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Carnival Sunshine itinerary map for July 17, 2027 (8 nights)
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8 nights · 6 ports
Round-trip · Barcelona, Spain
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Carnival Sunshine
July 17, 2027

8-Night Mediterranean aboard Carnival Sunshine · Departing July 17, 2027 from the Port of Barcelona, Spain.

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// AT A GLANCE

This 8-night cruise aboard the Sunshine departs from Barcelona, Spain on Saturday, July 17, 2027 and returns on Sunday, Jul 25th. July weather across this route averages 101°/57°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 6.3 out of 10, averaged across 6 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE
6.3OUT OF 10
CAUTION TIER
Safer than 63% of all cruises
Ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
FULL BREAKDOWN →
01
8
night cruise
Sat → Sun
02
Barcelona
departure port
Spain
03
6
port stops
Mediterranean
04
2
sea days
Day 2
// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS
01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

The Carnival Sunshine, operated by Carnival Cruise Line, sets sail on Saturday, July 17, 2027 from Barcelona, Spain for a 8-night Mediterranean cruise. This itinerary includes 6 unique port stops and 2 days at sea. July weather across the route averages 101°F highs and 57°F lows. The itinerary safety score is 6.3 out of 10, combining travel advisories, crime statistics, and Global Peace Index data. Cabin fares start from $859, with daily price tracking available for inside, oceanview, balcony, and suite categories. Gangwaze monitors pricing daily so you can set a price-drop alert and book when the fare is right. Explore the full day-by-day port schedule, shore excursion options, onboard amenities, and weather forecasts for each stop on this Carnival Sunshine sailing.

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

Carnival Sunshine July 17, 2027 Roll Call

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

Carnival Sunshine July 17, 2027 Price & Tracking

CARNIVAL SUNSHINE·JULY 17, 2027

The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Sunshine cruise ship departing July 17, 2027. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $859 ($108 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $890 ($112 per night), this represents a recent decrease of 3%.

Carnival Sunshine cruise departing July 17, 2027 — 8-night itinerary. Current Inside Cabin price: $859 ($108 per night). Average price: $890.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE
Last 6 months · refreshes daily
This cabin
Avg $890
LIVE RATE
INSIDE CABIN
Carnival Sunshine · July 17, 2027
$859
$108 per night · 8 nights
↓
3% below average
Avg $890 · You save $31

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// 03 · ITINERARY

8 Night Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapJULY 17, 2027
The Carnival Sunshine sails on July 17, 2027 for a 8 Night Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip) (Barcelona Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Barcelona, Spain at 4:30 PM and will return to the port of Barcelona, Spain on Jul 25th at 6:00 AM. During the 9-day journey, the Carnival Sunshine will visit 5 additional ports and will spend 2 days at sea.
// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE
Carnival Sunshine
JULY 17, 2027
9 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓
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8 NIGHTS · 5 PORTS
ROUND-TRIP · BARCELONA
// 04 · PORTS

8 Night Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip) Port List

Carnival Sunshine·July 17, 2027
Barcelona, Spain — Day 1 of Carnival Sunshine July 17, 2027 cruise
DAY
1
EMBARKATION
SATURDAY·JUL 17

Barcelona

Spain
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
—
4:30 PM

Barcelona, Spain, offers docking at Barcelona Port. Travelers explore Sagrada Familia and Park Güell. Excursions visit Montserrat Monastery. Local markets sell paella. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for city tours. Photography captures Gaudí architecture and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes tapas, a Spanish favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Catalan history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Barcelona’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Spanish stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of modernist landmarks and scenic coasts, making Barcelona an engaging destination for exploring Spain’s Catalan region.

JULY FORECAST
76°F avg · Avg
Tunis, Tunisia — Day 3 of Carnival Sunshine July 17, 2027 cruise
DAY
3
PORT 2
MONDAY·JUL 19

Tunis

Tunisia
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
5:00 PM

Tunis, Tunisia, offers docking at La Goulette Port. Travelers explore Carthage Ruins and Medina of Tunis. Excursions visit Sidi Bou Said’s blue streets. Local markets sell brik. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes couscous, a Tunisian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Phoenician history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance medina walks. Tunis’ historic charm offers a vibrant Tunisian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO sites and cultural markets, making Tunis an engaging destination for exploration.

JULY FORECAST
87°F avg · Avg
Palermo, Sicily — Day 4 of Carnival Sunshine July 17, 2027 cruise
DAY
4
PORT 3
TUESDAY·JUL 20

Palermo

Sicily
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
5:00 PM

Palermo, Sicily, offers docking at Palermo Port. Travelers explore Palermo Cathedral and Norman Palace. Excursions visit Monreale’s mosaics. Local markets sell arancini. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Arab-Norman architecture and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes caponata, a Sicilian favorite. Souvenirs, like ceramic crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Palermo’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic coasts, making Palermo an engaging destination for exploring Sicily’s capital.

JULY FORECAST
81°F avg · Avg
Naples, Italy — Day 5 of Carnival Sunshine July 17, 2027 cruise
DAY
5
PORT 4
WEDNESDAY·JUL 21

Naples

Italy
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
7:00 AM
7:00 PM

Naples, Italy, offers docking at Naples Port. Travelers explore Pompeii ruins and Royal Palace. Excursions visit Capri’s Blue Grotto. Local markets sell margherita pizza. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures ancient ruins and Tyrrhenian vistas. Dining onboard includes spaghetti alle vongole, an Italian favorite. Souvenirs, like cameo crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Roman history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Naples’ cultural charm offers a vibrant Italian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of archaeological sites and scenic islands, making Naples an engaging destination for exploration.

