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Welcome to our list of all cruises leaving from Charleston. Below is the complete schedule of cruises out of South Carolina in 2024 and 2025 .

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January 2024

January 2: 4-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . January 6: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . January 11: 4-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . January 15: 10-day Caribbean cruise on Carnival Cruises . January 25: 4-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay on Carnival Cruises . January 29: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises .

February 2024

February 3: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . February 8: 4-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . February 12: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . February 17: 7-night Historic South cruise on American Cruise Line . February 17: 8-day Caribbean cruise on Carnival Cruises . February 25: 6-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises .

March 2: 7-night Historic South cruise on American Cruise Line . March 2: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . March 7: 4-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . March 11: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . March 16: 7-night Historic South cruise on American Cruise Line . March 16: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau & Princess Cays on Carnival Cruises . March 18: 7-night Historic South cruise on American Cruise Line . March 21: 7-night Historic South cruise on American Cruise Line . March 21: 4-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay on Carnival Cruises . March 25: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . March 30: 7-night Historic South cruise on American Cruise Line . March 30: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises .

April 1: 7-night Historic South cruise on American Cruise Line . April 4: 7-night Historic South cruise on American Cruise Line . April 4: 4-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . April 8: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . April 13: 7-night Historic South cruise on American Cruise Line . April 13: 8-day Caribbean cruise on Carnival Cruises . April 15: 7-night Historic South cruise on American Cruise Line . April 18: 7-night Historic South cruise on American Cruise Line . April 21: 6-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises . April 27: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . April 29: 7-night Historic South cruise on American Cruise Line .

May 2: 4-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . May 6: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . May 11: 8-day Caribbean cruise on Carnival Cruises . May 13: 7-night Historic South cruise on American Cruise Line . May 19: 6-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises . May 25: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . May 30: 4-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises .

June 3: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . June 8: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . June 13: 4-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . June 17: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . June 22: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau & Princess Cays on Carnival Cruises . June 27: 4-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises .

July 1: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . July 6: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . July 11: 4-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . July 15: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . July 20: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau & Princess Cays on Carnival Cruises . July 25: 4-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . July 29: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises .

August 2024

August 3: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . August 8: 4-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . August 12: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . August 17: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . August 22: 4-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . August 26: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . August 31: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises .

September 2024

September 5: 4-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . September 9: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . September 14: 8-day Caribbean cruise on Carnival Cruises . September 22: 6-day Bahamas cruise on Carnival Cruises . September 28: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau & Princess Cays on Carnival Cruises .

October 2024

October 3: 4-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . October 7: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau & Princess Cays on Carnival Cruises . October 12: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau & Princess Cays on Carnival Cruises . October 17: 4-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . October 21: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . October 26: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau & Princess Cays on Carnival Cruises . October 31: 4-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises .

November 2024

November 4: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau & Princess Cays on Carnival Cruises . November 9: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Bimini & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . November 14: 4-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . November 18: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . November 23: 7-night Historic South cruise on American Cruise Line . November 23: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . November 27: 7-night Historic South cruise on American Cruise Line . November 28: 4-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises .

Thanksgiving cruises from Charleston .

December 2024

December 2: 10-day Caribbean cruise on Carnival Cruises . December 7: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line . December 11: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line . December 12: 4-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . December 15: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line . December 16: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . December 21: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line . December 21: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau & Princess Cays on Carnival Cruises . December 26: 4-day Bahamas cruise to Nassau on Carnival Cruises . December 29: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line . December 30: 5-day Bahamas cruise to Half Moon Cay & Nassau on Carnival Cruises . December 31: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line .

Christmas cruises from Charleston .

New Year cruises from Charleston .

February 2025

February 8: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line . February 15: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line . February 22: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line .

Valentine's Day cruises from Charleston .

March 1: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line . March 8: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line . March 15: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line . March 17: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line . March 22: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line . March 29: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line . March 31: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line .

April 3: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line . April 5: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line . April 12: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line . April 14: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line . April 17: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line . April 19: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line . April 28: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line .

May 3: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line . May 12: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line . May 17: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line .

November 2025

November 22: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line .

