After the tragic Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, both Carnival and Royal Caribbean used Norfolk, Virginia as a temporary port. That was a reasonable solution with Baltimore’s port being closed but it was a logistical challenge for many passengers who had booked planning to leave from one port to have their cruise moved to another.
Norfolk, however, will now become a Carnival homeport as the cruise line is moving Carnival Sunshine there in 2026. Heald shared that Carnival Sunshine would offer a variety of itineraries with stops including:
Bermuda Bermuda overnight cruisesBermuda double overnight cruisesCelebration KeyBiminiNassauGrand TurkAmber CoveHalf Moon KayHalifax, Nova ScotiaCharlottetown, Canada (a new stop for Carnival)Sydney, Nova Scotia.
Carnival will add Norfolk, Virginia as a homeport in 2026.
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Carnival begins Norfolk sailing in July, 2026
Here’s a look a the cruises that will be leaving from Norfolk:
4-Day Bermuda from Norfolk, VA (Thursday departure) (7/23/2026 and 8/06/2026
Thu: Norfolk, VA 4:30 p.m.Fri: Fun Day At SeaSat: Bermuda 9:00 AM 5 p.m.Sun: Fun Day At SeaMon: Norfolk, VA 8:a.m.
5-Day Bermuda from Norfolk, VA (Tuesday departure) 6/23/2026
Tue: Norfolk, VA 4:30 p.m.Wed: Fun Day At SeaThu: Bermuda 10 a.m-OvernightFri: Bermuda Overnight 4 p.m.Sat: Fun Day At SeaSun: Norfolk, VA 8 a.m.
5-Day Bahamas from Norfolk, VA (Saturday departure) (7/18/2026 and 8/01/2026)
Sat: Norfolk, VA 4:30 p.m.Sun: Fun Day At SeaMon: Bimini, The Bahamas 12 p.m.Tue: Celebration Key, The Bahamas 7 a.m. Wed: Fun Day At SeaThu: Norfolk, VA 8 a.m.
Day Bahamas from Norfolk, VA (Monday departure) (7/27/2026)
Mon: Norfolk, VA 4:30 p.m.Tue: Fun Day At SeaWed: Celebration Key, The Bahamas 12 p.m.Thu: Bimini, The Bahamas 7 a.m,Fri: Fun Day At SeaSat: Norfolk, VA 8 a.m.
6-Day Bahamas from Norfolk, VA (Sunday departure) (5/10/2026, 5/24/2026, 8/30/2026, 9/13/2026, 9/27/2026, 10/25/2026, 11/08/2026, 11/22/2026, 12/06/2026
2027: 1/03/2027, 1/17/2027, 1/31/2027, 2/14/2027, 2/28/2027, 3/14/2027, 03/28/2027, and 4/11/2027)
Sun: Norfolk, VA 4:30 p.m.Mon: Fun Day At SeaTue: Bimini, The Bahamas 12 p.m.Wed: Nassau, The Bahamas 8 a.m.Thu: Celebration Key, The Bahamas 7 a.m.Fri: Fun Day At SeaSat: Norfolk, VA 8 a.m.
6-Day Bahamas from Norfolk, VA (Sunday departure) (7/12/2026 and 4/25/2027)
Sun: Norfolk, VA 4:30 p.m.Mon: Fun Day At SeaTue: Celebration Key, The Bahamas 12 p.m.Wed: Nassau, The Bahamas 10 a.m.Thu: Bimini, The Bahamas 7 a.m.Fri: Fun Day At SeaSat: Norfolk, VA 8 a.m.
6-Day Bahamas from Norfolk, VA (Monday departure) (8/10/2026)
Mon: Norfolk, VA 4:30 p.m.Tue: Fun Day At SeaWed: Celebration Key, The Bahamas 12 p.m.Thu: Nassau, The Bahamas 10 a.m. Fri,: Bimini, The Bahamas 7 a.m.Sat: Fun Day At SeaSun: Norfolk, VA 8 a.m.
6-Day Bahamas from Norfolk, VA (Saturday departure) (12/12/2026)
Mon: Norfolk, VA 4:30 p.m.Tue: Fun Day At SeaWed: Nassau, The Bahamas 1 p.m.Thu: Bimini, The Bahamas 9 a.m.Fri: Celebration Key, The Bahamas 7 a.m.Sat: “Fun Day” At SeaSun: Norfolk, VA 8 a.m.
