Category Scores
General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
44Beats 12% of ships
Dining
97Top 4% of ships
Entertainment
66Beats 40% of ships
Activities & Thrills
83Top 12% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
58Beats 23% of ships
Value / Cost
38Beats 32% of ships
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What We Like
Strong Dining — scores 97/100
Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 83/100
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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 LineCarnival
Ship NameSunshine
Maiden voyage24 November 1996
Physical
Year Built1996
Refurbished 2018
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
BuilderFincantieri
Gross Tonnage 103,881 tons
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
Length 272.4 m
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
Width/Beam 35.5 m
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
Total decks 13
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
Passenger Decks13
Speed 22.5 knots
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,040
Passenger to Crew Ratio 3.3
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
Total Cabins1,501
Single Occupancy Cabins No
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins32
Passenger Capacity 3,002
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) 34.604
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
Amenities
RestaurantsSunrise 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 - Paid8
Restaurants - Included10
Onboard Currency US Dollar
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
Total Pools3
- Pools - General Access1
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive0
Outdoor Pools3
Water Playground/Splash ParkYes
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs7
- Hot Tubs - General Access2
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only1
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive0
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges7
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelNo
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)Yes
Laundry/Dry CleaningYes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreNo
Outdoor Movie ScreenYes
Onboard WeddingsYes
Thermal SuitesFlat fee
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtYes
Sports CourtYes
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseYes
Rock Climbing WallNo
Water SlideYes
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingYes
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaIncluded
Special AmenitiesOutdoor gym, Ropes course
Outdoor gymIncluded
Ropes courseIncluded
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day) $16.00
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
Tip added to drinks & services 18%
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
Soda Price$2.75
Domestic Beer Price$7.50
Drink Package Price (From..)$59.95
Tipping Expected?Yes
Dining and Food Services
Total Restaurants14
Restaurants Price: Included7
Restaurants Price: Premium7
Restaurants Price: Exclusive0
Restaurants Type: Sit down6
Restaurants Type: Quick Serve7
Restaurants Type: Buffet1
Restaurants Type: Unknown Payment and Type0
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign C6FN4
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
IMO number 9070058
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
MMSI number 308017000
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
Port of registry Panama 24 May 2001
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.