Carnival Sunshine - December 26, 2026
The December 26, 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, Dec 26th and returns on Sunday, Jan 3rd.
December 26, 2026
Dec 26th - Jan 3rd
Carnival Sunshine
Carnival Cruise Line
8 Night Eastern Caribbean
from Norfolk, Virginia
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 26, 2026 - 8 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 25th | Norfolk, Virginia |
| 2 | Dec 26th | At Sea |
| 3 | Dec 27th | At Sea |
| 4 | Dec 29th | Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island) |
| 5 | Dec 30th | Grand Turk Island |
| 6 | Dec 31st | Amber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic |
| 7 | Dec 31st | At Sea |
| 8 | Jan 1st | At Sea |
| 9 | Jan 3rd | Norfolk, Virginia |
Cruise Itinerary
The Carnival Sunshine sails on December 26, 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 Jan 3rd 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!
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.