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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, the 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 SkyCourse 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, while Hasbro, The Game Show gets cruisers like you up on stage, competing in larger-than-life family favorites come to life. When you find yourself between the Carnival Sunshine and some actual sunshine, fun at sea is guaranteed.
Year Built
1996Year Refurbished
2018Year Entered Present Fleet
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Tonnage (GRT)
101353PAX (basis 2)
5982Max Pax (inc. Uppers)
2700Passenger Decks
13Number of Crew
1040Officers' Nationality
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Suites
55Balcony
0Oceanview
308Oceanview No Balcony
0Oceanview With Balcony
0Balconies
508Interior
630Accessible
20Total Number of Accommodations
1000Captain's Suite
Grand Suite
Ocean Suite
Cloud 9 Spa Suite
Deluxe / Suite Stateroom Guarantee
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 little more. Back inside you’ll find a king-size bed, two full bathrooms (one with whirlpool tub), plus a separate living room that sleeps another three. And VIP check-in? Naturally. Soft, cozy linens. Plenty of closet and drawer space. In-room safe for valuables. Stateroom climate control.
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Aft-View Extended Balcony Stateroom
Aft-View Extended Balcony
Premium Balcony Stateroom
Premium Vista Balcony Stateroom
Cloud 9 Balcony Spa Stateroom
Cloud 9 Balcony Spa Stateroom
Balcony Stateroom Guarantee
Oceanview Stateroom
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Oceanview Scenic Stateroom
Oceanview Scenic Grand Stateroom
Oceanview Stateroom Guarantee
Interior Stateroom with Picture Window (Walkway View)
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Interior with Picture Window (Obstructed View)
Deck 14 - Serenity
Deck 12
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Deck 10 - Spa
Deck 9 - Lido
Deck 8
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Deck 6
Deck 5 - Promenade
Deck 4 - Mezzanine
Deck 3 - Lobby
Deck 2 - Main
Deck 1
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Overall … a great experience. Cruise Director James Love and his staff were amazing!!!
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APRIL
Igusti, Dora, and Kadek are the best wait staff! They were very knowledgeable of the menu and served us in a timely manner. Dining with this team was a pleasure. They also had the best dance moves! Thank you to Igusti, Dora, and Kadek for your service!
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FEBRUARY
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.
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JANUARY
We had a wonderful time and look forward to another cruise in our future. The staff was second-to-none. Everyone was helpful, friendly, and concerned for our well-being. The ship, itself, was very good with lots of activities. The one down-side of this was that everything ran by the Carnival App. I took a vacation to get away from having my telephone in my hand 24 hours a day, but unfortunately, there was no way to keep up with scheduled events or schedule meals without the use of my phone. Gone are the days when I had a printed menu to look at for my meals or a printout of all of the events. That was very disappointing to me. The only other complaint, if you can call it that, was the shows were definitely below the standard of what I've come to expect on a cruise. The primary show never took place and the comedians they put in that spot were definitely not to my liking - vulgarity and lots of it. It would have been more pleasant had they had a back-up plan that was at least PG-13. Just personal preference. All else was wonderful, especially our cabin assistant, Cyndi, and the cruise director, Leon. He was spectacular.
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DECEMBER
We had a fabulous vacation on the Carnival Sunshine!!!
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NOVEMBER
The Sunshine Band was exceptional! They played everything from country to current pop tunes. Our highlight of the cruise. TJ brought allot of energy to everything he was part of.
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JUNE
With the exception of the cons mentioned, we had a nice trip!
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FEBRUARY
I required a wheelchair to get from car to ship and back due to hip fracture surgery in October and being on oxygen for 2 years. Fantastic very efficient service. They could take me on to the ship as far as the elevator since we did not have a handicap room. No problem. Food was good. Had some things in the dining room I did not like so I asked for something else. Only had to do that one night. Loved our balcony room. Had the steward remove the divider between our room and our friends room. Plenty of storage in the room. Didn't get to attend many shows and activities but it appeared to have plenty to do. What we did do was good. Ship had a good price point but if you want more elegance look at another ship. Loved being able to drive to ship.
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FEBRUARY
We booked this cruise (multiple cabins) as a treat for our adult children and their spouses....none of whom have ever cruised. They had a blast....Carnival offers many things to do that appeal to young and middle-aged adults. Four nights was a good amount of time to be away from their jobs. And Charleston is the closest departure port to our home. The balcony cabins were a good layout..with adequate storage. We saw our cabin steward only once....on imbarkation day......his work was evident, but we never saw him! We were celebrating 3 wedding anniveraries and had been told that there would be a cake/or something in the dining room....and even told which night this would happen......and also a bottle of bubbly in our cabins. This never happened. Not sure why.,....will address this wtih our Travel Agent. We want this to be special for our children....and this was disappointing.
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JANUARY
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!
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OCTOBER
First time on a Cruise. Best decision, best trip and best time ever!
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JULY
<div>Our wait staff and Lester, the person who cleaned our room, were like family!</div>
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MARCH
This was a good cruise , not great..
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AUGUST
<div>Carnival Sunshine employees were excellent! The dining staff in Sunrise Restaurant was excellent. The housekeeper Ruel was excellent. Cruise director Jess from the USA was wonderful. DJ Devine was excellent. Great trip!</div>
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JULY
Pool was too small. There were not enough deck chairs available for use. Very noisy when late night activities were being conducted. This ship appeared to cater to the younger crowd more than other Carnival ships we have sailed on.
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