December 2025

December 6: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line . December 12: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line . December 20: 7-night Historic South & Golden Isles cruise on American Cruise Line .

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Cruise to Charleston, South Carolina

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FOOTSTEPS OF TIME

Fountain Pineapple, Charleston, South Carolina

Head out on foot from the Battery’s seawall to Waterfront Park, then through the French Quarter and down buzzing King Street. Along the way you’ll stroll past centuries-old mansions, Dock Street Theatre, Gothic Revival churches, war relics, retail hubs and other southern treasures.

ANTEBELLUM MEMORIES

Antebellum Memories, Charleston, South Carolina

Trace centuries of American history among Charleston’s old rice plantations. Boone Hall Plantation is one of America’s oldest working farms, while Middleton Place is home to the country’s oldest landscaped gardens. Drayton Hall and Magnolia Plantation both offer Southern heritage and Lowcountry scenery along the Ashley River.

PALMETTO PARADISE

Get your feet— or your paddle— wet with plenty of outdoor adventures. Sullivan’s Island and Folly Beach are both popular with beachgoers, and nearby Kiawah is renowned for its PGA-caliber golf courses. Kayak around Shem Creek’s estuaries beside dolphins and waterfowl, or enjoy a walk across the Arthur Ravenel Jr. Bridge before your Charleston cruise.

LOCAL CUISINE

Charleston is one of America’s top food cities, where Lowcountry comfort food meets award-winning, chef-inspired cuisine. Southern staples like creamy she-crab soup, fried chicken and collard greens reign supreme— and everyone has their own twist on the quintessential shrimp and grits. Try frogmore stew for authentic Gullah flavors, or head to Bowens Island for fresh-off-the-boat oysters shucked by the creek.

King Street’s retail mecca is filled to the brim with unique boutiques, antique shops and book stores. Broad Street’s Gallery Row is an art collector’s dream, while the four-block City Market is where you’ll find Gullah artisans selling their famous sweetgrass baskets handwoven from locally grown bulrush grass.

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Port of Charleston is located in United States (USA) at 32.78N, 79.93W. 27 vessels have arrived within the past 24 hours and 23 ships are expected to arrive in the next 30 days.

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Charleston, SC

Cruises from Charleston depart year-round. Charleston is one of South Carolina's most picturesque cities, with beautifully preserved architecture and an aristocratic yet gracious atmosphere. Wooden shutters and ironwork balconies embellish the tall, narrow houses, and hidden gardens hold fragrant magnolia trees. You can tour the historic quarters on a walking tour or carriage ride. Boone Hall Plantation re-creates antebellum grandeur, and Middleton Place recalls life on an 18th-century plantation. Civil War buffs can tour Fort Sumter, where local troops opened fire on April 12, 1861, and set off the War Between the States.

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Carnival Sunshine

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Cruise line Carnival Cruise Line

• Charleston SC (South Carolina)
• Norfolk VA (Virginia)

Carnival Sunshine current position

Carnival Sunshine current location is at US East Coast (coordinates 31.56331 N / -78.74725 W) cruising at speed of 14.5 kn (27 km/h | 17 mph) en route to USCHA>BSHMC. The AIS position was reported 41 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of Carnival Sunshine

Carnival Sunshine current cruise is 5 days, round-trip The Bahamas . Prices start from USD 609 (double occupancy rates). The itinerary starts on 17 Aug, 2024 and ends on 22 Aug, 2024 .

Specifications of Carnival Sunshine

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Carnival Sunshine Itineraries

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The 1996-built/2013-reconstructed Carnival Sunshine cruise ship was initially named "Carnival Destiny". After a major refurbishment in 2013 (USD155 million drydock), the vessel was renamed Sunshine. As class, Carnival Sunshine was the first of three Destiny-class Carnival ships - together with Victory-Radiance and Triumph-Sunrise . Today, the liner belongs to the unique Sunshine-class.

The vessel (IMO number 9070058) is currently Bahamas- flagged (MMSI 308017000) and registered in Nassau .

History - construction and ownership

Carnival Cruise Lines (CCL) is a US shipping company, trademarked brand and subsidiary of Carnival Corporation (shipowner). CCL was founded in 1972 as an independent company by Ted Arison (1924-1999, co-founder of NCL Norwegian ). 

