10 Night Carnival Journeys Eastern Caribbean (Charleston Roundtrip)
Carnival Sunshine
Carnival Sunshine
December 2, 2024
10 Night Carnival Journeys Eastern Caribbean

Carnival Sunshine - 12/2/2024

The December 2, 2024 cruise on the Carnival Sunshine departs from Charleston, South Carolina. On this 10 Night Carnival Journeys Eastern Caribbean (Charleston Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 6 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Sunshine sets sail on Monday, Dec 2nd and returns on Thursday, Dec 12th.

Cruise Length
10
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Charleston
South Carolina
Port Stops
6
Sea Days
4

Cruise Pricing

The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Sunshine cruise ship departing December 2, 2024. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,544 ($155 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $1,297 ($130 per night), this represents a recent increase of 19%.

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Inside Cabin
$1,544
19%
vs Avg $1,297

Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Carnival Sunshine - December 2, 2024 - 10 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 1stCharleston, South Carolina
2Dec 2ndAt Sea
3Dec 3rdAt Sea
4Dec 5thCharlotte Amalie, St. Thomas
5Dec 6thPhilipsburg, St. Maarten
6Dec 7thSan Juan, Puerto Rico
7Dec 8thAmber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic
8Dec 9thGrand Turk Island
9Dec 9thAt Sea
10Dec 10thAt Sea
11Dec 12thCharleston, South Carolina

The Carnival Sunshine sails on December 2, 2024 for a 10 Night Carnival Journeys Eastern Caribbean (Charleston Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Charleston, South Carolina at 4:00 PM and will return to the port of Charleston, South Carolina on Dec 12th at 7:00 AM. During the 11-day journey, the Carnival Sunshine will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.

Cruise Ship

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:1996 - Present
  • 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.

Cruise Ports

Day1
DEC 22024
D:4:00 PM

Charleston, South Carolina, offers docking at Charleston Port. Travelers explore Historic District and Rainbow Row. Excursions visit Boone Hall Plantation. Local markets sell shrimp and grits. The peak season, March to May, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures antebellum homes and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes she-crab soup, a Southern favorite. Souvenirs, like sweetgrass baskets, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Gullah history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Charleston’s cultural charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic architecture and scenic harbors, making Charleston an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day2
DEC 32024
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
DEC 42024
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!

Day4
DEC 52024
U. S. Virgin Islands
A:11:00 AMD:7:00 PM

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, offers docking at Havensight Port. Travelers explore Blackbeard’s Castle and Magens Bay. Excursions include snorkeling at Coki Beach. Local markets sell callaloo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures pirate history and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes fungi, a Virgin Islands favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Danish colonial history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Charlotte Amalie’s historic charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of scenic beaches and cultural landmarks, making St. Thomas an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day5
DEC 62024
Netherlands Antilles
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Philipsburg, St. Maarten, offers docking at Philipsburg Port. Travelers explore Front Street and Maho Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Cupecoy Bay. Local markets sell guavaberry liqueur. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures plane landings and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes callaloo soup, a St. Maarten favorite. Souvenirs, like Dutch crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Arawak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Philipsburg’s vibrant charm offers a lively stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of bustling markets and scenic beaches, making Philipsburg an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day6
DEC 72024
A:6:00 AMD:3:00 PM

San Juan, Puerto Rico, offers docking at Old San Juan Port. Travelers explore El Morro Fortress and Old San Juan’s colorful streets. Excursions visit El Yunque Rainforest. Local markets sell mofongo. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes arroz con gandules, a Puerto Rican favorite. Souvenirs, like salsa crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taíno history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. San Juan’s cultural charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic forts and lush rainforests, making San Juan an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day7
DEC 82024
Dominican Republic
A:8:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic, offers docking at Amber Cove Port. Travelers explore Fort San Felipe and Amber Museum. Excursions include Damajagua Waterfalls. Local markets sell mangu. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial forts and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes sancocho, a Dominican favorite. Souvenirs, like amber crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance waterfall hikes. Amber Cove’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Dominican stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and adventurous waterfalls, making Amber Cove an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day8
DEC 92024
Turks And Caicos Islands
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Grand Turk Island, Turks and Caicos, offers docking at Grand Turk Cruise Center. Travelers explore Cockburn Town and Governor’s Beach. Excursions include snorkeling at Gibbs Cay. Local markets sell conch salad. The peak season, December to April, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures colonial buildings and Caribbean vistas. Dining onboard includes jerk fish, a Turks and Caicos favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Taino history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Grand Turk’s coastal charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic sites and marine beauty, making Grand Turk an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day9
DEC 102024
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!

Day10
DEC 112024
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!

Day11
DEC 122024
A:7:00 AM

Charleston, South Carolina, offers docking at Charleston Port. Travelers explore Historic District and Rainbow Row. Excursions visit Boone Hall Plantation. Local markets sell shrimp and grits. The peak season, March to May, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures antebellum homes and Atlantic vistas. Dining onboard includes she-crab soup, a Southern favorite. Souvenirs, like sweetgrass baskets, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Gullah history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Charleston’s cultural charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic architecture and scenic harbors, making Charleston an engaging destination. (126 words)