Carnival Sensation cabins and suites

The Carnival cruise ship Sensation has a total of 25 wheelchair-accessible cabins (for disabled passengers) and no Spa cabins (with exclusive access to Spa Carnival facilities). The ship offers 26 cabin categories in total.

Connecting rooms ("family cabins") are available in the following grades: 2 beds (4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 6E, 8B, 8C), 2-3 beds (6B, 6C, 6D), and 3-4 beds (GS). Handicap staterooms (25 total) include GS-Grand Suite (1), Balcony (1), Oceanview (11), Interior (10), and Small Interior (2).

Below is an overview of Carnival Sensation staterooms, including amenities, furniture, and complimentary services:

Carnival Sensation Suites (Extended Balcony, Grand, Junior) feature 1 queen bed, a double sofa bed (ES), and a single sofa bed (GS, JS), a living area (walk-in closet, drawers, vanity table, chair), private bathroom (WC, shower, whirlpool bathtub, double sinks), and a private balcony (table, patio chairs). Category OB-Junior Suites have an obstructed view.

Balcony cabins offer 2 twin beds (convertible to queen), a bathroom (shower), and a living area (vanity, seating). Some Balcony staterooms also feature upper bunk beds (Pullman) for a 3rd/4th guest. Category 8M cabins are Extended Balcony staterooms with larger balconies.

Oceanview cabins have a large picture window, twin beds (convertible to queen), a bathroom (shower), and a living area. Some also include Pullman bunk beds for a 3rd/4th guest.

Interior cabins with windows (category PT) feature one porthole window, 2 twin beds (convertible to queen), ample closet and storage space, a private bathroom with shower, and a living area with vanity and seating. Small Interior cabins have upper/lower Pullman beds, a living area (vanity, chair), and a bathroom (shower).

All Carnival Sensation staterooms include standard/complimentary amenities such as a living area (vanity, seating), smart HDTV (infotainment system with Internet, on-demand movies, bookings, and room service), direct-dial phone, electronic safe, lifejackets (in the closet), hairdryer, en-suite bathroom (WC, shower, single sink vanity, bathrobes, and amenity basket replenished upon request), custom-made beds (Carnival Comfort Bed System), beach towels, mini-bar/fridge, individual air-conditioning, and complimentary 24-hour room service. Bibles (Gideon version) are available upon request.

The Carnival Sail & Sign card (cashless onboard credit account) also serves as the stateroom key. This card is used for all purchases and gratuities onboard, with cash accepted only in the casino. Each passenger, including minors, receives a card upon boarding. Guests can check their balance at the Guest Services desk or via their stateroom’s smart TV.

Depending on satellite reception (based on the ship’s location at sea), complimentary in-cabin TV programming includes ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, CNN (Domestic, International, Español), TCM (classic movies), Boomerang, Cartoon Network, TNT, and TBS. Two complimentary movie channels show a different film every three hours starting at 12 noon—one with all-time favorites (PG-13 rated) and the other with family favorites (G/PG rated). Carnival-themed channels include Fun Finds TV, Cruise Director, Fun Aboard, Park West Art, Shore Tours, Ship Position, live webcams (forward and lido deck), Audible Funtimes, Photo, and Music. Sporting events (ESPN, ESPN2) are shown only on the big screens at the ship’s Sports Bar and Seaside Theatre. All TV connection ports are disabled and cannot be used with personal devices (e.g., cameras, DVDs, USBs, gaming consoles).

Bathroom amenities vary, so guests are advised to bring personal items. Complimentary samples may include toothpaste, mouthwash, dental floss, body lotion, razors, and antacids. A wall-mounted dispenser in the shower provides liquid soap and shampoo. Electric outlets are located in the desk/vanity area—one 110 V (USA grounded) and one 220 V (European standard). The bathroom plug (2-pin) supports electric razors only.

Carnival’s custom beds are manufactured in Europe exclusively for the company. The set includes trademarked “New Generation Pillows” (100% cotton), a hypoallergenic duvet with satin stripes, deluxe cotton sheets, and 8-inch (20 cm) “Carnival Comfort” spring mattresses. Non-allergenic bedding is available upon request and includes 100% polyester blankets and cotton-polyester pillowcases. Trundle beds do not feature Carnival Comfort mattresses.

Carnival-branded beach towels are provided in all cabins and may be taken ashore. Towels are also available for purchase ($22). Bathrobes (2) are provided in suites and upon request for other cabins during the first night’s turndown service. Additional robes can be purchased—$49 for adults and $24 for children (sizes 2-4 and 6-8 years).

