Carnival Sunshine
Overview
Originally constructed in 1996 Destiny, Carnival Cruise Line invested $155 million into turning the ship into Carnival Sunshine. The refurbishment includes many new upgrades like the adults-only Serenity relaxation area with three decks, plenty of recliners, and a soothing waterfall. Book a fun cruise on the Carnival Sunshine with room for up to 3,002 guests and a crew of 1,040.
Dreaming of a Bahamas or Caribbean cruise? The Carnival Sunshine ship sails to the islands and boasts 24 hours of fun every day. Choose from 18 different staterooms when you find the best cruise deals from Dunhill Travel Deals.
Awards for Carnival Sunshine by Carnival Cruise Line
- 2017 - Wine Spectator Restaurant Awards - Award of Excellence for Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
- 2013 - Cruise Critic Editor's Pick - Best Ship Refurbishment
Cabin Options
Every stateroom and suite on the Carnival Sunshine comes with standard amenities including a refrigerator, minibar, in-room safe, flat-screen television, bathrobes, and more.
Captain's Suite
Size: 500 sq. ft.
Occupancy: Sleeps up to 5 guests
Captain’s Suites have a huge 200 sq. ft. balcony and sleep up to five guests. These suites have a separate master bedroom with it’s own private bathroom with whirlpool tub, and two twin beds that convert to king-size.
Grand Suite
Size: 345 sq. ft.
Occupancy: Sleeps up to 5 guests
Grand Suites feature an 85 sq. ft. deck and have two twin beds that can convert to a king-size bed. The suites with a sofa bed can accommodate up to five guests.
Cloud 9 Spa Suite
Size: 275 sq. ft.
Occupancy: Sleeps up to 3 guests
Cloud 9 Spa Suites come with a 65 sq. ft. balcony, have twin beds that can be pushed together to make a king-size bed and feature priority access to all spa treatments and complimentary fitness classes.
Ocean Suite
Size: 275 sq. ft.
Occupancy: Sleeps up to 4 guests
These rooms have a 65 sq. ft. balcony and have two twin beds that convert to king-size bed. Rooms with a sofa bed can sleep up extra guests. Plus receive upgrades such as VIP check-in, whirlpool tub, walk-in-closet and a living area with a sofa, coffee table and desk.
Cloud 9 Spa Balcony Stateroom
Size: 185 sq. ft.
Occupancy: Sleeps up to 4 guests
Cloud 9 Spa Balcony Staterooms have a 35 sq. ft. balcony and offer unlimited access to all services at Cloud 9 Spa including complimentary use of the spa’s thermal suite.
Premium Vista Balcony Stateroom
Size: 185 sq. ft.
Occupancy: Sleeps up to 3 guests
Enjoy a large 75 sq. ft. balcony that wraps around the aft corners of the ship. Rooms with either an upper Pullman-style bunk bed or a sofa bed can comfortably sleep and extra guest.
Premium Balcony Stateroom
Size: 185 sq. ft.
Occupancy: Sleeps up to 3 guests
Features an oversized 75 sq. ft. balcony plus two twin beds that convert to a king-size bed, an indoor sitting area with a sofa, coffee table and desk.
Aft-View Extended Balcony Stateroom
Size: 185 sq. ft.
Occupancy: Sleeps up to 4 guests
These rooms have a larger, 60 sq. ft. private balcony, offering more room for rest and relaxation and space for up to four guests. Come standard with two twin beds that convert to a king-size bed, an indoor sitting area with a sofa, coffee table and desk.
Balcony Staterom
Size: 185 sq. ft.
Occupancy: Sleeps up to 4 guests
Come with two twin beds that convert to a king-size bed, a spacious 35 sq. ft. private balcony with table and chairs and an indoor sitting area with a sofa, coffee table and desk. Rooms with either a sofa bed or upper bunk beds sleep three to four guests.
Scenic Ocean View Stateroom
Size: 220 to 280 sq. ft.
Occupancy: Sleeps up to 4 guests
Features floor-to-ceiling windows for terrific views of the ocean, and have enough room for up to four guests. There are two twin beds that convert to a king-size bed, three closets and a sitting area with a desk and chair. Most rooms sleep two guests, while rooms that have either a sofa bed or Pullman-style bunk beds.
