One of the lower tier, least expensive cruise lines. Extremely crowded and noisy. Too many people shouting in the passageways at night. A passenger in the room directly across from mine was celebrating a birthday and extremely noisy about it in the room--with the door usually open--instead of going to one of the many bars to make a racket. I noticed a strange smell in a few areas, as mentioned by some other reviewers. Long lines for everything. Loading and unloading tenders at ports that require them is very slow. Mediocre entertainment. The Alchemy Bar is excellent. Others are so-so at best. The Lido Marketplace buffet is good but finding a seat is often a challenge. The steakhouse is definitely worth the extra charge. The sushi restaurant, maybe. The "Italian restaurant," Cucina del Capitano, is certainly not. For some reason, the Casino Bar is usually out of limes. The massage technicians are competent but the spa is disorganized. The waiting room ran out of water. I canceled one appointment after waiting for 35 minutes past the scheduled time. I heard other guests complaining in the waiting room about their appointments not starting on time. read more

Out of all 3 cruises i have been on, this is the one that had the best tasting food. Every night was a hit at the restaurant. However... certain areas smelled like sewage the entirety of the cruise. I see other people complained about this as well, so it seems to be an ongoing issue with this particular boat. I did some research after the fact and apparently this was the boat that they made the documentary on, they just remained it. So it seems the ghost of its past still haunts it via smell... read more

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Excellent cruise! I'm adding lots of pictures for you to view. :-) My husband and I went on a 5 day cruise on Carnival Sunrise. We had so much fun. We went to Celebration Key, Half Moon Cay and then we went to Grand Turk. We shopped and had so much fun, I can't wait to travel again with Carnival. :-) The food was delicious at the Sunshine restaurant, at dinner time. Breakfast was lunch was decent, at Lido deck. I enjoyed breakfast more, especially when they had grits. :-) I'm not a liquor drinker, but my husband said the drinks were great and the beers were ice cold. My soft drinks were cold and refreshing. The employees are really friendly, and attentive on the ship. The rooms are clean, and spacious. We started off with an ocean view with a queen size bed. But, it was an incident in our room, where I fell, so we were changed to an ocean view with a sofa bed. I'm ok, but the floor in the room was not leveled and I fell. Besides that, we had an amazing time with going to shows, shopping and site seeing. :-) We will be back, sooooon! read more

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Here we go, Omg was I excited to go on this cruise . Absolutely... amazing. My daughter surprised me with sending me on this cruise. This was my first time going on Carnival. I usually cruise on Norwegian. Check in was pretty easy it took maybe 40 minutes. Going through customs was simple as well. The line was very short . I arrived pretty early so maybe this is why my check in went so quick. After customs and check in I proceeded to go onto the boat which was amazing to see the traffic under you. Once I arrived on the boat Omg it was better than TV. We had to wait for a few minutes to proceed to our rooms. I was located on the 5th floor Oceanside view. Very quite. My room was spotless. Room service was excellent . I was overjoyed with excitement . 5 days of fun. After examining my room and putting up my clothings etc. It was mandatory to conduct the drill. After the drill was done it was time to view the ship. Let's just say you need your sneakers because this ship was huge. I viewed the gift shop, stop for lunch at the café. Went aboard to the 10th floor to view Miami skylines as the boat was leaving bay. Amazing view. Now its party time yes Day 1 party till 10pm then I went to a show. It was fantastic. Day 2 I visit the spa on the 11th floor walked around the boat and viewed different areas. Drink time by 2pm. I went to the casino and won 170 dollars . Fell asleep at the machine. Hilarious... I guess I was tired. This stop was Nassau on day 2 but slept the rest of the night . Day 3 we were in Turk and Caicos. That stop was great but I didnt get off unfortunately wasn't feeling 100%. Went to the restaurant got something to eat and watch the band play for a while. Later on that night I attended the bingo hall. Nope I didnt win but I was close. Day 4 it was my birthday so my bff had it all planned out for the waiters to sing Happy Birthday with a special treat. The food was spot on. Day 5 I relaxed more than anything because there was so much entertainment, walking , dancing having fun I was tired. Lol My overall experience was 8 out of 10. The only problem I had was I kept smelling sewer in the middle of the night. Will I travel on Carnival again Yes. Happy Yelping read more

