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'''''Carnival Sunshine''''' (formerly '''''Carnival Destiny''''') is the [[lead ship]] of the {{Sclass-|Sunshine|cruise ship|0}} of [[cruise ship]]s. "Carnival Sunrise" and "Carnival Radiance" will join in April 2019 and April 2020. With two of her four sisters, she is operated by [[Carnival Cruise Line]]. Built by [[Fincantieri]] at its [[Monfalcone]] shipyard in [[Friuli-Venezia Giulia]], northern Italy, she was [[Ceremonial ship launching|christened]] as ''Carnival Destiny'' in Venice, Italy, in November 1996 by [[Lin Arison]], wife of [[Ted Arison]], the founder of Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival Sunshine itinerary is 5-13 day Caribbean cruises out of [[port canaveral]]. Starting in May 2019, The ship will stop in ports including [[Nassau, Half Moon Cay,and Princess Cays]].<ref name=inaug>{{cite book|title=Carnival Sunshine 2013 Commemorative Inaugural Book|date=2013|publisher=Onboard Media|location=Miami Beach, FL, USA|page=15|url=http://issuu.com/onboardmedia/docs/2013_ccl_sunshine_lr}}</ref><ref>{{csr|register=LR|id=9070058|shipname=Carnival Sunshine|access-date=2015-06-06}}</ref>
'''''Carnival Sunshine''''' (formerly '''''Carnival Destiny''''') is the [[lead ship]] of the {{Sclass-|Sunshine|cruise ship|0}} of [[cruise ship]]s. "Carnival Sunrise" and "Carnival Radiance" will join in April 2019 and April 2020. With two of her four sisters, she is operated by [[Carnival Cruise Line]]. Built by [[Fincantieri]] at its [[Monfalcone]] shipyard in [[Friuli-Venezia Giulia]], northern Italy, she was [[Ceremonial ship launching|christened]] as ''Carnival Destiny'' in Venice, Italy, in November 1996 by [[Lin Arison]], wife of [[Ted Arison]], the founder of Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival Sunshine itinerary is 5-13 day Caribbean cruises out of [[port canaveral]]. Starting in May 2019, The ship will be homeported in [[Charleston]]. The ship will stop in ports including [[Nassau, Half Moon Cay,and Princess Cays]].<ref name=inaug>{{cite book|title=Carnival Sunshine 2013 Commemorative Inaugural Book|date=2013|publisher=Onboard Media|location=Miami Beach, FL, USA|page=15|url=http://issuu.com/onboardmedia/docs/2013_ccl_sunshine_lr}}</ref><ref>{{csr|register=LR|id=9070058|shipname=Carnival Sunshine|access-date=2015-06-06}}</ref>


Upon entering service, ''Carnival Destiny'' was the first [[passenger ship]] ever built to be over 100,000 tons as measured by [[gross tonnage]] for a year. She became ''Carnival Sunshine'' on 5 May 2013, after receiving a major renovation featuring all Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades.<ref name="mm 2013-05-18">{{cite web|last=Knego|first=Peter|title=SUNSHINE debuts|url=http://maritimematters.com/2013/05/sunshine-returns/|website=[[Maritime Matters]]|accessdate=6 June 2015|date=18 May 2013}}</ref> At a ceremony in [[New Orleans]] on 17 November 2013, she was rechristened, with Lin Arison once again serving as her godmother.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sloan|first=Gene|title=Revamped Carnival ship renamed in New Orleans|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2013/11/17/carnival-sunshine-naming-new-orleans/3620487/|accessdate=6 June 2015|work=[[USA Today]]|date=18 November 2013}}</ref><ref name="tp 2013-11-19">{{cite news|last=Norton Masek|first=Theresa|title=The New and Improved Carnival Sunshine Finally Officially Christened|url=http://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/the-new-and-improved-carnival-sunshine-finally-officially-christened.html|accessdate=6 June 2015|work=TravelPulse.com|date=19 November 2013}}</ref>
Upon entering service, ''Carnival Destiny'' was the first [[passenger ship]] ever built to be over 100,000 tons as measured by [[gross tonnage]] for a year. She became ''Carnival Sunshine'' on 5 May 2013, after receiving a major renovation featuring all Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades.<ref name="mm 2013-05-18">{{cite web|last=Knego|first=Peter|title=SUNSHINE debuts|url=http://maritimematters.com/2013/05/sunshine-returns/|website=[[Maritime Matters]]|accessdate=6 June 2015|date=18 May 2013}}</ref> At a ceremony in [[New Orleans]] on 17 November 2013, she was rechristened, with Lin Arison once again serving as her godmother.<ref>{{cite news|last=Sloan|first=Gene|title=Revamped Carnival ship renamed in New Orleans|url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/cruiselog/2013/11/17/carnival-sunshine-naming-new-orleans/3620487/|accessdate=6 June 2015|work=[[USA Today]]|date=18 November 2013}}</ref><ref name="tp 2013-11-19">{{cite news|last=Norton Masek|first=Theresa|title=The New and Improved Carnival Sunshine Finally Officially Christened|url=http://www.travelpulse.com/news/cruise/the-new-and-improved-carnival-sunshine-finally-officially-christened.html|accessdate=6 June 2015|work=TravelPulse.com|date=19 November 2013}}</ref>

