Carnival Sunshine - September 28, 2024 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Carnival Sunshine
Charleston, South
Nassau, Bahamas
Princess Cays

Carnival Sunshine - September 28, 2024

The September 28, 2024 cruise on the Carnival Sunshine departs from Charleston, South Carolina. On this 5 Night Bahamas (Charleston Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 3 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Sunshine sets sail on Saturday, Sep 28th and returns on Thursday, Oct 3rd.

5nights

September 28, 2024

Sep 28th - Oct 3rd

Carnival Sunshine

Carnival Sunshine

Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Sunshine - September 28, 2024

5 Night Bahamas

from Charleston, South Carolina

Cruise Price - Historic & Current

The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Sunshine cruise ship departing September 28, 2024. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $601 ($121 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $469 ($94 per night), this represents a recent increase of 28%.

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Carnival Sunshine Size Infographic

Carnival Sunshine

103 k
tonnage
893 ft
length
1996
year built
1,497
cabins
3,002
passengers
1,150
crew

CARNIVAL SUNSHINE SIZE

The Sunshine has a construction date of 1996 and a total size of 102,853 gross tons. The ship measures 893 feet (272 meters) in length. Carnival Sunshine is included in Carnival’s Sunshine Class. At full capacity, the Carnival Sunshine holds 4,152 passengers. That includes 3,002 cruise vacationers and 1,150 staff members. The Sunshine total number of staterooms is 1,497.

Carnival Sunshine Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:102,853 GT
  • Length:893 ft (272 m)
  • Beam:125 ft (38 m)
  • Draft:27 ft (8 m)
  • Max Speed:24 mph (21 kn)
  • Year Built:1996
  • Years Served:2013–Present as Carnival Sunshine 1996-2013 as Carnival Destiny
  • Capacity:3,002
  • Crew Members:1,150
  • Total on Board:4,152
  • Total Staterooms:1,497
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:400 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Carnival Sunshine age and stats vs all Carnival ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Carnival Sunshine Deck Plans.

Itinerary

Carnival Sunshine - September 28, 2024 - 5 Nights

DayDatePort
1Sep 28thCharleston, South Carolina
2Sep 29thAt Sea
3Sep 30thNassau, Bahamas
4Oct 1stPrincess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island)
5Oct 2ndAt Sea
6Oct 3rdCharleston, South Carolina

Cruise Itinerary

The Carnival Sunshine sails on September 28, 2024 for a 5 Night Bahamas (Charleston Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Charleston, South Carolina at 3:30 PM and will return to the port of Charleston, South Carolina on Oct 3rd at 8:00 AM. During the 6-day journey, the Carnival Sunshine will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.

Day1
SEP 282024
D:3:30 PM

Perhaps no other city in America has enjoyed as much celebrity as Charleston, South Carolina. Named after King Charles of England, Charleston was not only the "Holy City," but also a city steeped in history and romance. Charleston's energy and vitality is virtually palpable, and the arts, food, culture, gentility and variety of Charleston are unsurpassed on the East coast.

Day2
SEP 292024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
SEP 302024
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Nassau/Paradise Island is the capital of the Bahamas. Explore Parliament Square, the government center that dates back to the early 1800s or check out the port's vibrant night life, including more casinos, theatres, and fabulous cuisine than you could possibly fit into a short stay. During the day, there's plenty of golfing, tennis, and swimming.

Day4
OCT 12024
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Princess Cays is a private beach resort located on the southern tip of Eleuthera Island in the Bahamas. It is owned by Princess Cruises and is exclusively available to their guests. The resort covers over 40 acres and features pristine white sand beaches, crystal clear turquoise waters, and a lush tropical landscape. The beach is surrounded by coral reefs, making it an ideal location for snorkeling and scuba diving.

Day5
OCT 22024
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day6
OCT 32024
A:8:00 AM

Perhaps no other city in America has enjoyed as much celebrity as Charleston, South Carolina. Named after King Charles of England, Charleston was not only the "Holy City," but also a city steeped in history and romance. Charleston's energy and vitality is virtually palpable, and the arts, food, culture, gentility and variety of Charleston are unsurpassed on the East coast.