Lifejackets (not for pool use) are available in all passenger and crew cabins and come in adult, child, and infant sizes. Cabin safes are located in the closet with approximate dimensions of 10x9x8 inches (25x23x20 cm). Safes may be accessed using any magnetic strip card, though guests are advised to use an expired or non-critical card. Some safes have keypads for personal codes and can also be accessed by ship security.

All in-cabin mini-bars are stocked with premium liquors ($6–9.25), beer ($6.25), energy drinks ($5), soft drinks ($2), and bottled water ($3.75). In-cabin babysitting is not available. Cribs are provided free of charge upon request. High chairs and booster seats are available in Main Dining Rooms.

Smoking is prohibited in all cabins/suites and on balconies. Designated smoking areas on Carnival Sensation include Kaleidoscope Nightclub (excluding the dance floor), Casino (designated sections), and Casino Bar. Outdoor smoking is allowed on Deck 10 starboard (main pool area), including cigars and pipes.

Funville@Sea is a complimentary intranet service offering onboard activity schedules, restaurant menus, deck maps, Fun Times newspaper, FunAshore tour guides, cruise news, weather updates, and an onboard social network for messaging and tracking other passengers. The service is accessible via the cabin infotainment system and FunHub stations around the ship.

Current gratuities on Carnival Sensation are USD 12.95 per person per day for standard cabin passengers and USD 13.95 for suite guests. Suite perks include priority embarkation, debarkation, and tendering, priority dining room reservations, complimentary bottled water in cabins, one complimentary bag of laundry per cruise, and enhanced turndown service.

Since 2017, Carnival allows guests to customize steward service by selecting morning, evening, or twice-daily room cleaning. Additional amenities, such as bathrobes, extra pillows, blankets, and hangers, can be requested. Guests can also specify how often linens are changed. Preferences are selected from a service menu card in each stateroom. If no selection is made, the room will be serviced twice daily by default.

Furniture details for Carnival Sensation cabins can be viewed in the cabin plans table above.

Cruise Ship Room Service

In 2016, Carnival Cruise Line introduced a fleetwide for-fee room service menu, available 24/7. Complimentary options include hot and cold sandwiches, salads, desserts, beverages, and continental breakfast selections. Paid items range from USD 1.50 to 6 and include shrimp, sushi, pizza, quesadillas, cheesesteaks, chicken wings/tenders, and fries. Bar drinks are priced as per the regular bar menu with no additional fees.

Complimentary Room Service Menu

• Continental Breakfast (upon request)
• Sandwiches – served with potato salad, coleslaw, potato chips or pretzels, and a choice of bread (white, whole wheat, rye, gluten-free): Tuna Salad, Roast Turkey, Ham & Cheese, Peanut Butter and Jelly, Bacon-Lettuce-Tomato, Grilled Cheese, Grilled Reuben (corned beef, Swiss cheese)
• Salads – Garden, Caesar, Vegetable Platter (with dips)
• Desserts – cheesecake, cookies, chocolate cake
• Beverages – juices (tomato, orange, apple, grapefruit), hot/iced tea, hot chocolate, milk, soft drinks (club soda, ginger ale, tonic water, Coke, and Sprite including diet options)
• Beers – domestic (Budweiser, Bud Light, Miller Lite, Coors Light, Samuel Adams) and imported (Heineken, Corona, Stella Artois), with beer buckets and wines by the bottle also available

For-Fee Room Service Menu

The following items are available 24 hours a day for an additional charge:

• Chicken Wings ($5) – choice of Honey BBQ, Teriyaki, Garlic Parmesan, Buffalo, Caribbean Jerk
• Chicken Tenders ($5) – choice of BBQ or Honey Mustard sauce
• Firecracker Shrimp ($6) – fried with chili ginger, served with fries
• Chicken Quesadilla ($5)
• Philly Cheesesteak ($5) – served with fries
• Pan Pizza ($5) – handmade, baked-to-order (Cheese, Pepperoni, Ham & Pineapple)
• French Fries ($1.50), Sweet Potato Fries ($2), Banana Split ($4)

Continental Breakfast Room Service Menu

The following items are complimentary and available upon request:

• Cereals and Fruits – Banana, Melon, Frosted Flakes, Special K, Raisin Bran, Rice Krispies, Corn Flakes, Fruit Loops, Cheerios, Lucky Charms, Cinnamon Toast Crunch
• Bakery – toasts (white, wheat, gluten-free), Danish pastries, muffins, croissants, bagels
• Yogurt – plain, strawberry, peach, raspberry
• Drinks – juices (orange, apple, tomato, grapefruit), hot tea, milk (including skim and chocolate), fresh coffee (regular and decaf)
• Condiments – half-and-half, butter, margarine, cream cheese, jelly (grape, diet, strawberry, guava), honey, orange marmalade