Carnival Sunshine
Overview
Originally constructed in 1996 as the Destiny, Carnival Cruise Line invested $155 million 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
Itineraries, Sailing Dates & Pricing
4 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$324
Outside
$384
Balcony
$484
Suite
$829
5 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$419
Outside
$489
Balcony
$619
Suite
$994
5 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$494
Outside
$554
Balcony
$654
Suite
$969
4 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$404
Outside
$444
Balcony
$564
Suite
$759
5 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$514
Outside
$569
Balcony
$714
Suite
$1,119
5 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$524
Outside
$629
Balcony
$759
Suite
$1,049
4 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$404
Outside
$499
Balcony
$589
Suite
$949
5 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$474
Outside
$554
Balcony
$704
Suite
$974
5 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$679
Outside
$759
Balcony
$909
Suite
$1,169
4 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$539
Outside
$629
Balcony
$679
Suite
$979
5 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$689
Outside
$769
Balcony
$919
Suite
$1,314
5 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$499
Outside
$564
Balcony
$744
Suite
$1,039
4 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$434
Outside
$474
Balcony
$604
Suite
$889
5 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$439
Outside
$534
Balcony
$714
Suite
$1,234
5 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$444
Outside
$539
Balcony
$719
Suite
$1,069
4 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$439
Outside
$464
Balcony
$574
Suite
$849
5 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$459
Outside
$524
Balcony
$694
Suite
$954
5 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$474
Outside
$574
Balcony
$714
Suite
$1,049
4 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$494
Outside
$544
Balcony
$624
Suite
$800
5 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$559
Outside
$629
Balcony
$794
Suite
$1,164
5 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$544
Outside
$569
Balcony
$714
Suite
$979
4 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$564
Outside
$604
Balcony
$674
Suite
$954
5 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$659
Outside
$809
Balcony
$924
Suite
$1,254
5 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$734
Outside
$834
Balcony
$999
Suite
$1,394
4 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$599
Outside
$639
Balcony
$724
Suite
$1,034
5 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$709
Outside
$829
Balcony
$954
Suite
$1,419
5 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$694
Outside
$784
Balcony
$934
Suite
$1,369
4 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$579
Outside
$669
Balcony
$759
Suite
$1,129
5 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$684
Outside
$789
Balcony
$919
Suite
$1,404
5 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$689
Outside
$809
Balcony
$959
Suite
$1,364
4 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$539
Outside
$649
Balcony
$759
Suite
$1,109
5 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$689
Outside
$809
Balcony
$979
Suite
$1,339
5 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$689
Outside
$779
Balcony
$949
Suite
$1,279
4 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$529
Outside
$599
Balcony
$714
Suite
$1,004
5 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$599
Outside
$704
Balcony
$829
Suite
$1,299
5 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$559
Outside
$669
Balcony
$779
Suite
$1,269
4 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$444
Outside
$529
Balcony
$654
Suite
$1,009
5 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$519
Outside
$609
Balcony
$719
Suite
$1,174
5 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$419
Outside
$519
Balcony
$669
Suite
$1,059
4 - Nights
Bahamas
From Charleston, South Carolina
Inside
$379
Outside
$459
Balcony
$582
Suite
$859
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.
* Images shown may not reflect the actual cabin you'll be booking.
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
- BlueIguana Cantina - Made-to-order tacos, burritos, homemade tortillas, chips and salsa for breakfast or lunch
- Guy's Burger Joint - Culinary creations of Food Network star Chef Guy Fieri with juicy burgers for lunch
- Lido Restaurant - A variety of casual dining options including a New York-style deli, a Tandoor oven serving Indian food and an Italian pasta bar
- Pizzaria del Capitano - For any time that pizza craving strikes, this pizzeria is open 24-hours
- Good Eats - Self-serve casual dining experience, where guests enjoy New York steak, broiled pork chops, sides of potatoes or rice, and a rotating menu with something new each day
- Swirls - Frozen yogurt and soft-serve ice cream open 24/7
- Seaday Brunch - Serving up everything from breakfast burritos to loaded mac and cheese and more
- Chef’s Choice - Dishes from around the world; one day you may enjoy tortilla soup, quesadillas and more Mexican fare, another you will find French dishes like potato and leek soup or braised beef bordelaise
- The Carnival Deli - Favorites like a hot pastrami on rye, grilled Reuben, or roasted turkey breast on a country roll open for lunch and dinner
- Breakfast Grill - Made-to-order omelets, fluffy stacks of pancakes, and sizzling sausage or bacon
- The Captain’s Pasta Bar - Fresh ingredients, the right blend of spices and sauces… and of course, al dente preparation open for lunch
- RedFrog Pub - Key-West inspired bar serving up a selection of bar food favorites like coconut shrimp and grouper fingers
- Ji Ji Asian Kitchen (lunch) - Szechuan beef, Thai BBQ, chicken with black bean sauce and more
Specialty Dining
- Cucina del Capitano - Antipasti, entrées, pasta and desserts — inspired by our Italian captains’ and officers’ childhoods served famiglia-style for $15 per adults and $5 for children
- Steakhouse - Classic steak or seafood dinner with a multi-course meal including an appetizer, salad, entrée and dessert for $35 per adult and $10 per child
- Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast - Family-friendly breakfast experience themed like the world of Dr. Seuss with aesthetic and punny (as well as classic breakfast) menu items!
- Bonsai Sushi - Fresh fish and other Asian cuisine off an a la carte menu
- Chef’s Table - VIP dining experience featuring a multi-course dinner prepared by the ship’s Master Chef for $75 per person
- Java Blue Cafe - Specialty coffee drinks, freshly-brewed tea, plus some delicious homemade pastries
- Ji Ji Asian Kitchen (dinner) - Full-service menu featuring a mix of exotic and familiar dishes designed to challenge and delight your senses
- Shake Spot - A variety of tempting, handcrafted shakes and indulgent floats
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