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8 Nights Canada
departing from Norfolk, Virginia
Cruise Line Carnival Cruise Line
Ship Carnival Sunshine
Departing Sat, Sep 19, 2026
Return Port Norfolk, Virginia
Ports of Call Norfolk, Virginia | Saint John, New Brunswick | Halifax, Nova Scotia | Sydney, Nova Scotia
Carnival Cruise Line
Norfolk, Virginia | Saint John, New Brunswick | Halifax, Nova Scotia | Sydney, Nova Scotia
Prices starting from
  • Inside
    Oceanview
    Balcony
    Suite
  • $789 USD $98.66 USD per day
    $909 USD $113.66 USD per day
    $1,209 USD $151.16 USD per day
    $1,739 USD $217.41 USD per day
Taxes and fees of $144 USD included. Port charges of $159 USD included.
Itinerary
  • Date Date Location Location Arrival Arrival Departure Departure
  • Sat, Sep 19, 2026 NORFOLK, VA (DOCK) -- 4:30 pm
    Sun, Sep 20, 2026 FUN DAY AT SEA (FUN AT SEA) -- --
    Mon, Sep 21, 2026 FUN DAY AT SEA (FUN AT SEA) -- --
    Tue, Sep 22, 2026 SAINT JOHN, NB, CANADA (DOCK) 8:00 am 4:00 pm
    Wed, Sep 23, 2026 HALIFAX, NS, CANADA (DOCK) 10:00 am 6:00 pm
    Thu, Sep 24, 2026 SYDNEY, NS, CANADA (DOCK) 10:00 am 6:00 pm
    Fri, Sep 25, 2026 FUN DAY AT SEA (FUN AT SEA) -- --
    Sat, Sep 26, 2026 FUN DAY AT SEA (FUN AT SEA) -- --
    Sun, Sep 27, 2026 NORFOLK, VA (DOCK) 8:00 am --
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Carnival Cruise Line
General
If you're thinking of cruising, there's a very good chance you're considering a Carnival cruise. Growing since our founding in 1972, Carnival Cruise Line - "The World's Most Popular Cruise Line" - now carries millions of guests every year. Plus we're so pumped about our latest ships, Carnival Jubilee, which set sail last December… and Carnival Firenze, now sailing from Long Beach!

Carnival Cruise Line is proud to be part of a family of companies owned by Carnival Corporation, which includes sister lines Princess Cruises, Holland America Line and Cunard Line, among others.

In a nutshell… we’re all about fun vacations at sea and ashore! A Carnival cruise features day and nighttime entertainment like stage shows, musical performances, deck parties, casinos and more. (Like what? Like waterslides!) We invite our guests to come as they are, and we make everyone feel right at home with comfy staterooms, attentive service, casual and elegant dining, plus a variety of bars and gathering places indoors and out. Guests enjoy this unique experience against the backdrop of some of the world's most beautiful seaports.

Our 27 ships operate 2- to 29-day voyages, departing from every coast in the U.S. While we’re best known for Caribbean cruises, we sail to other exotic and amazing destinations like Mexico, Alaska, The Bahamas, Europe and Hawaii. Additionally, Carnival Cruise Line Australia has two ships, and offers cruises from Sydney and Brisbane to New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
Ship
Carnival Sunshine
Overview

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 SkyCourse 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, while Hasbro, The Game Show gets cruisers like you up on stage, competing in larger-than-life family favorites come to life.

When you find yourself between the Carnival Sunshine and some actual sunshine, fun at sea is guaranteed.

Entertainment

Playlist Productions

How about a show, to go? Our theater full of amazing musicals cruises along with you.

The Punchliner Comedy Club

Hope you packed your funny bone - our onboard comedy performances are designed to tickle 'em just right.

Hasbro, The Game Show

Your favorite board games come to life in this fun-for-all-ages game show extravaganza.

Piano Bar

Finally. A bar where singing along isn't just tolerated, it's strongly encouraged.

Live Music

Music lovers, listen up. Because our ships are rocking and rolling with some of the best bands at sea.

