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Explore Carnival Sunshine: A Photo Tour

Sarah Bretz, Contributor

• July 7, 2016

We’ve rounded up some of our favorite photos of Carnival Sunshine, taken by us, of course!

1. Exterior

2. The Iconic Whale Tale Funnel

3. WaterWorks

4. havana bar.

5. Serenity

6. redfrog pub.

7. Kid’s Area

8. Liquid Lounge

9. Alchemy Bar

10. Sunshine Atrium

11. Mini Golf

12. Lido Deck

13. Punchliner Comedy Club

14. Serenity Waterfall

15. EA Sports Bar

16. Liquid Lounge

17. Lido Deck at Night

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The Ultimate Guide to Carnival Sunshine

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The sun will certainly be shining upon you when you board Carnival Sunshine™ . When you cruise from Charleston to the Caribbean or The Bahamas on board this amazing ship, you’re in for what could be one of the most memorable and enjoyable cruises you’ll ever take.

Carnival Sunshine is one of the most active Carnival Cruise ships , featuring plenty of bars and restaurants, entertainment areas, and a stellar design throughout the ship. If you’re looking for things to do on Carnival Sunshine, just keep reading and see what we’ve got waiting for you.

For Those Who Love Indoor Fun

There’s plenty for everyone to do throughout the ship. Carnival Sunshine is like a shining oasis boasting a wide variety of activities and entertainment for all ages to enjoy, including:

• The Punchliner Comedy Club : The laughs don’t stop at our cruise ship comedy club. Featuring shows for all ages and adults-only, the onboard comedians know how to tickle everybody’s funny bone.
• Playlist Productions : Amazing Broadway-style musical productions featuring top hits and brilliant dancers.
• The Warehouse Arcade: The whole family will enjoy playing classic and new arcade games. It’s open 24 hours giving you plenty of time to beat the high score.
• Cloud 9 Spa : Treat yourself to some relaxation therapy with a massage, body wrap or facial. Or better yet, take a dip in the Hydrotherapy whirlpool.
• Casino : Whether you enjoy table games or slots, you’ll find all your favorites at the onboard casino. Will tonight be the night you win big? Pull the handle and see how well you do at the slots, or try your hand at blackjack. If poker is your game, we’ve got you covered. Fancy a try at the roulette wheel? There’s plenty of your favorite table games and some new variations.
• Seuss At Sea : Classic Dr. Seuss characters come to life in onboard activities and parades for the kids, plus a Dr. Seuss-themed breakfast.

For Those Who Love Outdoor Fun

Carnival Sunshine offers so much to do while you relax under the sun on your way to your next port of call. Try some (or all!) of these fun outdoor family activities on while cruising to The Bahamas or the Caribbean:

• WaterWorks and Twister Waterslide : What’s better than a waterpark? A waterpark on a cruise ship! Splash and race your way through plenty of water-soaked attractions, including Twister Waterslide, one of the tallest and fastest waterslides at sea!
• SportSquare : Enjoy some friendly competition at SportSquare, where you can team up to play volleyball, foosball, soccer and more.
• Mini Golf : Play a round or two of mini-golf with friends and family at this whimsical set of links.
• Serenity Adult Only Retreat : Need some alone time away from the kids? You’ll find it here as you relax on hammocks, enjoy some cocktails and make some new friends in a serene setting.
• Ropes Course: Are you ready for the challenge of a thrilling ropes course? On Carnival Sunshine you’ll find challenges featuring levels for kids and adults; it’s the ultimate in daring recreation.
• Dive-in Movies : Carnival Seaside Theater™ has a lineup of blockbuster movies and sporting events for you to enjoy while relaxing in your own deck chair beneath the stars. There’s special themed nights too, comedy, date night, and more. Your seat even comes with popcorn and blankets!

For Those Seeking the Best in Refreshment

Treat yourself to some delicious Bahamian-themed or craft cocktails , or a signature beer. These bars on Carnival Sunshine serve up entertainment along with your drinks.

