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Carnival Sunshine cruise ship profile
Carnival Sunshine is a cruise ship with 3,002 passengers, 1,040 crew, 102,853 GT, built in 1996. Compare ship facts, onboard context, and related sailings before choosing an itinerary.
Ship facts
- Operator: Carnival Cruise Lines Operator.
- Passenger capacity: 3,002.
- Crew count: 1,040.
- Gross tonnage: 102,853 GT.
- Length: 271.9 meters.
- Decks: 14.
- Year built: 1996, making the ship about 30 years old in 2026.
Size, space, and onboard planning context
Carnival Sunshine is a large ship for Carnival Cruise Lines Operator. Its 102,853 GT size and 3,002 passenger capacity help indicate how busy public spaces, embarkation, dining, and port days may feel.
The passenger-to-crew ratio is approximately 2.9:1 using the current passenger and crew figures. The gross-tonnage-per-passenger figure is about 34.3, a useful rough signal when comparing ship scale and onboard space. 14 decks and 271.9 meters of length can affect walking distance between cabins, dining, entertainment, and gangway areas.
Onboard signals to compare
- Carnival Sunshine is not marked as having a kids club in the current ship record.
- Carnival Sunshine is not marked as having adult-only areas in the current ship record.
- 1 included dining option is listed in the ship record.
Research this ship
Use Carnival Sunshine's profile alongside cruise search, cruise line comparisons, and port timetables. Ship size, age, capacity, crew level, and onboard style can change the feel of an itinerary as much as the route itself.
Always confirm final ship amenities, deck plans, cabin details, and schedule changes with the cruise line before booking.