Iberian to Caribbean – Barcelona & Grand Turk

About this cruise

A trip this long changes your rhythm entirely, and that's very much the point. 13 nights from Barcelona on October 16, 2027, visiting Alicante, Málaga, Tangier, Grand Turk Island and Miami. You get off in Miami, which is a good excuse to tack on a few days on land. The itinerary clusters several port calls together. Fast-paced for a few days, then the sea days hit and you can catch your breath. The Western Mediterranean route takes in Spain, Morocco, Turks & Caicos Islands and United States, 4 countries, and the differences show up in the food, the architecture, and the mood. You get around 9 hours in each port, which is enough for an excursion, lunch, and some wandering around on your own. When you're not ashore, Carnival Sunshine keeps you well fed. 15 places to eat, with 8 included in the fare and a few specialty spots if you're in the mood. One of the underrated parts of a longer cruise: you actually get to know people. The couple from dinner, the group at trivia, the bartender who remembers your drink. If you like having options (restaurants, bars, activities, entertainment), a big ship delivers that. An October sailing dodges the peak crowds while the weather is still cooperating. Well timed. 13 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.