Carnival Sunshine - April 5, 2025
The April 5, 2025 cruise on the Carnival Sunshine departs from Norfolk, Virginia. On this 8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Norfolk Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Sunshine sets sail on Saturday, Apr 5th and returns on Sunday, Apr 13th.
April 5, 2025
Apr 5th - Apr 13th
Carnival Sunshine
Carnival Cruise Line
8 Night Eastern Caribbean
from Norfolk, Virginia
Cruise Price - Historic & Current
The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Sunshine cruise ship departing April 5, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $830 ($104 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $792 ($100 per night), this represents a recent increase of 5%.
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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 - April 5, 2025 - 8 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apr 5th | Norfolk, Virginia |
| 2 | Apr 6th | At Sea |
| 3 | Apr 7th | At Sea |
| 4 | Apr 8th | Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island) |
| 5 | Apr 9th | Grand Turk Island |
| 6 | Apr 10th | Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic |
| 7 | Apr 11th | At Sea |
| 8 | Apr 12th | At Sea |
| 9 | Apr 13th | Norfolk, Virginia |
Cruise Itinerary
The Carnival Sunshine sails on April 5, 2025 for a 8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Norfolk Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Norfolk, Virginia at 4:30 PM and will return to the port of Norfolk, Virginia on Apr 13th at 8:00 AM. During the 9-day journey, the Carnival Sunshine will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.
Norfolk, Virginia's theaters and performing arts have made it the Cultural Capital of the South. Attractions include world-class museums, the world's largest battleship, and 155 acres of botanical gardens. Not to mention fabulous shopping, dining and golf. With such a diverse collection of things to do, Norfolk is the ideal spot for just about anyone who wants more from their vacation.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Spend the day on your own private island, courtesy of Holland America. Sun, swim, or sail around this beautiful island as you enjoy your very own day in the sun! The fishing's great, but so is the parasailing and snorkeling so you have some decisions to make! And don't forget the Bahamas style barbecue!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Norfolk, Virginia's theaters and performing arts have made it the Cultural Capital of the South. Attractions include world-class museums, the world's largest battleship, and 155 acres of botanical gardens. Not to mention fabulous shopping, dining and golf. With such a diverse collection of things to do, Norfolk is the ideal spot for just about anyone who wants more from their vacation.