all the balconies below us on deck. 11. We loved our cabin and location and would book it again in a heartbeat.

[Anyislandwilldo]

We are going to book a 13 day cruise as well but are waiting until our Feb sailing to book on board and get the on board credit. Lots of questions as well.

 

How many elegant nights are there?

Will the shows in the lounge repeat?

How many points needed in the casino for drinks on us?

Will the menus repeat?

When will they release shore excursions for Tobago?

 

Thanks in advance.

[serene56]

Thank you sooo much for all of the great information. I am thinking of switching to deck 11 instead of 12 now. Do you know who/ what could look down onto the deck 12 balconies?

 

 

anyone above you--- on deck 12 and 14 (there is no roof on the cabins on that deck

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