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The Carnival Sunshine was built in 1996 and is among Carnival’s 26 ships in its fleet. The Sunshine is included in the cruise line’s Sunshine Class. In the cruise ship stats below, you’ll find the Carnival Sunshine vs all of the other Carnival ships.

Carnival Sunshine Size

How big is the Carnival Sunshine? Below, you’ll find all of the relevant cruise ship stats, specs and dimensions for the Carnival Sunshine. Included in these statistics are passenger capacity, length, year built, year renovated, cost to build, gross tonnage, engine info, number of rooms, deck counts and more!

Carnival Sunshine Infographic

Carnival Sunshine Capacity

Passenger Capacity refers to the total number of people that the Carnival Sunshine can accommodate. Of course, there are also crew members on board. Below, find the total onboard capacity, including staff and cruise guests.

3,002

passengers

Carnival Avg: 4,084 guests

Carnival Sunshine Passenger Capacity: The passenger capacity for the Carnival Sunshine is 3,002 guests. The average capacity for the 26 active ships in Carnival’s fleet is 4,084 passengers. The passenger capacity range for all Carnival ships has a minimum of 2,606 guests and a maximum of 6,630 passengers.

1,150

crew

Carnival Avg: 1,225 staff

Carnival Sunshine Crew Members: Staff on the Carnival Sunshine include 1,150 crew members. That’s a guest to staff ratio of 2.6 to 1. The average Carnival ship includes 1,225 employees and has a passenger to staff ratio of 3.3 to 1.

Carnival Sunshine Passenger Capacity and Crew

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Carnival Sunshine Length

How long is the Sunshine? From end to end, the Carnival Sunshine length equals 893 feet (273 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 26 active vessels in Carnival’s fleet, measuring 982 feet (300 meters).

893

feet long

Carnival Avg: 982 feet

The smallest Carnival ship (in terms of length) measures 855 feet (261 meters) from end to end. The longest vessel spans 1130 feet (345 meters).

Our chart below shows the length of the Carnival Sunshine vs all other active Carnival ships.

Carnival Sunshine Ship Length

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Carnival Sunshine Built Date

When was the Carnival Sunshine Built? The Carnival Sunshine was built in 1996 and joined the cruise line’s Sunshine Class.

Carnival includes 26 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996. The average Carnival ship is 16 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2007

1996

built date

Carnival Avg: 2007

When was the last Carnival Sunshine Dry Dock? The Carnival Sunshine experienced dry dock improvements in 2021.

2021

renovation date

Renovations included the following: The Carnival Destiny's last refurbishment was in November, 2021. The dry dock took place in Cadiz, Spain. The renovations included mostly routine and technical improvements. Prior to the 2021 drydock, the Carnival Destiny experienced routine maintenance in October, 2018. This took place in Freeport Bahamas. In 2013, the Carnival Destiny was refurbished in a significant way. Enough so, that the ship was renamed to "Carnival Destiny" on the other side of this refurbishment. Prior to that, it was the "Carnival Sunshine." Newly added features included: Guy’s Burger Joint, Blue Iguana Cantina, Alchemy Bar, The Library Bar, Red Frog Rum Bar, The Punchliner Comedy Club, Bonsai Sushi, Pizzeria del Capitano, Havana Bar, Ji Ji Kitchen, JavaBlue Cafe, Shake Spot and SeaDogs. The full renovation cost Carnival $155 Million.

Carnival Sunshine Deck Plans

The Carnival Sunshine has a total of 13 passenger decks. The lowest level available to guests is Deck 1. The highest passenger deck is Deck 14.

What does the Carnival Sunshine offer in terms of “things to do?” The ship features 14 restaurants, 7 bars, 42 activities, and 8 other features for your enjoyment.

Click below to access deck plans for the Carnival Sunshine. The resulting page will provide a floor plan and summary of all “things to do” offered on that level of the ship.

Carnival Sunshine Info

Frequently Asked Questions

On which deck is the Carnival Sunshine Casino located?

You will find the Carnival Sunshine Casino on Deck 5 of the ship.

On which deck is the Carnival Sunshine Buffet located?

You will find the Carnival Sunshine Buffet on Deck 9 of the ship.

When was the Carnival Sunshine last refurbished?

The Carnival Sunshine experienced dry dock improvements in 2021. Renovations included the following: The Carnival Destiny's last refurbishment was in November, 2021. The dry dock took place in Cadiz, Spain. The renovations included mostly routine and technical improvements. Prior to the 2021 drydock, the Carnival Destiny experienced routine maintenance in October, 2018. This took place in Freeport Bahamas. In 2013, the Carnival Destiny was refurbished in a significant way. Enough so, that the ship was renamed to "Carnival Destiny" on the other side of this refurbishment. Prior to that, it was the "Carnival Sunshine." Newly added features included: Guy’s Burger Joint, Blue Iguana Cantina, Alchemy Bar, The Library Bar, Red Frog Rum Bar, The Punchliner Comedy Club, Bonsai Sushi, Pizzeria del Capitano, Havana Bar, Ji Ji Kitchen, JavaBlue Cafe, Shake Spot and SeaDogs. The full renovation cost Carnival $155 Million.

What is the Carnival Sunshine ship class?

The ship belongs to the Carnival class of ships known as the Sunshine class.

What does the Carnival Sunshine offer in terms of things to do?

The ship features 14 restaurants, 7 bars, 42 activities, 3 shows and 8 other venues for your enjoyment. You can click on our ship deck plans or details pages for a full list of activities, sorted by feature type.

How many decks are on the Carnival Sunshine?

The Carnival Sunshine has a total of 13 passenger decks. The lowest deck is Level 1. The upper most passenger deck is Level 14.

What is the Carnival Sunshine capacity?

We're often asked how many passengers are on the Carnival Sunshine. The ship's capacity is 3,002. When comparing the occupancy to the average Carnival passenger capacity, you'll find that the average ship in the fleet holds 4,084 guests. Feel free to look at our graph above to see where this ship falls in line with all other live Carnival ships.

How old is the Carnival Sunshine?

The Carnival Sunshine was built in 1996. Carnival includes 26 active ships. The oldest in the fleet was built in 1996. The average Carnival ship is 16 years old and the median build date for all active ships is 2010

Is the Carnival Sunshine a good ship?

Each of Carnival's ships offers a unique layout with features and activities catered to all. Whether the Carnival Sunshine is right for you will depend on your individual preferences. Do you prefer a larger or smaller ship with many or fewer guests? Are you hoping for many family activities or entertainment options for an older clientele. Our deck maps layout and activities list provide a helpful guide to what you'll find on board. Feel free to explore the see if this ship is suited towards your preferences.

How long is the Carnival Sunshine?

From end to end, the Spectrum of the Seas length equals 893 feet (273 meters). Compare that to the average ship length of all 26 active vessels in Carnival fleet, measuring 982 feet (300 meters). Please see our size comparison chart above to see how this ship falls in line with all other active ships in the fleet.

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