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Carnival Sunshine

4.3

18 Reviews

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Overview

As the sun shines on the Carnival Sunshine, you can find passengers laughing, smiling and screaming in delight as they are climbing in the ropes course or sliding down a giant waterslide. When the sun sets on the Carnival Sunshine, a whole different kind of fun emerges. Passengers are invited to attend a Playlist Production where they can dance in the aisles and sing along to some of their favorite songs brought to life by professional singers and dancers. The RedFrog Pub and Havana Bar heat up, and you’ll enjoy some time under the stars.


Quick Facts

Year Built

1996

Refurbished

2019

Wheelchair Accessible

Yes

Godmother

Lin Arison

Passenger Capacity

3,002

Crew

1,040

Passenger to Crew Ratio

2.89

Activities & Amenities

BlueIguana Cantina
BlueIguana Cantina
Guy's Burger Joint
Guy's Burger Joint
Cucina del capitano
Cucina del capitano
Steakhouse
Steakhouse
Dining Room
Dining Room
Lido Restaurant
Swirls
Room Service
13
All Dining
Alchemy Bar
Alchemy Bar
BlueIguana Tequila Bar
BlueIguana Tequila Bar
Havana bar
Havana bar
Piano Bar
Piano Bar
Alchemy Martini Tasting
Alchemy Martini Tasting
Drinks On Us
Casino Bar
Liquor
6
All Bars & Lounges
Playlist Productions
Playlist Productions
The Punchliner Comedy Club
The Punchliner Comedy Club
Atrium
Atrium
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Live Music
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Karaoke
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Art Auctions
80s Night
2
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Carnival Players Club
Carnival Players Club
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Blackjack
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Art Games
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Onboard Internet
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Pixels
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Serenity Adult Only Retreat
Serenity Adult Only Retreat
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Waterworks
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Sportssquare
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Dive In Movies
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Pools
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Jogging Track
Twister Waterslide
3
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Night Owls
Night Owls
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Camp Ocean
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Kids' Menus
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Kids' Meals for Campers
Club O2
Club O2
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Seuss at Sea
6
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Cloud 9 Spa : Thermal Suite
Cloud 9 Spa : Thermal Suite
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Massage
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Zspa
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Facial Treatments
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Men's Services
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2
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The Reviews Are In

Carnival Cruise Line Sunshine ship exterior

4.3

Based on 18 reviews

18 Reviews

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Dec 15, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

Overall … a great experience. Cruise Director James Love and his staff were amazing!!!

Pros: Staff, service, cleanliness, entertainment, activities, food selections

Cons: Water slides were always closed, pools too small, always too breezy to play golf

Accommodations

5

Activities

5

Entertainment

5

Food

4

Staff

5

Itinerary

4

Value

0

Overall

5

Recommend

Yes

Feb 10, 2023

5 out of 5 stars

This is our 2nd vacation on the Sunshine. Have an 8 day booked on Feb 2024. This boat is the perfect size. Never had any problems getting an elevator. Crew and staff are dedicated and hard working. The Hub app made the daily schedule easy. Sometimes too many activities at the same times. Hard to make a decision. Food could have been better in MDR. The casino free drinks while playing was a fail. Sat for 2 hours at one machine and never saw a waiter at all. Lots of complaining about service in the casino. Had great embarkation and debarkation. Charleston has it going on. Wish they weren’t kicking Carnival out.

Pros: Hard working, friendly, and courteous staff and crew.

Cons: Sometimes fun things were scheduled at same time as early dining.

Accommodations

5

Activities

5

Entertainment

5

Food

4

Staff

5

Itinerary

3

Value

0

Overall

5

Recommend

Yes

Dec 29, 2022

5 out of 5 stars

We had a fabulous vacation on the Carnival Sunshine!!!

Pros: Leon, the cruise director was the best! Housekeeping was great! All the wait staff and entertainment, and all activity personnel was fabulous!!!

Cons:

Accommodations

5

Activities

5

Entertainment

5

Food

5

Staff

5

Itinerary

5

Value

0

Overall

5

Recommend

Yes

Jan 8, 2020

5 out of 5 stars

We had a wonderful time aboard the Carnival Sunshine! Everyone was super helpful and friendly. This was our second time cruising with Carnival Sunshine and they did not disappoint! Just as awesome as the first time!

Pros: Great food, drinks, entertainment and service!

Cons: Wish the cruise had been longer :-)

Accommodations

5

Activities

4

Entertainment

5

Food

5

Staff

5

Itinerary

5

Value

0

Overall

5

Recommend

Yes

Oct 21, 2019

5 out of 5 stars

First time on a Cruise. Best decision, best trip and best time ever!

Pros:

Cons:

Accommodations

5

Activities

5

Entertainment

5

Food

4

Staff

5

Itinerary

4

Value

0

Overall

5

Recommend

Yes

Jul 10, 2019

5 out of 5 stars

Our wait staff and Lester, the person who cleaned our room, were like family!

