IMO: 9070058
Carnival Sunshine
Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.
The Blueprint
- Ship Class
- Destiny-class
- Gross Tonnage (GT)
- 102,853
- Length (FT / M)
- 893 / 272.2
- Beam (FT / M)
- 116 / 35.5
- Decks (Passenger / Total)
- 13 / 13
- Shipyard
- Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
- Registry
- Bahamas
- Godparent(s)
- Lin Arison
- LNG Powered
- No
- Build Cost
- $409,000,000
Timeline & Evolution
Inaugural Sail Year
1996
Major Refurbishments
2010
2013
2018
2021
2025
Significant Changes
- 2010: Dry dock to fix a propulsion problem; added a Lido-deck movie screen and cabin renovations (as Carnival Destiny).
- 2013: USD 155M dry dock in Trieste, Italy; converted Carnival Destiny to Carnival Sunshine — added Carnival WaterWorks (incl. Speedway Splash slide), SportSquare with ropes course, Serenity (3 decks), Cloud 9 Spa staterooms, new dining/bars, +decks/cabins; relaunched 5 May 2013.
- 2018: Dry dock (Freeport, Bahamas) — routine maintenance.
- 2021: Dry dock (Cadiz, Spain) — technical and routine maintenance, including hull repaint in the line's new livery.
- 2025: Refurbishment dry dock (January 2025).
Registry & Build Record
- IMO Number
- 9070058
- MMSI
- 308017000
- Call Sign
- C6FN4
- Classification Society
- Lloyd's Register
- Former Names
- Carnival Destiny
- Hull / Yard Number
- 5941
- Maiden Voyage
- 24 November 1996
- Maximum Draft
- 8.3 m (27.2 ft)
- Maximum Beam
- 38 m (124.7 ft)
Capacity & Space
- Double Occupancy
- 3,002
- Maximum Capacity
- 3,758
- Total Crew
- 1,040
- Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
- 2.89:1
- Space Ratio
- 34.26
Onboard Inventory
- Swimming Pools
- 3
- Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
- 7
- Waterslides
- 2
- Bars & Lounges
- 14
- Complimentary Dining Venues
- 10
- Specialty Dining Venues
- 4
- À la Carte Dining
- 1
- Elevators
- 10*
* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.
Power & Propulsion
- Propulsion
- Diesel-electric
- Fuel Type
- Heavy fuel oil / marine diesel oil (conventional, non-LNG)
- Propellers
- 2
- Installed Power
- 63.36 MW (84,967 hp)
- Propulsion Power
- 35.2 MW (47,204 hp)
- Maximum Speed
- 22.5 Knots
- Engine Configuration
- 6x Sulzer (Wartsila) ZAV40S medium-speed diesel generating sets - 4x 16ZAV40S + 2x 12ZAV40S, ~63,360 kW total installed (same genset family the stretched Conquest-class reused)
- Stabilizers
- Fin stabilizers
Logistics
- Cruising Speed
- 21 Knots
- Medical Center
- Crew Deck 0 (below passenger Deck 1)
Designated Smoking Zones
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Sunshine Casino (designated section)casinoLocation: Deck 5Smoking/vaping permitted in the designated casino section only while seated and actively playing during open hours; not permitted at the casino bar, in the non-smoking section, or when the casino is closed
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Outdoor smoking area - Deck 3 forwardoutdoorLocation: Deck 3, port side, forwardDesignated outdoor smoking area
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Outdoor smoking area - Deck 10 midshipoutdoorLocation: Deck 10, starboard side, midshipDesignated outdoor smoking area
Cabin Summary
Total: 1,501
Solo Configured: 10
ADA Compliant: 32
- Suites
- 55
- Balcony
- 502
- Oceanview
- 320
- Inside
- 624
The Apex Suite
Captain's Suite
500 SQ FT
Largest accommodation; 500 ft2 with a 150 ft2 terrace, forward on deck 9-Lido, sleeps up to 5. Master bedroom, dressing area with walk-in closet, separate living room with sofa bed, two bathrooms, fridge and mini-bar.
