SmileySurf
Cabin 7257Sep 4, 2026
It was comfortable for my husband and myself. Our stateroom GERE was outstanding. He provided everything we needed. He kept the cabin spotlessly clean
Deck 7 · Starboard · AftBalconyCarnival Sunshine · Cabin category 8C
Carnival Sunshine 8C Balcony Cabins
Cabin category 8C is a standard-size balcony cabin on Carnival Sunshine: 86 8C cabins on decks 7 and 8, each 185 sq ft with a 35 sq ft balcony.
86cabins
185 sq ft+ 35 sq ft balcony
Up to 4guests
7 & 8decks
See balcony faresBalcony cabins on Carnival Sunshine from $105 pp/night. We price by cabin type, not by category. Fares as of Oct 11, 2026.
// 01 · Floor plan
Carnival Sunshine 8C balcony floor plan
Interior185 sq ft
Balcony35 sq ft
Total220 sq ft
- Sleeps
- Up to 4 guests32 cabins sleep 2 · 27 sleep 3 · 27 sleep 4
- Beds
- Two twin beds (convert to king)
- Bathroom
- Full bathroom with shower
- Living space
- Sofa and coffee tableDesk and seat · 3 closets
8C's total size vs every category on the shipInterior plus balcony, from the smallest category to the largest.
8C220 sq ft
185 sq ft4E · smallest
700 sq ftCS · largest
// 02 · Compare
How Carnival Sunshine 8C cabins compare
Carnival Sunshine 8C balcony cabins are standard size: the same 185 sq ft as 10 other balcony categories, with a 35 sq ft balcony, the smallest among balcony categories; none of its cabins are connecting cabins.
8C: 185 sq ft · tied #1 with 10 others of 11 balcony categories
Balcony avg · 185 sq ftShip avg · 218 sq ft
// 03 · Deck plan
Find Carnival Sunshine 8C cabins on the deck plan
Deck 8 · 46 8C cabins
Swipe to pan · tap a cabinHover a cabin · click to pin8CBalcony46
// 04 · Reviews
Carnival Sunshine 8C Cabin Reviews
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Stayed in an 8C cabin on Carnival Sunshine? Help future cruisers know what to expect.
MildBasket
Cabin 8157Jul 20, 2026
Maid was very good. Bathroom ceiling was nasty, areas in the room that needed touch up paint. Deck front drain was nasty.
Deck 8 · Starboard · Forward// 05 · Alternatives
Closest alternatives to Carnival Sunshine 8C
Only what's different from 8C is shown.
8T
Cloud 9 Spa Balcony42 cabins
Same size, on higher decks
Decks 11 & 12All forward+29 pts connecting
See 8T// 06 · Location
Where 8C balcony cabins sit on Carnival Sunshine
Most 8C cabins are aft: 58% of those with a recorded position. 8C cabins are on decks 7 and 8; deck 8 has the most (46).
Forward · Midship · Aft
BOWSTERN
Forward37%32 cabins
Midship5%4 cabins
Aft58%50 cabins
Port · Starboard
Port50%43 cabins
Starboard50%43 cabins
Deck spread
Deck 7
40
Deck 8
46
// 07 · What's inside
What's inside a Carnival Sunshine 8C balcony
On Carnival Sunshine, Balcony staterooms (category 8C) measure 185 sq ft, plus a 35 sq ft balcony, and sleep up to 4 guests. Private balcony with patio chairs and table. Beds: two twin beds (convert to king). Carnival Sunshine has 86 8C cabins, on decks 7 and 8.
Full bathroom with shower. Sofa and coffee table, desk and seat, and 3 closets.
Included
- Dedicated stateroom attendant
- Soft, cozy linens
- In-room safe for valuables
- Plenty of closet and drawer space
- Television
- Stateroom climate control
- Bathrobes upon request
// 08 · Photos
Carnival Sunshine 8C cabin photos
// 09 · Every cabin
All 86 cabins in category 8C
Deck 7
40 cabins// 10 · Known issues
Known issues in cabin category 8C
No issues recorded for 8C cabins.
