8-Night Cruise on Carnival SunshineEastern Caribbean - Weather

The Carnival Sunshine sails a 8-night Eastern Caribbean itinerary with Carnival Cruises, departing Norfolk, Virginia on January 9, 2027. It's a classic Caribbean cruise. Travelers sailing in January can generally expect warm, sunny weather with gentle trade winds. Ports of call include Norfolk, Virginia, Half Moon Cay, Bahamas, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos, with 2 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Saturday, Jan 9, 2027 — Norfolk, Virginia

   Norfolk, Virginia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 8-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on Carnival Sunshine. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 51°F.

2. Day 2 — Tuesday, Jan 12, 2027 — Half Moon Cay, Bahamas

   Half Moon Cay, Bahamas is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 8-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on Carnival Sunshine. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.

3. Day 3 — Wednesday, Jan 13, 2027 — Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos

   Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 8-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on Carnival Sunshine. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 77°F.

4. Day 4 — Thursday, Jan 14, 2027 — Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic

   Puerto Plata/Amber Cove, Dominican Republic is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 8-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on Carnival Sunshine. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

5. Day 5 — Sunday, Jan 17, 2027 — Norfolk, Virginia

   Norfolk, Virginia is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 8-night Eastern Caribbean cruise on Carnival Sunshine. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 50°F.