--- title: "Carnival Sunshine" url: https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line/carnival-sunshine description: "Carnival Sunshine: Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship" --- # Carnival Sunshine Carnival Cruise Line · [View cruise line](https://cruisello.com/cruise-lines/carnival-cruise-line.md) ## Specifications - **Year Built:** 1996 - **Refurbished:** 2018 - **Passengers:** 3,002 - **Crew:** 1,040 - **Gross Tonnage:** 102,853 GT - **Decks:** 13 - **Length:** 271.9m - **Beam:** 35.4m - **Max Speed:** 23 knots - **Registry:** Bahamas **Sailing Regions:** Caribbean, US East Coast, Bahamas ## About Carnival Sunshine previously sailed as Carnival Destiny and was renamed in 2013 after a comprehensive renovation. She was the first cruise ship to exceed 100,000 GT when originally launched in 1996, which made her a genuine engineering milestone. The 2013 overhaul brought everything up to current Carnival standards: Guy's Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, JiJi Asian Kitchen, and completely rebuilt public spaces. Sunshine homeports in Charleston, South Carolina, giving the Southeast a dedicated Carnival ship with Caribbean and Bahamas sailings. ## Dining | Restaurant | Type | Included | |------|------|------| | Blue Iguana Cantina | Mexican | ✅ Yes | | Carnival Deli | Sandwiches | ✅ Yes | | Guy's Burger Joint | Burgers | ✅ Yes | | Lido Marketplace | Buffet, Asian, Grill, Salads, Pasta, Chicken | ✅ Yes | | Pizzeria Del Capitano | Pizza | ✅ Yes | | RedFrog Pub | Caribbean | ✅ Yes | | Sunrise Dining Room | Continental | ✅ Yes | | Sunset Dining Room | Continental | ✅ Yes | | Bonsai Sushi | Sushi | 💰 Surcharge | | Chef's Table | Continental | 💰 Surcharge | | Cucina del Capitano | Italian | 💰 Surcharge | | Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse | Steakhouse | 💰 Surcharge | | JavaBlue Cafe | Pastries | 💰 Surcharge | | Ji Ji Asian Kitchen | Asian | 💰 Surcharge | | Shake Spot | Dessert | 💰 Surcharge | ## Currently Sailing - **Cruise:** [Seaside Sojourn – Halifax & Prince Edward Island](https://cruisello.com/cruises/seaside-sojourn-halifax-prince-edward-island~CCL-SUNSHINE-20261017-8.md) - **Departed:** 2026-10-17 - **Returns:** 2026-10-25 - **Nights:** 8 - **From:** 🇺🇸 Norfolk ## Upcoming Cruises 71 upcoming sailings on Carnival Sunshine. "From" prices are per person, based on two guests sharing the cheapest cabin. | Cruise | Departure | Nights | From | Route | |------|------|------|------|------| | [Coral Reef Pulse – Nassau & Bimini from Norfolk](https://cruisello.com/cruises/coral-reef-pulse-nassau-bimini-from-norfolk~CCL-SUNSHINE-20261025-6.md) | 2026-10-25 | 6 | €627 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Tropical Escape – Half Moon Cay & Grand Turk](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-half-moon-cay-grand-turk~CCL-SUNSHINE-20261031-8.md) | 2026-10-31 | 8 | €570 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Sunset Sails – Bimini & Nassau](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunset-sails-bimini-nassau~CCL-SUNSHINE-20261108-6.md) | 2026-11-08 | 6 | €547 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Tropical Escape – Half Moon Cay & Grand Turk](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-half-moon-cay-grand-turk~CCL-SUNSHINE-20261114-8.md) | 2026-11-14 | 8 | €748 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Island Retreat – Nassau & Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/cruises/island-retreat-nassau-half-moon-cay~CCL-SUNSHINE-20261122-6.md) | 2026-11-22 | 6 | €683 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Tropical Escape – Half Moon Cay & Grand Turk](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-half-moon-cay-grand-turk~CCL-SUNSHINE-20261128-8.md) | 2026-11-28 | 8 | €580 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Island Retreat – Bimini & Nassau](https://cruisello.com/cruises/island-retreat-bimini-nassau~CCL-SUNSHINE-20261206-6.md) | 2026-12-06 | 6 | €538 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Serene Seas – Nassau & Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/cruises/serene-seas-nassau-half-moon-cay~CCL-SUNSHINE-20261212-6.md) | 2026-12-12 | 6 | €536 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Tropical Escape – Half Moon Cay & Grand Turk](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-half-moon-cay-grand-turk~CCL-SUNSHINE-20261218-8.md) | 2026-12-18 | 8 | €833 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Tropical Escape – Half Moon Cay & Grand