Carnival Sunshine

Carnival Sunshine Overview and AP Status 2026

Carnival Sunshine is operated by Carnival Cruise Line. The ship was originally built as Carnival Destiny by Fincantieri in Monfalcone, Italy, and debuted in 1996; after a $155 million transformation and rename, she re-entered service as Carnival Sunshine in 2013 and today sails under the Bahamas flag.

In size, the ship measures 102,853 gross tons, spans about 892–893 feet in length with a 116-foot beam, and carries 3,002 guests at double occupancy, served by roughly 1,150 crew. These headline specs come from Carnival’s official fact sheet and profile.

Dining is a strong suit, with roughly a dozen places to eat depending on season and itinerary. Core venues include the Sunrise and Sunset main dining rooms and the Lido Marketplace buffet, plus fan favorites like Guy’s Burger Joint and BlueIguana Cantina. For specialties, you’ll find Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, JiJi Asian Kitchen, Cucina del Capitano, Pizzeria del Capitano, Bonsai Sushi, and pick-me-ups at JavaBlue Café and the Shake Spot. Specialty venues typically carry a surcharge.

Beyond restaurants, Sunshine packs plenty to do: the three-deck Serenity adults-only retreat, the Cloud 9 Spa, SportSquare with a ropes course, WaterWorks with the Speedway Splash racing slides, the Punchliner Comedy Club, Playlist Productions shows, RedFrog Pub, Alchemy Bar, Havana Bar, and family programming like Seuss at Sea.