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Carnival Sunshine

Carnival Cruise Line

43 upcoming departures · 43 itineraries

Class Sunshine class

Built / Refurb 1996 / 2013

Gross Tonnage 102,853

Guests 3,002

Crew 1,040

Length 271.9 m

Beam 35.4 m

Decks 14

Cabins 1,501

Live Position ● 1 hour ago

Heading to: USORF

Currently on: 5 Nights Bahamas Cruise (5 nights) — En route to Bimini, The Bahamas — last stop Norfolk, Va

Norfolk, Va → Bimini, The Bahamas → Celebration Key, The Bahamas → Norfolk, Va

16.7 knots Under Way Using Engine

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About Carnival Sunshine

Carnival Sunshine is a Sunshine-class ship that entered service in 1996 as Carnival Destiny and was extensively transformed and renamed in 2013. It carries 3,002 guests at double occupancy in 1,501 staterooms. The ship combines a sizable outdoor activity area with a three-deck Serenity adults-only retreat, WaterWorks water park and SportSquare. Accommodation choices range from interiors and ocean views to balconies, spa cabins and suites. Its public spaces include casual and specialty dining, bars, stage entertainment and family programming.

Ship at a Glance

Operator: Carnival Cruise Line
Builder / shipyard: Fincantieri Cantieri Navali, Monfalcone, Italy
Registry / flag: Bahamas
Call sign: C6FN4
IMO number: 9070058
MMSI: 308017000
Draft: 8.2 m
Previous names: Carnival Destiny (1996–2013)

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

Notable outdoor spaces include the three-deck Serenity Adult-Only Retreat with a waterfall, Carnival WaterWorks and SportSquare with a jogging track, ropes course and games.

Dining

Dining listed by Carnival includes Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse and JiJi Asian Kitchen, alongside main dining and casual venues.

Entertainment

Entertainment includes Playlist Productions stage revues, The Punchliner Comedy Club, Seuss at Sea and a range of bars including Havana Bar, RedFrog Pub and Alchemy Bar.

Staterooms & suites

The 1,501 guest staterooms include interior, ocean-view, balcony and suite categories, plus Cloud 9 Spa accommodations. Carnival lists 32 accessible staterooms.

For families

Family facilities include WaterWorks with Twister and Speedway Splash slides, a splash area and mini racer slide, plus Camp Ocean and Seuss at Sea.

Pools, spa & wellness

Cloud 9 Spa offers a thermal suite and treatment facilities; spa-category rooms include access-related perks. The adults-only Serenity retreat has its own pool and lounging areas.

Accessibility

Carnival’s deck plan identifies accessible staterooms and accessible routes. Carnival states that accessible routes cover most shipboard areas, with tactile and audible elevator features.

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Itineraries & Sailings

Ports of Call

Galveston, Tx, Cozumel, Mexico, Puerto Limon, Costa Rica, Colon (Panama Canal), Panama +1 more

Next: Jan 3, 2028

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Galveston, Tx, Isla Tropicale, Roatan, Colon (Panama Canal), Panama, Puerto Limon, Costa Rica +1 more

Next: Nov 22, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Galveston, Tx, Celebration Key, The Bahamas, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk +1 more

Next: Dec 6, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Dover (London), England, Le Havre (Paris), France, Bilbao, Spain, La Coruna, Spain +4 more

Next: May 30, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, Naples (Amalfi/Pompeii), Italy, Mykonos, Greece, Izmir (Ephesus), Turkey +4 more

Next: Sep 29, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Barcelona, Spain, Marseilles (Provence), France, Genoa, Italy, Corfu, Greece +4 more

Next: Sep 19, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, Salerno (Amalfi/Pompeii), Italy, Katakolon (Olympia), Greece, Piraeus (Athens), Greece +4 more

Next: Sep 1, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Barcelona, Spain, Marseilles (Provence), France, Genoa, Italy, Livorno (Florence/Pisa), Italy +4 more

Next: Aug 22, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, Salerno (Amalfi/Pompeii), Italy, Mykonos, Greece, Izmir (Ephesus), Turkey +4 more

Next: Aug 4, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Barcelona, Spain, Marseilles (Provence), France, Savona, Italy, Salerno (Amalfi/Pompeii), Italy +4 more

Next: Jul 25, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy, Salerno (Amalfi/Pompeii), Italy, Katakolon (Olympia), Greece, Piraeus (Athens), Greece +4 more

Next: Jul 7, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Barcelona, Spain, Marseilles (Provence), France, Genoa, Italy, Corfu, Greece +4 more

Next: Jun 27, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Barcelona, Spain, La Goulette (Tunis), Tunisia, Valletta, Malta, Naples (Amalfi/Pompeii), Italy +3 more

Next: Jun 9, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Galveston, Tx, Cozumel, Mexico, Belize, Isla Tropicale, Roatan +2 more

