Carnival Sunshine - July 27, 2026
The July 27, 2026 cruise on the Carnival Sunshine departs from Norfolk, Virginia. On this 5 Night Bahamas (Norfolk Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 3 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Sunshine sets sail on Monday, Jul 27th and returns on Saturday, Aug 1st.
July 27, 2026
Jul 27th - Aug 1st
Carnival Sunshine
Carnival Cruise Line
5 Night Bahamas
from Norfolk, Virginia
Cruise Price - Historic & Current
The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Sunshine cruise ship departing July 27, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $718 ($144 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $740 ($149 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 3%.
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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 - July 27, 2026 - 5 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jul 27th | Norfolk, Virginia |
| 2 | Jul 28th | At Sea |
| 3 | Jul 29th | Celebration Key, Bahamas |
| 4 | Jul 30th | Bimini, Bahamas |
| 5 | Jul 31st | At Sea |
| 6 | Aug 1st | Norfolk, Virginia |
Cruise Itinerary
The Carnival Sunshine sails on July 27, 2026 for a 5 Night Bahamas (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 Aug 1st at 8:00 AM. During the 6-day journey, the Carnival Sunshine will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 2 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!
The Bimini Islands are the Western-most islands in the Bahamas. Lying roughly fifty miles due east of Miami, The Biminis are actually two islands separated by a very narrow channel. Head over to the area called Alice Town for some shopping, dining, or live entertainment. Fish are plentiful throughout the reefs that surround the Biminis as are the good times here!
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.