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Carnival Sunshine docked at Livorno, Italy after refit in 2013
History
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Name
  • Carnival Destiny (24 November 1996 – 4 May 2013)
  • Carnival Sunshine (5 May 2013-present)
OwnerCarnival Corporation & plc
OperatorCarnival Cruise Line
Port of registry
RouteBermuda, Bahamas, Caribbean
Ordered1994
BuilderFincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
CostUS$409 million
Yard number5941
Launched
  • 15 November 1995 as Carnival Destiny
  • 5 May 2013 as Carnival Sunshine
Maiden voyage
  • 24 November 1996 as Carnival Destiny
  • 5 May 2013 as Carnival Sunshine
RenamedCarnival Sunshine
Refit2008, 2013
Identification
StatusIn service
Notes[1][2][3][4]
General characteristics (As built)
Class and typeSunshine-class cruise ship
Tonnage
  • 102,853 GT
  • 73,081 NT
  • 11.142 DWT
Length272.2 m (893 ft)
Beam35.5 m (116 ft)
Draught8.3 m (27 ft)
Decks12
Deck clearance2,920 mm (115 in)
Speed22.5 knots (41.7 km/h; 25.9 mph)
Capacity2,642 passengers
Crew1,150
Notes[1][4]
General characteristics (After 2013 Refit)
Class and typeSunshine-class cruise ship
Tonnage102,853 GT
Length272.2 m (893 ft)
Beam35.5 m (116 ft)
Draught8.3 m (27 ft)
Decks13
Deck clearance2,920 mm (115 in)
Speed21 knots (39 km/h; 24 mph) [5]
Capacity3,002 passengers
Crew1,150
NotesRenamed Carnival Sunshine after refit.

Carnival Sunshine (formerly Carnival Destiny) is the lead ship of the Template:Sclass- of cruise ships. "Carnival Sunrise" and "Carnival Radiance" will join in April 2019 and April 2020. With two of her four sisters, she is operated by Carnival Cruise Line. Built by Fincantieri at its Monfalcone shipyard in Friuli-Venezia Giulia, northern Italy, she was christened as Carnival Destiny in Venice, Italy, in November 1996 by Lin Arison, wife of Ted Arison, the founder of Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival Sunshine itinerary is 5-13 day Caribbean cruises out of port canaveral. Starting in May 2019, The ship will be homeported in Charleston. The ship will stop in ports including Nassau, Half Moon Cay,and Princess Cays.[6][7]

Upon entering service, Carnival Destiny was the first passenger ship ever built to be over 100,000 tons as measured by gross tonnage for a year. She became Carnival Sunshine on 5 May 2013, after receiving a major renovation featuring all Fun Ship 2.0 upgrades.[8] At a ceremony in New Orleans on 17 November 2013, she was rechristened, with Lin Arison once again serving as her godmother.[9][10]

History

Carnival Destiny as it originally appeared in 2007.