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First Christmas Cruise. It was WONDERFUL! Embarkation went smoothly and I was on the ship in no time. Cabin was ready AHEAD of schedule which was a plus. Process for Muster Station is now self-check in. Your Sign and Sail card is scanned and that's it! The ship was beautifully decorated for the holidays and the environment was very festive. There were plenty of activities, including crafting, karaoke, BINGO, Deal or No Deal, trivia, and comedy. Children have their own Club with supervised activities along with an arcade. There's a lounge for Veterans called Heroes. They have drinks and TVs with sports, which is great for sports fans. I enjoyed Cherry on Top and the variety of candy for purchase. Food options were plentiful and there was something for every palate. I enjoyed room service and had a Spa Cabin which had extra amenities. We only had one night of very rough seas. Even the staff got sea sick. It prevented me from planned tour of the Cayman Islands. I did something different and enjoyed the serenity of the boat without the crowds! Debarkation was little chaotic but I still got off in a timely manner. Customs was smooth as it is now according to face recognition. I enjoyed Jamaica. My first, but certainly not last, visit to the island. The people were so friendly and thanked us for coming as they rebuild from Hurricane Melissa. This was a GREAT way to spend Christmas! read more

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Not even close to everything I ate aboard the carnival sunrise. Enjoyed my long weekend getaway to the Bahamas! The ship wasn't luxurious, by any means, but I overall enjoyed my experience! read more

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1st Cruise I sailed on the Carnival Sunrise. I printed out all of my paperwork prior to leaving for cruise. I used the Miami Luxury Shuttle (AMAZING). Once we arrived at the port, there were many crew members taking our luggage and providing directions where to go. The process went smooth. Once on the boat we all hat to report to our muster stations that were assigned to us. We were instructed what to do in case of an emergency. After leaving the muster station, I went to my stateroom. There was a balcony, full bathroom with plenty of storage. The room had a king-size bed with a couch, 2 night stands, sitting bench, desk, 2 stand up lockers, safe, and an overabundance of storage. Oh, and a thermostat in the room. Now, I was on the ship for only 5 days. I had no idea what to expect. Keep in mind Sunday is dress up. Semi formal dress attire. All other days shorts short sleeve shirts Food.... There were more restaurants than one can eat. So try to plan where and what type of food you want to eat. Yes, the Sunrise had everything! From a buffet to pizza, burgers, sushi, BBQ, higher end restaurants, even Guy Fieri had restaurants on board. The food was tasty! Drinks... I ordered the drink package. It was impossible for me to drink all my drinks, which I was allotted 15 drinks per day. They had generous pours and extra large cans of beer. Shopping... I don't what to say, you want it on a cruise, it was there. They had a watch, jewelry, perfume, duty free, convenience, cookie, candy store, etc. 2 floors of Shopping. Entertainment.... a full casino with live dealers. Slots, novelty gambling games, insane amount! There was an amphitheater for shows, singers, comedians, magicians, movies on a jumbo tron, auctions, arcade, kids zone, spa, hairstyle place, mani and Pedi, saunas, hot room, hot benches, gym, bingo, guest services ,30 foot slides, over 10 bodies of water; pools, jacuzzi, hot tubs, water slides, adult retreat, running track, miniature golf, and more! Bars.... I was told approximately 50 bars on board. There was a bar everywhere! Tequila, martini, piano, mixed drink, along with many others. Ports... We went to Turk and Caicos, Half Moon Cay, and Nassau. All three were amazing! Turks and Caicos is a small island with locals. Fun quaint place. Half Moon Cay a private tropical island with tiki huts, dj, beaches with clear water. I ate the crab legs, shrimp platter with a pink colada listening to island music the dj was playing. Nassau a small city/town. Lots of shops, restaurants and bars. Try the famous Black Beard Rum cake! INCREDIBLE! My room was maintained every day by Agus, the same person. Yes, my room was always clean, bed made, clean towels, and vacuumed every day! Thank you, Agus! Staff... The staff were Very helpful and polite such as giving directions, what to do, what to eat, see. The day we set sail, the cruise director invited all hands up to the 11th deck to have a sail away party. I went and ate at guy Fieri's burger joint. Fabulous! As I was sitting and eating a staff member came by with a large try of drinks and offered. I told him I don't know. He then asked me if I had to drive. At that point it was clear I was on vacation and in good hands! I took a drink. Incredibly good and strong! Best vacation ever! A few staff members to thank: Officer Dejan, Thank you for a wonderful experience! Housekeeping Agus I appreciate all you did for me while maintaining my room. Cuchina De Capitan Italian Restaurant, to the entire staff, You all made are dining enjoyable and special. Sunrise Restaurant, Sahin, Christopher, Yunita. Thank you for reminding me that I was on vacation. Steak House. Didier and Friska. Thank you for the formal service! You both took dining to a different level! My only regret was getting off the ship! Thank you, Carnival, Sunrise! You more than earned your 5 star review! read more

