Carnival Sunshine
Carnival

Carnival Sunshine

72
SCORE
Dining 97Activities & Thrills 83Entertainment 66Pools & Relaxation 58Space & Comfort 44Value / Cost 38
Line
Carnival
Built
1996
Guests
3,002
Tonnage
103,881 tons
Length
272.4 m
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What We Like
+Strong Dining — scores 97/100
+Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 83/100
Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Space & Comfort is a relative weak point at 44/100
Fewer crew per guest — about 3.3 guests to each crew member
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise Line
Carnival
Ship Name
Sunshine
Maiden voyage
24 November 1996

Physical

Year Built
1996
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
2018
Builder
Fincantieri
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
103,881 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
272.4 m88365
Width/Beam
The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
35.5 m
Total decks
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
13
Passenger Decks
13
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
22.5 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
1,040
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
3.314
Total Cabins
1,501
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
32
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
3,002487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
34.6042128

Amenities

Restaurants
Sunrise Dining Room, Sunset Dining Room, Lido Marketplace, Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Pizzeria del Capitano, Swirls, Seadogs, The Carnival Deli, Taste Bar, JavaBlue Cafe, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, JiJi Asian Kitchen, Bonsai Sushi, Cucina del Capitano, RedFrog Pub, Green Eggs and Ham, The Chef's Table
Restaurants - Paid
8
Restaurants - Included
10
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools
3
- Pools - General Access
1
- Pools - Adults Only
1
- Pools - Exclusive
0
Outdoor Pools
3
Water Playground/Splash Park
Yes
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
7
- Hot Tubs - General Access
2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
1
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive
0
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
7
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
No
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
Yes
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
Yes
Movie Theatre
No
Outdoor Movie Screen
Yes
Onboard Weddings
Yes
Thermal Suites
Flat fee
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
Yes
Sports Court
Yes
Tennis Court
No
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
Yes
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
Yes
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
Yes
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Included
Special Amenities
Outdoor gym, Ropes course
Outdoor gym
Included
Ropes course
Included

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$16.00
Tip added to drinks & services
The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
18%
Soda Price
$2.75
Domestic Beer Price
$7.50
Drink Package Price (From..)
$59.95
Tipping Expected?
Yes

Dining and Food Services

Total Restaurants
14
Restaurants Price: Included
7
Restaurants Price: Premium
7
Restaurants Price: Exclusive
0
Restaurants Type: Sit down
6
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve
7
Restaurants Type: Buffet
1
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type
0

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
C6FN4
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9070058
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
308017000
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Panama 24 May 2001
71.9
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Dining 97
Activities & Thrills 83
Entertainment 66
Pools & Relaxation 58
Space & Comfort 44
Value / Cost 38