Carnival Sunshine diverts course to avoid US East Coast storm

The Carnival Sunshine has been forced to alter its course and reduce speed to avoid a Nor'easter, a powerful autumn storm affecting the US East Coast. The vessel was on an eight-night Canadian cruise visiting Saint John, Halifax, and Sydney, Nova Scotia, when the weather conditions necessitated a detour toward calmer waters.

As a result of the detour, the arrival in Norfolk, Virginia, has been delayed by one day, moving from Sunday, September 27, to Monday, September 28, 2026. This delay impacts approximately 3,000 passengers and has consequences for the ship’s subsequent itinerary. The following six-night Bahamas cruise will now be shortened to a five-night trip with an adjusted route.