Carnival Sunshine — Upcoming Port Calls & Shore Excursions

Carnival Sunshine, operated by Carnival Cruise Line, offers Caribbean and Dominican Republic itineraries with recorded calls at 14 distinct ports and 215 active tours. This guide focuses strictly on what travelers can do at each port of call, based on general geography and cultural knowledge.

Ports of Call & Shore Experiences

At Amber Cove, Dominican Republic, visitors can explore the Puerto Plata area, including cable car rides up Mount Isabel de Torres. Belize City offers access to the Belize Barrier Reef for snorkeling and ancient Maya ruins like Altun Ha. In Cozumel, Mexico, travelers enjoy beach clubs, Mayan sites such as San Gervasio, and world-class scuba diving. George Town, Grand Cayman, features Seven Mile Beach and Stingray City sandbars. Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos, is known for its pristine beaches and the historic Cockburn Town. Half Moon Cay, the cruise line’s private Bahamian island, offers water sports and nature trails. King’s Wharf, Bermuda, provides access to the Royal Naval Dockyard, beaches, and crystal caves. Montego Bay, Jamaica, is a hub for rafting on the Martha Brae River and Dunn’s River Falls. Nassau, Bahamas, offers Atlantis Aquaventure, straw markets, and historic sites like Fort Charlotte. Princess Cays, Eleuthera, features a private beach with kayaking and snorkeling. Progreso, Mexico, is the gateway to the Yucatán’s Chichén Itzá ruins and Mérida’s colonial architecture. Roatan, Honduras, is renowned for its coral reefs and zipline adventures. San Juan, Puerto Rico, offers Old San Juan’s forts, cobblestone streets, and El Yunque Rainforest. St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands, features Magens Bay Beach, Charlotte Amalie shopping, and Skyride to Paradise Point. Travelers should book tours directly through the cruise line for guaranteed return times.