Carnival Sunshine - January 24, 2026
The January 24, 2026 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, Jan 24th and returns on Sunday, Feb 1st.
January 24, 2026
Jan 24th - Feb 1st
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 January 24, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $816 ($102 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $757 ($95 per night), this represents a recent increase of 8%.
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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 - January 24, 2026 - 8 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jan 23rd | Norfolk, Virginia |
| 2 | Jan 24th | At Sea |
| 3 | Jan 25th | At Sea |
| 4 | Jan 27th | Celebration Key, Bahamas |
| 5 | Jan 28th | Princess Cays (Cruise Line Private Island) |
| 6 | Jan 29th | Grand Turk Island |
| 7 | Jan 29th | At Sea |
| 8 | Jan 30th | At Sea |
| 9 | Feb 1st | Norfolk, Virginia |
Cruise Itinerary
The Carnival Sunshine sails on January 24, 2026 for a 8 Night Eastern Caribbean (Norfolk Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Norfolk, Virginia at 3:30 PM and will return to the port of Norfolk, Virginia on Feb 1st at 7:00 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!
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!
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.