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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
Refurbished
Wheelchair Accessible
Godmother
Passenger Capacity
Crew
Passenger to Crew Ratio
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
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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 7Size 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...
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Deck 9Size 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...
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Deck 6Size 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...
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Deck 8Size 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...
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Deck 9Size 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...
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Deck 8Size 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...
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Deck 8Size 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...
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Deck 10Size 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...
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Deck 11Size 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...
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Deck 9Oceanview 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...
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Deck 2Size 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...
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