More Options:

  • Dive-In Movies
  • Karaoke
  • Nightclub
  • SkyBox Sports Bar
Bars and Lounges

Havana Bar

Step into the Havana Bar and enjoy an authencially Cuban experience as you cruise.

RedFrog Pub

Good beer, good tunes, good times. Welcome to the island-inspired ambiance of the Caribbean's chillest hangout. the red frog rum bar on carnival cruise lines.

Exclusive Carnival Brews

Yes-you can! Some of our most popular original beers are now available on every ship, in convenient cans.

Alchemy Bar

For the perfect antidote to all that pre-vacation stress, try a unique cocktail custom-concocted by our mix-masters.

BlueIguana Tequila Bar

Feel like a frozen tequila drink? How about an ice-cold Mexican beer? Grab a stool, amigo. This is where you wanna be.

Mixologist Competitions

Calling all cocktail captains: come mix it up, pour it over ice...and let's raise some spirits.

More Options:

  • Piano Bar
  • Alchemy Martini Tasting
  • Cheers!
  • SkyBox Sports Bar
  • Beer Station
  • RedFrog Rum Bar
  • Casino Bar
  • Cruise the vineyards
Outdoors

Serenity Adult Only Retreat

Serenity's the faraway place... that's actually quite close to it all.

WaterWorks

Built for some serious splashing.

SportSquare

At SportSquare, there's a game for you... and a champion inside of you.

Dive-In Movies

Settle in to a poolside lounge chair - or even the pool itself - as you take in a big-name movie under the stars.

Pools

For a cool day at sea, make it a pool day at sea.

SkyCourse

Accept the challenge? Strap in and take to the sky.

More Options:

  • Mini Golf
  • Jogging Track
  • Twister Waterslide
  • Basketball
  • SkyFitness
Kids, Teens, & Family

Seuss at Sea

Just you wait and see what there is to see at Seuss at Sea!

Hasbro, The Game Show

Your favorite board games come to life in this fun-for-all-ages game show extravaganza.

Zumbini

We're getting kids ages 2-5 moving - and having an amazing time. Every Carnival cruise now includes Zumbini!

Camp Ocean

At Camp Ocean, 2-11 year-olds stay busy, keep active and have fun as they enjoy all new ocean-themed activities in supervised, age-based groups.

Club O2

This is Club O2, the just-for-teens hangout on board Carnival.

Circle "C"

Welcome to the ultimate hot spot for guests ages 12 to 14. And with all this fun happening, they'll be LOLing in no time.

More options...

  • WaterWorks
  • Cherry On Top
  • SportSquare
  • Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast
  • Night Owls
  • Build-A-Bear Workshop at Sea
  • Seuss-a-palooza Story Time
  • Dive-In-Movies
  • Pools
  • Seuss-a-palooza Parade
  • ZSpa
  • Mini Golf
  • Video Arcade
  • Twister Waterslide
  • Basketball
  • Arts and Crafts
  • SkyCourse
Events

Mega Deck Party

A deck party this 'Mega' can only happen on a deck this 'Lido.'

Groove for St. Jude

Do good. Feel good. And help some kids - also good, right?

Holidays Aboard

Holidays are some of the greatest days...and definitely some of the best to be enjoying a cruise.

Sailaway Party

Get ready to have an absolute blast, from the moment we get going.

80s Night

Get, like, so totally stoked for this rad retro night at sea.

Casino

Carnival Players Club

Your Sail & Sign card is the key - play and earn special perks, private invitations and great offers.

Slots

On your next cruise, try your luck at one of our state-of-the-art slot machines!

Blackjack

There's great blackjack action - hit the tables.

Drinks On Us!

The secret to free drinks in the casino... is no secret at all.

Casino Bar

Finding a great drink here is never a roll of the dice.

More Choices...

  • Casino Prize Games
  • Casino Tournament
  • Poker
  • Scratch-Offs
  • Table Games
Spa & Fitness

Cloud 9 Spa

Cloud 9 Spa isn't just a spa, it's a shrine to relaxation.

Cloud 9 Spa: Thermal Suite

In these rooms the thermostat only has one setting: "perfect".

