{"id":6368,"date":"2026-01-23T09:38:52","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T09:38:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/news\/?p=6368"},"modified":"2026-01-23T09:46:42","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T09:46:42","slug":"carnival-sunshine-itineraries-for-2027-28-announced","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/news\/carnival-cruise-line\/carnival-sunshine-itineraries-for-2027-28-announced","title":{"rendered":"Carnival Sunshine Itineraries for 2027\u201328 Announced"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Carnival Cruise Line has revealed its most adventurous Carnival Sunshine 2027\u201328 itineraries, including first\u2011ever visits to African destinations, expanded European itineraries, and a special cruise designed for optimal viewing of the 2027 solar eclipse. The newly released schedule brings more variety and memorable experiences for global travelers.<\/p>\n<h2>First-Ever African Ports for Carnival Cruise Line<\/h2>\n<p>In a historic move, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/ships\/carnival-sunshine\">Carnival Sunshine<\/a> will visit African ports for the first time in the cruise line\u2019s history. These calls will take place in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>La Goulette (Tunis), Tunisia<\/strong> \u2013 A gateway to historic sites like Carthage and the vibrant Tunis medina.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tangier, Morocco<\/strong> \u2013 A cultural hub where the Mediterranean meets the Atlantic, ideal for exploring markets, kasbahs, and coastal views.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These African itineraries form part of week\u2011long and longer cruises departing from Barcelona, Spain, and Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy.<\/p>\n<h2>New and Returning European Ports<\/h2>\n<p>Carnival Sunshine\u2019s 2027 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/destinations\/europe\">Europe<\/a> schedule also includes fresh destinations across the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/destinations\/mediterranean\">Mediterranean<\/a> and eastern Europe, including:<\/p>\n<h3>New European port of calls:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Bari, Italy<\/strong> \u2013 A southern Italian city with a historic old town and seaside charm.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Bar, Montenegro<\/strong> \u2013 Coastal town with rugged mountains and Adriatic views.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ajaccio, Corsica, France<\/strong> \u2013 Birthplace of Napoleon, with beaches and French culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Returning or revived European stops:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Genoa, Italy<\/strong> \u2013 Historic port with ancient lanes and maritime museums.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Salerno, Palermo &amp; Catania, Italy<\/strong> \u2013 Classic Italian destinations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Palma de Mallorca, Spain<\/strong> \u2013 A Balearic island favorite.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Izmir, Turkey<\/strong> \u2013 A rich blend of history and coast.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These new and returning ports give guests options from history and culture to beaches and food.<\/p>\n<h2>Special Solar Eclipse Cruise in 2027<\/h2>\n<p>One of the standout sailings is a special solar eclipse cruise that positions Carnival Sunshine in the path of the total solar eclipse on August 2, 2027.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Departure:<\/strong> July 25, 2027, from Barcelona, Spain.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Itinerary highlights:<\/strong> Visits to Marseille (France), Italian ports like Genoa and Catania, Valletta (Malta), and La Goulette (Tunisia) before the eclipse.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This sailing will include themed programming and activities on the cruise to mark the event, making it a unique experience at sea.<\/p>\n<p>(Note: Another ship in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/cruise-lines\/carnival-cruise-lines\/ships\">Carnival fleet<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/ships\/carnival-miracle\">Carnival Miracle<\/a>, will run a similar solar eclipse cruise from Dover, England, with a dedicated day at sea for viewing on August 2, 2027.)<\/p>\n<h2>Transatlantic and European Sailing Itineraries<\/h2>\n<p>Before arriving in Europe, Carnival Sunshine will sail from Norfolk, Virginia, on May 15, 2027, for a 15\u2011day transatlantic cruise crossing to Dover, England.<\/p>\n<p>From May 30, 2027, the ship will begin its European season with departures that include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>One sailing from Dover, England.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Four sailings from Civitavecchia (Rome).<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Ten sailings from Barcelona.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These routes cover <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/destinations\/western-mediterranean\">Western<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/destinations\/eastern-mediterranean\">Eastern Mediterranean<\/a> destinations and give travelers choices in trip length and destinations across southern Europe.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the season, Sunshine will sail from Barcelona to Miami, USA, on a repositioning voyage that includes calls in Spain and North Africa before an ocean crossing.<\/p>\n<h2>U.S. Sailings from Galveston in Late 2027<\/h2>\n<p>After completing its Europe and Atlantic routes, Carnival Sunshine returns to the United States in November 2027 and begins a new series of cruises from Galveston, Texas.<\/p>\n<p>The ship will offer:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>10\u2011day cruises visiting Caribbean and Gulf Coast stops.<\/li>\n<li>4\u2011day short cruises from Galveston.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sunshine will join fellow Carnival ships <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/ships\/carnival-breeze\">Carnival Breeze<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/ships\/carnival-horizon\">Carnival Horizon<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/ships\/jubilee\">Carnival Jubilee<\/a> at the Texas homeport, giving passengers a range of options from short getaways to longer sea vacations.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Book Carnival Sunshine and What to Expect Onboard<\/h2>\n<p>Bookings for the new Carnival Sunshine 2027\u201328 are open now through Carnival Cruise Line\u2019s website and travel agents such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cruisebooking.com\/\">CruiseBooking.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The ship continues to feature many of Carnival\u2019s popular onboard amenities, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guy\u2019s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina, and Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse dining options.<\/li>\n<li>WaterWorks, SportSquare, and theatre entertainment.<\/li>\n<li>Cloud9 Spa for wellness and relaxation at sea.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These offerings make it easy for families, couples, and first\u2011time cruisers to tailor their experience to their tastes and interests.<\/p>\n<h2>Why to Choose Carnival Sunshine<\/h2>\n<p>The 2027\u201328 schedule for Carnival Sunshine gives travelers:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New cultural experiences in Africa with Tunis and Tangier stops.<\/li>\n<li>Greater variety in European cruising with new and returning ports.<\/li>\n<li>Exclusive solar eclipse sailing that targets one of the rarest sky events.<\/li>\n<li>Flexible options from the U.S., including Galveston departures at the end of the year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Many cruise enthusiasts may see this schedule as a chance to visit destinations they have not sailed 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