Carnival Sunshine deck plans

Carnival Sunshine (built in 1996 as “Carnival Destiny” and renamed “Sunshine” following a major refit in 2013, last refurbished in January 2025) is the first of two converted Carnival ships in the Sunshine-class, along with her sistership Carnival Sunrise (formerly Carnival Triumph). As a cruise ship class, the Destiny-Sunshine vessel was the first of the three Destiny-class liners—followed by Triumph-Sunrise and Victory-Radiance—as well as Costa Cruises’ ships Costa Fortuna and Costa Magica.

The Carnival Sunshine deck plan features a total of 1,501 staterooms accommodating 3,002 passengers (maximum capacity 3,753), served by 1,040 crew. The vessel has 13 passenger decks (11 with cabins), 22 lounges and bars, 3 swimming pools (one with a retractable glass roof), 7 outdoor Jacuzzis (large whirlpool hot tubs), and 10 elevators. Cabin decks include 55 Suites, 508 Balcony cabins, 342 Oceanviews, 586 Inside cabins, and self-service laundromats (launderettes) for passenger use.

Laundry facilities are available at an additional charge – $3.25 per washer or dryer load and $1.50 per box of detergent/softener (dispensed from vending machines). Launderettes (open from 6:30 am to 12 midnight) are located on all cabin decks and equipped with 2-3 washers, 2-3 dryers, and one ironing board with iron. All machines are coinless and operate with Sail & Sign cards. While in port, washing machines are unavailable (only dryers and irons can be used). Valet laundry service is available through the cabin steward, with pricing per item: wash-and-press ($2–$7.50), dry-cleaning ($3–$10.50).

Carnival Destiny-Sunshine Deck Plan Changes: 2013 Refurbishment Review

The 2013 drydock refurbishment (transformation from Carnival Destiny to Carnival Sunshine) took place in Italy at the Fincantieri Monfalcone shipyard. Key upgrades included:

• New dining and entertainment venues: “Ji Ji” (Asian), “Fat Jimmy’s” (barbecue), “Cucina del Capitano”, “Fahrenheit 555” (steakhouse), “JavaBlue Café”, “Shake Spot”, “Guy’s Burger Joint”, “BlueIguana Cantina” (Mexican), “Seaday Brunch”, “The Comfort Kitchen” (Lido), “Havana Bar” (Lido), “Sunshine Bar”, “Alchemy Bar”, “RedFrog Pub”, “Cherry On Top”, “Punchliner Comedy Club”, “Hasbro Game Show”
• 3-deck Serenity Retreat (adults-only area)
• Carnival Cloud 9 Spa
• Renovated SportSquare complex
• WaterWorks AquaPark and redesigned Camp Carnival kids’ area
• Addition of 182 new passenger cabins, including 96 spa staterooms
• Total cost of the 49-day drydock refit was USD 155 million, resulting in the complete transformation of Carnival Destiny into Carnival Sunshine

During the 2018 drydock (October 14–21, in Freeport, Bahamas), the ship underwent routine maintenance. A previous drydock occurred from March 8–20, 2016.

In October–November 2021, Carnival Sunshine was drydocked at Navantia Shipyard in Cadiz, Spain, for general technical and routine maintenance, including hull repainting to feature Carnival’s new livery.