Carnival Sunshine
Carnival Sunshine

Carnival Sunshine

Everything the sunlight touches on Carnival Sunshine has been doused with an extra dose of fun. There’s plenty to find atop this ship, where you can spend your days being kissed by the warm rays of the sun. Visit the biggest Serenity area ever, featuring three decks, plenty of recliners… and even a waterfall. Carnival WaterWorks™, our onboard waterpark, doesn’t just deliver the favorites… this one debuted the slick Speedway Splash slide. There’s also SportSquare™, where you can let your inner champion run free (around the jogging track), traverse the Ropes Course high up above, or even engage in a little one-on-one, from ping pong to foosball to giant chess.

Ship Type

ocean

Launch Year

1996

Refurbishment Year

2025

Language

English

Currency

USD

Capacity

3002

Crew Count

1040

Deck Count

14

Length

271.88 metres

Width

38.1 metres

Cabin Count

1501

Wheelchair Cabin Count

32

About Carnival Sunshine

Everything the sunlight touches on Carnival Sunshine has been doused with an extra dose of fun. There’s plenty to find atop this ship, where you can spend your days being kissed by the warm rays of the sun. Visit the biggest Serenity area ever, featuring three decks, plenty of recliners… and even a waterfall. Carnival WaterWorks™, our onboard waterpark, doesn’t just deliver the favorites… this one debuted the slick Speedway Splash slide. There’s also SportSquare™, where you can let your inner champion run free (around the jogging track), traverse the Ropes Course high up above, or even engage in a little one-on-one, from ping pong to foosball to giant chess.

When you’re on your Carnival Sunshine cruise, step out of the sun and try out some shade (and it’s some pretty cool shade, at that). The first thing you’ll see is the Sunshine Atrium… and let’s just say first impressions count. From there, check out dining options — this ship has everything under the Carnival sun — like Guy’s Burger Joint™, BlueIguana Cantina™, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse™ and JiJi Asian Kitchen®. Some of the greatest Carnival bars are here: RedFrog Pub®, BlueIguana Tequila Bar™, SkyBox™ Sports Bar and Alchemy Bar®… plus the already-classic Havana Bar™! You’ll enjoy musical revues from Playlist Productions™, where songs you know and love come to life on stage.

When you find yourself between the Carnival Sunshine and some actual sunshine, fun at sea is guaranteed.

Cabin Details

Captain's Suite

Captain's Suite

This is the best room you can get… without bunking up with the guy himself. A Captain’s Suite aboard Carnival Sunshine features tons of indoor...
Grand Suite

Grand Suite

A Grand Suite aboard Carnival Sunshine features even more space than the standard suite — plenty of room in your room! This stateroom is loaded...
Cloud 9 Spa Suite

Cloud 9 Spa Suite

A Cloud 9 Spa Suite is the ultimate in both stateroom and spa accommodations. There’s room for you and your things — with a large...
Ocean Suite

Ocean Suite

A Carnival Sunshine suite is the ultimate way to cruise. With more space for stretching out indoors, plus a large balcony for kicking back outdoors,...
Suite Guarantee

Suite Guarantee

A Carnival Sunshine suite is the ultimate way to cruise. With more space for stretching out indoors, plus a large balcony for kicking back outdoors,...
Premium Vista Balcony

Premium Vista Balcony

Premium Vista Balcony staterooms were designed to wrap around the aft corners of Carnival Sunshine, giving you a unique vantage point from which to enjoy...
Premium Balcony

Premium Balcony

Step into a Premium Balcony stateroom aboard Carnival Sunshine and it’s easy to see exactly what you’re getting: one seriously spacious stateroom. It’s about more...
Cloud 9 Spa Balcony

Cloud 9 Spa Balcony

Whether you’re warming up for your spa appointment or winding down after your treatment, there’s no better place to do it than on your Cloud...
Aft-View Extended Balcony