Carnival Destiny went into dry dock in Trieste, Italy in 2013 to be refitted and renamed Carnival Sunshine. The refitting, which was completed in May 2013, had been delayed a month to allow for new back-up generator systems to be installed after Carnival announced the first part of its fleet-wide review. Two of Carnival Sunshine's European sailings were cancelled to allow time for the generators to be installed.[11][12] The ship was renamed due to the size and scope of the renovation, which included almost every guest area on the ship.[11]

Layout

The propulsion system consists of six thruster units, three forward and three aft, each with variable-pitch propellers and 1760-kW motors. The electricity for the motors is provided by diesel generators.[13]

Given a multimillion-dollar refurbishment in 2005, Carnival Destiny featured three pools, a variety of dining options, lounges, nightclubs, a casino, duty-free shopping and a spa. Carnival Destiny received more upgrades in 2010, including a movie screen on the Lido deck and cabin renovations.

On 6 March 2012, Carnival announced that Destiny would undergo a US$155-million dollar refit, and re-christening of the ship as Carnival Sunshine, constituting the most major refit Carnival has ever attempted.[11][12] The ship was re-launched on 5 May 2013. The refit included a racing themed waterpark with one of the biggest slides in Carnival's fleet.[14]

Carnival Sunshine is scheduled to undergo another renovation in October 2018.[15]

Areas of operation

Other than an 18 day cruise across the Atlantic to position her for the refit in Italy the ship has always operated from ports in the United States cruising to Caribbean destinations.[16][17]

  • Carnival Destiny docked at Livorno, Italy prior to her refit in 2013.
    Carnival Destiny docked at Livorno, Italy prior to her refit in 2013.
  • Carnival Destiny as it appeared after later refit prior to becoming the Carnival Sunshine. Note the addition of the outdoor movie screen and balcony cabins at the topmost deck.
    Carnival Destiny as it appeared after later refit prior to becoming the Carnival Sunshine. Note the addition of the outdoor movie screen and balcony cabins at the topmost deck.
  • Carnival Sunshine in Charleston in November 2017.
    Carnival Sunshine in Charleston in November 2017.

References

Notes

  1. ^ a b Ward, Douglas (2005). Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising & Cruise Ships. Singapore: Berlitz. ISBN 981-246-510-3.
  2. ^ "World's First 101,000-ton Cruise Ship Detailed" (Press release). Carnival Cruise Lines. 24 November 1996. Archived from the original on 7 February 1998. Retrieved 22 November 2010. {{cite press release}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Carnival Destiny (448228)". Port State Information Exchange. United States Coast Guard.
  4. ^ a b "Advanced masterdata for the vessel Carnival Destiny". VesselTracker. 2010. Retrieved 22 November 2010.
  5. ^ "Carnival Sunshine Fact Sheet". carnival-news.com. Retrieved 6 September 2018.
  6. ^ Carnival Sunshine 2013 Commemorative Inaugural Book. Miami Beach, FL, USA: Onboard Media. 2013. p. 15.
  7. ^ "Carnival Sunshine (9070058)". LR ships in class. Lloyd's Register. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
  8. ^ Knego, Peter (18 May 2013). "SUNSHINE debuts". Maritime Matters. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
  9. ^ Sloan, Gene (18 November 2013). "Revamped Carnival ship renamed in New Orleans". USA Today. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
  10. ^ Norton Masek, Theresa (19 November 2013). "The New and Improved Carnival Sunshine Finally Officially Christened". TravelPulse.com. Retrieved 6 June 2015.
  11. ^ a b c "Carnival Destiny to Undergo $155 Million Refit, to Become Carnival Sunshine". Cruise Industry News. 6 March 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
  12. ^ a b "Carnival Sunshine Meets ROI Thresholds". Cruise Industry News. 6 March 2012. Retrieved 7 March 2012.
  13. ^ "Carnival Destiny - Cruise Liner". Ship-Technology. 2010. Retrieved 22 November 2010.
  14. ^ "Carnival Sunshine Cruises | Sunshine Cruise Ship | Carnival Cruise Lines". Carnival.com. 6 January 2012. Retrieved 15 February 2013.
  15. ^ "Updated Carnival Cruise Line's Cruise Ship Dry Dock Schedule and Upgrades". cruisefever.net. Retrieved 9 July 2018.
  16. ^ "Carnival Destiny To Operate New Six-Port Caribbean Cruise Program From San Juan In March 2008" (Press release). Carnival Cruise Lines. 13 November 2007. Archived from the original on 2 February 2008. Retrieved 22 November 2010.
  17. ^ "Carnival Sunshine to Offer Year-Round Cruises from Charleston". Cruise Industry News. 7 December 2017. Retrieved 3 February 2018.

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