Carnival Sunshine cabins and suites

Carnival Sunshine cruise ship has a total of 32 wheelchair-accessible cabins (for disabled passengers) and 89 Cloud 9 Spa cabins (including 22 Inside, 70 Balcony, and 3 Suites). There are 32 different cabin categories available onboard.

Connecting staterooms ("family cabins") are located on Decks 1, 2, 6, 9, 10, and 11. The list of connecting cabin grades includes 2 beds (PT, 4E, 4G), 2-4 beds (6J, 8S), 2-3-4 beds (6A, 6B, 6C, 8T), 3-4 beds (6D), and 4 beds (4J). The 32 accessible staterooms include 5 Balcony, 8 Oceanview, 18 Interior, and 1 Small Interior cabin.

Below is a review of Carnival Sunshine staterooms in terms of amenities, furnishings, and complimentary services:

Each of the two Captain’s Suites features a master bedroom (two twin beds convertible to a king, Pullman bed), dressing area (vanity, large walk-in closet), large bathroom, separate living room (double sofa bed, coffee table, desk, two armchairs), a second bathroom (with shower), fridge, and mini-bar.

Carnival Sunshine Suites (Grand, Cloud 9 Spa, Ocean) offer twin beds (convertible to king), dressing area (walk-in closet, vanity table, chair), private bathroom (toilet, shower/whirlpool bathtub, bidet, double sinks). Some GS and OS suites include a single or double sofa bed for a third/fourth guest. All balcony cabins feature a private balcony with sliding glass doors, table, patio chairs, and a railing with a clear glass panel.

All Carnival Cloud 9 Spa cabins include exclusive access to Spa facilities on Spa Deck 10. Categories include Spa Suite (SS), Spa Balcony (8S, 8T), and Spa Inside (4S). Cloud 9 Spa cabins offer complimentary amenities and services for two guests per stateroom: unlimited access to the Thermal Suite, two complimentary fitness classes (Yoga or Pilates), two complimentary metabolism tests, one complimentary Scrub Kit (for use in the Thermal Suite), bathrobes, slippers, deluxe in-room bath amenities (by Elemis – shampoo, conditioner, sharp shower gel, vitamin-rich body lotion, hand and body soap disks), and priority Spa reservations (must be made by 6 pm on embarkation day). Guests in Cloud 9 Spa cabins also receive spa treatment discounts while the ship is in port – 20% off the first treatment, 30% off the second, and 40% off the third.

Premium Vista Balcony cabins are located at the ship’s corners. Category 9C (aft) features wraparound balconies.

Scenic Oceanview cabins on Lido Deck 9 have floor-to-ceiling windows, a separate sitting area (vanity desk, coffee table), twin beds (convertible), a sofa bed, and an upper Pullman bed. Oceanview cabins have a picture window, and twin beds cannot convert to a king when both upper beds are in use. Some Oceanview staterooms also include a sofa bed and/or Pullman beds for a third/fourth guest.

Inside cabins with windows either have a Porthole Window (PT, Decks 1 and 2) or a Picture Window (6B category rooms 2128-2129, with an obstructed view). Some Interior cabins offer a sofa bed and/or Pullman bed for additional guests. Small Inside cabins feature bunk beds (upper/lower Pullman), a living area (vanity, chair), and a bathroom with a shower.

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

Carnival’s Sail & Sign cards serve as both stateroom keys and onboard credit accounts. This cashless system allows guests to charge purchases and gratuities directly to their account. Cards are issued to all passengers, including minors, upon boarding. Cash is only accepted at the casino. Guests can check account balances at Guest Services or via the stateroom TV.

The interactive TV system allows guests to order room service, check Sail & Sign balances, and purchase movies on demand. Approximately 25 films are available for USD 5 each; adult films cost USD 10. Free in-cabin programming includes channels like ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, CNN (Domestic, International, Español), TCM, Boomerang, Cartoon Network, TNT, and TBS. Two free movie channels offer family and general audience favorites. Carnival-themed channels include Fun Finds TV, Cruise Director, Fun Aboard, Park West Art, Shore Tours, Ship Position, live webcams, Audible Funtimes, Photo, and Music. ESPN channels are only shown on large screens in the Sports Bar and Seaside Theatre. All TV connection ports are disabled and cannot be used with personal devices.