Aft-View Extended Balcony

Aft-View Extended Balcony staterooms feature a larger balcony for more lounge-around room, more kick-back space… not to even mention some of the best stern-side views...
Balcony

Balcony

Balcony staterooms were designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views, so look to a balcony if you’re looking to cruise aboard Carnival...
Balcony Guarantee

Balcony Guarantee

Balcony staterooms were designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views, so look to a balcony if you’re looking to cruise aboard Carnival...
Scenic Grand Ocean View

Scenic Grand Ocean View

Your Scenic Ocean View stateroom aboard Carnival Sunshine provides the best view of the sea that lies ahead of the ship, with views unlike any...
Scenic Ocean View

Scenic Ocean View

Your Scenic Ocean View stateroom aboard Carnival Sunshine provides the best view of the sea that lies ahead of the ship, with views unlike any...
Ocean View

Ocean View

A picture window gives you views of scenery you won’t find anywhere on land, all from the comfort of your stateroom. Every room includes: Dedicated...
Ocean View Guarantee

Ocean View Guarantee

A picture window gives you views of scenery you won’t find anywhere on land, all from the comfort of your stateroom. Every room includes: Dedicated...
Cloud 9 Spa Interior

Cloud 9 Spa Interior

We’ve taken the warm essence of our Cloud 9 Spa and infused it into your room, plus you’ll get exclusive spa perks for maximum relaxation....
Interior with Picture Window (Walkway View)

Interior with Picture Window (Walkway View)

Your picture window gives you a view beyond your stateroom, to the observation deck outside, including a great sky view. (Note: view will be partially...
Interior

Interior

This is an affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun. Every...
Porthole

Porthole

A pair of round windows in your room give you the classic seafarer’s view times two, a view of the ocean without breaking the budget....
Interior Upper/Lower

Interior Upper/Lower

These staterooms are great for a pair of cruisers on a budget, creatively maximizing space with a different layout — featuring one Twin bed, and...
Interior Guarantee

Interior Guarantee

This is an affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun. Every...
Captain's Suite

Captain's Suite

This is the best room you can get… without bunking up with the guy himself. A Captain’s Suite aboard Carnival Sunshine features tons of indoor...
Grand Suite

Grand Suite

A Grand Suite aboard Carnival Sunshine features even more space than the standard suite — plenty of room in your room! This stateroom is loaded...
Cloud 9 Spa Suite

Cloud 9 Spa Suite

A Cloud 9 Spa Suite is the ultimate in both stateroom and spa accommodations. There’s room for you and your things — with a large...
Ocean Suite

Ocean Suite

A Carnival Sunshine suite is the ultimate way to cruise. With more space for stretching out indoors, plus a large balcony for kicking back outdoors,...
Suite Guarantee

Suite Guarantee

A Carnival Sunshine suite is the ultimate way to cruise. With more space for stretching out indoors, plus a large balcony for kicking back outdoors,...
Premium Vista Balcony

Premium Vista Balcony

Premium Vista Balcony staterooms were designed to wrap around the aft corners of Carnival Sunshine, giving you a unique vantage point from which to enjoy...
Premium Balcony

Premium Balcony

Step into a Premium Balcony stateroom aboard Carnival Sunshine and it’s easy to see exactly what you’re getting: one seriously spacious stateroom. It’s about more...
Cloud 9 Spa Balcony

Cloud 9 Spa Balcony

Whether you’re warming up for your spa appointment or winding down after your treatment, there’s no better place to do it than on your Cloud...
Aft-View Extended Balcony

Aft-View Extended Balcony

Aft-View Extended Balcony staterooms feature a larger balcony for more lounge-around room, more kick-back space… not to even mention some of the best stern-side views...
Balcony

Balcony

Balcony staterooms were designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views, so look to a balcony if you’re looking to cruise aboard Carnival...
Balcony Guarantee

Balcony Guarantee

Balcony staterooms were designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views, so look to a balcony if you’re looking to cruise aboard Carnival...
Scenic Grand Ocean View

