tammymacb Posted November 2, 2016 #1 Share Posted November 2, 2016 I'm buying my daughter a cruise for her 21st birthday. Carnival has always been her favorite line. I'm looking at the Ecstasy or the Sunshine because we live in Charleston SC so they wouldn't involve travel. I know the Sunshine was a recently "redone" ship. I know nothing about the Ecstasy. I'd really like to put her on a newer ship, but the trade costs to Miami are equal to the price of the cruise. Any opinions are appreciated. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A&Jfamily Posted November 2, 2016 #2 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Sunshine! Hands down. So much more to offer in terms of sports square, food options, Havana bar...our favorite Carnival ship so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHilla619 Posted November 3, 2016 #3 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I vote for Sunshine as well, much bigger/newer ship with more to offer. I sailed the Sunshine this past August and loved it, huge serenity area which she can now use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoDidly Posted November 3, 2016 #4 Share Posted November 3, 2016 I love them both, Sunshine has more amenities ,Ecstasy is a Fantasy class ship with a few bells to ring ;). If anything my family had more fun on the Ecstasy. Flip a coin and do the other next :D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising with the family Posted November 3, 2016 #5 Share Posted November 3, 2016 Also in Charleston! I have been on both, and definitely the Sunshine!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcvtmom Posted November 3, 2016 #6 Share Posted November 3, 2016 She's now eligible for the Serenity areas, and the Sunshine has the best one, fleet wide, in my opinion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TC Cruiser Posted November 4, 2016 #7 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Click link below for Sunshine video. We had a great time on an Eastern Caribbean itinerary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruzeluver Posted November 4, 2016 #8 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Sunshine. I would choose it over Ecstasy for anyone. So much more to offer (food-wise as well as amenities), not nearly as "dated" looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodman Posted November 4, 2016 #9 Share Posted November 4, 2016 Go for the Sunshine it has one of the best crews on Carnival and in my HOP has by far the best food on any Carnival ship that we have been on in the past 5 years. S0 much more to offer. Happy Cruising and Happy Birthday to your Daughter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tandemcruzr Posted November 5, 2016 #10 Share Posted November 5, 2016 We've been on both and would recommend the Sunshine. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GROUCHPUSS Posted November 5, 2016 #11 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Sunshine rolls up the carpets around 1-2pm so if she is a late night girl I would go with the Ecstasy, day drinking Sunshine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tammymacb Posted November 7, 2016 Author #12 Share Posted November 7, 2016 Sounds like Sunshine it is. Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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