Ocean View Stateroom
Size: 220 sq. ft.
Occupancy: Sleeps up to 5 guests
These rooms have a large picture window, two twin beds that convert to a king-size bed, three closets and a sitting area with a desk and chair. Most rooms sleep two guests, while rooms that have either a sofa bed or Pullman-style bunk beds offer enough space for additional guests.
Cloud 9 Spa Interior Stateroom
Size: 185 sq. ft.
Occupancy: Sleeps up to 4 guests
Receive complimentary fitness classes and priority reservations to Cloud 9 Spa. These rooms have two twin beds that convert to a king-size bed and cabins with Pullman-style bunk beds sleep up to four guests.
Interior Picture Window Stateroom
Size: 185 to 220 sq. ft.
Occupancy: Sleeps up to 4 guests
Featuring a picture window with a view that is partly blocked by the ship’s lifeboats or other ship structures and include two twin beds that convert to a king-size bed.
Interior Porthole Stateroom
Size: 185 sq. ft.
Occupancy: Sleeps up to 2 guests
These rooms have two twin beds that convert to a king-size bed, three closets, a bathroom with shower, a cozy living area, and a pair of porthole windows.
Interior Stateroom
Size: 185 sq. ft.
Occupancy: Sleeps up to 5 guests
These economical rooms have two twin beds that convert to a king-size bed and sleep from two to five guests depending on the exact furniture arrangement. Also includes three closets, a bathroom with shower and a cozy living area.
Interior Upper/Lower Porthole Stateroom
Size: 185 sq. ft.
Occupancy: Sleeps up to 2 guests
Features all the same amenities as other interior staterooms but features a pair of round windows and a twin bed plus either an upper Pullman or sofa bed.
Interior Upper/Lower Stateroom
Size: 185 sq. ft.
Occupancy: Sleeps up to 2 guests
Rooms have one twin bed plus an upper Pullman-style bunk bed, three closets, a bathroom with shower and a cozy living area.
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Itineraries, Sailing Dates & Pricing
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Canaveral | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Amber Cove | 09:30 | 17:30 |
| 4 | Grand Turk | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 5 | Cruising | - | - |
| 6 | Port Canaveral | 08:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Canaveral | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cruising | - | - |
| 4 | Aruba | 13:00 | 23:00 |
| 5 | Willemstad, Curacao | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Grand Turk | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 8 | Cruising | - | - |
| 9 | Port Canaveral | 08:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Canaveral | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cruising | - | - |
| 4 | Philipsburg | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| 5 | Saint Kitts | 07:00 | 17:00 |
| 6 | San Juan | 07:00 | 14:00 |
| 7 | Grand Turk | 09:30 | 17:30 |
| 8 | Cruising | - | - |
| 9 | Port Canaveral | 08:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Canaveral | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Amber Cove | 09:30 | 17:30 |
| 4 | Grand Turk | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 5 | Cruising | - | - |
| 6 | Port Canaveral | 08:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Canaveral | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cruising | - | - |
| 4 | King's Wharf | 08:00 | - |
| 5 | King's Wharf | - | 16:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Grand Turk | 10:00 | 17:30 |
| 8 | Cruising | - | - |
| 9 | Port Canaveral | 08:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Canaveral | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Grand Turk | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 4 | San Juan | 13:00 | 20:00 |
| 5 | Saint Kitts | 10:00 | 20:00 |
| 6 | Philipsburg | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 7 | Cruising | - | - |
| 8 | Cruising | - | - |
| 9 | Port Canaveral | 08:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Canaveral | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Amber Cove | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| 4 | St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie | 11:30 | 19:00 |
| 5 | San Juan | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 6 | Grand Turk | 12:00 | 18:00 |
| 7 | Cruising | - | - |
| 8 | Port Canaveral | 08:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Canaveral | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Amber Cove | 09:30 | 17:30 |
| 4 | Grand Turk | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 5 | Cruising | - | - |
| 6 | Port Canaveral | 08:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Canaveral | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cruising | - | - |
| 4 | Aruba | 13:00 | 23:00 |
| 5 | Willemstad, Curacao | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Grand Turk | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 8 | Cruising | - | - |
