Cruise from Norfolk on the
Carnival Sunshine
Discover the convenience of cruising close to home aboard Carnival Sunshine, homeported right here in Norfolk, Virginia. No need for long drives or connecting flights—just park and sail to the Bahamas, the Caribbean, and beyond!
Carnival Sunshine offers something for everyone. Visit the biggest Serenity area ever, featuring three decks, plenty of recliners... and even a waterfall—all ADULTS ONLY. Families will love Carnival WaterWorks™, the onboard massive waterpark with Speedway Splash racing slides. Then there's SportSquare™, where you can let your inner champion run free around the jogging track, traverse the Ropes Course high above, or engage in a little one-on-one competition, from ping pong to foosball to giant chess.
When it comes to dining, this ship has everything under the Carnival sun—like Guy's Burger Joint™, BlueIguana Cantina™, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse™ and JiJi Asian Kitchen®. You'll also find some of the greatest Carnival bars: RedFrog Pub®, BlueIguana Tequila Bar™, SkyBox™ Sports Bar and Alchemy Bar®... plus the already-classic Havana Bar™!
Your unforgettable vacation starts right here in Norfolk. Park, board, and let the fun begin!
Africa
And exciting news for 2027 as Carnival Sunshine will make Carnival’s first-ever calls in Africa. Stops in La Goulette (Tunis), Tunisia, and Tangier, Morocco. The deployment also introduces new European ports for the cruise line, including Bari, Italy; Bar, Montenegro; and Ajaccio on the French island of Corsica. In addition to debut destinations, Carnival Sunshine will return to several ports not visited by the cruise line in many years, offering guests a chance to revisit longtime favorites such as Genoa, Salerno, Palermo and Catania in Italy; Palma de Mallorca, Spain; and Izmir, Turkey.
Solar Eclipse Cruising
One of the highlights of the new cruise lineup is a "solar eclipse cruise" departing Barcelona on July 25, 2027. The itinerary positions the Carnival Sunshine along the path of maximum visibility for the rare Aug. 2, 2027 solar eclipse as it stops along the European coast.