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Sunshine
Last refurbished
2013
Last refurbished
Passengers
2984
Passengers
Ports Visited
16
Ports visited
Cruises from $147 per day
$147
From Price per day
Total Gross Tonnage of Sunshine
102,853
Gross Tonnage

Sunshine Cruises

Carnival Sunshine sails from Charleston, South Carolina, offering short 4 and 5 night visits to Nassau in the Bahamas. The longer cruise also visits the company resort of Half Moon Cay. Occasionally there are longer cruises to three ports in the Leeward Islands. On board are a new 3-deck Serenity relaxation centre for adults, Carnival Waterworks, and SportsSquare which offer a wide range of activities for sea days. The ship attracts families with children.In 1996 she was the first ship to exceed 100,000 GT (at 101,353 GT). Given her 2018 refurbishment, Carnival Sunshine now carries 3,006 passengers, and sports a Carnival Seaside Theatre and new "Circle C" facility for the 12-14s. Features include three pools, a variety of dining options, lounges, nightclubs, giant casino, and spa and fitness centre. Entertainment includes Las Vegas-style floor shows, state-of-the-art theatre, sing-along piano bar, dance club, and jazz and cabaret room. Families and children are very well catered for. Dress casually, bring a dark suit for formal dinners, and mix with passengers around the 21 to 45 age group – singles, couples and families.

Ship Specification

Maiden voyage: 1996
Number of decks: 0
Tonnage: 102853
Cabins: 0
Passengers: 2984
Number of crew: 1108
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Onboard Experience

  • Dining

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    Three courses and no pretension, This kinda-fancy dining event brings a fun and food options.

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    Plenty of Dining venues and some of them are Blue-Iguana Cantina, Guy’s Burger Joint, Cucina Del Capitano, Ji Ji Asian Kitchen, Steakhouse, Dining Room, Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast, Lido Restaurant, Swirls, Bonsai Sushi, The Chef’s Table, Seaday Brunch, Java Blue Café, Steakhouse Selections, The Carnival Deli, Breakfast Grill, The Captains Pasta Bar, Chef’s Choice, Good Eats, Salad Bar, Sweet Spot, Tandoor and many more.

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  • Bars

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    • Bar on the Sunshine

    Say cheer’s to celebrating with a full glass – all cruise along! The Ultimate Bar options are available at the sea onboard, Some of them are Havana Bar, Red frog Pub, Red Frog Rum Bar, Alchemy Bar, Blue-Iguana Tequila Bar, Piano Bar, Alchemy Martini Tasting, Sky Box Sports Bar, Casino Bar, The library Bar, Beer Station, Cruise The Vineyards etc.

  • Entertainment

    • Entertainment on the Sunshine
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    Music lovers, listen up - the ships are rocking and rolling with some of the best bands at sea. Lip Sunc Battle, Hasbro, DJ Irie, Punchliner Comedy Club, Piano Bar, Live Music, Karaoke, Dive In Movie, Night Club, Carnival Seaside Theater, Lime Light Lounge and many more entertainment places available on the ships, Also enjoy the events like Mega Deck party, Groove for St Jude, Holidays Aboard, Sail-away party.

  • Activities

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    Different type of sports and water activities start your day with new form and feeling like your home atmosphere and get more active in the ship.

  • Health & Fitness

    • Fitness on the Sunshine
    • Fitness on the Sunshine
    • Fitness on the Sunshine

    Men and woman take advantage and reformed them body and soul with different spa and massage.

  • Kids

    • Kids activities on the Sunshine

    Kids make them own way Arts and Craft, enjoy stories and much more with Club O2, Camp Ocean, Seuss at Sea. Same way for teenager also takes advantage of interesting things in this ship.

  • Inclusions

    • Activities - organised & individual
    • All main meals on-board
    • Alternative dining (extra charge)
    • Australia: Tipping is not required
    • Bridge director on select cruises
    • Coffee, tea & milk 24 hrs
    • Cruise Director & all English speaking staff
    • Entertainment - live music and/or shows, movies
    • Kids clubs & teen programs (2-17 yrs)
    • Open/anytime seating & multi-venue dining
    • Ship-shore-ship transfers
    • Special needs requests & service animals allowed
    • Use of ship facilities - indoor & outdoor
    • Skycourse

Destination & Ports

Visited Ports

Highlights

  • Welcome to Carnival Sunshine. The ship is named so because of its sunny tendency and the ability to bring a smile on the faces of all who sail with it. The ship is so bright, making its IQ to top the charts.

  • When on board Carnival Sunshine, make sure you visit Jiji Asian Kitchen. You will find exotic as well as familiar dishes served in a Mongolian-inspired setting. Carnival Sunshine is sure that it’s flavors will illuminate your taste buds like the sun.

  • Carnival Sunshine offers a range of sports and other activities to be done on board. One can play mini-golf or scale new heights on the SkyCourse! Jog, slam, scream, ping, pong. The ship has it all.