Turk](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-half-moon-cay-grand-turk~CCL-SUNSHINE-20261226-8.md) | 2026-12-26 | 8 | €1,328 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Glowing Horizons – Nassau & Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/cruises/glowing-horizons-nassau-half-moon-cay~CCL-SUNSHINE-20270103-6.md) | 2027-01-03 | 6 | €432 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Tropical Escape – Half Moon Cay & Grand Turk](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-half-moon-cay-grand-turk~CCL-SUNSHINE-20270109-8.md) | 2027-01-09 | 8 | €496 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Sunlit Shallows – Nassau & Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunlit-shallows-nassau-half-moon-cay~CCL-SUNSHINE-20270117-6.md) | 2027-01-17 | 6 | €415 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Tropical Escape – Half Moon Cay & Grand Turk](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-half-moon-cay-grand-turk~CCL-SUNSHINE-20270123-8.md) | 2027-01-23 | 8 | €487 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Coral Loom – Nassau & Grand Bahama from Norfolk](https://cruisello.com/cruises/coral-loom-nassau-grand-bahama-from-norfolk~CCL-SUNSHINE-20270131-6.md) | 2027-01-31 | 6 | €415 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Tropical Escape – Half Moon Cay & Grand Turk](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-half-moon-cay-grand-turk~CCL-SUNSHINE-20270206-8.md) | 2027-02-06 | 8 | €496 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Coral Coast – Bimini & Nassau](https://cruisello.com/cruises/coral-coast-bimini-nassau~CCL-SUNSHINE-20270214-6.md) | 2027-02-14 | 6 | €514 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Tropical Escape – Half Moon Cay & Grand Turk](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-half-moon-cay-grand-turk~CCL-SUNSHINE-20270220-8.md) | 2027-02-20 | 8 | €522 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Sun-Kissed Paradise – Nassau & Half Moon Cay](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sun-kissed-paradise-nassau-half-moon-cay~CCL-SUNSHINE-20270228-6.md) | 2027-02-28 | 6 | €455 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Tropical Escape – Half Moon Cay & Grand Turk](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-half-moon-cay-grand-turk~CCL-SUNSHINE-20270306-8.md) | 2027-03-06 | 8 | €567 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Lagoon Dreams – Bimini & Nassau](https://cruisello.com/cruises/lagoon-dreams-bimini-nassau~CCL-SUNSHINE-20270314-6.md) | 2027-03-14 | 6 | €520 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Tropical Escape – Half Moon Cay & Grand Turk](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-half-moon-cay-grand-turk~CCL-SUNSHINE-20270320-8.md) | 2027-03-20 | 8 | €727 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Golden Sands – Bimini & Nassau](https://cruisello.com/cruises/golden-sands-bimini-nassau~CCL-SUNSHINE-20270328-6.md) | 2027-03-28 | 6 | €880 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Tropical Escape – Half Moon Cay & Grand Turk](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-half-moon-cay-grand-turk~CCL-SUNSHINE-20270403-8.md) | 2027-04-03 | 8 | €620 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Breezy Break – Kings Wharf from Norfolk](https://cruisello.com/cruises/breezy-break-kings-wharf-from-norfolk~CCL-SUNSHINE-20270411-6.md) | 2027-04-11 | 6 | €586 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Tropical Escape – Half Moon Cay & Grand Turk](https://cruisello.com/cruises/tropical-escape-half-moon-cay-grand-turk~CCL-SUNSHINE-20270417-8.md) | 2027-04-17 | 8 | €620 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Sun-Kissed Getaway – Bimini & Nassau](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sun-kissed-getaway-bimini-nassau~CCL-SUNSHINE-20270425-6.md) | 2027-04-25 | 6 | €578 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Sunlit Serenade – Kings Wharf from Norfolk](https://cruisello.com/cruises/sunlit-serenade-kings-wharf-from-norfolk~CCL-SUNSHINE-20270501-5.md) | 2027-05-01 | 5 | €732 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Harbor Hideaway – Kings Wharf from Norfolk](https://cruisello.com/cruises/harbor-hideaway-kings-wharf-from-norfolk~CCL-SUNSHINE-20270506-4.md) | 2027-05-06 | 4 | €749 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | | [Bahamas Escape – Grand Bahama & Bimini](https://cruisello.com/cruises/bahamas-escape-grand-bahama-bimini~CCL-SUNSHINE-20270510-5.md) | 2027-05-10 | 5 | €595 | 🇺🇸 Norfolk | …and 41 more. 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