Where is Carnival Sunshine today?
In Celebration Key, Bahamas
In port 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM local time, on day 5 of a 6-night Bahamas cruise from Norfolk (Nov 8 to 14).
Next: Norfolk, Virginia, Sat Nov 14 arriving 8:00 AM.
Scheduled position from Carnival Cruise Line's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Sat Nov 14: 8 nights from $841
Upcoming Carnival Sunshine cruises from $443 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
6-night Bahamas cruise, Norfolk round trip
Nov 8 to 14, 2026 · Bimini, Nassau and Celebration Key.
Where Carnival Sunshine sails, month by month
Carnival Sunshine sails from Norfolk from December 2026 to May 2027, Barcelona from June to October 2027 and Rome (Civitavecchia) from July to September 2027 on 6-, 8- and 10-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Half Moon Cay (14 calls), Grand Turk (12) and Puerto Plata-Amber Cove (11). It also has longer sailings of 13 and 15 nights in May 2027 and October 2027.
- Dec 2026Norfolk · 4 sailings6, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Norfolk · 5 sailings6, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Norfolk · 4 sailings6, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Norfolk · 4 sailings6, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Norfolk · 4 sailings6, 8 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Norfolk · 5 sailings4 to 15 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Barcelona · 3 sailings8, 10 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Barcelona · 2 sailings8, 10 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Barcelona · 3 sailings8, 10 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Barcelona · 4 sailings8, 10 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Barcelona · 2 sailings7, 13 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Galveston · 2 sailings5, 10 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Carnival Cruise Line may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Carnival Sunshine sailings with prices.
Carnival Sunshine at a glance
Carnival Sunshine is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship in the Destiny-Sunshine class. It entered service in 1996 (30 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2008. It carries 3,002 passengers and 1,150 crew, about 2.6 passengers per crew member. At 103,881 gross tons and 272 m (892 ft) long, it is a large ship with 13 decks and 1,501 cabins. It was built by Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy.
The Carnival Sunshine is a contemporary cruise ship built by Fincantieri in Monfalcone, Italy, and entered service in 1996. As part of Carnival Cruise Line's mainstream fleet, the ship accommodates 3,002 passengers and carries a crew of 1,150 across 13 decks.
The vessel received a comprehensive refurbishment in 2008, which updated the ship for modern cruising standards. With a maximum speed of 21 knots, the Sunshine provides reliable performance for Caribbean and seasonal itineraries.
The ship represents Carnival's long-standing commitment to accessible cruising for families and traditional cruise vacationers.
Carnival Sunshine specs
- Class
- Destiny-Sunshine
- Built
- 1996
- Refurbished
- 2008
- Gross Tonnage
- 103,881 GT
- Length
- 272 m
- Passengers
- 3,002
- Cabins
- 1,501
- Crew
- 1,150
- Decks
- 13
- Builder
- Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
- Age
- 30 years old
- Size
- Large
- Space Ratio
- 34.6 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.6:1
- Sister Ships
- 2 others in class
- Fleet Rank
- 22nd largest of 31
- Typical Cruise
- 8 nights
- Primary Region
- Mexico & Central America
- Next Sailing
- Nov 14, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
Carnival Sunshine FAQ
Where is Carnival Sunshine right now?
According to Carnival Cruise Line's published itinerary, Carnival Sunshine is scheduled to be in Celebration Key, Bahamas today (Thursday, November 12, 2026), from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, on day 5 of a 6-night Bahamas cruise from Norfolk. It returns to Norfolk on November 14. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Carnival Sunshine sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Carnival Sunshine sails from Norfolk, Virginia from December 2026 to May 2027, Barcelona, Spain from June to October 2027 and Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy from July to September 2027 on 6-, 8- and 10-night cruises.
What ports does Carnival Sunshine visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Carnival Sunshine calls most often at Half Moon Cay, Bahamas (14 calls), Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos (12), Puerto Plata-Amber Cove, Dominicana (11), Celebration Key, Bahamas (11) and Nassau, Bahamas (10), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 53 ports in all.
How many passengers does Carnival Sunshine carry?
Carnival Sunshine carries 3,002 passengers in 1,501 cabins. It has 1,150 crew, about 2.6 passengers per crew member.
When was Carnival Sunshine built and how old is it?
Carnival Sunshine entered service in 1996, so it is 30 years old. It was last refurbished in 2008.
How big is Carnival Sunshine?
Carnival Sunshine is 103,881 gross tons and 272 m (892 ft) long, with 13 decks. That makes it a large ship.
How many crew work on Carnival Sunshine?
Carnival Sunshine has 1,150 crew.
What class of ship is Carnival Sunshine?
Carnival Sunshine belongs to the Destiny-Sunshine class, which has 2 other ships we track.
Which cruise line operates Carnival Sunshine?
Carnival Sunshine is operated by Carnival Cruise Line.
Where was Carnival Sunshine built?
Carnival Sunshine was built by Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy.
How much does a cruise on Carnival Sunshine cost?
The cheapest upcoming Carnival Sunshine cruise we track starts from $443. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Carnival Sunshine prices
Upcoming Carnival Sunshine cruises start from $443. The lowest fare we've tracked in the past 90 days was $442. Pick a sailing below, choose your cabin, and we'll email you when the price drops.
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