• RedFrog Pub : Enjoy a rum drink poolside at this lively cruise ship hotspot.
• Havana Bar : This Cuban-themed bar transports you back to classic Cuba. Enjoy handcrafted Cuban cocktails and Cuban coffee drinks while dancing the night away.
• BlueIguana Tequila Bar : This Mexican-themed bar serves up spectacular tequila drinks, plus refreshing cervezas and margaritas.
• Alchemy Bar : Tantalizing, invigorating, delicious and stimulating. Those are just some of the words used to describe the handcrafted drinks at this vintage cocktail pharmacy.

Delicious Dining

Awaken your taste buds with an amazingly delicious array of cruise dining options, some of which include:

• BlueIguana Cantina : Build your own mouth-watering tacos or tasty burritos from a menu of Mexican ingredients. Add some tortilla chips and lip-smacking-good salsa for an authentic cantinatreat.
• Guy’s Burger Joint : Never has a burger been so full of flavor than when it’s served at this classic burger joint on Carnival Sunshine. Add your favorite toppings and a side of hand-cut fries for a new flavor experience.

Even if you’ve been on a cruise to The Bahamas, the Caribbean or Bermuda before, you’ll want to experience the uniqueness of Carnival Sunshine. It’s a whole new cruise experience, with plenty of new memories to make and share with friends, family and loved ones.

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Carnival Sunshine deck plan review at CruiseMapper provides newest cruise deck plans (2024-2025-2026 valid floor layouts of the vessel) extracted from the officially issued by Carnival Cruise Line deckplan pdf (printable version).

Each of the Carnival Sunshine cruise ship deck plans are conveniently combined with a legend (showing cabin codes) and detailed review of all the deck's venues and passenger-accessible indoor and outdoor areas. A separate link provides an extensive information on Carnival Sunshine staterooms (cabins and suites), including photos, cabin plans and amenities by room type and category.

Carnival Sunshine (1996-built as “Carnival Destiny”, renamed “Sunshine” after a major refit and refurbishment in 2013, last refurbished in 2021 November) is the first of two converted Carnival ships  in the Sunshine-class - with sistership  Carnival Sunrise (former Triumph) . As cruise vessel class, the Destiny-Sunshine ship is the first of all three Destiny-class liners - together with Triumph-Sunrise and  Victory-Radiance , and also  Costa Cruises boats Fortuna  and  Magica .

Carnival Sunshine cruise ship deck plan shows a total of 1501 staterooms for 3002 passengers (max capacity is 3753) served by 1040 crew-staff. The boat has 13 passenger decks (11 with cabins), 22 lounges and bars, 3 swimming pools (one with retractable glass roof), 7 outdoor Jacuzzis (large whirlpool hot tubs), 10 elevators. Cabin decks have a total of 55 Suites, 508 Balconies, 342 Oceanviews, 586 Inside cabins, Self Service Laundromats (passenger use launderettes).

Laundry facilities are at extra-charge – $3,25 (per washer or dryer load) and $1,5 per box (detergent/water softener, dispensed from the vending machine in the room). Launderettes (open between 6:30 am - 12 midnight) are located on all cabin decks. Each laundry room is equipped with 2-3 washers, 2-3 dryers, 1 ironing board/iron. All laundry machines are coinless (can be operated using S&S cards only). While the ship is in port, washing machines are closed (only dryers and irons can be used). Valet laundry service is handled through the cabin steward. Prices are per item – wash-and-press ($2 - $7,50) and dry-cleaning ($3 - $10,50).

Carnival Destiny-Sunshine deck plan changes 2013 refurbishment review

The list of Carnival Destiny deck plan changes after the 2013 drydock refurbishment (Destiny-Sunshine ship transformation) in Italy (Fincantieri Monfalcone shipyard) includes:

• “Ji Ji”/Asian, “Fat Jimmy’s”/barbecue, “Cucina del Capitano”, “Fahrenheit 555/steakhouse”, “JavaBlue Cafe”, “Shake Spot”, “Guy’s Burger”, “BlueIguana Cantina”/Mexican, “Seaday Brunch”, “The Comfort Kitchen”/Lido, “Havana Bar”/Lido, “Sunshine Bar”, “Alchemy Bar”, “RedFrog Pub”, “Cherry On Top”, “Punchliner”, “Hasbro”
• 3-deck “Serenity Retreat”
• “Carnival Cloud 9 Spa”
• renovated “SportSquare”
• “Waterworks”/AquaPark, “Camp Carnival” (new design)
• newly added passenger rooms – 182, of which 96 spa staterooms
• USD 155 million was the total cost of the 49-day drydock refit that made the old Carnival Destiny ship perfectly reborn into the new Sunshine.

