Carnival Sunshine Ship Rocks Through Storm

A Carnival cruise ship was battered by a storm off the coast of Charleston, South Carolina, on Friday night, terrifying passengers and delaying the ship’s return to port.

The Carnival Sunshine was on a seven-day cruise to the Bahamas when it encountered rough weather. Passengers reported that the ship was tossed about by high winds and waves, and that there was significant water damage on board.

Some passengers said that they were so frightened that they vomited or fainted. Others said that they were unable to sleep or eat because of the ship’s motion.

Videos emerged on social media showing cabins and hallways flooding

• Passengers described shattered glass, water pouring into rooms and hallways, the ship pitching about, and a lack of communication from cruise staff
• Videos emerged on social media showing cabins and hallways flooding, shop floors littered with destroyed merchandise, and leaking ceilings
• Some passengers and crew members needed “minor assistance” from medical staff, and some crew cabins needed to be temporarily taken out of service because of water damage
• Despite the significant damage and a delay in schedule, Carnival Sunshine embarked on its next five-day Bahama sailing on Saturday

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