🍔Included
Guy's Burger Joint
Guy Fieri's poolside burger joint: cooked-to-order burgers, hand-cut fries and a loaded toppings bar.
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☎Find the right ship, call nowCarnival Sunshine is part of Carnival's fleet, built to the Sunshine class. Below are the verified basics; sailings, itineraries, cabins and the current rate change constantly, one call to a specialist confirms exactly what's open for your dates and the best rate our partners can offer.
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The basics, verified
Ship classSunshine
Entered service2013
Guests3,002
Gross tonnage102,853
Every figure here traces to a published source and is re-checked on our normal schedule. Anything we haven't confirmed shows as a gap rather than a guess.
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Call now · +1-833-684-4250The ship at a glance
A Sunshine-class ship (rebuilt 2013) crammed with dining, a three-deck Serenity retreat and SportSquare.
Who it's for
Value-minded families and couples who want maximum variety on a mid-size ship.
Food & dining
9 places to eat, 4 included in your fare, 5 specialty.
🌮Included
BlueIguana Cantina
Mexican taqueria serving build-your-own tacos and burritos with fresh-made tortillas and a salsa bar.
🍽️Included
Lido Marketplace
Casual all-day buffet with international stations, carvery, deli, salads and desserts.
🍴Included
Seaday Brunch
Sit-down brunch served in the main dining room on sea days, blending breakfast and lunch favorites.
🥩Extra
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
Carnival's upscale steakhouse serving premium steaks, seafood and chops in a fine-dining setting (cover charge).
🥢Extra
JiJi Asian Kitchen
Sit-down Asian restaurant of wok classics and Sichuan-inspired plates (cover charge).
🍣Extra
Bonsai Sushi
Sit-down Japanese restaurant for sushi, sashimi, ramen and Asian-inspired seafood.
🍝Extra
Cucina del Capitano
Sit-down Italian restaurant of the captain's family recipes: pasta, and hearty classics.
☕Extra
JavaBlue Cafe
Specialty coffee bar serving espresso drinks, pastries and grab-and-go bites (cover charge).
Want a specialty table booked before you sail? Our team sets it up when you call.
Call now · +1-833-684-4250Things to do
🛝
WaterWorks (Speedway Splash slide)
Top-deck aqua park with racing and spiraling waterslides and splash-zone fun for all ages.
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SportSquare (jogging track, ropes course)
Open-air sports zone with a suspended ropes course, mini-golf, basketball court and games.
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Serenity Adult-Only Retreat (three-deck)
Adults-only retreat with loungers, hammocks, hot tubs and a bar for a quiet escape.
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Cloud 9 Spa (extra charge)
Full-service spa with thermal suites, saunas, treatment rooms and salon (treatments extra).
A specialist knows which Carnival Sunshine experiences book up fast, and locks them in for you.
Call now · +1-833-684-4250Entertainment & nightlife
🎭
Playlist Productions
Carnival's high-energy song-and-dance Playlist Productions staged in the main theater.
🎤
The Punchliner Comedy Club
Punchliner Comedy Club with family-friendly early shows and adult late-night sets.
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RedFrog Pub
Caribbean-style bar pouring rum drinks and ThirstyFrog brews (drinks extra).
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BlueIguana Tequila Bar
Poolside tequila-and-cerveza bar with margaritas and Mexican beers (drinks extra).
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SkyBox Sports Bar
Sports bar with games on the screens and bar snacks.
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Alchemy Bar
Apothecary-themed cocktail bar mixing bespoke 'prescription' cocktails to taste (drinks extra).
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Havana Bar
Cuban-themed pool bar pouring mojitos and island cocktails (drinks extra).
Kids, teens & families
Camp Ocean for ages 2-11 (Penguins 2-5, Sharks 6-8, Stingrays 9-11), Circle “C” for tweens 12-14, and Club O2 for teens 15-17, plus Night Owls late-night care.
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Camp Ocean
Ocean-themed clubs split by age, Penguins (2-5), Sharks (6-8) and Stingrays (9-11), with games, crafts and marine-science play.
🎮
Circle “C”
A tweens-only space with its own games, music and social events.
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Club O2
A teens-only hangout for older kids to meet up away from the younger crowd.
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Night Owls
Late-night supervised care so parents can enjoy the evening.
Carnival's kids clubs run fleet-wide; exact venues and hours for your ship and dates are confirmed on the call.
Districts & zones
💆
Cloud 9 Spa
The ship's spa neighborhood with thermal suites, treatment rooms and spa staterooms.
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Serenity
Adults-only retreat with loungers, hammocks, hot tubs and a bar.
Bridge cam
No bridge cam published for this ship.
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