ZSpa

Finally, a spa worth tweeting about.

Facial Treatments

We won't just treat you, we'll treat you well.

Men's Services

Hey man, been to the spa lately?

Medi-Spa

Looking to improve your looks? Look no further.

More options:

  • Hair & Beauty Salon
  • Jogging Track
  • Fitness Classes
  • Fitness Center
  • Acupunture
  • SkyFitness
  • Massage
Dining

Guy's Burger Joint

Take a big juicy bite of one of the best burgers at sea, brought to you by none other than celebrity chef Guy Fieri.

BlueIguana Cantina

Head on down to our Mexican cantina, where the food is fresh an the atmosphere is fresher.

Cucina del Capitano

Sit down to a delectable family meal at an Italian countryside villa. In the middle of the ocean.

*Additional Charge

JiJi Asian Kitchen

Experience deliciously blurred borders as this across-Asia dining experience brings not only authentic food, but local traditions, to the table.

*Additional Charge

Steakhouse

Premium cuts and seafood are the centerpiece to this evening dining experience.

*Additional Charge

Dining Room

Three courses, no pretension. This kinda-fancy dining event brings a premium selection of food options (and fun!) to your table every night.

More Options:

  • Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast
  • Lido Restaurant
  • Swirls
  • 24-Hour Room Service
  • Bonsai Sushi
  • The Chef's Table
  • Seaday Brunch
  • JavaBlue Cafe
  • Pizzeria del Capitano
  • Seatkhouse Selections
  • The Carnival Deli
  • Kid's Menus
  • The Captain's Pasta Bar
  • Bottomless Bubbles
  • Dining Room Breakfast
  • Kid's Meals for Campers
  • RedFrog Pub
  • Special Diets
  • Cooking Demonstration
Activities

Make it With Michaels

Make creativity happen with an onboard arts and crafts session designed by the experts at Michaels!

Build-A-Bear Workshop at Sea

Make cuddly new friends at sea.

*Additional Charge

Atrium

There's no place at sea as welcoming as the atrium - the welcome-aboard center.

Bingo

B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O ... this BINGO is a game-o.

*Additional Charge

Onboard Internet

Stay connected and share the good times you're having.

*Additional Charge

Military Appreciation 

We take time out of every Carnival cruise to give thanks to the folks who make it all possible.

More Options:

  • Art Exhibitions
  • Mini Golf
  • Alchemy Martini Tasting
  • Games
  • Art Seminars
  • Video Arcade
  • Cooking Demonstration
  • Mixologist Competitions
  • Ocean Plaza
  • Library
  • Art Auctions
  • Art Games
  • Basketball
  • Pixels
  • Dreams Studio
  • Cherry On Top
Shops

Cherry On Top

There's a candy store on the ship? Sweet!

Fine Jewelry

Commemorate your vacation by picking up a great deal on a lifetime supply of sparkles.

Beauty

Try out a new look or stock up on your favorites-top name cosmetics, fragrances and skincare items are up to 25% off retail prices.

Accessories

There's an almost-endless selection of designer jewelry and accessories on the ship...so bring your inner fashionista along.

Apparel

We're not putting you on! There's great clothes shopping - tax-free - aboard the ship.

More Choices:

  • Dreams Studios
  • Pixels
  • Onboard Internet
  • Watches
  • Liquor
Ship Facts
  • Inaugural Cruise: 2013 (Formerly Carnival Destiny)
  • Length: 893 ft.
  • Beam: 158 ft.
  • Cruising Speed: 21 knots
Decks
Stateroom Legend
  • Stateroom Legend
  • 1A Interior Upper/Lower
  • 4A Interior Stateroom
  • 4B Interior Stateroom
  • 4C Interior Stateroom
  • 4D Interior Stateroom
  • 4E Interior Stateroom
  • 4F Interior Stateroom
  • 4G Interior Stateroom
  • 4J Interior with Picture Window (obstructed views)
  • 4S Cloud 9 Spa Interior
  • 6A Ocean View Stateroom
  • 6B Ocean View Stateroom
  • 6C Ocean View Stateroom
  • 6D Ocean View Stateroom
  • 6J Scenic Ocean View
  • 6K Scenic Grand Ocean View
  • 8A Balcony Stateroom
  • 8B Balcony Stateroom
  • 8C Balcony Stateroom
  • 8D Balcony Stateroom
  • 8E Balcony Stateroom
  • 8M Aft-View Extended Balcony Stateroom
  • 8N Aft-View Extended Balcony Stateroom
  • 8S Cloud 9 Spa Balcony
  • 8T Cloud 9 Spa Balcony
  • 9B Premium Balcony
  • 9C Premium Vista Balcony
  • BL Balcony Guarantee
  • CS Captain's Suite
  • GS Grand Suite
  • IS Inside Guarantee
  • OS Ocean Suite
  • OV Ocean View Guarantee
  • PT Porthole
  • SS Cloud 9 Spa Suite
  • ST Suite Guarantee
Stateroom Symbol Legend
  • Stateroom Symbol Legend
  • 2 Twin Beds (convert to King), Double Sofa Bed and 1 Lower Pullman
  • 2 Twin Beds (convert to King), Single Convertible Sofa & Upper
  • Twin Bed & Single Convertible
  • Queen-Size Bed, Single Convertible Sofa and Upper
  • 2 Twin Beds (convert to King) & Double Convertible Sofa
  • Unisex Wheelchair Accessible Restroom
  • 2 Twin Beds (convert to King) & 2 Uppers
  • 2 Twin Beds (convert to King) & Double Convertible Sofa
  • 2 Twin Beds (convert to King) & 1 Upper
  • Stateroom with 2 Porthole Windows
  • Twin beds do not convert to a king-size bed
  • All accommodations are non-smoking
  • Connecting Staterooms (Ideal for families & groups of friends)
  • 2 Twin Beds (convert to King) and Single Convertible Sofa
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Serenity

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Destination
Canada
When it comes to cruising in Canada you have two options. The first is on the west coast, with cruises departing from Vancouver, however these itineraries tend to just use Canada as the jumping off point for itineraries into Alaska or down along the Californian coast. Alternatively, cruises from the east open up the coast of French Canada and into the New England region of the US. This area is known for its beautiful scenery, stunning foliage, abundant wildlife and quaint coastal towns.
Ports of Call
Norfolk, Virginia
City Norfolk

Steeped in naval lore, Norfolk got its start shortly after Jamestown was founded in 1607. Its deep-water harbor is now the site of the largest naval base in the world. On an excursion, discover 18th-century Virginia in Colonial Williamsburg, restored by John D. Rockefeller as a gift to all Americans. See the Governor's Palace and the House of Burgesses, where Patrick Henry, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson served prior to the Revolution.

Saint John, New Brunswick
City Saint John

Canada's oldest incorporated city, Saint John sits at the juncture of the Saint John River and the Bay of Fundy. Here, visitors may witness the world-renowned phenomenon of the reversing falls, created by the Bay of Fundy's 28 1/2-foot tide swell rising above the level of the Saint John River at high tide. Saint John also has Canada's oldest museum and you'll want to visit Market Square with its charming shops and restaurants.

Halifax, Nova Scotia
City Halifax

Ascend the hillside streets to the Citadel, a star-shaped fort built in 1749, where the traditional Noon Gun recalls the British garrison. Visit the restored wharves of Historic Properties, now filled with shops, and Halifax Public Gardens, the oldest formal Victorian gardens in North America. Or drive out along the Lighthouse Route to the rustic fishing village of Peggy's Cove, for postcard-perfect Nova Scotian scenery: lobster pots, fishing boats, and a shining Atlantic seascape just offshore.

Sydney, Nova Scotia
City Sydney

Nova Scotia's second largest city, Sydney is located on Cape Breton Island. While the tradition is definitely Scottish, one of the highlights of a visit to Sydney is the restored French fortress at Louisbourg-where shopkeepers and inhabitants dress, live and produce goods in the tradition of the 18th century. At Sydney, you'll also find some of Eastern Canada's most beautiful parks and trails. The Alexander Graham Bell Museum is worth a visit, too.

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