Stateroom Taxonomy
Suites
- Captain's Suite2
- Grand Suite8
- Ocean Suite / Cloud 9 Spa Suite45
Balcony
- Aft-Facing Extended Balcony20
- Premium Balcony (Vista)8
- Balcony474
Oceanview
- Scenic Oceanview6
- Oceanview308
- Porthole6
Inside
- Walkway-View Interior28
- Interior586
- Small Interior Single10
Features & Amenities
Family & Youth
- Kids Club
- Teen Club
- Waterpark
- Mini Golf
- Sports Court
Adults & Wellness
- Adults Only Area
- Spa
- Thermal Suite
- Casino
Entertainment & Culture
- Production Theater
- Art Gallery
- Library
Thrills & Active
- Ropes Course
Staterooms & Service
- Open Seating Dining
- Self Serve Laundry
Expedition & Marine
- Tender-Port Capable
Signature Experiences
First passenger ship over 100,000 GT
world first
Largest Serenity adults-only retreat in the fleet
largest
USD 155M Destiny-to-Sunshine transformation
unique
Carnival WaterWorks aqua park
top-deck attraction
SportSquare
top-deck attraction
Serenity Adults-Only Retreat
top-deck attraction
Seaside Theatre outdoor LED screen
top-deck attraction
Venues
Complimentary Dining
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Sunset Restaurantmain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 3 forwardComplimentary Main Dining Room
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Sunrise Restaurantmain_dining_roomLocation: Deck 3 aftTwo-level complimentary aft Main Dining Room; hosts the comedy brunch on sea days
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Lido MarketplacebuffetLocation: Deck 9 LidoSelf-service buffet with multiple stations
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Guy's Burger Jointquick_serviceLocation: Deck 9 LidoComplimentary poolside burger bar
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BlueIguana Cantinaquick_serviceLocation: Deck 9 LidoComplimentary poolside Mexican taco/burrito cantina
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Pizzeria del Capitanoquick_serviceLocation: Deck 9 LidoComplimentary 24-hour wood-fired pizzeria
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Fat Jimmy's C-Side BBQquick_serviceLocation: Deck 5Complimentary lunch barbecue (pulled pork, sandwiches)
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SwirlscafeLocation: Deck 9 LidoComplimentary soft-serve ice cream & frozen yogurt
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Sweet SpotcafeLocation: Deck 9 LidoComplimentary dessert counter
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Sea DogscafeLocation: Deck 11 SportSquareComplimentary sea-day hot-dog stand
Specialty Dining
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Fahrenheit 555 Steakhousespecialty_restaurantLocation: Deck 4Surcharge premium steakhouse (cover charge)
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Cucina del Capitanospecialty_restaurantLocation: Deck 9 LidoItalian trattoria; complimentary lunch pasta bar, surcharge a-la-carte dinner
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JiJi Asian Kitchenspecialty_restaurantLocation: Deck 9 LidoAsian kitchen; complimentary lunch, surcharge a-la-carte dinner
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Bonsai Sushispecialty_restaurantLocation: Deck 4Waiter-served a-la-carte Japanese sushi restaurant
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The Chef's Tabledining_experienceLocation: Deck 3Surcharge multi-course VIP dining experience
À la Carte Dining
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JavaBlue CafecafeLocation: Deck 5Surcharge specialty coffee and patisserie bar; shares its physical space with the Shake Spot milkshake/float counter
Bars & Nightlife
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Lobby BarbarLocation: Deck 3 atriumAtrium bar with piano and dance floor
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Piano 88 BarbarLocation: Deck 4Piano sing-along cocktail bar
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Limelight LoungeloungeLocation: Deck 4Entertainment/comedy lounge (Punchliner Comedy Club)
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Alchemy BarbarLocation: Deck 5Vintage-themed craft cocktail bar
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RedFrog PubbarLocation: Deck 5Caribbean-themed brewpub with ThirstyFrog Red ale
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SkyBox Sports BarbarLocation: Deck 5Sports bar with LED screens
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Casino BarbarLocation: Deck 5Bar serving the Sunshine Casino
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Ocean PlazaloungeLocation: Deck 5 aftAft lounge with live music and bar service
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RedFrog Rum BarbarLocation: Deck 9 midship poolOutdoor Caribbean rum poolside bar at the Beach Pool
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BlueIguana Tequila BarbarLocation: Deck 9 midship poolOutdoor Mexican tequila poolside bar at the Beach Pool
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Havana BarloungeLocation: Deck 9 LidoCuban cocktail/coffee bar with live Latin music; Latin disco late night
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Sunshine BarbarLocation: Deck 9 LidoMain Lido Beach Pool bar
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Sports Park BarbarLocation: Deck 11 SportSquareOutdoor bar in the SportSquare sports complex
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Serenity BarbarLocation: Deck 14 SerenityWaiter-served bar in the adults-only Serenity retreat
Pools & Aquatics
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Beach PoolpoolLocation: Deck 9 midshipMidship Lido recreational pool with outdoor stage
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Aft Tides PoolpoolLocation: Deck 9 aftAft recreational pool beneath a retractable glass roof
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Serenity PoolpoolLocation: Deck 11 SerenityAdults-only retreat plunge pool
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Carnival WaterWorkswaterparkLocation: Deck 10 aftAft aqua park with slides, splash zone and tipping bucket
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Twister WaterslidewaterslideLocation: Deck 10 WaterWorksSpiraling tube waterslide (~334 ft)
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Speedway SplashwaterslideLocation: Deck 10 WaterWorksDual racing waterslide with scoreboard (~235 ft)
Active Recreation
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SportSquaresports_complexLocation: Deck 11Sports complex: ropes course/SkyCourse, multisport court, mini-golf, jogging track
Entertainment Venues
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Liquid Loungemain_theaterLocation: Decks 4-5 forward800-seat main show theater
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Carnival Seaside Theatreoutdoor_screenLocation: Deck 10Outdoor LED movie screen over the Lido pool
Casino
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Sunshine CasinocasinoLocation: Deck 5Vegas-style casino with slots and table games
Spa & Fitness
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Cloud 9 SpaspaLocation: Deck 10 forwardWellness complex: treatment rooms, thermal suite, thalassotherapy pool, salon
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Fitness Centerfitness_centerLocation: Deck 10 forwardComplimentary gymnasium with cardio and weight equipment
Youth & Teen
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Camp Oceankids_clubLocation: Deck 10Supervised kids program (ages 2-11)
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The Warehouse ArcadearcadeLocation: Deck 5Video arcade open to kids and adults
Retail & Shopping
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The Fun ShopsretailLocation: Deck 5Duty-free shopping arcade
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Cherry on TopretailLocation: Deck 5Candy and apparel retail shop
Leisure & Public Spaces
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Sunshine AtriumatriumLocation: Deck 3Nine-deck-high midship atrium
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Serenity Adult-Only RetreatsundeckLocation: Decks 11-14Three-level adults-only (21+) retreat with pool, whirlpool, cabanas and bar
Data Provenance
Last Verified: 2026-06-11