During drydock 2018 (October 14-21, in  Freeport Bahamas ) were made regularly planned maintenance works. Drydock 2016 was in the period March 8-20.

In 2021 (October-November) Carnival Sunshine was drydocked at Navantia Shipyard ( Cadiz Spain ), mainly for general maintenance (technical and routine) works and also repainting (received CCL's new livery).

Deck layouts

Deck 01 - riviera-cabins, deck 02 - main-cabins, deck 03 - lobby-dining-cabins, deck 04 - mezzanine, deck 05 - promenade-lounge-casino-shops-cabins, deck 06 - upper-cabins, deck 07 - empress-cabins, deck 08 - verandah-cabins-bridge, deck 09 - lido-pools-cabins, deck 10 - spa-cabins-kids-waterworks, deck 11 - serenity1-cabins-sports-skycourse, deck 12 - serenity2-golf, deck 14 - serenity2-sundeck.

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By Cruise_Lovers , May 21, 2013 in Carnival Cruise Lines

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We're back from Carnival Sunshine's inaugural cruise (5/5/13 - 12 days from Venice to Barcelona). We had a total blast although the ship wasn't totally ready (but that's another story).

I'll just say that we got a refund of about $800.00 for all the problems we got in our room and the missing attractions on the ship for almost the entire cruise.

Ok. Now the fun part: I've just uploaded 119 pictures. They're all mixed up and many are similar. I only wanted to show you as many different angles as possible.

http://s494.photobucket.com/user/marclepine345/library/Carnival%20Sunshine?sort=9&page=1

PS. For those of you who are curious: yes, I will cruise with Carnival again but not on an inaugural...! LOL

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Hi all,   We're back from Carnival Sunshine's inaugural cruise (5/5/13 - 12 days from Venice to Barcelona). We had a total blast although the ship wasn't totally ready (but that's another story).   I'll just say that we got a refund of about $800.00 for all the problems we got in our room and the missing attractions on the ship for almost the entire cruise.   Ok. Now the fun part: I've just uploaded 119 pictures. They're all mixed up and many are similar. I only wanted to show you as many different angles as possible.   http://s494.photobucket.com/user/marclepine345/library/Carnival%20Sunshine?sort=9&page=1   Enjoy!   Marc   PS. For those of you who are curious: yes, I will cruise with Carnival again but not on an inaugural...! LOL

Love to here more about the cruise and the problems and how they were addressed. Thanks for the pics.

Nice pics! Glad you had a good time.

can't wait to view the pictures and here more about your cruise

howielovescruisin

Thank you for the pictures. I'm glad you enjoyed yourself, but I'm sorry things were so bad you had to be refunded 800.00.

spencercoop

Thanks for posting the great pictures!

Thanks very much for posting you photo's so glad you enjoyed the cruise despite the issues you had, Roll on 28th July :)

Thanks for the pictures. Glad you had a good time and love the attitude!!

Great pics!

I'm looking forward to sailing her.

BTW, that's the BIGGEST and LONGEST foosball table I've ever seen!

IslandBound79

Wow! Amazing pictures! This is making me so excited for our BDay cruise!!! I am thinking of booking a Cloud 9 spa Balcony and was wondering what you enjoyed most about your cabin and the cloud 9 spa amenities! :)

I know right, I have never seen one for more than 4 players. I bet it is interesting and fun to play! :D

This is pretty cool! However I noticed that the tile (marble) parts of the floor are exactly the same as Destiny! I figured they would have replaced those as well.... Not trying to be nit picky I Did not know what to expect from the remodel and it looks like the kept bits of her in tact!

