Grand Strand Marylanders
Friends and Neighbors Cruise
The Charleston, SC cruise port has been the go-to for many South Carolina residents for that quick getaway. The close proximity to Myrtle Beach makes it a perfect cruise port from which to depart on adventures to the Bahamas and the Caribbean.
At the end of 2024, the Charleston cruise port will be closing and the Carnival Sunshine will move on to make Norfolk, Virginia her home port.
October 2024 will be our chance to get to together, celebrating our Maryland roots along with the rest of our Grand Strand Friends and Neighbors, cruising off to the Bahamas.
We will have meet & greets on the ship and have games and giveaways.
Come join in on the fun!
Cabin rates are below!
Ship Information - Carnival Ship Features - Carnival SunshineEEverything the sunlight touches on Carnival Sunshine has been doused with an extra dose of fun. There’s plenty to find atop this ship, where your clients can spend days being kissed by the warm rays of the sun. They can 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 your clients can let their 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.
- Ship Class: Sunshine Class
- Gross Tonnage: 102,853
- Onboard Crew: 1,150
- Guest Capacity: 3,002
Itinerary
October 12-17, 2024
Saturday, October 12 Charleston
Sunday, October 13 FUN DAY AT SEA
Monday, October 14 Nassau
Tuesday, October 15 Princess Cays
Wednesday, October 16 FUN DAY AT SEA
Thursday, October 17 Charleston
Payment Schedule
Payment plan
- $25 pp hold fee due when booking
- Additional $150 pp by June 14, 2024
- Balance by July 29, 2024
Sample Cabin Types and Rates
If you are a VIFP member already, your rate may be lower than the quoted rates below since you may have special rate codes tied to your VIFP # so make sure to let me know your # when expressing interest.
These are "lead in" rates, PER PERSON, including taxes and port fees. These rates are per person, based upon two people or more per cabin and do NOT include pre-paid gratuities.
Balcony Stateroom
Lead in Rate: $ 909.65 per person/double occupancy
Lead in Rate: $1,673.65 per person/single occupancy
Deck: Deck 8,Lido Deck
Category: 8D
Size: 185 sq. ft.; Balcony: 35 sq. ft.
Occupancy: 2 guests standard - some sleep 3 or 4
Amenities: Two twin beds that convert to a king-size bed, a sitting area with sofa, television with remote control, private balcony, private bath with shower, hair-dryer, individual climate control, telephone, wall safe and picture window.
Smoking Policy: Smoking is not permitted in staterooms or on balconies.
Balcony Stateroom
Lead in Rate: $ 897.65 per person/double occupancy
Lead in Rate: $ 1,649.65 per person/single occupancy
Deck: Deck 6,Deck 7
Category: 8B
Size: 185 sq. ft.; Balcony: 35 sq. ft.
Occupancy: 2 guests standard - some sleep 3 or 4
Amenities: Two twin beds that convert to a king-size bed, a sitting area with sofa, television with remote control, private balcony, private bath with shower, hair-dryer, individual climate control, telephone, wall safe and picture window.
Smoking Policy: Smoking is not permitted in staterooms or on balconies.
Oceanview Stateroom
Lead in Rate: $ 724.65 per person, double occupancy
Lead in Rate: $ 1,303.65 per person, single occupancy
Deck: Deck 2
Category: 6C
Size: 220 sq. ft.
Occupancy: 2 guests standard - some sleep 3 or 4
Amenities: Two twin beds that convert to a king-size bed, a sitting area with sofa, TV with remote control, picture window, telephone, individual climate control, wall safe, hair-dryer and private bathroom with shower.
Smoking Policy: Smoking is not permitted in staterooms or on balconies.
Oceanview Stateroom
Lead In Rate: $ 714.65 per person, double occupancy
Lead in rate: $ 1,283.65 per person, single occupancy
Deck: Deck 1
Category: 6A
Size: 220 sq. ft.
Occupancy: 2 guests standard - some sleep 3 or 4
Amenities: Two twin beds that convert to a king-size bed, a sitting area with sofa, TV with remote control, picture window, individual climate control, hair-dryer, telephone, wall safe and private bathroom with shower.
Smoking Policy: Smoking is not permitted in staterooms or on balconies.
Interior Stateroom
Lead In Rate: $ 619.65 per person, double occupancy
Lead in Rate: $ 1,023.65 per person, single occupancy
Deck: Deck 6,Deck 7
Category: 4E
Size: 185 sq. ft.
Occupancy: 2 guests standard - some sleep 4
Amenities: Two twin beds that convert to a king-size bed, television with remote control, individual climate control, telephone, wall safe, hair-dryer and private bathroom with shower.
Please Note: Twin beds do not convert to king configuration when both upper berths in use.
Ambulatory Accessible Staterooms: 7118, 7119, and 7294.
Smoking Policy: Smoking is not permitted in staterooms or on balconies.