JULY FORECAST
80°F avg · Avg
Ajaccio, Corsica — Day 7 of Carnival Sunshine July 17, 2027 cruise
DAY
7
PORT 6
FRIDAY·JUL 23

Ajaccio

Corsica
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
5:00 PM

Ajaccio, Corsica, offers docking at Ajaccio Port. Travelers explore Napoleon’s Birthplace and Fesch Museum. Excursions visit Calanques de Piana. Local markets sell brocciu cheese. The peak season, April to October, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures historic streets and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes civet de sanglier, a Corsican favorite. Souvenirs, like olive wood crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Corsican history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while sturdy shoes enhance coastal hikes. Ajaccio’s cultural charm offers a vibrant French stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic cliffs, making Ajaccio an engaging destination for exploration.

JULY FORECAST
80°F avg · Avg
Marseille (Provence), France — Day 8 of Carnival Sunshine July 17, 2027 cruise
DAY
8
PORT 7
SATURDAY·JUL 24

Marseille (Provence)

France
ARRIVAL
DEPARTURE
8:00 AM
5:00 PM

Marseille (Provence), France, offers docking at Marseille Port. Travelers explore Notre-Dame de la Garde and Vieux-Port. Excursions visit Aix-en-Provence’s lavender fields. Local markets sell bouillabaisse. The peak season, May to September, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures basilicas and Mediterranean vistas. Dining onboard includes ratatouille, a French favorite. Souvenirs, like lavender crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Provençal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the Mediterranean climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Marseille’s cultural charm offers a vibrant French stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic ports and scenic fields, making Marseille an engaging destination for exploration.

JULY FORECAST
76°F avg · Avg
// 05 · WEATHER

8 Night Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

Carnival Sunshine·July 17, 2027
JUL FORECAST · BARCELONA
Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.
76°
AVG · °F
Mostly sunny days
AVG HIGH
98°
AVG LOW
54°
AVG RAINFALL
1.1"
Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo
// YEAR-ROUND AT BARCELONA
Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.
AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN
76°JANFEBMARAPRMAYJUNJULAUGSEPOCTNOVDEC12-MONTH AVERAGE · DATA: 30-YEAR HISTORICAL
// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Carnival Sunshine July 17, 2027 Excursions

Carnival Sunshine·July 17, 2027

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT
EMBEDDED · POWERED BY VIATOR

Browse shore excursions for each port on this Carnival Sunshine itinerary. Tours, activities, and transfers are provided by Viator.

Pricing & availability provided by Viator. Book directly from listing.
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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

8 Night Mediterranean (Barcelona Roundtrip)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE
CAUTION TIER
0OUT OF 100
LOWHIGH
Safer than 63% of all cruises
6.3/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.
LEAST SAFESAFEST
// HOW WE SCORE
Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0
Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.
6.5 – 7.9
Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.
5.0 – 6.4
Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.
0 – 4.9
High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.
REFRESHED MONTHLY
// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN06 PORTS
01

Barcelona 🇪🇸

Spain · SpainMODERATE

Travelers should stay vigilant against pickpocketing in crowded areas and secure their belongings to ensure safety while enjoying the city.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
02

Tunis 🌍

Tunisia · TunisiaCAUTION

Travelers should stay vigilant in Tunis due to moderate crime, especially outside tourist zones, and remain aware of political instability.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
03

Palermo 🇮🇹

Sicily · ItalyCAUTION

Travelers in Palermo should stay vigilant against petty theft and scams, keeping belongings secure and being aware of their surroundings.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
04

Naples 🇮🇹

Italy · ItalyCAUTION

Travelers in Naples should stay vigilant against petty crime and be cautious of traffic while exploring the city.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
05

Ajaccio 🇫🇷

Corsica · FranceMODERATE

Ajaccio is generally safe for cruise travelers, but vigilance is advised in tourist areas during peak season to prevent petty theft.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
06

Marseille (Provence) 🇫🇷

France · FranceCAUTION

Travelers in Marseille should stay vigilant in certain neighborhoods due to higher crime rates and secure their belongings in crowded areas.

0.0/10
SAFETY SCORE
// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Carnival Sunshine Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsCARNIVAL
Carnival Sunshine
CARNIVAL · SUNSHINE
CHRISTENED
1996
STATEROOMS
1,497
TONNAGE
102,853GT
15.1% BELOW AVG· vs avg 121,145 GT
YEAR BUILT
1996
13 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2009
LENGTH
893ft
10.0% BELOW AVG· vs avg 992 ft
PASSENGER COUNT
3,002cruisers
27.8% BELOW AVG· vs avg 4,158 cruisers
// ABOUT THE SHIP

The Carnival Sunshine has a construction date of 1996 and a total size of 102,853 gross tons. The ship measures 893 feet in length. Carnival Sunshine is included in Carnival's Sunshine class. At full capacity, the Sunshine holds 3,002 passengers. That includes 1,852 cruise vacationers and 1,150 staff members. The Sunshine total number of staterooms is 1,497.

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// 09 · MORE CRUISES

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// 09 · FAQ

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  • The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $859 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily — see the live price chart above for the latest snapshots.

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