  • Looking for some solitude and silence? Want to take a break within your break? All you need to do is to visit the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat. Keep quiet and you will hear a noise. It’s the sun shining.

Cabins

The 36 cabin categories include interior, ocean-view, balcony, and suite staterooms. Interior cabins come in a variety of configurations, some with an extra bunk. Over half of all cabins have outside views and all are larger than the industry standard. Most rooms have twin beds that can be converted to a king bed upon request. All staterooms include flat-screen TVs, safe, hair dryer, bathrobes in the higher category cabins, and Carnival Comfort Bed with plush mattresses, good quality duvets, linens and pillows.

TV channels include CN, Fox News, a music video station, a Carnival station, and port excursion overviews. Cloud 9 Spa staterooms (interior, balcony and suite) have special access to the spa facilities. Suite grades include Grand, Ocean and Spa 9 – all with whirlpool, extra dressing area, and priority check-in. All are quite lavish. Balcony staterooms also offer quite a variety of sea views and veranda sizes. There are no single cabins, and 25 wheelchair-accessible cabins. There are self-service laundry rooms (pay) with washing machines, dryers, irons and ironing board.)

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  • Inside

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    Cabin Types

    4S, 4K, 4J, 4G, 4F, 4E, 4D, 4C, 4B, 4A, PT, 1A, IS

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    Average Balcony Size – 0 m2

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

  • Oceanview

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    Cabin Types

    6K, 6J, 6D, 6C, 6B, 6A, OV

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    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 toilet), telephone and TV. 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#8217;ll get more of them, too, with floor-to-ceiling windows providing plenty of looking-glass for gazing at the natural wonders of the sea and the sunrise and sunset.

  • Balcony

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    Cabin Types

    9C, 9B, 8T, 8S, 8N, 8M, 8E, 8D, 8C, 8B, 8A, BL

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    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 sea mdash; and yes, take in even more of that sunshine. Soft, cozy linens. Plenty of closet and drawer space. In-room safe for valuables. Stateroom climate control.

  • Suite

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    Cabin Types

    SS, CS, GS, OS, ST

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    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 mdash; with a large room and balcony mdash; and a walk-in closet. The soothing in-room whirlpool tub will help you stay relaxed after your relaxing spa treatment. And like all suites, a Cloud 9 Spa Suite features VIP check-in, which lets you easily get right up to your amazing stateroom. Soft, cozy linens. Plenty of closet and drawer space. In-room safe for valuables. Stateroom climate control.

Sunshine Deck Plans

Legend

  • 2 Twin Beds (convert to King) and 2 Upper Pullmans
  • 2 Twin Beds (convert to King) and Double Sofa Bed
  • 2 Twin Beds (convert to King), Double Sofa Bed and 1 Lower Pullman
  • 2 Twin Beds (convert to King) and 1 Upper Pullman
  • Connecting Staterooms
  • Stateroom has 2 Porthole Windows
  • 2 Twin Beds (convert to King) and 1 Single Sofa Bed
  • 2 Twin Beds (convert to King), Single Sofa Bed and 1 Upper Pullman
  • Twin Bed and Single Sofa Bed
  • Twin Beds (do not convert to one bed)
  • Unisex Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
  • Non-Smoking accommodations