Pros: Food and Cruise director Adam were amazing

Cons: None

Accommodations

5

Activities

5

Entertainment

5

Food

5

Staff

5

Itinerary

5

Value

0

Overall

5

Recommend

Yes

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Deck Plans

Deck 14 - Serenity

Deck 12

Deck 11

Deck 10 - Spa

Deck 9 - Lido

Deck 8

Deck 7

Deck 6

Deck 5 - Promenade

Deck 4 - Mezzanine

Deck 3 - Lobby

Deck 2 - Main

Deck 1

Staterooms

Deluxe / Suite Stateroom Guarantee
Deluxe / Suite Stateroom Guarantee

With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive a stateroom within a selected category class, anywhere on the ship. However, the actual room assignment and location on the ship may be determined at any time after your r...

Grand Suite
Grand Suite

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Deck 7

Size approx.: 350 sq. ft. Balcony: 85 sq. ft.A Grand Suite aboard Carnival Sunshine features even more space than the standard suite — plenty of room in your room! This stateroom is loaded for an unparalleled experience: VIP check-in, a hug...

Ocean Suite
Ocean Suite

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Deck 7Deck 5

Size approx.: 275 sq. ft. Balcony: 65 sq. ft.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, try an Ocean Suite to experience private, luxurious...

Cloud 9 Spa Suite
Cloud 9 Spa Suite

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Deck 12Deck 10

Size approx.: 275 sq. ft. Balcony: 65 sq. ft.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 room and balcony — and a walk-in closet. The soothing i...

Captain's Suite
Captain's Suite

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Deck 9

Size approx.: 275 sq. ft. Balcony: 65 sq. ft.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 space, and a huge balcony when you need a lit...

Balcony Stateroom Guarantee
Balcony Stateroom Guarantee

With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive a stateroom within a selected category class, anywhere on the ship. However, the actual room assignment and location on the ship may be determined at any time after your r...

Aft-View Extended Balcony Stateroom
Aft-View Extended Balcony Stateroom

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Deck 7Deck 6Deck 5

Size approx.: 185 sq. ft. Balcony: 60 sq. ft.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 you'll find anywhere. G...

Balcony Stateroom
Balcony Stateroom

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Deck 6

Size approx.: 185 sq. ft. Balcony: 60 sq. ft.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 Sunshine. Any time you're in your room, you...

Balcony Stateroom
Balcony Stateroom

on

Deck 7Deck 6

Size approx.: 185 sq. ft. Balcony: 60 sq. ft.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 Sunshine. Any time you're in your room, you...

Balcony Stateroom
Balcony Stateroom

on

Deck 8Deck 7

Size approx.: 185 sq. ft. Balcony: 60 sq. ft.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 Sunshine. Any time you're in your room, you...

Balcony Stateroom
Balcony Stateroom

on

Deck 8

Size approx.: 185 sq. ft. Balcony: 60 sq. ft.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 Sunshine. Any time you're in your room, you...

Balcony Stateroom
Balcony Stateroom

on

Deck 9

Size approx.: 185 sq. ft. Balcony: 60 sq. ft.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 Sunshine. Any time you're in your room, you...

Aft-View Extended Balcony
Aft-View Extended Balcony

on

Deck 8

Size approx.: 185 sq. ft. Balcony: 60 sq. ft.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 you'll find anywhere. G...

Premium Balcony Stateroom
Premium Balcony Stateroom

on

Deck 8

Size approx.: 185 sq. ft. Balcony: 75 sq. ft.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 than just the room i...

Premium Vista Balcony Stateroom
Premium Vista Balcony Stateroom

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Deck 8Deck 7Deck 6

Size approx.: 185 sq. ft. Balcony: 75 sq. ft.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 luxuriously panoramic views of the sky and the...

Cloud 9 Balcony Spa Stateroom
Cloud 9 Balcony Spa Stateroom

on

Deck 10

Size approx.: 185 sq. ft. Balcony: 35 sq. ft.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 9 Spa Balcony. Breathing is important — take t...

Cloud 9 Balcony Spa Stateroom
Cloud 9 Balcony Spa Stateroom

on

Deck 11

Size approx.: 185 sq. ft. Balcony: 35 sq. ft.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 9 Spa Balcony. Breathing is important — take t...

Oceanview Stateroom Guarantee
Oceanview Stateroom Guarantee

With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive a stateroom within a selected category class, anywhere on the ship. However, the actual room assignment and location on the ship may be determined at any time after your r...

Oceanview Scenic Stateroom
Oceanview Scenic Stateroom

on

Deck 9

Size approx.: 220 sq. ft.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 on land. And you'll get more of them, too, with floor-to-ceiling windows...

Oceanview Stateroom
Oceanview Stateroom

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Deck 5

Size approx.: 220 sq. ft.A picture window gives you views of scenery you won't find anywhere on land, all from the comfort of your stateroom. Soft, cozy linens. Plenty of closet and drawer space. In-room safe for valuables. Stateroom climat...

