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With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive a stateroom within a selected category class, anywhere on the ship. However, the actual room assignment and location on the ship may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing.
What's in this price?
Cruise fare
$3,679
Taxes
$113
Port charges
$49
Total per person
$3,841
With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive a stateroom within a selected category class, anywhere on the ship. However, the actual room assignment and location on the ship may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing.
What's in this price?
Cruise fare
$670
Taxes
$113
Port charges
$49
Total per person
$832
With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive a stateroom within a selected category class, anywhere on the ship. However, the actual room assignment and location on the ship may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing.
What's in this price?
Cruise fare
$1,580
Taxes
$113
Port charges
$49
Total per person
$1,742
With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive a stateroom within a selected category class, anywhere on the ship. However, the actual room assignment and location on the ship may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing.
What's in this price?
Cruise fare
$900
Taxes
$113
Port charges
$49
Total per person
$1,062
Your ship
Carnival Sunshine
Everything the sunlight touches on Carnival Sunshine has been doused with extra fun. There's plenty to find atop this ship, where you can spend your days kissed by the sun's warm rays. Visit the biggest Serenity area ever, featuring three decks, plenty of recliners... and even a waterfall. Carnival WaterWorks™. There's also SportSquare™, where you can let your inner champion run free (around the jogging track), traverse the Ropes Course high up above, or even engage in a little one-on-one, from ping pong to foosball to giant chess.
11
restaurants
8
bars & lounges
4
pools
3,002
guests
About this ship
Everything the sunlight touches on Carnival Sunshine has been doused with extra fun. There's plenty to find atop this ship, where you can spend your days kissed by the sun's warm rays. Visit the biggest Serenity area ever, featuring three decks, plenty of recliners... and even a waterfall. Carnival WaterWorks™. There's also SportSquare™, where you can let your inner champion run free (around the jogging track), traverse the Ropes Course high up above, or even engage in a little one-on-one, from ping pong to foosball to giant chess.
What your fare covers
Included, and what costs extra
In your fare
Main dining roomsTraditional complimentary dining
Pools & fitnessShip amenities vary by vessel
Entertainment & Nightlife
Extra cost
DiningThree courses and no pretension, This kinda-fancy dining event brings a fun and food options. Plenty of Dining venues and some of them are Blue-Iguana Cantina, Guy’s Burger Joint, Cucina Del Capitano, Ji Ji Asian Kitchen, Steakhouse, Dining Room, Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast, Lido Restaurant, Swirls, Bonsai Sushi, The Chef’s Table, Seaday Brunch, Java Blue Café, Steakhouse Selections, The Carnival Deli, Breakfast Grill, The Captains Pasta Bar, Chef’s Choice, Good Eats, Salad Bar, Sweet Spot, Tandoor and many more.
Cucina del capitanoThe iconic red and white checkered tablecloth in your neighborhood Italian trattoria means you're in for a certain kind of dining experience. At a table such as this, who are gathered around is just as important as what's being served, and see these as the two halves of the experience at Cucina del Capitano.
Cost: Additional Fee
Open for: Dinner
SteakhouseTurn your special vacation in the direction of delicious and book a table for an unforgettably delectable evening at the Steakhouse.
Attire: Casual | Elegant
Cost: Additional Fee
Open for: Dinner
Lido RestaurantFeaturing a nice variety of casual dining options like Mongolian Wok, Chef's Choice, Salad Bar, Carnival Deli and more, the Lido Restaurant has something or more likely, at least a few somethings to satisfy your craving.
Cost: Included
Open for: Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner
Room ServicePick up the phone and order something tasty from the extensive room service menus. And since you get hungry when you get hungry, room service is available any time of the day (or night), and it's always delivered right to your door.
Cost: Additional Fee
Open for: 24 Hours
Bonsai SushiGet rolling on the go in 2018 with Bonsai Sushi Express, your grab-and-go sushi source at sea. Featuring a mouthwatering array of sushi, sashimi, rolls and more all made fresh and packed up for easy eating anywhere
Cost: Additional Fee
Open for: Lunch | Dinner
The Chef's TableTreat your taste buds to the experience of a lifetime, culminating in a sumptuous multi-course dinner hosted by the Master Executive Chef. Your VIP experience starts with cocktails and hors-d'oeuvres for a select group of 14, followed by a tour to see the galley in operation.
Attire: Casual | Elegant
Cost: Additional Fee
Restriction: 12+
Open for: Dinner
Steakhouse SelectionsWhoever said you can't always get what you want certainly never said it on a Carnival cruise. Odds are that something from the steakhouse sounds good - filet mignon, New York Strip, lobster or surf & turf.
Cost: Additional Fee
Open for: Dinner
Before you book
Cruise line policies
Pulled from your cruise line's terms. Confirm exact penalties and rates at checkout.