6-Day Bermuda from Norfolk, VA (Sunday departure) (10/11/2026)
Mon: Norfolk, VA 4:30 p.m.Tue: Fun Day At SeaWed: Fun Day At SeaThu: Bermuda 10 a.m.-OvernightFri: Bermuda Overnight 4 p.m.Sat: “Fun Day” At SeaSun: Norfolk, VA 8 a.m.
7-Day Eastern Caribbean from Norfolk, VA (Sunday departure) (6/07/2026)
Sun: Norfolk, VA 4:30 p.m.Mon: Fun Day At SeaTue: Fun Day At SeaWed: Grand Turk 7 a.m.Thu: Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas 9 a.m.Fri: Celebration Key, The Bahamas 7 a.m.Sat: Fun Day At SeaSun: Norfolk, VA 8 a.m.
7-Day Bahamas from Norfolk, VA (Sunday departure) (7/05/2026)
Sun: Norfolk, VA 4:30 p.m.Mon: Fun Day At SeaTue: Fun Day At SeaWed: Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas 8 a.m.Thu: Nassau, The Bahamas 8 a.m.Fri: Celebration Key, The Bahamas 7 a.m.Sat: Fun Day At SeaSun: Norfolk, VA 8:00 AM
7-Day Bermuda from Norfolk, VA (Sunday departure) (6/28/2026, 8/16/2026, and 8/23/2026)
Sun: Norfolk, VA 4:30 p.m.Mon: Fun Day At SeaTue: Fun Day At SeaWed: Bermuda 10 a.m.-OvernightThu: Bermuda Overnight-4 p.m.Fri: Bermuda 8 a.m. Sat: Fun Day At SeaSun: Norfolk, VA 8 a.m.
8-Day Eastern Caribbean from Norfolk, VA (Saturday departure) (5/02/2026, 5/16/2026, 5/30/2026, 10/31/2026, 11/14/2026, 11/28/2026, 12/26/2026, 1/09/2027, 1/23/2027, 2/06/2027, 2/20/2027, 3/06/2027, 3/20/2027, 4/03/2027, and 4/17/2027)
Sat: Norfolk, VA 4:30 p.m.Sun: “Fun Day” At SeaMon: “Fun Day” At SeaTue: Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas 8 a.m.Wed: Grand Turk 11 a.m.Thu: Amber Cove, Dominican Republic 7 a.m.Fri: Fun Day At SeaSat: Fun Day At SeaSun: Norfolk, VA 8 a.m.
8-Day Eastern Caribbean from Norfolk, VA (Friday departure) (12/18/2026)
Fri: Norfolk, VA 4:30 p.m.Sat: Fun Day At SeaSun: Fun Day At SeaMon: Half Moon Cay, The Bahamas 8 a.m.Tue: Grand Turk 11 a.m.Wed: Amber Cove, Dominican Republic 7 a.m.Thu: Fun Day At SeaFri: Fun Day At SeaSat: Norfolk, VA 8 a.m.
8-Day Canada from Norfolk, VA (Saturday departure) (9/05/2026, 9/19/2026, and 10/03/2026)
Sat: Norfolk, VA 4:30 p.m.Sun: Fun Day At SeaMon: Fun Day At SeaTue: Saint John, NB, Canada 8 a.m.Wed: Halifax, NS, Canada 10 a.m.Thu: Sydney, NS, Canada 10 a.m.Fri: Fun Day At SeaSat: Fun Day At SeaSun: Norfolk, VA 8 a.m.
8-Day Canada from Norfolk, VA (Saturday departure) (10/17/2026)
Sat: Norfolk, VA 4:30 p.m.Sun: Fun Day At Sea Mon Halifax, NS, Canada 12 p.m.Tue: Fun Day At Sea Wed: Charlottetown, PE, Canada 7 a.m.Thu: Sydney, NS, Canada 9 a.m.Fri: Fun Day At SeaSat: Fun Day At SeaSun: Norfolk, VA 8 a.m.
Carnival Journeys – 9-Day Eastern Caribbean from Norfolk, VA (Sunday departure) (6/14/2026)
Sun: Norfolk, VA 5 p.m.Mon: Fun Day At SeaTue: Fun Day At SeaWed: Amber Cove, Dominican Republic 10:00 AM 6:00 PMThu: San Juan, Puerto Rico 10 a.m. Fri: St. Thomas, USVI 7 a.m.Sat: Fun Day At SeaSun: Fun Day At SeaMon: Fun Day At SeaTue: Norfolk, VA 8 a.m.
“These cruises will be available to book with your Travel Agent. PVP or from online very soon,” Heald shared.