CCL has the Corporation's largest fleet as number of vessels and GT-tonnage (ship sizes/volumes and passenger capacities). In 2023, CCL had ~9% (by revenue) and ~19% (passengers) share of the cruise industry's worldwide market. In 2024, the parent company (Carnival Corporation) had ~51% stake in the US$64+ billion industry.

The 3000-passenger ship Carnival Sunshine is not a Dream-class ship but contains almost all the elements found on Breeze and Magic: high-energy, low-commitment activities, including 20-min standup comedies, 30-min production shows; sushi, burgers, burritos. For the first time, the Fun Ship 2.0 blueprint was laid down on Carnival Magic (in 2011), followed by Carnival Breeze (in June 2012). Next photo shows the old Carnival Destiny ship.

Decks and Cabins

Carnival Sunshine staterooms (1501 total) include 53 Suites, 518 Balcony, 320 Oceanview and 624 Inside cabins, in all 34 grades. Most staterooms are sized 185 ft2 / 17 m2, cabin balconies are sized 35-85 ft2 / 4-8 m2. "Family" staterooms (connecting cabins) are with max capacity 5 passengers. The largest are the Captain's Suites (500 ft2 / 46 m2 plus 150 ft2 / 14 m2 terrace) with max occupancy 5 passengers. Sunshine also has 89 Cloud 9 Spa cabins and 32 wheelchair-accessible cabins.

The boat has 13 decks , of which 11 with cabins.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

Carnival Sunshine offers many of the Fun Ship 2.0 additions in terms of dining - Guy's Burger Joint, Cucina del Capitano, BlueIguana Cantina. The line made a few adjustments to the existing venues and also added the Asian restaurant Ji Ji. There are two Main Dining Rooms onboard the Sunshine: Sunset, at the midship, and double-deck Sunrise located aft. The complimentary Punchliner Comedy Brunch, which is a sea day exclusive, features 5-minute teasers every hour on the hour from 9 am to 1:30 pm.

Follows the complete list of Carnival Sunshine restaurants and food bars.

• Sunset Restaurant (forward Main Dining Room, with two fixed dinner seatings, or “Your Time Dining”)
• Sunrise Restaurant (aft Main Dining Room, with two fixed dinner seatings; offers themed breakfasts - “Seuss At Sea”, for $5 cover charge; hosts Punchliner Comedy Brunch).
• Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse (alternative, reservations only restaurant, serving prime steaks and seafood at a surcharge; also hosts “Chef’s Table” VIP dining, $75 PP surcharge)
• Fat Jimmy’s C-Side BBQ (offers pork sandwiches, complimentary lunch barbecue)
• Guy’s Burger Joint (fast food bar)
• BlueIguana Cantina (Mexican complimentary restaurant; offers house-made tortillas, burritos, tacos)
• Lido Marketplace buffet restaurant (complimentary self-service restaurant with various food stations; operates as a bistro in the evenings).
• Cucina del Capitano (Italian reservations-only restaurant; offers a la carte dinner at a surcharge and complimentary lunch)
• SeaDogs (complimentary beef hotdogs stand)
• Ji Ji Asian Kitchen (serves Chinese food, Mongolian Wok)
• Bonsai Sushi Bar (complimentary).

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

Carnival made a heavy investment in lights and sound for its shows on Carnival Breeze and has taken a step further on Sunshine. An ultra-HD graphics package is beamed onto a vast screen and the performers use it as a backdrop of their show. A number of themed shows take place in ship's Liquid Lounge, which doubles as the 800-seat main Theater. Because the room was initially designed as a theater with two stories, it's impossible to feature an intimate atmosphere.

The Sunshine ship offers a complete list of activities and entertainment for each age group and taste - from ballroom scene dancing, classical music concerts, tea time and art auctions to a hairy chest and knobby knees contests, bingo, and karaoke.

Follows the complete list of Carnival Sunshine lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.