| 9 | Port Canaveral | 08:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Canaveral | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Grand Turk | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 4 | San Juan | 13:00 | 20:00 |
| 5 | Saint Kitts | 10:00 | 20:00 |
| 6 | Philipsburg | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 7 | Cruising | - | - |
| 8 | Cruising | - | - |
| 9 | Port Canaveral | 08:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Canaveral | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cruising | - | - |
| 4 | Aruba | 13:00 | 23:00 |
| 5 | Willemstad, Curacao | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Grand Turk | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 8 | Cruising | - | - |
| 9 | Port Canaveral | 08:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Canaveral | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Grand Turk | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 4 | San Juan | 13:00 | 20:00 |
| 5 | Saint Kitts | 10:00 | 20:00 |
| 6 | Philipsburg | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 7 | Cruising | - | - |
| 8 | Cruising | - | - |
| 9 | Port Canaveral | 08:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Canaveral | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Amber Cove | 09:30 | 17:30 |
| 4 | Grand Turk | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 5 | Cruising | - | - |
| 6 | Port Canaveral | 08:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Canaveral | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cruising | - | - |
| 4 | Aruba | 13:00 | 23:00 |
| 5 | Willemstad, Curacao | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Grand Turk | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 8 | Cruising | - | - |
| 9 | Port Canaveral | 08:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Canaveral | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Grand Turk | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 4 | San Juan | 13:00 | 20:00 |
| 5 | Saint Kitts | 10:00 | 20:00 |
| 6 | Philipsburg | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 7 | Cruising | - | - |
| 8 | Cruising | - | - |
| 9 | Port Canaveral | 08:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Canaveral | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Amber Cove | 09:30 | 17:30 |
| 4 | Grand Turk | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 5 | Cruising | - | - |
| 6 | Port Canaveral | 08:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Canaveral | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cruising | - | - |
| 4 | Aruba | 13:00 | 23:00 |
| 5 | Willemstad, Curacao | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 6 | Cruising | - | - |
| 7 | Grand Turk | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 8 | Cruising | - | - |
| 9 | Port Canaveral | 08:00 | - |
13 - Days
Caribbean, Bahamas
From Port Canaveral
Inside
$909
Outside
$1,079
Balcony
$1,624
Suite
$2,749
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Canaveral | - | 18:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Cruising | - | - |
| 4 | St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie | 08:00 | 17:00 |
| 5 | Cruising | - | - |
| 6 | Aruba | 09:00 | 22:00 |
| 7 | Willemstad, Curacao | 08:00 | 18:00 |
| 8 | Cruising | - | - |
| 9 | Philipsburg | 09:00 | 18:00 |
| 10 | Saint Kitts | 07:00 | 17:00 |
| 11 | San Juan | 07:00 | 15:00 |
| 12 | Amber Cove | 07:30 | 15:30 |
| 13 | Cruising | - | - |
| 14 | Port Canaveral | 08:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Canaveral | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Amber Cove | 09:00 | 16:00 |
| 4 | St. Thomas, Charlotte Amalie | 11:30 | 19:00 |
| 5 | San Juan | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 6 | Grand Turk | 12:00 | 18:00 |
| 7 | Cruising | - | - |
| 8 | Port Canaveral | 08:00 | - |
| Day | Location | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Port Canaveral | - | 16:00 |
| 2 | Cruising | - | - |
| 3 | Amber Cove | 09:30 | 17:30 |
| 4 | Grand Turk | 08:00 | 16:00 |
| 5 | Cruising | - | - |
| 6 | Port Canaveral | 08:00 | - |
Entertainment & Activities
Carnival Sunshine offers a range of fun and exciting entertainment options including The Punchliner Comedy Club presented by George Lopez, Playlist Productions featuring a variety of amazing musical shows, live music, and so much more. The most popular board games come to life in Hasbro The Game Show, and kids can splash at Carnival Waterworks, an onboard water park.
Children can also take part in a range of fun, age-appropriate activities at Camp Carnival while teens hang out at Club O2. Get in on the action at the Sportsquare, packed with fun ways to break a sweat from table games to a ropes course. Catch a movie at Carnival’s Seaside Theatre, attend a pool and deck party, or shop til you drop. Relax with a hot stone massage at Cloud 9 Spa, enjoy kid-free time at the Serenity Adult Retreat, or take a rejuvenating yoga class.