Scenic Grand Ocean View

Your Scenic Ocean View stateroom aboard Carnival Sunshine provides the best view of the sea that lies ahead of the ship, with views unlike any...
Scenic Ocean View

Scenic Ocean View

Your Scenic Ocean View stateroom aboard Carnival Sunshine provides the best view of the sea that lies ahead of the ship, with views unlike any...
Ocean View

Ocean View

A picture window gives you views of scenery you won’t find anywhere on land, all from the comfort of your stateroom. Every room includes: Dedicated...
Ocean View Guarantee

Ocean View Guarantee

A picture window gives you views of scenery you won’t find anywhere on land, all from the comfort of your stateroom. Every room includes: Dedicated...
Cloud 9 Spa Interior

Cloud 9 Spa Interior

We’ve taken the warm essence of our Cloud 9 Spa and infused it into your room, plus you’ll get exclusive spa perks for maximum relaxation....
Interior with Picture Window (Walkway View)

Interior with Picture Window (Walkway View)

Your picture window gives you a view beyond your stateroom, to the observation deck outside, including a great sky view. (Note: view will be partially...
Interior

Interior

This is an affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun. Every...
Porthole

Porthole

A pair of round windows in your room give you the classic seafarer’s view times two, a view of the ocean without breaking the budget....
Interior Upper/Lower

Interior Upper/Lower

These staterooms are great for a pair of cruisers on a budget, creatively maximizing space with a different layout — featuring one Twin bed, and...
Interior Guarantee

Interior Guarantee

This is an affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun. Every...

Dining Options

Guy's Burger Joint

Guy's Burger Joint

We went looking for someone to help us grill up the best burgers at sea, and we found just the guy. Carnival has teamed up...
Bluelguana Cantina

Bluelguana Cantina

Nobody knows Mexican dining like a blue iguana. Well, our blue iguana, at least. That’s why it should come as no surprise that the BlueIguana...
Cucina del Capitano

Cucina del Capitano

The iconic red and white checkered tablecloth in your neighborhood Italian trattoria means you’re in for a certain kind of dining experience. At a table...
JiJi Asian Kitchen

JiJi Asian Kitchen

A modern dining spot inspired by a society that measures its history in millennia, JiJi Asian Kitchen® serves up enticing dishes in a thoughtfully-designed space...
Steakhouse

Steakhouse

Turn your special vacation in the direction of delicious — book a table for an unforgettably delectable evening at the onboard Steakhouse. Our menu features...
Dining Room

Dining Room

“Hey, which side does the fork go on?” is a question you’ll never have to ask at a dining room dinner aboard a Carnival cruise…...
Lido Marketplace

Lido Marketplace

Featuring an amazing variety of casual dining spots, each just a few flip-flopped steps from the last, Lido Marketplace always has a special something ready...
Bonsai Sushi

Bonsai Sushi

So maybe you’ve had sushi on a cruise before, but you’ve never had it like Bonsai Sushi™, our onboard seafood-and-soy-sauce spot. Dine amidst expertly-pruned bonsai...
Pizzeria del Capitano

Pizzeria del Capitano

On Carnival ships, the captain tends to be kind of a big deal — almost a celebrity. On a few select ships, they’ve even got...
RedFrog Pub

RedFrog Pub

Get into an island state of mind before you even set foot on one. RedFrog® Pub is our laid-back, no-worries, oh-so-lively Key West-inspired pub. Sample...
Guy's Burger Joint

Guy's Burger Joint

We went looking for someone to help us grill up the best burgers at sea, and we found just the guy. Carnival has teamed up...
Bluelguana Cantina

Bluelguana Cantina

Nobody knows Mexican dining like a blue iguana. Well, our blue iguana, at least. That’s why it should come as no surprise that the BlueIguana...
Cucina del Capitano