Glad you enjoyed the pics! We have always had interior cabins in the past so the balcony is what we have enjoyed the most. I wish you a great cruise!

Yep, we noticed that to. When you'll be onboard, you'll notice that several tiles are pretty worn out and some of them are even unstable. Nothing to worry about though...

Great pics! TY for taking the time to post. Beside the cabin problems, and some facilities not being ready, did you run into any other major glitches? I have been hesitant to book Sunshine (cruised her when she was Destiny) due to the additional cabins/people they put in. Did it feel crowded?

Marc,   Great pics!   I'm looking forward to sailing her.   BTW, that's the BIGGEST and LONGEST foosball table I've ever seen!

Paul, that is laugh out loud funny. Was just coming to post the exact same thing.

Love the new cabin color. Orange not my favorite, but anyway what did they do with the safe in the room?

Ok. Are you ready for a novel..?

I'm going to explain everything that happened in details but first, note that we're not picky people at all. We enjoyed our cruise even with all the problems we had.

We checked-in the cruise terminal on May 5 around 1:30 PM. We were told our cabin would not be ready until 5:00 PM. No problem. We got a complementary lunch at the Farenheight 555 Steakhouse (wine included). Only this worth around about $100 for two.

We arrived in our Cloud 9 Spa Balcony cabin #11016 on deck 11 around 5:30 PM. I had ordered a dozen of red roses for my wife on Carnival's website about two months ago to surprise her (after all, it was going to be the trip of our lives). The roses were on the table in a vase without water in it. Still, they were in good condition so we simply added water in the vase ourselves. End of case. I'm not being picky, I'm just writing everything in details so you can realise that everything was done at a crazy pace.

I went immediately to the balcony as it was the first time we had a balcony on a cruise. As soon as I turned around the bed, my feet were soaked. Our carpet was flooded about 25 square feet (from the patio door to halfway underneath the bed).

I tried to call guest services but our phone wasn't working. I went down to deck 3. There was a one hour line-up. A couple crew members were wandering through the line taking notes trying to help people. One of them finally came up to me. I explained him our issue. He told me he would forward the info to the authorities ASAP.

When I came back in our cabin, my wife told me the toilet wasn't flushing and that the safe and TV weren't working either... ok... so we went down to Promenade deck 5 and found "public" bathrooms. What we didn't know at this point is that we would have to use these for 2 days.

We took showers (yes, the shower was working! LOL) We went for our dinner at the Sunset Restaurant - Late Dining 8:15 PM. Awesome dinner and great service! We went to see the show in Liquid Lounge and came back in our room around 11:30 PM. We noticed that nothing had changed in our room. Our carpet was still soaked-wet, the toilet didn't flush, the phone, safe and TV didn't work...

Also, surprisingly, we didn't get any turn-down service... no towels changed, no clean-up, no towel animal... our stateroom stewards never showed up! (???). We went to bed.

When I woke up I tried to call guest services. Of course, the phone wasn't working. I went down to deck 3 and waited in line. Another crew member came to me. I explained him our issues. He told me he would forward the info to the authorities ASAP. Sort of déjà-vu...

When I came back in our room, I saw one of our cabin steward in the corridor. I politely told him that he had forgotten our room the night before. He said that he was really sorry and that this was because he was really tired yesterday. I couldn't believe it... but I didn't argue with him as we had bigger problems than that at the moment...

We went to get breakfast. Then, we went to visit the ship and noticed that the main pool (Beach Pool) and that the Sportsquare & Waterworks were closed. There was a panel saying "we're doing the finishing touches and doing our best to get these sections operational as quickly as possible".

We came back in our room around 1:45 PM as the ship was leaving Venice at 2:00 PM. We wanted to see it leave from our balcony. When we arrived in our room, no change... carpet soaked, toilet, phone, safe and TV still didn't work... Ok, now that was just too much for me and I was starting to boil inside (at this point, you must agree it's understandable). I went to get a bunch of Cloud 9 Spa towels myself (the big and thick yellow ones) on Serenity - Deck 14. I put them on the carpet and jumped over to absorb the water from the carpet as much as possible as it was starting to smell (humidity). We really enjoyed the vision of Venice's Grand Canal from our balcony (no kidding).

