Carnival Sunshine Cruise: Norfolk–Bahamas Apr 26–May 2

Join me on the Carnival Sunshine 6-night Bahamas cruise out of Norfolk on Sunday, April 26. The itinerary includes sea days plus calls at Bimini, Nassau, and Carnival’s new Celebration Key, returning to Norfolk on Saturday, May 2. Think sail-away drinks, shared dinners, trivia teams, and maybe a small group to explore the ports together.
I’ll propose a casual meet-and-greet on embarkation day shortly after sail-away (exact time and lounge/bar TBD once deck plans and show times are final). Once we have a few people RSVP’d here, we can coordinate:
car pooling, cabin sharing/locations, dinner times (early/late/Your Time), and interests (shows, Serenity, stand-up comedy, casino, shore excursions, etc.).

Lowest cost per person is around $300 (double occupancy room) so you could spend a little more than a week in Charlottesville ...

Cruise dates: Sunday, April 26, 2026 – Saturday, May 2, 2026
First Meetup: Onboard, sail-away day (Norfolk), exact time/place announced in the Meetup comments closer to departure.
Link: https://www.carnival.com/itinerary/6-day-the-bahamas-cruise/norfolk/sunshine/6-days/bh0?sailDate=04262026

Ship: Carnival Sunshine
Departure port: Norfolk Cruise Terminal, Norfolk, VA
Onboard location: A bar or lounge near the atrium or Lido (TBD; I’ll post details once we’re closer).

Who should join: Solo travelers, couples, and small groups who’d like some familiar faces on board. People interested in joining up for shows, specialty dining, or sharing tips about Bimini, Nassau, or Celebration Key.
Add your cabin area and dining preference in the comments so we can coordinate.

Looking forward to meeting some shipmates before we even step onboard and turning this into an especially memorable Sunshine cruise.

Port of Norfolk
Nauticus National Maritime Center
One Waterside Drive
Norfolk, VA 23510