Cucina del Capitano

The iconic red and white checkered tablecloth in your neighborhood Italian trattoria means you’re in for a certain kind of dining experience. At a table...
JiJi Asian Kitchen

JiJi Asian Kitchen

A modern dining spot inspired by a society that measures its history in millennia, JiJi Asian Kitchen® serves up enticing dishes in a thoughtfully-designed space...
Steakhouse

Steakhouse

Turn your special vacation in the direction of delicious — book a table for an unforgettably delectable evening at the onboard Steakhouse. Our menu features...
Dining Room

Dining Room

“Hey, which side does the fork go on?” is a question you’ll never have to ask at a dining room dinner aboard a Carnival cruise…...
Lido Marketplace

Lido Marketplace

Featuring an amazing variety of casual dining spots, each just a few flip-flopped steps from the last, Lido Marketplace always has a special something ready...
Bonsai Sushi

Bonsai Sushi

So maybe you’ve had sushi on a cruise before, but you’ve never had it like Bonsai Sushi™, our onboard seafood-and-soy-sauce spot. Dine amidst expertly-pruned bonsai...
Pizzeria del Capitano

Pizzeria del Capitano

On Carnival ships, the captain tends to be kind of a big deal — almost a celebrity. On a few select ships, they’ve even got...
RedFrog Pub

RedFrog Pub

Get into an island state of mind before you even set foot on one. RedFrog® Pub is our laid-back, no-worries, oh-so-lively Key West-inspired pub. Sample...

Entertainment Options

Havana Bar

Havana Bar

A spot that’s intriguing by night and friendly anytime, step into the Havana Bar™ and be transported to antebellum Cuba preserved today in old postcards,...
RedFrog Pub

RedFrog Pub

Get into an island state of mind before you even set foot on one. RedFrog® Pub is our laid-back, no-worries, oh-so-lively Key West-inspired pub. Sample...
RedFrog Rum Bar

RedFrog Rum Bar

Guests have told us we hit on something special with the cool Caribbean chill of the RedFrog® Pub. We’ve taken the best parts and brought...
Bluelguana Tequila Bar

Bluelguana Tequila Bar

BlueIguana Tequila Bar™ is the onboard spot to chill and enjoy a slushy tequila drink or an ice-cold Mexican cerveza. The menu offers up Mexican...
Casino

Casino

CARNIVAL PLAYERS CLUB Joining the Carnival Players Club® is easy and, best of all, free. In fact, if we’ve ever had the pleasure of hosting...
Atrium

Atrium

Here’s where you come in! The Atrium — the entrance to the ship and to vacation itself — is your first impression of all the...
Library

Library

With wall-to-wall activities, most people wouldn’t think of their cruise vacation as a great time to read a book, but you’ll find the bibliophilic faithful...
Playlist Productions

Playlist Productions

Everyone has those perfect songs that never fail to get them moving. Playlist Productions™ brings lists like yours to life! Your favorites become full-blown musical...
The Punchliner Comedy Club

The Punchliner Comedy Club

Comedy clubs on land… well, it’s kinda funny. Nobody likes paying cover charges, and you know that two-drink minimum? They’ve gotta be joking! You won’t...
WaterWorks

WaterWorks

Wanna splish — and splash — the day away? Head on over to WaterWorks™, Carnival’s onboard waterpark. First up, there’s the Twister Waterslide™, hundreds of...
Havana Bar

Havana Bar

A spot that’s intriguing by night and friendly anytime, step into the Havana Bar™ and be transported to antebellum Cuba preserved today in old postcards,...
RedFrog Pub

RedFrog Pub

Get into an island state of mind before you even set foot on one. RedFrog® Pub is our laid-back, no-worries, oh-so-lively Key West-inspired pub. Sample...
RedFrog Rum Bar

RedFrog Rum Bar

Guests have told us we hit on something special with the cool Caribbean chill of the RedFrog® Pub. We’ve taken the best parts and brought...
Bluelguana Tequila Bar