Then, we went visit the ship again. When we came back in our room, someone had came to suck the water off the carpet with a "shop vac" and a big and noisy blower was drying the carpet! Yahoo! Finally! Toilet and safe were also fixed!

Two days later, carpet was dry so I unplugged the blower in the afternoon. I left everything there hoping they would put everything back in place (bed was move further from the patio door to help the drying).

When we came back in our room around 10:00 PM, nothing had changed so I removed the blower myself. I put it in the corridor. I replaced the bed where it's supposed to be and we had to use the towels we had left on the floor as our cabin steward didn't show up again... unbelievable!

I saw him in the corridor the next morning and made it clear to him it would be in is interest to not forget us again as I would do a complaint. Everything was OK for the rest of the cruise, without towel animals but I didn't care... all I wanted is clean towels and a room done.

3 or 4 days later, still no phone. That's minor, but I was too curious... so I decided to remove the drawers from the desk were the phone was. I checked under and there were unplugged wires coming off the wall and the phone wire was hanging below... Ha-ha! The AT&T guy didn't do his job! LOL! So I went to guest services and told them what was the problem. They fixed it 3 days later.

Sportsquare & Waterworks opened 2 days before the end of the cruise...

In details, here are the refunds we got:

- Because our room wasn't ready when we arrived : $230 ($115 / person)

- Because Sportsquare & Waterworks we're not ready for almost the entire cruise: $150 ($75 / person)

- Because of all the problems we got in our room (20% off our cruise rate): $368 ($184 / person)

- We don't know why: $32 ($16 / person)

Total: $780.00

We also got a complementary lunch at the Farenheight 555 Steakhouse worth about $100

We think the refunds we got are reasonable and we are happy. Carnival did "everything possible" to resolve the problems we had. It took quite some time because there were problems all around the ship and some far more worse that ours (entire cabins flooded, toilet not working for the entire cruise, no shower, no water, luggage lost etc.)

We think that the Destiny/Sunshine transformation should have taken at least a couple more weeks in order for the ship to be 100% ready. They didn't have enough time to test it. Also, the crew were totally exhausted and overwhelmed. There were also many inexperienced crew members. This is not what you usually expect on a cruise especially when you pay big bucks for it...

Nevertheless, we will cruise with Carnival again as this is the best and funniest cruise line, but never again on an inaugural...

I hope reading this was informative/helpful and for those of you who will be on the Sunshine shortly, don't worry. I'm sure everything will be back to normal very quickly.

Enjoy your cruise!

Yes, we got a few problems... you can read the longest post I have ever written below for details. Even with the additional cabins/people, the ship didn't feel crowded at all... do not hesitate to book on the Sunshine but if I were you, I would wait a couple months to be 100% sure all is ready.

Georgia Peach 4

Great Attitude!! Sorry for all of the difficulties you encountered, at least you made memories!

Cruise, J.D.

I enjoyed reading your report. Sounds like you took things in stride for the most part. Your "boiling" was more than justified.

I can't believe the steward told you he was too tired to take care of your cabin!!

wannabecruising77

Thank you so much for your pictures and written review (very well written by the way). I really appreciated it. We are sailing on July 7 and I have been so worried about the state of the ship and all the bad press. I considered cancelling quite a few times but didn't, due to wishful thinking. I feel much better after seeing your photos and reading your review. Did you happen to see what Level 1 looks like ? My husband was worried that it might be too dark and like a dungeon being on the lowest level.

WOW! Your pictures are S T U N N I N G!

Finally someone who knows how to take pictures that don't look like postcards.

maryencinitasgal

thanks for the pictures and the info!

Cruise lovers...Thanks for the detailed honest review. You have a great attitude. Hopefully you'll get to try it again soon with everthing working correctly.