Press your luck at the casino, dance the night away at the nightclub, stop by the piano bar, or choose from countless bars and lounges including EA™ Sports Bar, Havana Bar, Alchemy Bar, RedFrog Rum Bar, and more. The entertainment options are endless aboard Celebrity Sunshine.
Dining Options
Satisfy any craving with Carnival Sunshine’s wide range of dining options including Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Cucina Del Capitano, Bonsai Sushi, and many more.
Included Dining
- Enjoy breakfast or lunch at BlueIguana Cantina, serving up delicious Mexican food and featuring a salsa bar, homemade tortillas, and more.
- Enjoy your favorite pastas and sauces at Captain’s Pasta Bar. This dining option at Cucina del Capitano is open for lunch.
- Order deli favorites like hot pastrami on rye or a grilled reuben at The Carnival Deli-open for lunch and dinner.
- Lunch is available at Chef’s Choice, which features menu selections from a different country each day.
- Comfort Kitchen, open for lunch, serves up comfort food from mama’s kitchen like meatloaf, roasted potatoes, and peach cobbler.
- Bring the kids along to the Cooking Demo and let the ship’s chefs take you on an hour-long demonstration of how they prepare food for large groups of passengers. Taste testing is encouraged.
- Sunset dining room, serving dinner only, is one of two main dining rooms on the Carnival Sunshine.
- Sunrise is the second main dining room offering complimentary breakfast, lunch, and dinner to all guests.
- Help yourself to dinner at Good Eats, and dine on favorites such as NY strip steak, pork chops, macaroni and cheese, and baked potatoes.
- Guy’s Burger Joint, open for lunch and dinner, features classic burgers and all the toppings from celebrity chef Guy Fieri.
- While there is a fee to eat dinner at Ji Ji Asian Kitchen, lunch is free.
- Kid’s Meals for Campers, available for lunch and dinner, serves up fun food for children ages 2-11.
- The Lido Marketplace, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, is the ship’s main buffet area. A variety of specialty serving stations are located here including the Mongolian Wok, Chef’s Choice, Salad Bar, and Carnival Deli. The pizza, frozen yogurt, and soft-serve ice cream stations are open 24 hours.
- Children ages 2 to 11 can Make Your Own Pizza, where kids decide what toppings they want on their pizza.
- RedFrog Pub is a laid-back, Key West-inspired bar serving up Caribbean cuisine, live music, and a signature private-label beer brew of Thirsty Frog Red. Enjoy the island vibe any time of day.
- Enjoy classic breakfast and lunch cuisine at the Seaday Brunch. The food is always free, but there is a small fee for cocktails.
- Stop by the Taste Bar for a pre-dinner appetizer.
- 24-hour Room Service is available any time of day or night for private, in-room dining.
Specialty Dining
- Bonsai Sushi, open for lunch and dinner, serves up a variety of soups, salads, sushi, sake, and more.
- Bottomless Bubbles lets you enjoy unlimited juice and soft drinks for the duration of your cruise. This costs $4.50 per day for children and $6.00 per day for adults.
- Chef’s Table offers intimate dining for up to 14 passengers. You’ll be entertained by the ship’s Master Chef as he prepares a gourmet, multi-course meal.
- The Coffee Bar serves up hot coffee, freshly brewed tea, pastries, and milkshakes.
- Order classic family style Italian food at Cucina del Capitano. This restaurant serves dinner for $5 per child and $15 per adult.
- If you’re craving Asian, stop by Ji Ji Asian Kitchen. There is a surcharge of $5 per child and $15 per adult for the chance to dine on cuisine like slow-braised pork belly and kung pao chicken.
- Enjoy hot, iced, or spiked coffee and sweet desserts at Java Blue Cafe.
- For only $5 per person you and your kids can have a Green Eggs & Ham breakfast with Cat in the Hat and friends. Dine on funky Dr. Seuss-inspired cuisine including moose juice, goose juice, and of course - green eggs and ham!
- A meal at Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse includes an appetizer, salad, entrée, and a side dish.
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