Bluelguana Tequila Bar

BlueIguana Tequila Bar™ is the onboard spot to chill and enjoy a slushy tequila drink or an ice-cold Mexican cerveza. The menu offers up Mexican...
Casino

Casino

CARNIVAL PLAYERS CLUB Joining the Carnival Players Club® is easy and, best of all, free. In fact, if we’ve ever had the pleasure of hosting...
Atrium

Atrium

Here’s where you come in! The Atrium — the entrance to the ship and to vacation itself — is your first impression of all the...
Library

Library

With wall-to-wall activities, most people wouldn’t think of their cruise vacation as a great time to read a book, but you’ll find the bibliophilic faithful...
Playlist Productions

Playlist Productions

Everyone has those perfect songs that never fail to get them moving. Playlist Productions™ brings lists like yours to life! Your favorites become full-blown musical...
The Punchliner Comedy Club

The Punchliner Comedy Club

Comedy clubs on land… well, it’s kinda funny. Nobody likes paying cover charges, and you know that two-drink minimum? They’ve gotta be joking! You won’t...
WaterWorks

WaterWorks

Wanna splish — and splash — the day away? Head on over to WaterWorks™, Carnival’s onboard waterpark. First up, there’s the Twister Waterslide™, hundreds of...

Health & Fitness

Cloud 9 Spa

Cloud 9 Spa

Sometimes you just need to get away… from all that vacation. We know — sitting at home, it’s hard to imagine that, but trust us...
Cloud 9 Spa: Thermal Suite

Cloud 9 Spa: Thermal Suite

To be the king or queen of the thermostat — doesn’t it feel great? While bending the elements to your will, finding that perfect temperature...
Massage

Massage

Cruising always feels good, but it doesn’t usually — ooh, right there. Right where? Sorry, we’re at the onboard spa, where they do these amazing...
Medi-Spa

Medi-Spa

Has anyone told you lately that you’re a beautiful person? We’re telling you — we like you the way you are. Now, with that said,...
Hair & Beauty Salon

Hair & Beauty Salon

A trip to the salon is an opportunity to relax, to chat with others, to focus on yourself. It’s about more than just getting your...
Jogging Track

Jogging Track

Jogging may not immediately come to mind when you think of things to do at sea, but it probably should. You don’t have to walk...
Fitness Center

Fitness Center

We have some bad news for you — your ship has a gym. In other words, there’s no excuse for leaving your fitness routine back...
Pools

Pools

POOL DAY! Whether today’s the day for a bit of a dip, a dash of splash or even some swimming — or just a serious...
Mini Golf

Mini Golf

Ah, imagine a perfect day out on the links, the golfer’s zen of the ball, the hole and nothing in between but well-manicured fairway… plus...
SportsSquare

SportsSquare

Your Carnival cruise may take you far, far away from the competitive daily rat-race, but you’ll find an oasis of friendly competition at SportSquare. Take...
Cloud 9 Spa

Cloud 9 Spa

Sometimes you just need to get away… from all that vacation. We know — sitting at home, it’s hard to imagine that, but trust us...
Cloud 9 Spa: Thermal Suite

Cloud 9 Spa: Thermal Suite

To be the king or queen of the thermostat — doesn’t it feel great? While bending the elements to your will, finding that perfect temperature...
Massage

Massage

Cruising always feels good, but it doesn’t usually — ooh, right there. Right where? Sorry, we’re at the onboard spa, where they do these amazing...
Medi-Spa

Medi-Spa

Has anyone told you lately that you’re a beautiful person? We’re telling you — we like you the way you are. Now, with that said,...
Hair & Beauty Salon

Hair & Beauty Salon

A trip to the salon is an opportunity to relax, to chat with others, to focus on yourself. It’s about more than just getting your...
Jogging Track

Jogging Track

Jogging may not immediately come to mind when you think of things to do at sea, but it probably should. You don’t have to walk...
Fitness Center