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It wasn't just the one bar, either. Conflicting styles that worked surprisingly well together were a theme that kept repeating on board. Carnival Jubilee is, after all, a throwback ship, designed to pay homage to some of the fleet's original vessels. It seems fitting it would meld elements from previous decades with a more modern flare.

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For example, the pool deck, with its citrusy color scheme and vintage smokestack design, is like something straight out of the '70s. Meanwhile, some of the most technologically advanced LED screens back singers and dancers in the theater and display realistic animations via fake windows in the Currents zone, which make passengers feel like they're in the Florida Everglades or Antarctica.

In other parts of the ship, a timeless, neutral color palette shapes the furnishings in the cabins and many of Carnival Jubilee 's restaurants, while bars and lounges are awash in eye-catching jewel-toned colors that belong more to the '80s and '90s. It's kitschy but classy in the most unexpected and delightful ways.

I loved the cabin layouts and new entertainment, too. Here, I'll run through the specifics of what I truly enjoyed while on board, and a few things that gave me pause.

Note: I was one of just three people on the ship who wasn't a Carnival employee or a contractor putting the finishing touches on the vessel before its first "real" sailing. For that reason, there was no live music, the shops weren't open, and many of the restaurants either weren't serving food or held unusually limited hours.

The regular battery of daily programming — trivia, game shows, pool games, etc. — also wasn't offered since there were no passengers. In other words, this wasn't a typical sailing, so my account is limited to the aspects of the ship I could experience.

What had me smiling

The throwback design.

"Can't believe that's a brand-new ship!" a former coworker commented when I posted a few photos on Instagram during my time on board. "It looks like something right out of the '90s!"

Mission accomplished, Carnival.

Love it or hate it, there are throwbacks everywhere you look on Carnival Jubilee. A forever fan of Farcus — I even have one of his piano bar tables in my living room, rescued from Carnival's former Tropicale — I think the design elements (the colors, the decor, the mixture of styles) are brilliant.

From the funky-elegant style of the three-deck Grand Central atrium with its squiggly ceiling, colored glass, floor-to-ceiling LED screens and seats that, from afar, resemble pink flamingos to the slightly more subdued monotone Piano Bar (so much purple), many of the public spaces will make you feel like you've stepped back in time.

Plus, there are nods to Carnival's first Jubilee everywhere. The vessel's original bell and ship plaque, both from 1986, are on display. Also, the boat that's positioned as a photo spot in the new Jubilee's The Shores zone bears the original Jubilee's hull number, 0717, as the fake registration number on its hull.

Then there's the Lido Deck, which features amber, orange and lime green accents, wooden latticework, faux palm trees and vintage smokestacks that will have you thinking you magically woke up in the wrong century.

The ocean theme

In addition to the vintage references, a well-executed ocean theme is carried throughout the ship. It starts with The Atlantic and The Pacific, the names of Carnival Jubilee's two main dining rooms. They feature light fixtures befitting the Great Hall at Hogwarts Castle and look as if they contain water bubbles.

Follow that up with Currents, one of the zones on board. You can walk from the Golden Mermaid bar (which boasts a giant wall mural featuring mermaids and hidden references to SpongeBob SquarePants) through an archway designed to look like a whale skeleton.

At the end of the hall, you'll find a promenade area with Carnival's new bar, Dr.Inks, Ph.D. Derived from the word "drinks," the name of the bar is also the name of its cartoon mascot. Dr. Inks is an octopus with a doctorate degree in philosophy. She has pet butterflies that she keeps in a fishbowl, a jellyfish lava lamp and an extensive collection of eyeglasses in all colors and shapes. She'll show up occasionally on the LED screens that make up the fake windows lining the promenade.

While you wait for her, try one of several social media-worthy cocktails from her bar, including my favorite — the Snapping Pop (Swedish Fish candy-infused vodka, triple sec liqueur, maraschino liqueur, Pop Rocks and green apple candy) — and take in the other sights that appear on the screens. They include drawings by children from St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Dr. Seuss characters and wildlife scenes that will make you feel like you're sailing in different areas of the world.