Sunshine Cruise Calendar

Date Title Departs Prices From
23 Nov 2024 5 Night Bahamas Cruise Charleston $1314
28 Nov 2024 4 Night Bahamas Cruise Charleston $0
02 Dec 2024 Carnival Journeys - Ex Eastern Caribbean Charleston $2412
12 Dec 2024 4 Night Bahamas Cruise Charleston $0
16 Dec 2024 5 Night Bahamas Cruise Charleston $1129
21 Dec 2024 5 Night Bahamas Cruise Charleston $1275
26 Dec 2024 4 Night Bahamas Cruise Charleston $1414
30 Dec 2024 5 Night Bahamas Cruise Charleston $2049
11 Feb 2025 5 DAY BAHAMAS CRUISE Norfolk $1175
16 Feb 2025 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1412
24 Feb 2025 6-Night Bahamas Cruise Norfolk $1134
02 Mar 2025 6-Night Bahamas Cruise Norfolk $995
08 Mar 2025 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1313
16 Mar 2025 6-Night Bahamas Cruise Norfolk $1044
22 Mar 2025 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1320
30 Mar 2025 6-Night Bahamas Cruise Norfolk $1044
05 Apr 2025 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1335
13 Apr 2025 6-Night Bahamas Cruise Norfolk $1490
19 Apr 2025 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1283
27 Apr 2025 6-Night Bahamas Cruise Norfolk $967
03 May 2025 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1267
11 May 2025 6-Night Bahamas Cruise Norfolk $998
17 May 2025 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1298
25 May 2025 6-Night Bahamas Cruise Norfolk $1137
31 May 2025 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1406
08 Jun 2025 6-Night Bahamas Cruise Norfolk $1367
14 Jun 2025 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1606
22 Jun 2025 6-Night Bahamas Cruise Norfolk $1475
28 Jun 2025 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1775
06 Jul 2025 6-Night Bermuda Cruise Norfolk $1529
12 Jul 2025 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1621
20 Jul 2025 6-Night Bermuda Cruise Norfolk $1526
26 Jul 2025 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1643
03 Aug 2025 6-Night Bermuda Cruise Norfolk $1390
09 Aug 2025 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1513
17 Aug 2025 6-Night Bermuda Cruise Norfolk $1298
23 Aug 2025 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1329
31 Aug 2025 6-Night Bermuda Cruise Norfolk $1153
06 Sep 2025 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1252
14 Sep 2025 6-Night Bermuda Cruise Norfolk $1114
20 Sep 2025 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1274
28 Sep 2025 6-Night Bahamas Cruise Norfolk $1134
04 Oct 2025 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1282
12 Oct 2025 6-Night Bermuda Cruise Norfolk $1175
18 Oct 2025 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1389
26 Oct 2025 6-Night Bahamas Cruise Norfolk $1142
01 Nov 2025 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1282
09 Nov 2025 6-Night Bahamas Cruise Norfolk $1065
15 Nov 2025 6-Night Bahamas Cruise Norfolk $1065
21 Nov 2025 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1376
29 Nov 2025 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1185
07 Dec 2025 6-Night Bahamas Cruise Norfolk $1031
13 Dec 2025 6-Night Bahamas Cruise Norfolk $1031
19 Dec 2025 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1740
27 Dec 2025 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1663
04 Jan 2026 6-Night Bahamas Cruise Norfolk $985
10 Jan 2026 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1170
18 Jan 2026 6-Night Bahamas Cruise Norfolk $985
24 Jan 2026 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1316
01 Feb 2026 6-Night Bahamas Cruise Norfolk $985
07 Feb 2026 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1200
15 Feb 2026 6-Night Bahamas Cruise Norfolk $1016
21 Feb 2026 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1200
01 Mar 2026 6-Night Bahamas Cruise Norfolk $1046
07 Mar 2026 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1324
15 Mar 2026 6-Night Bahamas Cruise Norfolk $1108
21 Mar 2026 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1378
29 Mar 2026 6-Night Bahamas Cruise Norfolk $1401
04 Apr 2026 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1524
12 Apr 2026 6-Night Bahamas Cruise Norfolk $1200
18 Apr 2026 8-Night Exotic Eastern Caribbean Cruise Norfolk $1385
26 Apr 2026 6-Night Bahamas Cruise Norfolk $1200
02 May 2026 8-DAY EASTERN CARIBBEAN Norfolk $1432
10 May 2026 6-DAY BAHAMAS Norfolk $1216
16 May 2026 8-DAY EASTERN CARIBBEAN Norfolk $1462
24 May 2026 6-DAY BAHAMAS Norfolk $1308
30 May 2026 8-DAY EASTERN CARIBBEAN Norfolk $1539
07 Jun 2026 7-DAY EASTERN CARIBBEAN Norfolk $1493
14 Jun 2026 JOURNEYS - 8-DAY EASTERN CARIBBEAN Norfolk $1716
23 Jun 2026 5-DAY BERMUDA Norfolk $1355
28 Jun 2026 7-DAY BERMUDA Norfolk $1824
05 Jul 2026 7-DAY BAHAMAS Norfolk $1547
12 Jul 2026 6-DAY BAHAMAS Norfolk $1509
18 Jul 2026 5-DAY BAHAMAS Norfolk $1139
23 Jul 2026 4-DAY BERMUDA Norfolk $1093
27 Jul 2026 5-DAY BAHAMAS Norfolk $1139
01 Aug 2026 5-DAY BAHAMAS Norfolk $1123
06 Aug 2026 4-DAY BERMUDA Norfolk $1046
10 Aug 2026 6-DAY BAHAMAS Norfolk $1447
16 Aug 2026 7-DAY BERMUDA Norfolk $1639
23 Aug 2026 7-DAY BERMUDA Norfolk $1624
30 Aug 2026 6-DAY BAHAMAS Norfolk $1139
05 Sep 2026 8-DAY CANADA Norfolk $1254
13 Sep 2026 6-DAY BAHAMAS Norfolk $1123
19 Sep 2026 8-DAY CANADA Norfolk $1254
27 Sep 2026 6-DAY BAHAMAS Norfolk $1123
03 Oct 2026 8-DAY CANADA Norfolk $1254
11 Oct 2026 6-DAY BERMUDA Norfolk $1170
17 Oct 2026 8-DAY CANADA Norfolk $1247
25 Oct 2026 6-DAY BAHAMAS Norfolk $1123

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