Bathroom amenities vary, so guests are encouraged to bring their own. Samples may include toothpaste, mouthwash, dental floss, body lotion, razors, and antacids. Showers have wall-mounted dispensers for liquid soap and shampoo. Power outlets are located at the desk/vanity – one 110V (US) and one 220V (European). The bathroom plug is 2-pin, suitable only for electric razors.

Carnival’s exclusive cabin beds are made in Europe and include New Generation Pillows (100% cotton), hypoallergenic duvets, deluxe sheets and pillowcases (satin-striped cotton), and 8-inch spring mattresses (Carnival Comfort). Alternative bedding is available upon request, made with polyester and cotton blends. Trundle beds do not use Carnival Comfort mattresses.

Carnival-branded beach towels are provided in each cabin for use ashore and are available for purchase ($22). Bathrobes (two) are provided in suites and Cloud 9 Spa cabins. In other accommodations, bathrobes are provided upon request during the first turndown service and may be purchased ($49 for adults, $24 for children ages 2-8).

Lifejackets are for emergency use only (not for pool use) and are located in closets. Sizes include adult, child, and infant. In-room safes (located in closets) measure approximately 10x9x8 inches (25x23x20 cm) and can be opened with any magnetic stripe card. It’s recommended to use an expired card or a rewards card instead of an active credit card. Some safes use a keypad for entry. Ship security can open all safes if necessary.

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. Complimentary cribs are available upon request. High chairs and booster seats are available in the main dining rooms.

Self-service laundry costs $3.25 per washer or dryer load, and $1.50 per box of detergent/softener (via vending machine). Launderettes (open 6:30 am – 12 midnight) are on all cabin decks, with 2-3 washers, dryers, and ironing boards. Machines are coinless and operate with S&S cards. Washers are unavailable while in port; dryers and irons remain usable. Valet laundry (via cabin steward) ranges from $2–$7.50 (wash and press) and $3–$10.50 (dry cleaning).

Smoking is prohibited in all cabins and balconies. Designated smoking areas include sections of the Casino and Casino Bar (cigarettes, including e-cigarettes), Deck 3 portside (forward to aft), and Deck 10 port and starboard sides near the Seaside Theatre (cigars and pipes permitted).

Funville@Sea is a complimentary intranet service offering information on onboard events, bar and dining menus, deck maps, Fun Times (daily newsletter), FunAshore (excursion guides), cruise news, weather, and a social network for messaging and tracking other passengers. Accessible via cabin infotainment systems and FunHub stations.

Current gratuities on Carnival Sunshine are USD 12.95 per person per day for standard cabins and USD 13.95 for suites. Suite guests receive priority embarkation, debarkation, and tendering, main dining room reservations, complimentary bottled water, one complimentary bag of laundry per cruise, and enhanced turndown service.

Since 2017, guests can customize steward service by selecting morning, evening, or both. Additional amenities such as bathrobes, pillows, blankets, and hangers can be requested. Linen change frequency can also be specified via a card provided in each stateroom. If no preferences are selected, the default service is twice daily.

Cruise Ship Room Service

In 2016, Carnival introduced a fleetwide for-fee room service menu, available 24/7. Complimentary items include hot and cold sandwiches, salads, desserts, beverages, and Continental Breakfast. Items like shrimp, sushi, pizza, quesadillas, cheesesteaks, wings, and fries are available at extra cost ($1.50–$6). Bar drinks follow standard bar pricing.

Complimentary room service menu

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

For-fee room service menu

Available 24/7 at additional charge:

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

Continental Breakfast room service menu

Available complimentary:

• 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), coffee (regular and decaf)
• Condiments – Half-and-half, butter, margarine, cream cheese, jelly (grape, diet, strawberry, guava), honey, orange marmalade