Carnival Sunshine
Carnival Sunshine measures 103,881 gross tons and carries approximately 3,002 guests across 13 decks.
What Carnival Sunshine Is Like
Onboard, she carries SportSquare ropes course, Mini-golf, Jogging track, Giant chess, Ping pong and Foosball.
On the open decks, her pool deck takes in Lido pool and Serenity pool, the water attractions are Carnival WaterWorks: Speedway Splash and Twister Waterslide and adults have Serenity Adult-Only Retreat (three decks).
Evenings run through Liquid Lounge (main theatre), Playlist Productions, The Punchliner Comedy Club, Havana Bar and RedFrog Pub.
Dining on Carnival Sunshine
Your fare covers the main dining rooms aboard Carnival Sunshine.
- Main dining — Sunrise Restaurant and Sunset Restaurant, included
- Lido Marketplace — the buffet, included in your fare
- Complimentary casual — Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina and Seaday Brunch
- Specialty dining, extra cost — Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, JiJi Asian Kitchen, Cucina del Capitano, Bonsai Sushi and JavaBlue Café
What There Is To Do on Carnival Sunshine
Everything below is confirmed on Carnival Sunshine herself — not borrowed from her sister ships.
- SportSquare ropes course
- Mini-golf
- Jogging track
- Giant chess
- Ping pong
- Foosball
- Liquid Lounge (main theatre)
- Playlist Productions
- The Punchliner Comedy Club
- Havana Bar
- RedFrog Pub
- SkyBox Sports Bar
- Alchemy Bar
Carnival Sunshine is the kind of ship that rewards knowing what you booked. Tell us how you like to travel and we’ll tell you whether she fits.
Who Carnival Sunshine Suits
Carnival Sunshine runs supervised youth programmes with their own age bands, so children are in a group of roughly their own age rather than one catch-all room.
Adults travelling without children have Serenity Adult-Only Retreat (three decks) to retreat to.
- Camp Ocean – Penguins — ages 2-5
- Camp Ocean – Stingrays — ages 6-8
- Camp Ocean – Sharks — ages 9-11
- Circle ‘C’ — ages 12-14
- Club O2 — ages 15-17
Carnival Sunshine Questions, Answered
What restaurants are on Carnival Sunshine?
Carnival Sunshine has specialty restaurants including Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, JiJi Asian Kitchen, Cucina del Capitano and Bonsai Sushi, which carry an extra charge. Her main dining rooms and the Lido Marketplace buffet are included in your fare. Complimentary casual spots include Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina and Seaday Brunch.
Does Carnival Sunshine have a water slide?
Yes. Carnival Sunshine has Carnival WaterWorks: Speedway Splash and Twister Waterslide. There is also Carnival WaterWorks splash area for younger children.
Does Carnival Sunshine have a roller coaster?
No. BOLT, Carnival’s roller coaster at sea, is only on the Excel-class ships Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration and Carnival Jubilee. Carnival Sunshine is a Destiny (Sunshine refit)-class ship.
Is Carnival Sunshine good for kids?
Carnival Sunshine runs supervised youth programmes: Camp Ocean – Penguins (ages 2-5), Camp Ocean – Stingrays (ages 6-8), Camp Ocean – Sharks (ages 9-11), Circle ‘C’ (ages 12-14) and Club O2 (ages 15-17). Night Owls late-night babysitting (extra cost); Camp Ocean offers play times for ‘Turtles’, infants under 2.
What's included on Carnival Sunshine?
Your fare on Carnival Sunshine includes the main dining rooms, the Lido Marketplace buffet and Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina and Seaday Brunch. Main-stage entertainment such as Playlist Productions and The Punchliner Comedy Club is included too. Specialty restaurants, spa treatments and some activities cost extra.
What is there to do on Carnival Sunshine?
Carnival Sunshine offers SportSquare ropes course, mini-golf, a jogging track and Giant chess. Evening entertainment includes Playlist Productions and The Punchliner Comedy Club.
How many passengers does Carnival Sunshine hold?
Carnival Sunshine carries approximately 3,002 guests.
How big is Carnival Sunshine?
Carnival Sunshine measures 103,881 gross tons across 13 decks.
How old is Carnival Sunshine?
Carnival Sunshine entered service in 1996. She was most recently refurbished in 2013.
What class of ship is Carnival Sunshine?
Carnival Sunshine is a Destiny-class ship in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet.
How many crew are on Carnival Sunshine?
Carnival Sunshine sails with a crew of about 1,150, serving approximately 3,002 guests.
Which ships are Carnival Sunshine's sister ships?
Carnival Sunshine shares her Destiny-class design with Carnival Sunrise and Carnival Radiance.
Where does Carnival Sunshine sail?
Carnival Sunshine has recently sailed Bahamas and Eastern Caribbean. Itineraries change by season — ask us for her current schedule.
Let’s Plan Your Cruise
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Our planning costs you nothing — the cruise lines pay our commission, so your fare is the same as booking direct. A quote is yours to keep.
Weekend Bahamas run or 30-night grand voyage — same care.
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