• Sunshine Atrium (9-deck high midship open area served by Lobby Bar)
• FunHub (24-hour Internet computers room)
• Liquid Lounge and Theater (800-seat, 2-level main show lounge)
• Ocean Plaza (entertainment area; features live music and trivia)
• The Library Bar; Piano 88 Bar; EA Sports Bar; ShakeSpot; Java Blue Cafe; The Taste Bar; Alchemy Bar; Havana Bar
• RedFrog Pub (English pub with live music; offers international beers selection and the private label Thirstyfrog/RedFrog beer)
• RedFrog Rum Bar (serves Caribbean rums selection and ThirstyFrog Red drought beer)
• BlueIguana Tequila Bar (offers Mexican beer, margaritas, drink specialties)
• Limelight Lounge (hosts Punchliner Comedy Club/brunch)
• Pixels Photo Gallery and Shop; Dreams Photo Studio; Cherry On Top (candy shop, offers the Fun Shops catalog, “Bon Voyage” store menu, souvenirs, watches, jewelry, logo merchandise, duty-free liquor, fashion boutiques)
• Circle C (kids' complimentary club lounge with movies, video games, parties, planned activities)
• 24-hour Warehouse Video Games Arcade; Club O2 teens' lounge for movies, karaoke, parties
• Sunshine Casino (served by Sunshine Casino Bar)
• Seaside Theatre (LED screen outdoor cinema)
• Serenity (adults only relaxation area with Serenity Pool, Serenity Bar, Spa Whirlpool, cascading waterfall, loungers, and hammocks)
• Beach Pool area (with two Whirlpools); Carnival WaterWorks Aqua Park (with 5 slides; 1 Whirlpool, SplashZone for kids)
• Camp Carnival (kids' club lounge with a complimentary programme and play area)
• Cloud 9 Spa and Fitness complex (with Gym, Fitness Studio, Sauna, Steam Room, Thermal Suites, Beauty Salon, 15 Treatment Rooms; offers ZSpa teenagers program)
• SportSquare (Basketball/Volleyball Court, Jogging Track, Tennis Tables, 9-hole Mini Golf Course, Shuffleboard).

Itineraries

Carnival Sunshine itinerary program is based on Western and Eastern Caribbean roundtrip cruises from Port Canaveral, Florida. Feature port destinations include Bahamas (with Nassau and line’s private island Half Moon Cay ), Puerto Rico, Saint Thomas USVI , Grand Turk , Roatan , Belize , Mexico ( Costa Maya and Cozumel ). In 2016, the ship started itineraries to Bermuda - 7-day from NYC New York and 5-day from Norfolk Virginia .

Starting May 2019, the ship's new itinerary program offers 4- (to Nassau) and 5-day (Nassau and Half Moon Cay) short Bahamas cruises leaving roundtrip from a new homeport ( Charleston SC ) on a year-round schedule. The maiden voyage was scheduled for May 18 (2019). Carnival's South Carolina annual cruise shipping volume is approx 220,000 passengers. In Charleston, Carnival Sunshine will replace Carnival Ecstasy (to be relocated to Jacksonville Florida ), while the Jacksonville-homeported Carnival Elation will be repositioned to Port Canaveral FL .

In Dec 2022 CCL announced that between February 2025 and April 2025 Sunshine will be homeported in Norfolk VA. Bookings were opened for the following 4 roundtrip/ex-Norfolk itineraries:

• (6-day Bahamas) to North Bimini-Nassau-Freeport, and to Nassau-Half Moon Cay-Freeport
• (8-day Eastern Caribbean) to Amber Cove Dominicana-Grand Turk-Princess Cays Bahamas, and to Half Moon Cay-Grand Turk-Amber Cove

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Carnival Sunshine Wiki

Fun Ship 2.0 upgrade was done in 2013. Sunshine is one of Carnival's "old new" liners, representing a truly grandiose ship transformation project. The old Carnival Destiny ship (1996-buit by Fincantieri Monfalcone ) was extensively (and expensively) drydock refitted and refurbished in Europe ( Trieste Italy ) at the astonishing cost of USD 155 million. The vessel was transformed into a brand new Carnival "Fun Ship 2.0" in 2013 under the sunny and shiny name "Carnival Sunshine". Carnival Destiny had as sisters the CCL ships Triumph (Sunrise since 2019) and Victory (Radiance since 2020) , and also Costa Fortuna and Costa Magica .

