Signature highlights
Notable outdoor spaces include the three-deck Serenity Adult-Only Retreat with a waterfall, Carnival WaterWorks and SportSquare with a jogging track, ropes course and games.
Carnival Sunshine
Carnival Sunshine is a 3,002-guest Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship, in service since 1996. This page lists 38 upcoming departures across 38 itineraries in Caribbean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Families wanting supervised children’s and teen programs
✓ Travelers who prioritize varied casual dining
✓ Guests seeking multiple pools and outdoor activities
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Carnival Sunshine at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 77%
A large ship at 102,853 gross tons — #128 of 566 ships we track. 34 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Families wanting supervised children’s and teen programs
- Travelers who prioritize varied casual dining
- Guests seeking multiple pools and outdoor activities
- Adults wanting a large adults-only retreat
- Cruisers comfortable with a busy, activity-focused layout
Think twice if you want
- Travelers seeking a small, quiet ship
- Guests wanting mostly complimentary specialty dining
- Passengers preferring extensive suite-only facilities
- Cruisers who avoid stairs between split-level venues
- Travelers seeking a recently built ship
Live Position ● 45 minutes ago
Heading to: Bimini IslandsCurrently on: 6 Nights Bahamas Cruise (6 nights) — En route to Bimini, The Bahamas — last stop Norfolk, Va
Norfolk, Va
→ Bimini, The Bahamas
→ Nassau, The Bahamas
→ Celebration Key, The Bahamas
→ Norfolk, Va
Coming up
- Bimini Islands arrives 12:00 PM
- Nassau arrives 08:00 AM
- Celebration Key arrives 07:00 AM
18.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Carnival Sunshine
Carnival Sunshine is a Sunshine-class ship that entered service in 1996 as Carnival Destiny and was extensively transformed and renamed in 2013. It carries 3,002 guests at double occupancy in 1,501 staterooms. The ship combines a sizable outdoor activity area with a three-deck Serenity adults-only retreat, WaterWorks water park and SportSquare. Accommodation choices range from interiors and ocean views to balconies, spa cabins and suites. Its public spaces include casual and specialty dining, bars, stage entertainment and family programming.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Builder / shipyard
- Fincantieri Cantieri Navali, Monfalcone, Italy
- Registry / flag
- Bahamas (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- C6FN4
- IMO number
- 9070058
- MMSI
- 308017000
- Draft
- 8.2 m
- Previous names
- Carnival Destiny (1996–2013)
Onboard Experience
For families
Family facilities include WaterWorks with Twister and Speedway Splash slides, a splash area and mini racer slide, plus Camp Ocean and Seuss at Sea.
Pools, spa & wellness
Cloud 9 Spa offers a thermal suite and treatment facilities; spa-category rooms include access-related perks. The adults-only Serenity retreat has its own pool and lounging areas.
Accessibility
Carnival’s deck plan identifies accessible staterooms and accessible routes. Carnival states that accessible routes cover most shipboard areas, with tactile and audible elevator features.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 14
Serenity Bar Serenity Adult Only RetreatDeck 12
Serenity Adult Only Retreat Mini Golf Cloud 9 Spa Interior Cloud 9 Spa Balcony Cloud 9 Spa SuiteDeck 11
Serenity Pool Serenity Adult Only Retreat Jogging Track Sports Square Seadogs Cloud 9 Spa Interior Cloud 9 Spa BalconyDeck 10
Cloud 9 Spa Cloud 9 Spa: Thermal Suite Hair & Beauty Salon Fitness Center Camp Ocean Circle C Club O2 WaterWorks Seaside Theater Fitness Studio Reception Cloud 9 Spa Interior Cloud 9 Spa Balcony Cloud 9 Spa SuiteDeck 9
Lido Marketplace Pizzeria del Capitano The Carnival Deli Cucina del Capitano BlueIguana Cantina Guy's Burger Joint JiJi Asian Kitchen BlueIguana Tequila Bar RedFrog Rum Bar Havana Bar Beach Pool Interior Scenic Ocean View Scenic Grand Ocean View Balcony Captain's SuiteDeck 8
Interior Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Premium Balcony Premium Vista BalconyDeck 7
Interior Interior with Picture Window (Obstructed View) Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Premium Vista Balcony Ocean Suite Grand SuiteDeck 6
Small Interior Interior Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Premium Vista BalconyDeck 5
Cherry On Top JavaBlue Café Shake Spot Alchemy Bar RedFrog Pub SkyBox Sports Bar Sunshine Casino Bar Liquid Lounge Ocean Plaza Sunshine Atrium Sunshine Casino The Warehouse Video Arcade The Fun Shops Cashier Dance Floor Interior Ocean View Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Ocean SuiteDeck 4
Sunrise Restaurant Bonsai Sushi Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse Piano Bar 88 Limelight Lounge Liquid Lounge Sunshine Atrium The Library Pixels Gallery Photo Studio StageDeck 3
Sunrise Restaurant Sunset Dining Room Sunshine Bar Sunshine Atrium Carnival Adventures Guest Services Galley Interior Interior with Picture Window (Obstructed View)Deck 2
Small Interior Interior Porthole Interior Upper/Lower Interior Upper/Lower (Porthole) Ocean ViewDeck 1
Small Interior Interior Porthole Interior Upper/Lower Interior Upper/Lower (Porthole) Ocean ViewView the official Carnival Sunshine deck plans from Carnival Cruise Line →
Cabins & suites
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Balcony | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small InteriorCode 1A; upper/lower-style single-occupancy layout. | Studio (solo) | 10 | 160 sq ft | — | 4 | 1, 2, 6 |
| InteriorCodes 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F and 4G. | Inside | — | 185 sq ft | — | 4 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| PortholeCode PT. | Oceanview | — | 170 sq ft | — | 4 | 1, 2 |
| Interior with Picture Window (Obstructed View)Code 4J; picture window with an obstructed exterior view. | Inside | — | 185 sq ft | — | 4 | 3, 7 |
Dining, bars & venues
21 included 12 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Sunrise Restaurant
Included
Main dining room serving rotating multi-course dinner menus.