Fitness Center

We have some bad news for you — your ship has a gym. In other words, there’s no excuse for leaving your fitness routine back...
Pools

Pools

POOL DAY! Whether today’s the day for a bit of a dip, a dash of splash or even some swimming — or just a serious...
Mini Golf

Mini Golf

Ah, imagine a perfect day out on the links, the golfer’s zen of the ball, the hole and nothing in between but well-manicured fairway… plus...
SportsSquare

SportsSquare

Your Carnival cruise may take you far, far away from the competitive daily rat-race, but you’ll find an oasis of friendly competition at SportSquare. Take...

Kids & Teens

Camp Ocean

Camp Ocean

The little ones can enjoy the best parts of summer camp, year-round aboard their Carnival cruise. At Camp Ocean kids will have a blast in...
Night Owls

Night Owls

Think back — as a kid, was there anything better than times you got to stay up late? Even as an adult, nighttime is funtime,...
Circle 'C'

Circle 'C'

What does the C in Circle “C®” stand for? Well… how about “cruise,” “chill” and “connect”? (Just to name a few, of course.) It’s the...
Club O2

Club O2

Your parents deserve a nice vacation… but then again, so do you. So let’s let them go do their thing while you do yours. Where...
ZSPA

ZSPA

There’s a lot to being a teen — they need to kick back, chill and sometimes even indulge just as much as adults… if not...
Arts & Crafts

Arts & Crafts

To kids, arts and crafts is a fun way to spend an afternoon. Camp Ocean® presents plenty of creative opportunities for budding Picassos to master...
Build-A-Bear Workshop At Sea

Build-A-Bear Workshop At Sea

A Carnival cruise gives kids plenty of chances to make new friends… but never before quite like this. When kids visit the Build-A-Bear Workshop At...
Seuss at Sea

Seuss at Sea

From the whimsical and always wonderful world of Dr. Seuss® comes Cats in Hats, Fish Red and Blue, and both kinds of Things — 1...
Zumbini

Zumbini

Cruises are great for relaxing… unless you’re a kid! Since kids have virtually unlimited energy — and you know they definitely bring it with them...
Ropes Course

Ropes Course

The chance to complete an awesome challenge, high above it all… now that’s what you want in a good ropes course. An awesome ropes course,...
Camp Ocean

Camp Ocean

The little ones can enjoy the best parts of summer camp, year-round aboard their Carnival cruise. At Camp Ocean kids will have a blast in...
Night Owls

Night Owls

Think back — as a kid, was there anything better than times you got to stay up late? Even as an adult, nighttime is funtime,...
Circle 'C'

Circle 'C'

What does the C in Circle “C®” stand for? Well… how about “cruise,” “chill” and “connect”? (Just to name a few, of course.) It’s the...
Club O2

Club O2

Your parents deserve a nice vacation… but then again, so do you. So let’s let them go do their thing while you do yours. Where...
ZSPA

ZSPA

There’s a lot to being a teen — they need to kick back, chill and sometimes even indulge just as much as adults… if not...
Arts & Crafts

Arts & Crafts

To kids, arts and crafts is a fun way to spend an afternoon. Camp Ocean® presents plenty of creative opportunities for budding Picassos to master...
Build-A-Bear Workshop At Sea

Build-A-Bear Workshop At Sea

A Carnival cruise gives kids plenty of chances to make new friends… but never before quite like this. When kids visit the Build-A-Bear Workshop At...
Seuss at Sea

Seuss at Sea

From the whimsical and always wonderful world of Dr. Seuss® comes Cats in Hats, Fish Red and Blue, and both kinds of Things — 1...
Zumbini

Zumbini

Cruises are great for relaxing… unless you’re a kid! Since kids have virtually unlimited energy — and you know they definitely bring it with them...
Ropes Course

Ropes Course

The chance to complete an awesome challenge, high above it all… now that’s what you want in a good ropes course. An awesome ropes course,...

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