Cancellation
Guests must arrive on time at the port and at their designated boarding appointment time. Except as otherwise expressly provided in Carnival's Cancellation and Refund Policy, no refunds will be made in the event of "no shows", unused tickets, lost tickets, partially used tickets, or cancellations received late or after the start of the cruise. Carnival strongly recommends the purchase of trip cancellation insura…
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Cruise Length
2 - 5 day cruises (excluding all Alaska, Europe, Transatlantic, and Panama Canal cruises)
Up to 76 days
75 to 56 days
Deposit
55 to 30 days
Deposit or 50% of total fare, whichever is greater
29 to 15 days
Deposit or 75% of total fare, whichever is greater
14 days or less
100% of total fare
6 days or longer cruises (including all Alaska, Europe, Transatlantic, and Panama Canal cruises)
Up to 91 days
90 to 56 days
Deposit
55 to 30 days
Deposit or 50% of total fare, whichever is greater
2-5 day cruises (excluding all Alaskan, European, Transatlantic, and Panama Canal cruises):
Up to 76 days
None (except fares with non-refundable payments*)
75 to 56 days
Deposit Amount
55-30 days
Deposit or 50% of Total Fare, whichever is greater
29 to 15 days
Deposit or 75% of Total Fare, whichever is greater
14 days or less
100% of Total Fare
6 day or longer cruises, as well as all Alaskan, European, Transatlantic, and Panama Canal cruises:
Up to 91 days
90 to 56 days
Deposit Amount
55 to 30 days
Deposit or 50% of Total Fare, whichever is greater
Gratuities
Standard Staterooms: $17 USD per person, per day Suite Staterooms: $19 USD per person, per day You may pay this daily gratuity in two different ways: Pre-Pay Guests may call Carnival to purchase pre-paid gratuities at the time of booking up until sail date. If the final payment date of the cruise has passed, payment must be made at the time of adding the pre-paid gratuities. You may also add pre-paid gratuities…
Standard Staterooms
$17 USD per person, per day
Suite Staterooms
$19 USD per person, per day
Gratuities are assessed on all guests, with the exception of children under the age of 2.
Gratuities apply regardless of the dining options selected, such as eating at the casual dining restaurant or open seating dining.
For beverage purchases, an 20% service charge will be added to the bill.
A 20% service charge will be added to the reservation fee of all Specialty Dining venues as well as the nominal à la carte fee at Bonsai Sushi, Emeril's Bistro, Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse and Seafood Shack. Additional gratuities can be added at the guest's discretion.
A 20% service charge will be added to the bill in the Main Dining Room for Steakhouse selections and Bonsai Sushi boat on dinner menu, Emeril's Bistro selections and fresh pressed juices on Seaday Brunch and breakfast menus. Additional gratuities can be added at the guest's discretion.
Pregnancy
Pregnant women are only allowed to sail if pregnant for 24 completed weeks or less at time of cruise disembarkation. All pregnant women are required to produce a physician's letter stating that mother and baby are in good health, fit to travel and the pregnancy is not high-risk. The letter must also include the estimated date of delivery (EDD).
Children & infants
Guests are required to be 21 years of age (on embarkation day) to travel on their own. Guest ages will be verified at embarkation. Guests not conforming to this policy will result in denied boarding and no compensation will be provided at embarkation.
Guests Under the Age of 21 MUST travel with a relative or guardian of 25 years of age or older
Guests are required to be 21 years of age (on embarkation day) to travel on their own. Guest ages will be verified at embarkation. Guests not conforming to this policy will result in denied boarding and no compensation will be provided at embarkation.
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The guardian does not need to be a legal guardian
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The bookings must be cross-referenced with the relative or guardian's stateroom and documented properly
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Guests who are 21 to 24 years of age may travel with their minor children
Minors Traveling Together
The policy is slightly different because of stricter guidelines as follows:
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Must have 1 chaperone for every 8 minors
Smoking
All staterooms and suite accommodations are an entirely smoke free environment, including the outside balcony. This policy includes all forms of smoking, including but not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, electronic cigarettes (E-cigarettes), tobacco pipes and personal vaporizers.
Cigarette, E-cigarette and personal vaporizer smoking will be allowed in the night clubs (except on Carnival Sunshine and Carnival Vista) and in certain areas within the casino (for playing guests while at designated slot machines and table games) and the casino bar.
Cigarette, E-cigarette, personal vaporizer, cigar and tobacco pipe smoking will be allowed in the Jazz clubs on the following ships: Carnival Triumph, Carnival Victory, Carnival Conquest, Carnival Glory, Carnival Valor, Carnival Liberty, Carnival Freedom and Carnival Splendor.
Cigarette, E-cigarette, personal vaporizer, cigar and tobacco pipe smoking will be allowed in designated exterior open deck areas.
The fine print
Ship specifications
Prices are per person (double occupancy) and include taxes and port fees when available. Gratuities and optional extras are separate. Fares can change until you book — we'll confirm the final total at checkout.
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Sail date
Sun, Oct 11, 2026
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