Carnival Sunshine - January 23, 2027 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Carnival Sunshine
Norfolk, Virginia
Half Moon Cay, Ba
Grand Turk Island

Carnival Sunshine - January 23, 2027

The January 23, 2027 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 23rd and returns on Sunday, Jan 31st.

8nights

January 23, 2027

Jan 23rd - Jan 31st

Carnival Sunshine

Carnival Sunshine

Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Sunshine - January 23, 2027

8 Night Eastern Caribbean

from Norfolk, Virginia

Carnival Sunshine Size Infographic

Carnival Sunshine

103 k
tonnage
893 ft
length
1996
year built
1,497
cabins
3,002
passengers
1,150
crew

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 23, 2027 - 8 Nights

DayDatePort
1Jan 22ndNorfolk, Virginia
2Jan 23rdAt Sea
3Jan 24thAt Sea
4Jan 26thHalf Moon Cay, Bahamas (private Island)
5Jan 27thGrand Turk Island
6Jan 28thAmber Cove (Puerto Plata), Dominican Republic
7Jan 28thAt Sea
8Jan 29thAt Sea
9Jan 31stNorfolk, Virginia

Cruise Itinerary

The Carnival Sunshine sails on January 23, 2027 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 31st at 7:00 AM. During the 9-day journey, the Carnival Sunshine will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.

Day1
JAN 232027
United States
D:3:30 PM

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.

Day2
JAN 242027
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
JAN 252027
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day4
JAN 262027
A:7:00 AMD:3:00 PM

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!

Day5
JAN 272027
Turks And Caicos Islands
A:10:00 AMD:5:00 PM

Day6
JAN 282027
Dominican Republic
A:6:00 AMD:3:00 PM

Day7
JAN 292027
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day8
JAN 302027
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day9
JAN 312027
United States
A:7:00 AM

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.