Coastal Retreat – Saint John, Halifax & Sydney

About this cruise

8 nights is that sweet spot where you actually start to relax. This sailing from Norfolk on September 19, 2026 visits Saint John, Halifax and Sydney and doesn't try to cram in too much. You ease into this one, with a few sea days up front to find your rhythm before the 3 port calls start. Lighthouses, clam chowder, and cold Atlantic air. The East Coast at its most itself. Don't rush through Sydney, which is known as Where the Opera House meets the harbour. Around 8 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. You won't go hungry on Carnival Sunshine. 8 restaurants come with the fare, plus 7 more when you feel like treating yourself. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. All told, 3 ports across 8 nights covers a lot.