// 11 · Prices
Balcony prices on Carnival Sunshine
Prices are by cabin type. We don't price individual categories like 8C; "See balcony fares" opens current balcony fares with our booking partner.
Lowest fare by type · per person / night
Balcony is $37 more per night than an ocean view cabin, and $78 less per night than a suite.
$54
+$14$68
+$37$105
+$78$183
InsideOcean ViewBalconySuite
Fares as of Oct 11, 2026. Prices change daily.
Prices below recent average · now
21%of sailings
21% of upcoming Balcony sailings are currently below their recent average fare.
// 12 · Other ships
8C on other Carnival ships
Carnival SunshineTHIS SHIP86 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony
220 sq ft
Carnival Celebration180 cabins · 205 sq ft + 44 sq ft balcony
249 sq ft
Carnival Festivale180 cabins · 205 sq ft + 44 sq ft balcony
249 sq ft
Carnival Jubilee180 cabins · 205 sq ft + 44 sq ft balcony
249 sq ft
Carnival Tropicale180 cabins · 205 sq ft + 44 sq ft balcony
249 sq ft
Carnival Mardi Gras176 cabins · 205 sq ft + 44 sq ft balcony
249 sq ft
Carnival Encounter159 cabins
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Carnival Adventure158 cabins
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Carnival Venezia152 cabins · 185 sq ft + 37 sq ft balcony
222 sq ft
Carnival Firenze150 cabins · 185 sq ft + 37 sq ft balcony
222 sq ft
Carnival Luminosa148 cabins · 184 sq ft + 40 sq ft balcony
224 sq ft
Carnival Panorama106 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony
220 sq ft
Carnival Vista106 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony
220 sq ft
Carnival Magic103 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony
220 sq ft
Carnival Horizon102 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony
220 sq ft
Carnival Breeze100 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony
220 sq ft
Carnival Dream98 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony
220 sq ft
Carnival Splendor98 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony
220 sq ft
Carnival Conquest94 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony
220 sq ft
Carnival Freedom94 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony
220 sq ft
Carnival Glory94 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony
220 sq ft
Carnival Liberty94 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony
220 sq ft
Carnival Valor94 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony
220 sq ft
Carnival Legend86 cabins · 185 sq ft + 40 sq ft balcony
225 sq ft
Carnival Miracle86 cabins · 185 sq ft + 40 sq ft balcony
225 sq ft
Carnival Pride86 cabins · 185 sq ft + 40 sq ft balcony
225 sq ft
Carnival Radiance86 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony
220 sq ft
Carnival Spirit86 cabins · 185 sq ft + 40 sq ft balcony
225 sq ft
Carnival Sunrise86 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony
220 sq ft
Carnival Elation22 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony
220 sq ft
Carnival Paradise22 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony
220 sq ft
// 13 · FAQ
Carnival Sunshine 8C cabin FAQ
How big is a Carnival Sunshine 8C balcony cabin?
A Carnival Sunshine 8C cabin is 185 sq ft inside plus a 35 sq ft balcony: 220 sq ft in total. That is the most common balcony size on Carnival Sunshine.
How many Carnival Sunshine 8C cabins are there, and on which decks?
Carnival Sunshine has 86 8C cabins: 40 on deck 7 and 46 on deck 8.
How many people can stay in a Carnival Sunshine 8C cabin?
Carnival Sunshine 8C cabins sleep up to four. 32 cabins sleep 2, 27 sleep 3 and 27 sleep 4.
What's the difference between cabin category 8C and 8D on Carnival Sunshine?
Carnival Sunshine 8C and 8D cabins are the same size (185 + 35 sq ft). 8D cabins are on decks 8 and 9; 8C cabins are lower, on decks 7 and 8.
Do Carnival Sunshine 8C cabins connect?
No Carnival Sunshine 8C cabins are recorded as connecting cabins.
// 14 · Next steps