Rebooking the Sunrise--are we CRAZY?

[nycruise1]

Starting to see some more positive reviews.  We loved it.  One of our best cruises.  Here are some specifics:

- We always found seating in the Liquid Lounge and the comedy club, often arriving with just minutes to spare, and good seating, not behind a poll or anything

- Minimal smokiness in the casino (and none of us are smokers), we kept commenting on how little smoke there was and I played quite a bit

- We NEVER had such prompt and attentive service in the dining room; our wait staff would hear us trying to choose between some entrees and appetizers and would bring both without asking; plenty of other wonderful touches too

- Water slide is fast, one of the best on the fleet

- Saw a few movies on deck including Bohemian Rhapsody and no problem getting good seats

- Breakfast in the MDR was also quick with minimal lines to get in

- Nice "secret" lounging areas on 3 on both sides of the deck

 

There were some lines on the Lido and some crowding and yes the up and down on the 3rd and 4th floors is annoying (though we figured that out better as time went on) and the serenity is small (and could never compare to the Sunshine's waterfall).  Lido could also be designed better.  There is a long line starting with the various salads leading to the main food, so everyone is stuck waiting on one line.

 

They say a cruise is what you make of it, but we definitely did not feel we were settling, quite the opposite!

 

 

[pohlerbear]

Have to agree about the water slide. I've been on the green monster one where the floor drops out. The blue slide on Sunrise was better

 

[fuddrules]

Just going to bump this.  Soooooooooooooooooooo many people focus on the negatives.  Why?  Apparently that's their nature.

 

Glad to hear, and NOT surprised, you had a great time.  I know I would.

[brandi0727]

20 hours ago, nycruise1 said:

Starting to see some more positive reviews.  We loved it.  One of our best cruises.  Here are some specifics:

- We always found seating in the Liquid Lounge and the comedy club, often arriving with just minutes to spare, and good seating, not behind a poll or anything

- Minimal smokiness in the casino (and none of us are smokers), we kept commenting on how little smoke there was and I played quite a bit

- We NEVER had such prompt and attentive service in the dining room; our wait staff would hear us trying to choose between some entrees and appetizers and would bring both without asking; plenty of other wonderful touches too

- Water slide is fast, one of the best on the fleet

- Saw a few movies on deck including Bohemian Rhapsody and no problem getting good seats

- Breakfast in the MDR was also quick with minimal lines to get in

- Nice "secret" lounging areas on 3 on both sides of the deck

 

There were some lines on the Lido and some crowding and yes the up and down on the 3rd and 4th floors is annoying (though we figured that out better as time went on) and the serenity is small (and could never compare to the Sunshine's waterfall).  Lido could also be designed better.  There is a long line starting with the various salads leading to the main food, so everyone is stuck waiting on one line.

 

They say a cruise is what you make of it, but we definitely did not feel we were settling, quite the opposite!

 

 

I'm happy to read this! We are booked on the Sunrise Journeys cruise next year and looking forward to it! If you go again, have a great time!

[bjfitz0703]

20 hours ago, pohlerbear said:

Have to agree about the water slide. I've been on the green monster one where the floor drops out. The blue slide on Sunrise was better

 

Agree.  The blue slide was quite fast.  Line was almost always longer than the yellow slide.

[bjfitz0703]

21 hours ago, nycruise1 said:

Starting to see some more positive reviews.  We loved it.  One of our best cruises.  Here are some specifics:

- We always found seating in the Liquid Lounge and the comedy club, often arriving with just minutes to spare, and good seating, not behind a poll or anything

- Minimal smokiness in the casino (and none of us are smokers), we kept commenting on how little smoke there was and I played quite a bit

- We NEVER had such prompt and attentive service in the dining room; our wait staff would hear us trying to choose between some entrees and appetizers and would bring both without asking; plenty of other wonderful touches too

- Water slide is fast, one of the best on the fleet

- Saw a few movies on deck including Bohemian Rhapsody and no problem getting good seats

- Breakfast in the MDR was also quick with minimal lines to get in

- Nice "secret" lounging areas on 3 on both sides of the deck

 

There were some lines on the Lido and some crowding and yes the up and down on the 3rd and 4th floors is annoying (though we figured that out better as time went on) and the serenity is small (and could never compare to the Sunshine's waterfall).  Lido could also be designed better.  There is a long line starting with the various salads leading to the main food, so everyone is stuck waiting on one line.

 

They say a cruise is what you make of it, but we definitely did not feel we were settling, quite the opposite!

 

 

I was on the 6/24 sailing.  One thing is you now know what works and what doesn't.  As the week went on we figured out how to manage the crowds.  Never understand Lido breakfast as MDR is great and easy.  Funny about the loungers on 3.  We called this the sleep deck.  Great place to snooze.  Wish they had more of them there!  We had a great time.

[bluesman0711]

It helps when you know the difference between worse and worst ship. 😁