Oceanview Scenic Grand Stateroom
Oceanview Scenic Grand Stateroom

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Deck 9

Oceanview grand stateroom with twin beds that convert to a king. Every Carnival guest is assured of spacious, comfortable accommodations. All staterooms have carpeting, ample drawer and closet space, private facilities (shower, basin and toi...

Oceanview Stateroom
Oceanview Stateroom

on

Deck 1

Size approx.: 220 sq. ft.A picture window gives you views of scenery you won't find anywhere on land, all from the comfort of your stateroom. Soft, cozy linens. Plenty of closet and drawer space. In-room safe for valuables. Stateroom climat...

Oceanview Stateroom
Oceanview Stateroom

on

Deck 2Deck 1

Size approx.: 220 sq. ft.A picture window gives you views of scenery you won't find anywhere on land, all from the comfort of your stateroom. Soft, cozy linens. Plenty of closet and drawer space. In-room safe for valuables. Stateroom climat...

Oceanview Stateroom
Oceanview Stateroom

on

Deck 2

Size approx.: 220 sq. ft.A picture window gives you views of scenery you won't find anywhere on land, all from the comfort of your stateroom. Soft, cozy linens. Plenty of closet and drawer space. In-room safe for valuables. Stateroom climat...

Interior with Picture Window (Obstructed View)
Interior with Picture Window (Obstructed View)

Size approx.: 185 sq. ft.Your picture window gives you a view beyond your stateroom, while letting sunlight stream in. Soft, cozy linens. Plenty of closet and drawer space. In-room safe for valuables. Stateroom climate control.(Note: view wil...

Interior Stateroom Guarantee
Interior Stateroom Guarantee

With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive a stateroom within a selected category class, anywhere on the ship. However, the actual room assignment and location on the ship may be d...

Interior Stateroom with Picture Window (Walkway View)
Interior Stateroom with Picture Window (Walkway View)

on

Deck 7Deck 6Deck 3

Size approx.: 185 sq. ft.Your picture window gives you a view beyond your stateroom, to the observation deck outside, including a great sky view. Soft, cozy linens. Plenty of closet and drawer space. In-room safe for valuables. Stateroom climate...

Interior Stateroom (Porthole Window)
Interior Stateroom (Porthole Window)

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Deck 2Deck 1

Size approx.: 185 sq.ft. 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. All staterooms have carpeting, ample drawer and closet space, private facilities (shower, b...

Interior Upper / Lower
Interior Upper / Lower

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Deck 6Deck 2Deck 1

Size approx.: 185 sq. ft.These staterooms are great for a pair of cruisers on a budget, creatively maximizing space with a different layout — featuring one Twin bed, and either an upper Pullman or sofa bed. Soft, cozy linens. Plenty of clos...

Interior Stateroom
Interior Stateroom

on

Deck 1

Size approx.: 185 sq. ft.This is an affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun. Soft, cozy linens. Plenty of closet and drawer space. In-room safe for valuables. Stateroom...

Interior Stateroom
Interior Stateroom

on

Deck 2Deck 1

Size approx.: 185 sq. ft.This is an affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun. Soft, cozy linens. Plenty of closet and drawer space. In-room safe for valuables. Stateroom...

Interior Stateroom
Interior Stateroom

on

Deck 3Deck 2

Size approx.: 185 sq. ft.This is an affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun. Soft, cozy linens. Plenty of closet and drawer space. In-room safe for valuables. Stateroom...

Interior Stateroom
Interior Stateroom

on

Deck 6Deck 5

Size approx.: 185 sq. ft.This is an affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun. Soft, cozy linens. Plenty of closet and drawer space. In-room safe for valuables. Stateroom...

Interior Stateroom
Interior Stateroom

on

Deck 7Deck 6

Size approx.: 185 sq. ft.This is an affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun. Soft, cozy linens. Plenty of closet and drawer space. In-room safe for valuables. Stateroom...

Interior Stateroom
Interior Stateroom

on

Deck 8Deck 7

Size approx.: 185 sq. ft.This is an affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun. Soft, cozy linens. Plenty of closet and drawer space. In-room safe for valuables. Stateroom...

Interior Stateroom
Interior Stateroom

on

Deck 9Deck 8Deck 12

Size approx.: 185 sq. ft.This is an affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun. Soft, cozy linens. Plenty of closet and drawer space. In-room safe for valuables. Stateroom...

Cloud 9 Spa Interior Stateroom
Cloud 9 Spa Interior Stateroom

on

Deck 12Deck 11Deck 10Deck 9

Size approx.: 185 sq. ft.It taken the warm essence of the Cloud 9 Spa and infused it into your room, plus you'll get exclusive spa perks for maximum relaxation. Soft, cozy linens. Plenty of closet and drawer space. In-room safe for valuable...

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