Next: Apr 10, 2028

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Galveston, Tx, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands, Montego Bay, Jamaica, Isla Tropicale, Roatan +2 more

Next: Jan 17, 2028

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Barcelona, Spain, Alicante, Spain, Malaga, Spain, Tangier, Morocco +2 more

Next: Oct 16, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Norfolk, Va, Sydney, Ns, Canada, St. John's, Nl, Canada, Greenock (Glasgow), Scotland +3 more

Next: May 15, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Norfolk, Va, Bermuda

Next: May 6, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Galveston, Tx, Cozumel, Mexico

Next: Dec 2, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Norfolk, Va, Bimini, The Bahamas, Celebration Key, The Bahamas

Next: Aug 1, 2026

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Norfolk, Va, Celebration Key, The Bahamas, Bimini, The Bahamas

Next: May 10, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Norfolk, Va, Bermuda

Next: May 1, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Galveston, Tx, Cozumel, Mexico, Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico

Next: Dec 24, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Galveston, Tx, Cozumel, Mexico, Progreso, Yucatan, Mexico

Next: Nov 17, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Norfolk, Va, Nassau, The Bahamas, Bimini, The Bahamas, Celebration Key, The Bahamas

Next: Mar 28, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Norfolk, Va, Bimini, The Bahamas, Nassau, The Bahamas, Celebration Key, The Bahamas

Next: Aug 30, 2026

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Norfolk, Va, Nassau, The Bahamas, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Celebration Key, The Bahamas

Next: Dec 12, 2026

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Norfolk, Va, Nassau, The Bahamas, Celebration Key, The Bahamas, Bimini, The Bahamas

Next: Feb 14, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Norfolk, Va, Celebration Key, The Bahamas, Nassau, The Bahamas, Bimini, The Bahamas

Next: Aug 10, 2026

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Norfolk, Va, Nassau, The Bahamas, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Celebration Key, The Bahamas

Next: Nov 22, 2026

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Norfolk, Va, Nassau, The Bahamas, Princess Cays, The Bahamas, Celebration Key, The Bahamas

Next: Jan 3, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Norfolk, Va, Bermuda

Next: Oct 11, 2026

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Norfolk, Va, Bermuda

Next: Apr 11, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Galveston, Tx, Cozumel, Mexico, Belize

Next: Mar 13, 2028

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Norfolk, Va, Bermuda

Next: Aug 16, 2026

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Barcelona, Spain, Marseilles (Provence), France, Naples (Amalfi/Pompeii), Italy, Palermo, Sicily, Italy +1 more

Next: Oct 9, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Norfolk, Va, Halifax, Ns, Canada, Charlottetown, Pe, Canada, Sydney, Ns, Canada

Next: Oct 17, 2026

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Norfolk, Va, Saint John, Nb, Canada, Halifax, Ns, Canada, Sydney, Ns, Canada

Next: Sep 5, 2026

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Norfolk, Va, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic

Next: Oct 31, 2026

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Norfolk, Va, Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, Grand Turk, Relaxaway, Half Moon Cay

Next: Dec 26, 2026

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Barcelona, Spain, Cadiz (Seville), Spain, Lisbon, Portugal, Gibraltar +2 more

Next: Aug 14, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Barcelona, Spain, Cadiz (Seville), Spain, Lisbon, Portugal, Gibraltar +2 more

Next: Jun 19, 2027

1 upcoming departure

Ports of Call

Barcelona, Spain, La Goulette (Tunis), Tunisia, Palermo, Sicily, Italy, Naples (Amalfi/Pompeii), Italy +2 more

Next: Jul 17, 2027

1 upcoming departure

All Upcoming Departures

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May 15, 2027	May 30, 2027	15 Nights Transatlantic Cruise	15	Northern Europe	Book →
May 30, 2027	Jun 9, 2027	10 Nights Europe Cruise	10	Mediterranean	Book →
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Oct 16, 2027	Oct 29, 2027	13 Nights Transatlantic Cruise	13	Mediterranean	Book →
Nov 17, 2027	Nov 22, 2027	5 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise	5	Caribbean	Book →
Nov 22, 2027	Dec 2, 2027	10 Nights Caribbean Cruise	10	Caribbean	Book →
Dec 2, 2027	Dec 6, 2027	4 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise	4	Caribbean	Book →
Dec 6, 2027	Dec 16, 2027	10 Nights Eastern Caribbean Cruise	10	Caribbean	Book →
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Jan 3, 2028	Jan 13, 2028	10 Nights Caribbean Cruise	10	Caribbean	Book →
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Mar 13, 2028	Mar 19, 2028	6 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise	6	Caribbean	Book →
Apr 10, 2028	Apr 20, 2028	10 Nights Western Caribbean Cruise	10	Caribbean	Book →