Carnival Sunshine Restaurant Dining Guide & PDF Menus
Planning a cruise on Carnival Sunshine and want to know where to eat? This complete Carnival Sunshine dining guide covers every restaurant on board, including complimentary dining, specialty restaurants, and room service options. Whether you are searching for Carnival Sunshine menus, main dining room details, or quick casual spots on the Lido deck, this guide outlines all of the food choices available during your cruise.
About Carnival Sunshine
Carnival Sunshine is a 102,853 gross ton ship in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet. Originally launched in 1996 as Carnival Destiny, the ship underwent a major transformation in 2013 and was reintroduced as Carnival Sunshine. The vessel carries 3,002 guests and features 12 passenger decks. Carnival Sunshine sails a variety of Caribbean, Bermuda, and Bahamas itineraries.
In addition to popular attractions like WaterWorks, SportSquare, and the largest Serenity Adults Only Retreat in the fleet, Carnival Sunshine offers an extensive lineup of dining venues. Guests will find complimentary favorites such as Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, and Lido Marketplace, along with specialty dining experiences including Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse and Jiji Asian Kitchen. From 24 hour pizza to sit down dinners in the main dining room, Carnival Sunshine provides a wide range of food options for every type of cruiser.
Carnival Sunshine Complimentary Restaurants
Main Dining Rooms: Sunrise and Sunset Restaurants
The Sunrise and Sunset Restaurants serve as the main dining rooms on Carnival Sunshine. These venues are the centerpiece of the ship’s dining program and feature the same rotating Carnival Cruise Line menus each evening. Guests can enjoy breakfast, sea day brunch, tea time on select afternoons, and full service dinner in an assigned seating or anytime dining format.
Port day breakfast is offered in the morning, while sea day brunch combines breakfast and lunch selections. Dinner options include Early Seating at 5:00 pm, Late Seating at 7:45 pm, and Anytime Dining between 5:00 pm and 9:00 pm. The menus change nightly and include appetizers, entrees, desserts, and classic Carnival favorites.
Port Day Breakfast: Sunrise Restaurant 7:00-9:00am.
Sea Day Brunch: Sunrise Restaurant 8:30am-12pm.
Sea Day Tea Time: Sunset Restaurant 3:00-4:00pm.
Dinner: Early seating 5:00pm • Late seating 7:45pm • Anytime Dining 5:00-9:00pm.
Blue Iguana Cantina
Located near the main pool area, BlueIguana Cantina serves made to order burritos and tacos with a variety of meats, toppings, and salsas. This popular Lido deck restaurant is open for breakfast and lunch and is one of the most searched dining venues on Carnival Sunshine.
Breakfast • Lunch
The Captain’s Pasta Bar
The Captain’s Pasta Bar offers customizable pasta bowls during lunch. Guests choose their pasta, sauce, and proteins, and the dish is prepared fresh. It provides a complimentary Italian inspired option in a casual setting.
Lunch
Carnival Deli
The Carnival Deli prepares hot and cold sandwiches throughout lunch and dinner. The menu includes classic deli selections served on fresh bread, making it a convenient stop for a quick meal between activities.
Lunch • Dinner
Guy’s Burger Joint
Developed in partnership with Guy Fieri, Guy’s Burger Joint serves hand pressed burgers and fresh cut fries. Open on sea days for lunch and dinner, this venue is a staple of the Carnival Sunshine dining experience.
Lunch (Sea Days) • Dinner (Sea Days)
Mongolian Wok
Mongolian Wok serves cooked-to-order stir fry options at lunch. Guests choose from a variety of proteins, noodles, vegetables, and sauces, which are tossed fresh in the wok.
Lunch
Lido Marketplace
Lido Marketplace is the main buffet on Carnival Sunshine. It features a variety of stations offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can find salads, hot entrees, desserts, and international dishes throughout the day. This buffet is ideal for travelers looking for flexible dining hours and a wide selection.
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Pizzeria del Capitano
Pizzeria del Capitano serves pizza throughout the day and into the late evening hours. Guests can choose from several topping combinations or request a custom pie. It is one of the most popular complimentary food options on Carnival Sunshine.
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Swirls
Swirls provides complimentary self serve soft serve ice cream and frozen yogurt. The machines are available around the clock, making this a convenient option for dessert at any time.
Available 24 Hours
Carnival Sunshine Specialty Restaurants
Bonsai Sushi
Bonsai Sushi offers sushi, sashimi, rolls, and other Japanese dishes for an additional fee. The restaurant is open for lunch on sea days and nightly for dinner. It is a top choice for guests looking for a quieter dining environment on Carnival Sunshine.
Lunch (Sea Days) • Dinner
Cucina del Capitano
Cucina del Capitano is the ship’s Italian specialty restaurant. The menu features classic Italian dishes served in a casual sit down setting. Dinner is available for a flat per person charge.
Dinner
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse is the premium steakhouse on Carnival Sunshine. Guests can order steakhouse cuts of beef, seafood, and a selection of sides for a fixed cover charge. This restaurant is frequently searched by cruisers planning a formal night dinner.
Dinner
JiJi Asian Kitchen
JiJi Asian Kitchen features a menu inspired by Asian cuisine with both traditional dishes and modern selections. This specialty restaurant operates during dinner and offers a flat fee dining experience.
Dinner
JavaBlue Cafe
JavaBlue Cafe serves specialty coffee drinks, espresso beverages, teas, and pastries. It is open for breakfast, lunch on sea days, and evening hours. Most beverages are priced individually.
Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
Shake Spot
Shake Spot offers milkshakes and other frozen drinks, including options with alcohol. Guests can purchase these treats during lunch and dinner hours.
Lunch • Dinner
Carnival Sunshine Room Service
Carnival Sunshine provides 24 hour room service for guests who prefer to dine in their stateroom. The Carnival Sunshine room service menu includes continental breakfast items, sandwiches, snacks, and desserts delivered directly to the cabin. Continental breakfast selections are complimentary. However, hot breakfast items and all items on the all day room service menu are priced individually. Guests can place room service orders using the Carnival Hub App or by calling the room service number from their stateroom phone.