At set times, you can head up one deck — via a staircase with a glittering blue wall that evokes the ocean, offset by a suspended school of swimming fish — to a kiosk that allows you to change the location.

Also scheduled are events that will allow you to make your own fish, which can be seen swimming by on the screens. And, throughout each sailing, passengers will have at least one chance to see the screens pulsating along, synthesizer style, to music that will play in the Currents corridor.

If you're hungry, grab a bite at for-fee seafood eatery Emeril's Bistro 717, with a menu created by celebrity chef Emeril Lagasse.

When you're finished on Deck 7, the upper level of Currents, make your way up one more deck to The Shores, a beach- and boardwalk-centric zone that celebrates life above the sea instead of under it. There, you'll find the nautically themed Marina Bar, and the ship's deli, Beach Buns. Whatever you do, don't miss Coastal Slice, which serves free and delicious pizza.

The entertainment

Although some of Carnival's nighttime song-and-dance theater shows can feel a bit dated, cheesy and lackluster, that isn't the case on Carnival Jubilee.

When I sailed, I had a chance to see the full production of "Dear Future Husband," a show in which a group of singers and dancers boards a cruise ship for the wedding of two of their friends. The performance takes the audience through boarding, the pre-wedding festivities, the process of hair and makeup, getting dressed up and, finally, the vows, all while belting out popular songs like Bruno Mars's "Marry You" and, of course, Meghan Trainor's "Dear Future Husband."

After the show, "guests" (passengers) are encouraged to attend the "reception" (a dance party with the ship's DJ) in the ship's Limelight Lounge.

It's a fun concept but with one drawback. Passengers have to make their way to the lounge, which isn't next to the theater. (On Deck 6, the theater is next to the spa and fitness areas, and on Deck 7, it's right in front of the casino.) Because there weren't passengers to test it out on my sailing, it was unclear how many people would actually make their way to the lounge versus peeling off to gamble or find other nighttime activities.

Overall, I give the show kudos for its cute and easy-to-follow storyline.

"Dear Future Husband" isn't the only interactive entertainment you'll find on board. Another is the Lone Star Tailgate, a three-hour pool deck event in tribute to the ship's Texas home port.

Because Carnival Jubilee's homeport is in Galveston , you'll find nods to the Lone Star State throughout the ship, including on the ship's hull where there's a star — something no other vessel in the fleet has. Another offering is the tailgate party with games, dancing and prizes, where passengers can pretend they're getting ready to cheer on the fictitious Carnival University football team.

The full-scale event wasn't offered during my sailing, but I'm giving the line points for both creativity and interactivity, as well as for recognizing how much its Texas audience values American football culture.

I've never had an opportunity to sail on a pre-inaugural cruise without at least a few hundred other passengers. My voyage on Carnival Jubilee was truly a test run, and it was fascinating to see the crew in action as the last-minute details came together seamlessly. Because there were no passengers, their responsibilities turned to readying the vessel. That meant I was able to see them more relaxed as they worked on nailing every last detail before the big first sailing.

The room stewards worked hard to make sure every cabin was sparkling and set up just perfectly. Even though some of the restaurants weren't open, waiters were in their uniforms to do dry runs of evening dinner service. The retail workers ripped open box after box of inventory and, over the course of just 48 hours, stocked all of the shelves in the onboard shops. The kids club staff mobilized to organize the ship's multiple activity spaces. Everyone seemed genuinely happy to be there, and they all welcomed each other with smiles. The excitement was palpable, which bodes well for passengers since the crew is prepared and the ship is ready.

In their downtime, the crew was encouraged to attend the evening theater shows to cheer on the entertainment staff, who had been rehearsing diligently to fine-tune their performances. Crew members were also invited to test the vessel's top-deck activities, including the ropes course and the Bolt roller coaster .

On the final day of the cruise , more than 1,600 crew members gathered for a pep rally and group photo on the Lido Deck in matching Carnival jackets the line had specially made for the occasion. It was mind-boggling to see them all in one place at the same time. Until then, the sheer number of people required to keep a ship of Carnival Jubilee's size running smoothly hadn't fully registered.

