An Honest Review of Our Four Day Cruise on the Carnival Sunshine

[@julesbee6249]

We just got back from a 4 day and really enjoyed our first cruise. We also stayed in the cloud 9 area…deck 10. My hubby tried to get a free massage sample that was on the itinerary and they said they don’t do it. Our cruise director was Lizzie…she was so full of energy. Our ship was so smooth…barely felt a thing. I wish that had been the case for you all. We esp enjoyed the steak house and Italian restaurant. Our only complaint was smoking at the casino. We also live in Charleston and decided to take advantage of being so close.

[@malunatravel]

That sounds so fun! Glad you had the best time!!!

[@elizabethdavis9801]

The Sunshine is great!! Gonna miss her here in SC! Jacksonville here we come!

[@malunatravel]

We’re gonna miss her too! This cruise made us want to cruise often! Maybe we will meet you guys on the ship one day! Thanks for watching! 💖

[@GonkBoy66]

Heading out on this exact ship in May. I love watching these videos. They are a huge help!! ❤

[@TheOnlyBlakeSpa]

Your cruise director will be James Love! He is awesome! 😎🎉

[@malo908]

I’m looking at your video in 2024. Going to the sunshine in May. Thanks for sharing this video and your vacation:)

[@malunatravel]

That's so fun! You will have a wonderful time! Thanks so much for watching!

[@HarringtonTribal]

The lower deck you choose, the less rocking you'll feel. We've sailed on the Sunshine probably 5-6 times - and always have a great time. Agreed - the staff is top notch. Next time I'm at Half Moon Cay I'll keep walking down the beach. That area looked amazing!!

[@malunatravel]

Oooh that’s a great tip! We may try that on our next one because it was ROUGH 😅 And yes, I hope you enjoy that part of the beach. We sure did! Thanks for watching 😊

[@some_who_wander]

You can get huge fines at most ports if they find fruit on you from the ship (they often have trained sniffer dogs checking for fruit!). Fun watching you two enjoy your cruise!

[@malunatravel]

Haha oh no! We had no idea! Someone else commented that as well, so I’m glad we know before our next cruise. We were just super lucky I guess 😅 And thank you so much for watching! 💕

[@GonkBoy66]

I had no idea Carnival donates to St. Jude’s. That’s amazing. I have a son in remission so this makes me even happier to go on a Carnival cruise.

[@malunatravel]

We love that they donate to them as well. We will pray for your son’s continued remission. What an amazing testimony ❤️ Carnival is honestly awesome, and they raised an insane amount of money that day!

[@miriamg2911]

Thanks for the video. We will be traveling on this ship in 2024, first time cruisers ☺️. Question, did you have to pay extra for the restaurants and the shows?

[@malunatravel]

Oh nice, you will love it! You don't have to pay extra for the shows. All included! There are a few restaurants on board that you can pay extra for, and we chose the Italian place, Cucina. It was honestly so good and worth it! Here's something we learned while on board: You can still eat at Cucina during the day and not pay extra! For lunch, they do a build your own pasta, and it's soooo good. But, the main dining room which is included is very good as well and has a wonderful variety!

[@marquiaedwards1360]

Thanks for the information! Im going on this cruise next week and booked the Cloud 9 Balcony room too!

[@malunatravel]

You will love it! The Cloud 9 rooms are definitely worth it. Hope you have so much fun!

[@obriancruiseandtravel857]

We sailed the Sunshine this past May and loved the ship. Cruise Director James Love was great! Keep doing cruise Vlogs. Can really help feed your travel agent business 👍

[@malunatravel]

James is a hoot! We loved him! And thanks so much. More cruise videos to come for sure! 😊

[@obriancruiseandtravel857]

OK, good. Love watching cruise vlogs. I'll subscribe 👍

[@malunatravel]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@dennisbyrne3643]

Y’all need to try out the chocolate melting cake with ice cream and peanut butter!

[@malunatravel]

We had it but just with the ice cream! The peanut butter would be a nice touch! 😋

[@TravelwithNJSteveandSue]

Hey great video! Have a question....is there an elegant/dress up night on the cruise? At half-moon cay, looking at the beach from the ship which direction did you walk to get to that beach you showed? To the right or the left?? Thanks!

[@malunatravel]

Hey there! Thanks so much! Yes there is an elegant night, and it’s so fun to see people all dressed up! When you get to Half Moon Cay, walk through the entrance, find the beach or pirate ship bar called Captain Morgan on the Rocks ( this is the best landmark I can give you) and then continue walking north on the beach. You can’t really walk further than the large rocks. You just want to go in the opposite direction of everyone else haha. Hope this helps!

[@TravelwithNJSteveandSue]

@@malunatravel Yes, Thanks!

[@GonkBoy66]

Howdy neighbor! I’m in Wilmington, NC. Haha

[@barracudaharpoon]

Good video and great shorts! lol where do they sell those? Going on this ship soon it will be our second time as a family. Good ship for that. Sad that is leaving Charleston.

[@malunatravel]

Hahaha we can totally order you a pair 😂 I agree and wish they weren’t leaving the Charleston port. At least Charleston isn’t too far from FL 😅

[@CertifiedQueenThickemz]

i also got the motion sickness patches heard there better than the pills so im wondering how it worked for u?

[@malunatravel]

The patches are way better! Just be sure to take them off after 3 days. They can make your vision a bit blurry. 😅

[@FLACKFAM]

This is a beautiful ship! Awesome to have a verandah! Disney would never let us take food off the ship when we did excursions! I definitely notice the ship rocking! I’m glad you thought your cruise was worth it! It looks really nice!

[@malunatravel]

Huh interesting! Nobody said anything to us 😅 and yes it was totally worth it for the price! We may try Disney at some point. MSC may be our next one 💖

[@pjames8712]

The higher line ships have better stabilizers. I have not felt a ship moving in so many years.

[@malunatravel]

That’s super good to know! We’re excited to try a newer, bigger ship for sure. Hopefully 2025 😊

[@CertifiedQueenThickemz]

i agree about the water because $4 for that cheap water is a no!! 😂🤣if im paying $4 it better b figi so nope i will not be opening the waters in my room next week🙅🏻‍♀️🚫

[@malunatravel]

Haha exactly!!!

[@HopelessWanderer87]

heading out of Miami on her June 6th!

[@malunatravel]

That’s awesome! We hope you have the BEST time!

[@CertifiedQueenThickemz]

i heard it was remodeled in 2013 then i heard you say 2018 so thats a little bettr than 2013 5 years difference

[@nancyprice4779]

Can you do horseback riding on the beach?

[@malunatravel]

Yes you can! It’s an excursion and is extra. You can book on the ship when you arrive!

[@nancyprice4779]

Awesome, thanks! We’re going for the first time in July. ☺️

[@brettwhite7776]

Loved the video but taking fresh fruit off is illegal in most ports

[@malunatravel]

Awe thank you! We didn’t know that! Thanks for the info!!!

[@JP-ed3sz]

Thanks for sharing, we will be cruising on Sunshine in the Spring!

[@malunatravel]

Of course! Y’all will have so much fun! 🥳

[@GonkBoy66]

Nice! We’re leaving out on this ship May 6th. Maybe we’ll see you.

[@PixieChristy]

With regard to the spa, I always put 'no sale pitches' under the comments and have always had that honored.

[@malunatravel]

That is a great tip! We will for sure do this next time!!!😊

[@margarethutchins2928]

Bre fas?

[@rickandvickystover2575]

Sailing on her in 2025 out of Norfolk

[@malunatravel]

Have so much fun!!!