Since March of last year, when the announcement was first made that Carnival Destiny was going to be transformed into Carnival Sunshine, I have been following the progress of the what has been the biggest remodel of its type for Carnival Cruise Lines. The $155 million dry dock (that's cruise-speak for a makeover) is complete, and Carnival's "newest" ship is now sailing her inaugural season around the Mediterranean.
After months of artist renderings and sneak peeks, Carnival Sunshine is now officially revealed ... and I couldn't be more excited about it! Take a look at some of the gorgeous Carnival Sunshine pictures, including new spaces and Fun Ship 2.0 features:
Pretty awesome, right? Carnival Sunshine has a boat load of dining, bar and entertainment options, including a few that are (currently) exclusive to the ship. These include: Ji Ji Asian Kitchen, JaveBlue Cafe, Pizzeria del Capitano, Shake Spot and Havana Bar. Carnival Sunshine is also the first ship to have ALL of the line's Fun Ship 2.0 enhancements. Some of my favorites include Guy's Burger Joint, Alchemy Bar, RedFrog Pub and BlueIguana Cantina. Not to be forgotten are two spaces found on other Carnival ships that have been completely remodeled on Carnival Sunshine: Serenity -- the adults-only retreat is now three decks high(!!!) -- and WaterWorks -- has 5 different water slides, including the new racing-themed Speedway Splash, and a 334-foot-long Twister slide.
Carnival Sunshine is currently sailing nine- and 12-day itineraries in Europe through mid-October. Then, after a re-positioning cruise, she will sail year-round, seven-day, Caribbean cruises from her homeport in New Orleans, Louisiana. ☼
What do you think of the new Carnival Sunshine?
Robin Gagnon {Mom Foodie}
It looks gorgeous.
Tammy
Wow - looks spiffy! We love cruising but have only gone on the Disney ships.
Sheri
Wow, that is a beautiful ship. I've never been on a cruise but my son went on a Carnival Cruise when he was in high school and he loved it.
Donna
I've never gone on a cruse... not sure if I could talk my husband into one, but it looks so nice!
Anne - Mommy Has to Work
wow! Count me in! I would love to go!
Vanessa: thequeenofswag
Looks amazing. I pray one day I can go on a cruise!
Maryann
looks great but I get horrible vertigo on boats.
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell
They definitely did a really nice overhaul on it. Beautiful!
nicole @nicky_olea
Amazing!
Colleen
That is making me excited for our cruise, we are sailing on the Imagination.
Shell Feis
That's amazing! I want to go on a cruise so bad.
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That is one gorgeous ship! I would love to take her for a spin. 😉
TerriAnn @ Cookies & Clogs
That looks amazing! We haven't yet been on a cruise but I wouldn't mind hanging out aboard that baby for a week or so!
lynsey foster
Hi i have booked a Disney holiday for 3 weeks at Christmas with our middle week onboard the Carnival Sunshine going to the Caribean, is this the same ship? if so it looks fantastic, our kids will love it !