As they gathered in groups by department and fanned out around the main pool, the cruise director called out each of the many facets of ship operations — culinary, housekeeping, spa, entertainment, guest services, finance — eliciting cheers from each one. (If there were an award for most enthusiastic, I'm still not sure whether it would go to the bar team or the casino staff.)

What's nice about Carnival's newer ships is that they offer a choice of more cabin categories than the line's older vessels. On Carnival Jubilee, options include inside cabins, outside rooms with windows, balcony accommodations and mini-suites, which are basically larger balcony cabins that have more closet space and can sleep up to four people.

But the ship also offers some of the first real suites in the fleet, featuring separate living room and bedroom areas, bathrooms with separate tubs and showers, and walk-in closets.

Another nice option is the Family Harbor area. Cabins in this section of the ship come in several configurations to suit different needs, and they include access to a dedicated lounge, allowing families to spend time together over snacks, drinks and even board games.

I stayed in an Ocean Suite (a type of mini-suite), and I was thoroughly impressed by the amount of storage space, which would have been more than adequate for the four people my room could accommodate. I was also floored to discover ample electrical outlets, including at least one USB port near every bed in the room — including the bunk that pulled down from overhead. These are great examples of how Carnival has paid attention to passenger preferences.

I'm not generally someone who cares about alcohol. Give me one or two pina coladas on a weeklong cruise, and I'm good to go. However, the massively creative options on the menus at both the Golden Mermaid and Dr.Inks, Ph.D. bars are absolutely worth a shoutout.

For the wow factor, the best drink I had was A Pearly Bubble. Found on the menu at the Golden Mermaid, it's a mix of gin, St-Germain liqueur, white cranberry juice, dragon fruit and lime juice. It was a bit too dry for me, so I didn't care for the taste, but you won't want to miss the presentation.

For taste, which I know is subjective, my favorite is the aforementioned Snapping Pop (Swedish Fish candy-infused vodka, triple sec liqueur, maraschino liqueur, Pop Rocks and green apple candy). I prefer sweet drinks, and this hit the spot.

Be warned that it's messy, though. My hands felt sticky for hours afterward, no matter how many times I washed them. When I finally went back to my cabin at the end of the night, I was amused to find I had Pop Rocks stuck in my hair.

What I don't care for

Location of guy's burger joint.

My first complaint isn't exclusive to Carnival Jubilee. The change in location of Guy's Burger Joint — the free burger stand created by Food Network star Guy Fieri that's now a Carnival staple — first appeared on Mardi Gras in 2021.

On most vessels, the burger counter is positioned on the Lido Deck, adjacent to the BlueIguana Cantina, which serves tacos and burritos. On Mardi Gras , Carnival Celebration and Carnival Jubilee, though, it's one deck above. It's a minor gripe, but it feels like you're going out of your way to trek up a deck to grab a burger.

This is especially true if you have a group that wants to eat together but has differing opinions about which casual venues each person wants to hit. It can be a pain to have to venture to a different area of the ship to grab food when your friends and family are looking at other dining options closer to the pool.

On the plus side, the burgers are still as tasty as they've always been.

However, just because Guy's doesn't have a presence on the main pool deck doesn't mean RedFrog — the bar associated with Guy's on many other Carnival vessels — isn't represented. In fact, a two-deck RedFrog Tiki Bar is ready to keep you hydrated during your sunbathing hours.

Texas' weird alcohol laws

To be clear, this isn't Carnival's doing, but for anyone who's trying to maximize their alcohol package , it's worth noting as a potential annoyance.

When cruise ships are in Texas waters, the onboard bars are only allowed to serve alcohol that was obtained in Texas. That means the types of alcohol available could be limited when Carnival Jubilee (or any other ship) is in port. If you're loyal to a particular brand of vodka, for example, you might have to switch things up and try some Tito's if you're hankering for a tipple before you set sail.

This rule applies from the time you board the ship until it sails into international waters, about 12 nautical miles off the coast.

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