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Food was plentiful with so many options! Marlon was our waiter every night we had dinner at Sunshine Restaurant! Met Adeline at the buffet, she helped me back to my table when she saw me carrying a plate of food while walking with my cane! Lots of people but the lines moved quickly! read more

First time on a cruise and it was on the sunrise! We went to Bahamas and half moon cay! It was beautiful! Ship was a good size. Guys burgers are so good! Also the pizza! OMG! Serenity deck was amazing! We did rock a bit but wasn't to bad read more

My boyfriend and I just went on a 5-day Caribbean cruise from Miami to Jamaica and the Cayman Islands on the Sunrise ship. This was only our second cruise, so it's possible that my review may reflect lack of experience in the cruising department. Overall, we had a pretty positive experience. The ship is extremely large, which means that unfortunately you will face large lines and every inch of the ship packed at all times. It seems that many of the events and activities on the ship are geared more toward young children and adolescents. As a kid-free couple in our mid twenties and early thirties, we found that it was more of a family friendly ship. Now, there are adult-friendly things to do, like the casino or the nightclub. Unfortunately, neither of those are our jam, which is just a personal preference. The most important thing I've learned is that it all depends on what you are personally into when deciding on a cruise. We mostly ventured around different dining options, mini golf, and just relaxing on the top deck. The ship was relatively clean, though some dining areas could have been much more cleanly. There was leftover food in between the seats and on the floor in certain areas. I do recognize that it is a large and crowded ship, so I'm sure the staff is doing their best. The inclusive food options are decent. I think that they could definitely stand to improve. A lot of the buffet options (Lido Marketplace) were questionable to say the least. I'd say more safe choices would be Blue Iguana and/or the Sunshine Restaurant. Our cabin was spacious enough for both of us and we especially enjoyed the ocean view. The staff was helpful and our cabin was cleaned almost daily, which was super nice. Be prepared to spend a decent amount of money on the cruise. As someone who has not been on many cruises, the prices on the ship definitely surprised me a bit. I was also taken aback when we were charged $80 each for gratuities. We booked through Cruises.com and we were informed our cruise was paid in full months ago, everything included. I looked through all of the information and could not find anything regarding additional gratuities, so I'm not sure about that. I was under the impression that we pre-paid everything. We upgraded to the premium Internet plan to access certain sites and were unable to do so the entire cruise. I know service must be spotty on a moving ship out at sea, BUT it's a pretty penny for the Internet plans, so you would think you'd at least get something you need to work. Jamaica and the Cayman Islands were beautiful. We did the Dunn's River Falls climbing in Jamaica and a rum tasting and making tour in Grand Cayman. We recommend both. We had great experiences on the islands and be sure to be prepared that you will face a lot of aggressive salespeople in Jamaica trying to sell you crafts and such. They will not give up, so either be prepared to spend some cash or be strong enough to say "no thank you" and continue walking. Overall, it was a good experience. If you're looking for something a little more high-end, it seems that Norwegian or Royal Caribbean may be a better option. Though our cruise wasn't cheap by any means, I can see why some choose other cruise lines for their vacations. read more

We had a good time on the cruise however it seemed disorganized while departing at Cozumel and Miami. They had everyone meet at the same place, same time. You could not even use the stairs to meet at your meeting place at deportation. You were forced in elevators with lots of people. At buffet everyone serves themselves so you are touching the same handles as everyone else. Other cruises I have been on were much more organized and cleaned all the time. I only saw one person doing general cleaning of common areas on a 4 day cruise. In addition we paid for an excursion in Miami to South Beach however they put us on the bus to go directly to the airport- no excursion. When I explained that we had a South Beach excursion they said there was no way they were going to get our luggage. Very unorganized. read more

Carnival Sunrise - Cozumel port before leaving. - Tours Near Me - Miami, Florida

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The food was terrible, the crew wasn't very friendly and there were kids running up and down the halls screaming in the middle of the night. The comedian was awful and made fun of an autistic person in the audience. 4 people in our group of 7 got sick after eating the ravioli at dinner one night and we had to cancel 2 excursions because they were quarantined because the nurse "diagnosed" them with the flu. They had Immodium and less than 12 hours later were fine but were still locked in their rooms and told they could only order the BRAT diet from room service. Never again. read more

