Maritime Escape – Saint John, Halifax & Sydney

About this cruise

This one leaves Norfolk on October 3, 2026 and spends 8 nights visiting Saint John, Halifax and Sydney at a pace where every day has something going on but there's always time to just sit and watch the water too. The first couple of days are at sea, which gives you time to settle in and get to know the ship before the ports begin. Old harbours, fresh lobster, and autumn leaves if you time it right. Classic New England stuff. Most ports give you about 8 hours, so you can do more than just tick off the main sights. As for the ship itself, You won't go hungry on Carnival Sunshine. 8 restaurants come with the fare, plus 7 more when you feel like treating yourself. Being shoulder season helps: golden light, comfortable weather, and shorter queues at the popular spots. 8 nights of not thinking about anything except where to eat next. That's the pitch.