Sunset Dining Room
Included
Main dining room serving rotating multi-course dinner menus.
Bonsai Sushi
Extra cost
Specialty sushi restaurant with individually priced dishes.
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
Extra cost
Specialty steakhouse serving premium steaks and seafood.
Lido Marketplace
Included
Buffet restaurant serving casual meals throughout the day.
Pizzeria del Capitano
Included
Casual pizza counter serving made-to-order slices and pies.
The Carnival Deli
Included
Casual counter serving deli-style sandwiches.
Cucina del Capitano
Extra cost
Specialty Italian restaurant with table service.
BlueIguana Cantina
Included
Casual counter serving tacos and burritos.
Guy's Burger Joint
Included
Casual burger counter serving burgers and fries.
JiJi Asian Kitchen
Extra cost
Specialty Asian restaurant with table service.
Cherry On Top
Extra cost
Sweets shop with confectionery items and treats.
JavaBlue Café
Extra cost
Café serving specialty coffee and related beverages.
Shake Spot
Extra cost
Counter serving specialty shakes and frozen treats.
Seadogs
Bars & lounges
Alchemy Bar
Varies
Cocktail bar styled around a vintage pharmacy theme.
RedFrog Pub
Varies
Pub serving drinks and casual Caribbean-style food.
SkyBox Sports Bar
Varies
Sports bar with television screens and beverage service.
Sunshine Casino Bar
Varies
Bar serving drinks beside the casino.
Sunshine Bar
Varies
Lobby bar serving drinks near the atrium.
Piano Bar 88
Varies
Piano bar centered on live sing-along entertainment.
Limelight Lounge
Varies
Nightlife lounge with evening entertainment.
BlueIguana Tequila Bar
Varies
Poolside bar specializing in tequila drinks and beer.
RedFrog Rum Bar
Varies
Poolside bar specializing in rum-based drinks and beer.
Havana Bar
Varies
Cuban-themed bar serving coffee, cocktails and pastries.
Serenity Bar
Varies
Bar serving drinks within the adults-only Serenity area.
History & sister ships
- 1996Entered service, built by Fincantieri Cantieri Navali, Monfalcone, Italy.
- 2013Carnival Destiny was transformed during a major dry-dock refit and entered service as Carnival Sunshine with new dining, entertainment, spa, water-park, sports and children’s facilities.
- 2021The ship underwent technical maintenance and received Carnival’s then-current exterior livery.