Don't go on this boat -- it was renamed from the Carnival Triumph, also known as the infamous "poop cruise," where passengers were stranded for days with no power, overflowing toilets, and sewage running through the halls. read more

We had such a great week on the Carnival Sunrise! Our cruise started out in Miami going to the Caribbean. We had stops in Half Moon Cay (Carnival's private island) & Ocho Rios, Jamaica. It was all amazing! If you have never cruised before, it is a great experience! It is all inclusive including food, hotel, & entertainment! You don't *have to* spend a DIME the whole time! However, please be sure to prepay your gratuities, the crew are amazing & really take care of you! They also have lots of additional things you can purchase including alcohol, excursions (tours in port), souvenirs, wifi, etc.  I love it because you can got to different ports, experiences & your hotel follows you (no unpacking/packing).  Sunrise recently had a $200 million total overhaul of the ship in 2019 and seems like a brand new ship!   STATEROOMS The rooms will be smaller than the usual hotel room as space is a premium. However, we were very comfortable in our oceanview room with king bed. It included a large tv, 2 nightstands, desk, sofa, & big closets. We had more than enough plugs and USB ports in the room.  There are 4 types of rooms including Interior, Oceanview, Balcony & Suites. Interior are the most basic without windows but it is dark to help sleep. Oceanviews have a window to the outside, but it can't be open. Balcony rooms have a door to the balcony so you can get fresh air to the room. These rooms are all similar in size. The suites are all different shapes and sizes with different amenities.  The bathrooms are small and the shower is even smaller, but it is manageable. Room attendants are amazing! We were greeted by Nancy the moment we walked up to our room. She kept our room super clean throughout the trip and we had towel animals each day. Whenever we returned and she saw us, she would always yell down the hall to say hi & she remembered our names! SERVICE I can't say enough about the great service we got! Everyone was amazing! We felt pampered the whole time!  Everyone goes out of their way to make you feel comfortable.  We were at the lobby bar so much, they knew us by name!  I'm sure if I had a usual drink, they would have it ready by the time I sat down. But I have too many favorites in my rotation! One that I did add to rotation & probably drank every day was The Twilight Zone (Pina Colada with Midori, Bacardi, & Blue Curaçao.) It was the prettiest thing you ever did see!  I actually saw someone else with it when I knew I needed it in my life! Then people kept asking me what it was!  PORTS Depending on the ports you go to, you may either walk onto the dock or ride a tender boat to the area.  Announcements in the morning will give directions on what you will need to do.  Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas Carnival's Private Island.  I'm sooo glad this was one of our ports.  It was THE MOST GORGEOUS beach with the white sand & clear blue water.  I did not want to leave! We decided to snorkel $$ in the area then relax in our clamshell cover $$. Lunch was provided and included burgers, hot dogs, jerk chicken, fruit & water/tea/lemonade. We didn't do additional excursions.  Ocho Rios, Jamaica  We did an excursion in Jamaica which included a muddy ATV adventure through the jungle, bird feeding, tractor pulled ride up to the White River with waterfalls and lunch. We had a great time! We got wet & dirty!   ** Keep reading for part 2 of review ** Part 1 of 2 read more

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This is not one of the bigger ships, but the staff make up for that. They are so happy to have you on board and provide great customer service. Shout out to Zofia, Miranda, and Joel in the Alchemy Bar. We were there every night. They make some amazing cocktails. Our dining room staff of Dennis, Thelma, and Matt were incredible. We were celebrating my wife's birthday and they made it so special. And special thanks to Semadi, our room steward. I got a good deal on a balcony suite upgrade and it has spoiled me for life. We never had a bad meal on board. And I appreciate the priority service that comes with a suite. Quick to board and our room was ready so we could drop our bags and head to the bar. The only negative was quite a bit of rolling during the cruise. read more

