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Carnival Sunshine Cruise Vlog 2019 #1 - Charleston, New Embarkation, Journeys Cruise - ParoDeeJay

ParoDeeJay
ParoDeeJay
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πŸ‘οΈ 46K viewsπŸ“… 6 years ago⏱️ 21:01

Key Moments

Editorial Summary

The creators, Dee and Jay, document the beginning of an eleven day cruise aboard the Carnival Sunshine departing from Charleston, South Carolina. After staying at a local Holiday Inn Express, they navigate a modified embarkation process that involves walking away from the ship to a separate building for check-in. Once onboard, they explore the ship's amenities, including the Red Frog Pub for a barbecue lunch and the various decks. The vlog includes a detailed tour of their standard interior cabin, noting features such as the rectangular shower, storage limitations, and the presence of a refrigerator. They also discuss their decision to switch to your time dining after discovering a change in the assigned seating schedule. The video concludes with an exploration of the Serenity deck, which spans multiple levels and features waterfalls, hot tubs, and lounge areas, as well as a visit to the Lido deck to view the ice cream machines and the Havana bar area.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Sunshine
Solid Strip
All-time creator consensus for Carnival Sunshine
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
πŸ‘« Best for GroupCaribbean Β· Winter Β· 11 nightsFrom CharlestonVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

we have never been on the sunshine before so we're excited to check out a brand new ship for us

the embarkation process has changed a little bit maybe in Charleston since last time we were here so we will be checking that out

we're getting the gang back together if you remember the second leg of our horizon series we also cruise with Mike and Robin they are also on this cruise

this is the serenity deck everyone raves about we got a waterfall it's a serenity deck encompasses three levels

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Check the new embarkation process in Charleston as it may have changed since your last visit.
βœ“Use the app for check-in and your time dining for flexibility.
βœ“Explore the serenity deck for a relaxing experience.

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

new embarkation process β€” Check the process as it may have changed; be prepared for a different experience.
cabin size and storage β€” Use creative solutions like the stool as an end table to maximize space.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the new embarkation process like in Charleston?
QWhat are the ship features and amenities on Carnival Sunshine?
QHow does the group travel experience work on this cruise?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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