Where Carnival Sunshine sails, month by month
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| Caribbean | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mediterranean | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Northern Europe | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | $65 | $97 | $79 | $76 | $96 | $165 | $110 | $63 | $93 | $88 | $79 | $65 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
From $964 · $96/night
Ports of CallGalveston, Tx, Isla Tropicale, Roatan, Colon (Panama Canal), Panama, Puerto Limon, Costa Rica +1 more
Next: Nov 22, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $856 · $86/night
Ports of CallNext: Jan 3, 2028
1 upcoming departure
From $778 · $78/night
Ports of CallNext: Dec 6, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $803 · $80/night
Ports of CallNext: May 30, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $856 · $86/night
Ports of CallCivitavecchia (Rome), Italy, Naples (Amalfi/Pompeii), Italy, Mykonos, Greece, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey +4 more
Next: Sep 29, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $648 · $65/night
Ports of CallNext: Sep 19, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $827 · $83/night
Ports of CallCivitavecchia (Rome), Italy, Salerno (Amalfi/Pompeii), Italy, Mykonos, Greece, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey +4 more
Next: Sep 1, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $793 · $79/night
Ports of CallBarcelona, Spain, Marseilles (Provence), France, Genoa, Italy, Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy +4 more
Next: Aug 22, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $943 · $94/night
Ports of CallCivitavecchia (Rome), Italy, Salerno (Amalfi/Pompeii), Italy, Mykonos, Greece, Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey +4 more
Next: Aug 4, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All 38 itineraries and their departure dates
- 10 Nights Caribbean Cruise 22 Nov 2027
- 10 Nights Caribbean Cruise 3 Jan 2028
- 10 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 6 Dec 2027
- 10 Nights Europe Cruise 30 May 2027
- 10 Nights Mediterranean Cruise 29 Sep 2027
- 10 Nights Mediterranean Cruise 19 Sep 2027
- 10 Nights Mediterranean Cruise 1 Sep 2027
- 10 Nights Mediterranean Cruise 22 Aug 2027
- 10 Nights Mediterranean Cruise 4 Aug 2027
- 10 Nights Mediterranean Cruise 25 Jul 2027
- 10 Nights Mediterranean Cruise 7 Jul 2027
- 10 Nights Mediterranean Cruise 27 Jun 2027
- 10 Nights Mediterranean Cruise 9 Jun 2027
- 10 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 10 Apr 2028
- 10 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 17 Jan 2028
- 13 Nights Transatlantic Cruise 16 Oct 2027
- 15 Nights Transatlantic Cruise 15 May 2027
- 4 Nights Bermuda Cruise 6 May 2027
- 4 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 2 Dec 2027
- 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise 10 May 2027
- 5 Nights Bermuda Cruise 1 May 2027
- 5 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 24 Dec 2027
- 5 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 17 Nov 2027
- 6 Nights Bahamas Cruise 28 Mar 2027
- 6 Nights Bahamas Cruise 14 Feb 2027
- 6 Nights Bahamas Cruise 3 Jan 2027
- 6 Nights Bahamas Cruise 22 Nov 2026
- 6 Nights Bahamas Cruise 6 Dec 2026
- 6 Nights Bahamas Cruise 8 Nov 2026
- 6 Nights Bermuda Cruise 11 Apr 2027
- 6 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise 13 Mar 2028
- 6-Night Caribbean from Norfolk via Nassau, Relaxaway & Celebration Key 12 Dec 2026
- 7 Nights Mediterranean Cruise 9 Oct 2027
- 8 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 31 Oct 2026
- 8 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise 26 Dec 2026
- 8 Nights Europe Cruise 14 Aug 2027
- 8 Nights Mediterranean Cruise 17 Jul 2027
- 8 Nights Mediterranean Cruise 19 Jun 2027
All Upcoming Departures
Carnival Sunshine FAQ
What flag does Carnival Sunshine sail under?
Carnival Sunshine is registered in Bahamas.
How many passengers does Carnival Sunshine hold?
Carnival Sunshine carries about 3,002 guests with roughly 1,040 crew.
How old is Carnival Sunshine?
Carnival Sunshine entered service in 1996 and was last refurbished in 2013.
How big is Carnival Sunshine?
At 102,853 gross tons and 272 m long, Carnival Sunshine is a large ship — larger than 77% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What is the dress code on Carnival Sunshine?
Most evenings use Cruise Casual attire in the main dining rooms, with Cruise Elegant evenings on some sailings. The Lido Marketplace is more relaxed, but shirts, footwear and cover-ups are required.
Which dining is included on Carnival Sunshine?
The main dining rooms, Lido Marketplace, BlueIguana Cantina, Guy's Burger Joint and Pizzeria del Capitano are included. Specialty venues such as Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Bonsai Sushi, JiJi Asian Kitchen and Cucina del Capitano carry additional charges.
Are gratuities charged on Carnival Sunshine?
Carnival applies daily service gratuities to guests’ onboard accounts, with an exception for children under age two. Beverage purchases and some specialty dining charges may also include service charges.
Is Wi-Fi available on Carnival Sunshine?
Satellite internet is available through Carnival Wi-Fi plans. Internet access is not included in the standard cruise fare.
Is Carnival Sunshine accessible for passengers with disabilities?
Accessible and ambulatory-accessible staterooms are available, and Carnival publishes an accessible deck plan showing accessible routes, public restrooms and designated staterooms. Guests should contact Carnival Guest Access Services for ship-specific requirements.
What children’s facilities are on Carnival Sunshine?
Camp Ocean serves younger children, Circle C is for ages 12 to 14, and Club O2 is for ages 15 to 17. WaterWorks and the video arcade provide additional youth-oriented activities.