Carnival Sunshine (Monfalcone shipyard/hull number 5941) is powered by Wartsila-Sulzer marine diesel engines (models 8ZAV40S and 8ZAL40) generating total power output 63,36 MW.

The Sunshine ship's interior design was done by Partner Design ( Hamburg -based company). Destiny ship's interior design was by Joe Francus. The new ship now features modern amenities, new venues, more dining options, new onboard entertainment program (3 new grand show productions).

As a Destiny-class liner, Carnival Destiny was the world's first cruise ship with GT/weight over 100,000 tons. Carnival Destiny's Inaugural Cruise started on November 24, 1996. Sunshine's Inaugural Cruise started on April 12, 2013 (14-day Mediterranean Venice - Barcelona ).

Carnival Destiny's list of chartered/ themed voyages includes the first-ever "311 Caribbean Cruise" (March 2011), the first-ever "Kiss Kruise" (October 2011) and the first-ever "Weezer Cruise" (January 2012).

Carnival Destiny-Sunshine refurbishment 2013 conversion review

The most extensively expensive of all (ever) was the Carnival Destiny's drydock refit/transformation. At the staggering cost of USD 155 million, this really extreme makeover produced a brand new Carnival ship in 2013! After its last dry-dock ever (a 49-day refurbishment), the Destiny ship emerged as Carnival Sunshine. This amazing cruise ship transformation was made in the Fincantieri shipyard (Monfalcone, Italy) adding a new partial deck and 2 other decks (in the front section). As a result of the Carnival Destiny renovation, 182 new cabins were added (including 96 spa cabins), all of the ship's other cabins were also refurbished (with a new tropical decor). The list of all major changes includes:

• (new) Ji Ji Asian Kitchen (casual restaurant), also were added “Fat Jimmy’s BBQ”, “Cucina del Capitano”, “Fahrenheit 555 SSteakhouse”, “JavaBlue Cafe”, “Shake Spot”, “Guy’s Burger Joint”, “BlueIguana Cantina”/Mexican, “Seaday Brunch”, “The Comfort Kitchen”/Lido, “Havana Bar”/Lido, “Sunshine Bar”, “Alchemy Bar”, “RedFrog Pub”, “Cherry On Top”, “Punchliner”, “Hasbro”
• "The Comfort Kitchen" (in the Lido Marketplace)
• "Havana Bar" (Lido Marketplace) with floor-ceiling windows
• "Sunshine Bar" (Atrium)
• a new cigar club (Casino Bar)
• CCL fleet's first 3-deck-high Serenity Retreat (adults-only deck) with the Carnival Cloud 9 Spa package .
• "SportSquare" (an open-air complex with Ropes Course, Mini-Golf Course, half-size Sports Court/basketball-volleyball-tennis.

During drydock 2018 (October 14-21, in Freeport Bahamas ) were made regularly planned maintenance works.

Drydock 2016 was in the period March 8-20.

In 2021 (October-November) Carnival Sunshine was drydocked at Navantia Shipyard ( Cadiz Spain ), mainly for general maintenance (technical and routine) works and also repainting (received CCL's new livery).

5 - Day The Bahamas from Charleston, SC

Cruise itinerary.

Day 1: Charleston

Day 2: Fun Day at Sea

Day 3: nassau, day 4: princess cays.

Day 5: Fun Day at Sea

Day 6: charleston.

Get to Know Carnival Sunshine

Everything the sunlight touches on Carnival Sunshine has been doused with an extra dose of fun. There's plenty to find atop this ship, where you can spend your days being kissed by the warm rays of the sun. Visit the biggest Serenity area ever, featuring three decks, plenty of recliners... and even a waterfall. Carnival WaterWorks ™ , our onboard waterpark, doesn't just deliver the favorites... this one debuted the slick Speedway Splash slide. There's also SportSquare ™ , where you can let your inner champion run free (around the jogging track), traverse the Ropes Course high up above, or even engage in a little one-on-one, from ping pong to foosball to giant chess. When you're on your Carnival Sunshine cruise, step out of the sun and try out some shade (and it's some pretty cool shade, at that). The first thing you'll see is the Sunshine Atrium... and let's just say first impressions count. From there, check out dining options — this ship has everything under the Carnival sun — like Guy's Burger Joint ™ , BlueIguana Cantina ™ , Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse ™ and JiJi Asian Kitchen ® . Some of the greatest Carnival bars are here: RedFrog Pub ® , BlueIguana Tequila Bar ™ , SkyBox ™ Sports Bar and Alchemy Bar ® ... plus the already-classic Havana Bar ™ ! You'll enjoy musical revues from Playlist Productions ™ , where songs you know and love come to life on stage. When you find yourself between the Carnival Sunshine and some actual sunshine, fun at sea is guaranteed.

