The Carnival Sunshine is a contemporary cruise ship built by Fincantieri in Monfalcone, Italy, and entered service in 1996. As part of Carnival Cruise Line's mainstream fleet, the ship accommodates 3,002 passengers and carries a crew of 1,150 across 13 decks.
The vessel received a comprehensive refurbishment in 2008, which updated the ship for modern cruising standards. With a maximum speed of 21 knots, the Sunshine provides reliable performance for Caribbean and seasonal itineraries.
The ship represents Carnival's long-standing commitment to accessible cruising for families and traditional cruise vacationers.
- Class
- Destiny-Sunshine
- Built
- 1996
- Refurbished
- 2008
- Gross Tonnage
- 103,881 GT
- Length
- 272 m
- Beam
- 36 m
- Passengers
- 3,002
- Cabins
- 1,501
- Crew
- 1,150
- Decks
- 13
- Max Speed
- 21 knots
- Builder
- Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
- Registry
- * * 24 May 2001
- Age
- 30 years old
- Size
- Large
- Space Ratio
- 34.6 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.6:1
- Sister Ships
- 2 others in class
- Fleet Rank
- 22nd largest of 31
- Typical Cruise
- 8 nights
- Primary Region
- Mexico & Central America
- Next Sailing
- Oct 3, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
Carnival Sunshine prices
Upcoming Carnival Sunshine cruises start from $443. The lowest fare we've tracked in the past 90 days was $424. Pick a sailing below, choose your cabin, and we'll email you when the price drops.
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