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I heard that Carnival Cruise Line had lost its good reputation. But I wasn't expecting them to prove it! I went on a 5 day Cruise for my birthday with 14 friends/family. Some who had never cruised before. I'll make this short. The food was okay, not as many selections as I've experienced before. Our cabin steward was great. Cons: What happened to the air condition??? It was 100 degrees in the hallways and elevators. The entertainment was boring. Watching a 12 yr old telling us how he is disrespectful to adults is not entertainment. Finally, after refusing a Build a bear as a prize (inappropriate for age), they let him sit down. Guy's burgers 3/10. Grand Cayman for me was boring but then again I'm not a beach person and that's the only thing to do there. Jamaica was nice, but too quick for me. Next time, I'd have to fly in. We were all terrified of being the group of people running to the ship so we got back early. Pool was too crowded. The Serenity place for adults filled up fast, so we really didn't get a chance to enjoy it. Overall, I had a good time being with my peeps. Oh, before I forget. Never buy their birthday cake. It sucks! Lots of icing and no cake! Last thing, on our final night a passenger got overly drunk and tried to accuse and assault our cabin steward. Good luck to anyone taking this ship. I'll NEVER go on this one again. read more

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Had an awesome time in spite of the rough waters ( avoid hurricane season if possible). Being the first time cruising it was a good experience from the food options to the shows and activities. The experience alone was well worth it and all the beautiful sites I can't say enough about. Carnival held up their reputation of being a fun ship to cruise on and I would definitely book a vacation with them again. All of the staff and members treated you well and wanted to make sure you were enjoying yourself and taken care of. read more

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This cruise was not a good one. The food was not great similar to cafeteria food and the drinks were very weak. We paid for the "bubbles" package which gave you up to 15 drinks a day. Unfortunately the drinks were so full of sugar and no alcohol that we were sick to the stomach before anything else! The worst part of the trip was the size of the swimming pools and the amount of passengers. There are only 2 very very small pools and it was so hot that everyone wanted to be in the pools. There was literally 1 foot between people. There was no way we could get in the pools without feeling like we were sitting in the other passengers sweat and who knows what else. The bartenders on the end of the ship were rude and seemed very unhappy with their jobs. We will definitely not go on another Carnival Cruise and after this experience probably will not waist our money on another cruise ever. read more

This was our first cruise ever and we loved most of it. True, the cruise ship was completely full and it was impossible to get a spot in the pool or the hot tub as both were packed with kids the whole time. It did seem like a lot of parents took their kids on this cruise to let them run wild and not have to watch them. The staff was wonderful, everyone was very friendly and attentive. We really enjoyed the food in the buffet and the pizza. Omg the pizza is actually amazing, they keep making it fresh for you until 4 am and yes you can get a full one or a half one each time. The food in the restaurant in the evening (radiance) was ok, I wish there were more vegetarian food options. We sailed from Miami to Princess Cay and then to Nassau and took excursions at each place. The spa is ridiculously expensive, everything is double or triple the cost of what it would be back home. The gym is spacious and beautiful. Our room was a corner room on the 9th floor in the front of the ship and was huge and beautiful, I would book that again anytime!!! Overall we had a great time and I can't wait to go on another cruise! read more

It's a pretty affordable cruise for your first time I guess. The food wasn't that bad but it did make my stomach feel weird the whole time. But I enjoyed the staff and the people. read more

Carnival Sunrise - On the Lido Deck at the pool - Tours Near Me - Miami, Florida

We had a very great experience with Guillermo, Robin, & Sean on our Cruise dining experience. They were very friendly and made us feel like family. Robin was very outgoing and could make you laugh, but watch out he has some dance moves when the music plays. We would definitely recommend requesting to be seated with them. read more

Very clean and fun cruise! The entertainment was amazing. The food was delicious! The service was also incredible. We went on a 5 day cruise and did not have a bad experience at all everything was perfect. I loved it so much I went in July and immediately booked to go back this year. read more

Casino had the latest games however they had the machines set so tight nobody seemed to be enjoying the experience. Definitely a lot different from past experiences. I will be playing and staying at other casino cruise lines for now on. read more

After waiting 4 months for a vacation, I knew exactly what we were In for the second we stepped on the ship. My son turned 10 on this ship and probably got high from all the weed being smoked around him, the language was great too. The food was ok when you finally were able to get some but having the guy in front of you take an entire pizza didn't help. The pools were completely overcrowded as was the rest of the ship and some of the passengers were just awful and out of control. The employees have zero control of the passengers and let them run wild, the ship is a floating asylum we were trapped on for 5 days. The little things like water was a pain to get and they nickel and dimed me for an entire week. Raise The price or something because this cruise was disgusting and boring, my son hated the ship and couldn't even go in the pool because there were drunks humping eachother in it from sunrise to sunset. read more