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Debby Delays Carnival Sunshine’s Return to Charleston

• August 8, 2024

After affecting Carnival Cruise Line ships sailing from Jacksonville and Tampa, Tropical Storm Debby is now delaying the operations of the Carnival Sunshine in Charleston.

Returning from a five-night cruise to the Bahamas on Thursday, the vessel is expected to arrive back at its homeport several hours later than scheduled.

According to an update shared by the company, the Sunshine will dock in Charleston in the early afternoon.

“Our Fleet Operations Center in Miami continues to actively monitor Debby, which is currently impacting The Carolinas. The safety of our crew is our priority, and our ships will maintain a safe distance from the storm,” Carnival said in a statement.

While its arrival in Charleston will be delayed, the ship’s upcoming cruise is set to be operated as scheduled, the company added.

“We plan to operate this voyage as scheduled, with modified embarkation plans. Given the ship’s delayed return to Charleston, guests are being asked to delay their terminal arrival appointments by seven hours,” Carnival explained, noting that all guests must be onboard by 9:30 PM.

The Carnival Sunshine is set to offer a four-night cruise to the Bahamas that features a visit to Nassau on Aug. 10, as well as two days at sea.

After making landfall in Florida as a hurricane earlier this week, Debby also impacted the operations of the Carnival Paradise and the Carnival Elation .

With the port closed for ship traffic, the Paradise had to delay its return to Tampa, docking one day later than initially scheduled.

Sailing from Jacksonville, the Carnival Elation was yet another vessel impacted by Debby, having arrived at its homeport one day earlier than initially scheduled to avoid the worst of the storm.

Another cruise ship, the Margaritaville at Sea Islander, also saw its return to Tampa delayed due to the tropical storm .

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New Unlimited Features Make Princess Cruises’ Premier Package the Best Value in Cruising

Unlimited drinks, unlimited specialty dining, unlimited internet and more make an all-inclusive princess vacation easy.

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla. (August 15, 2024) – Imagine a vacation where your glass is never empty, and you can indulge in unlimited beverages - both alcoholic and non-alcoholic - without a second thought. Now add in world class meals at the best specialty restaurants every night of your cruise if you choose and have the best connectivity at sea. This kind of luxury and convenience, and more, will soon be available to guests on board ships from Princess Cruises, with the newest enhancements to its Princess Premier package.

The enhanced Premier package is on sale today for Princess voyages departing from North America and tomorrow, August 16, for voyages departing from all other destinations, for sailings on or after August 31.

Available for $90 per person per day, the Princess Premier package sets the new standard for all-inclusive travel, offering unparalleled value with three exceptional new enhancements:

• Unlimited Premier Beverage Package: Enjoy an unlimited number of drinks up to $20, including alcoholic beverages, specialty coffees, smoothies, and bottled water.
• Crown Grill: A sophisticated steakhouse offering premium cuts of beef and fresh seafood.
• Sabatini's: An authentic Italian trattoria featuring handmade pasta and Italian specialties.
• The Catch by Rudi: A seafood lover’s paradise created by award-winning Chef Rudi Sodamin.
• Makoto Ocean: Sushi master Makoto Okuwa offers exquisitely presented dishes that pay homage to Japanese traditions. 
• Butcher’s Block by Dario Cecchini: In partnership with the world’s most famous butcher, guests experience a carnivore’s paradise at a shared, family-style table.
• Unlimited MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi: Prioritized access to the highest quality and highest performance bandwidth available anywhere in the world

“With the Princess Premier Package, we’re delivering the absolute greatest value in travel and making all-inclusive cruising super easy,” said John Padgett, president of Princess Cruises. “The most comprehensive package in cruise for an unmatched $90 a day ensures our guests can enjoy their vacation experience without any limitations.”

