Carnival Sunshine - December 21, 2024
The December 21, 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, Dec 21st and returns on Thursday, Dec 26th.
December 21, 2024
Dec 21st - Dec 26th
Carnival Sunshine
Carnival Cruise Line
5 Night Bahamas
from Charleston, South Carolina
Cruise Price - Historic & Current
The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Sunshine cruise ship departing December 21, 2024. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $836 ($168 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $825 ($166 per night), this represents a recent increase of 1%.
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Carnival Sunshine
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 - December 21, 2024 - 5 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 20th | Charleston, South Carolina |
| 2 | Dec 21st | At Sea |
| 3 | Dec 23rd | Nassau, Bahamas |
| 4 | Dec 24th | Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island) |
| 5 | Dec 24th | At Sea |
| 6 | Dec 26th | Charleston, South Carolina |
Cruise Itinerary
The Carnival Sunshine sails on December 21, 2024 for a 5 Night Bahamas (Charleston Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Charleston, South Carolina at 2:30 PM and will return to the port of Charleston, South Carolina on Dec 26th at 7:00 AM. During the 6-day journey, the Carnival Sunshine will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
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.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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.
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.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
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.