The glass is always full for Premier guests, offering an unlimited number of drinks daily of up to $20 each. Princess Premier, which also comes with free OceanNow access, makes it easy for guests to enjoy their preferred drinks anytime and anywhere on the ship without worrying about additional costs.

An impressive array of beverages is available, including:

• Top shelf spirits, reserve wines and signature cocktails by celebrity mixologist Rob Floyd
• Selection of 75+ spirits, 40+ wines by the glass, 20+ high-end, crafted cocktails
• Premier wines by the glass including Duckhorn, Stag's Leap, and Grgich Hills 
• Private Woodford Reserve Bourbon Selection created exclusively for Princess
• Personalized Jack Daniel's Whiskey Single Barrel Select
• 25% discount on wine bottles (including rare vintages)
• 25% discount on large bottles of water

Dining reaches new heights with the addition of unlimited specialty dining options. Guests can savor gourmet meals at some of Princess Cruises' most beloved restaurants every night of their voyage if they’d like, including the sophisticated Crown Grill steakhouse, the authentic Italian trattoria Sabatini's, and the seafood haven The Catch by Rudi, crafted by award-winning Chef Rudi Sodamin as well as Makoto Ocean, The Butcher’s Block by Dario and Umai Teppanyaki when sailing on Sun and Star Princess. This package also includes unlimited prix fixe meals at any casual dining location creating the ultimate in flexibility in your dining selections.

For those who value staying connected, the new Unlimited MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi provides enhanced connectivity designed to meet the needs of today’s digitally connected travelers. Available exclusively as part of Princess Plus and Princess Premier inclusive bundles, MedallionNet Max offers guests prioritized access to the highest quality and highest performance bandwidth available anywhere in the world which is typically Starlink.

Fitness enthusiasts will appreciate unlimited premium boutique fitness classes, such as Pure Barre, Club Pilates, CycleBar, YogaSix, and StretchLab, ensuring they can maintain their wellness routines even while at sea. Additionally, guests will enjoy premium crafted desserts, fresh juices, and complimentary delivery service for all OceanNow and room service orders, adding to the all-inclusive convenience.

The Princess Premier Ultimate package also includes reserved seating in the Princess Theater and crew appreciation gratuities.

Guests purchasing Princess Premier for the new price of $90 per person per day, enjoy more than 70% savings* on the following inclusions:

• NEW! Unlimited Premier Beverage Package
• NEW! Unlimited Specialty Dining
• NEW! Unlimited MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi
• Unlimited prix fixe meals at any casual dining location: Enjoy unlimited access to casual dining options onboard.
• Unlimited Delivery Service: Complimentary access to all OceanNow and Room Service orders.
• Unlimited reserved seating in the Princess Theater: Enjoy premium seating for all shows and performances.
• Unlimited premium boutique fitness classes per voyage: Stay fit with classes such as Pure Barre, YogaSix, and StretchLab.
• Unlimited premium crafted desserts: A variety of exquisite desserts crafted by Princess pastry chefs.
• Unlimited premium fresh juices: Refresh with an assortment of fresh juices.
• Unlimited photos: Capture memories with an inclusive digital photo package.
• Daily crew gratuities: Relax knowing gratuities are covered.
• Princess Prizes: Participate in onboard giveaways and win exciting prizes.
• Free Medallion device shipping: Enjoy the convenience of free shipping of the Medallion device to home before sailing.

The rollout schedule for the Princess Premier package enhancements is as follows:

• Enchanted Princess: August 31
• Majestic Princess; Sky Princess: September 1
• Crown Princess: September 2
• Ruby Princess: September 3
• Grand Princess: September 4
• Emerald Princess; Discovery Princess; Sun Princess: September 7
• Caribbean Princess; Regal Princess: September 12
• Royal Princess; Sapphire Princess: September 14
• Island Princess: September 25
• Diamond Princess: September 26
• Coral Princess: October 17

Guests who previously purchased Princess Premier can upgrade by contacting their travel advisor or by calling 1-800-PRINCESS (1-800-774-6237). More details can be found here .

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