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The Carnival Sunrise was built in 2019. It was renovated in 2024. It's considered a medium size ship. Coming in at 893 ft long and 125 ft wide, it's roughly the length of 2.5 football fields, as wide as 2.4 tractor trailers, and the same height as a 13-story building. The Sunrise was previously known as the Triumph from 1999-2019, but was renamed after it went through huge rennovations.
The Sunrise can hold 2,984 based on double occupancy (two people per room) and more when you take into account 3rd and 4th passengers. When you compare the total tonnage of the ship to the number of passengers, the Sunrise has a space ratio of 34. Depending on the ship, this number can range from 30 to 52 (with a bigger number meaning more space per person) so this ship has less space per person than average.
Carnival Sunrise | |
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Class | Sunshine |
Gross Tonnage | 101,509 |
Length | 893 |
Beam/Width | 125 |
Passenger Decks | 13 |
Passengers (double occupancy) | 2,984 |
Crew | 1,108 |
Passenger to Crew Ratio | 2.7 |
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger) | 34 |
The Sunrise is one of three Sunshine-class ships currently sailing with Carnival. Sunshine-class ships are all previous Carnival ships that have been completely overhauled. They've been upgraded with bigger splash parks, a SportSquare, ropes course, new dining options like Cucina Del Capitano, and more. The Sunrise is very similar to its sister-ships; Sunshine and Radiance, although each ship may have some differences.
Food is a big part of any cruise, and there will plenty on the Carnival Sunrise. You have 15 different dining options to choose from. Of those options, 9 are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other 6 options have an additional fee. Some of those options are a set price and some have a la cart menu pricing. 60% of the dining options are included which means if you're watching your budget, you won't feel like you're missing out by not going to a lot of extra fee dining places.Restaurant Restaurant Type Cost Type of Food Blue Iguana Cantina Quick serve Included Mexican Bonsai Sushi Sit down A la cart Asian Carnival Deli Quick serve Included Sandwiches Cucina Del Capitano Sit down Flat fee Italian Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse Sit down Flat fee Steakhouse Guy's Burger Joint Quick serve Included American Guys Pig and Anchor BarBQue Quick serve Included BBQ JavaBlue Cafe Quick serve A la cart Coffee Lido Buffet Buffet Included Buffet Lucky Bowl Quick serve Included Noodles Main Dining Room Sit down Included Main dining room Pizzeria del Capitano Quick serve Included Pizza Seafood Shack Quick serve A la cart Seafood Swirls Quick serve Included Dessert The Chef's Table Sit down Flat fee Foodie
Carnival Sunrise has 11 different bars and lounges where you can enjoy a beer or cocktail.Bar Location Alchemy Bar Deck 5 Mid See Menu Atrium Bar Deck 3 Mid See Menu BlueIguana Tequila Bar Deck 9 Mid See Menu Casino Bar Deck 5 Mid See Menu Heroes Tribute Bar Deck 5 Mid See Menu Java Blue Cafe Deck 5 Mid See Menu Limelight Lounge Deck 4 Mid See Menu New World Bar Deck 9 Aft See Menu Piano Bar 88 Deck 4 Mid See Menu RedFrog Pub Deck 5 Mid See Menu RedFrog Rum Bar Deck 9 Mid See Menu
Alcohol is not included in the base price of this cruise ship. To see if you would save money with a drink package, try our Drink Package Calculator.
Carnival also serves the Pepsi family of products. That means Pepsi, Diet Pepsi, Starry, Mug Root Beer, and Mountain Dew, although the selection can vary by ship.
Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The problem is that with thousands of people on a ship, there's not always room. If you want to spend all day in a pool, a cruise might not be the right choice. You would have a much better bet choosing a resort with a huge pool complex. That being said, a quick dip in the pool can be nice on a hot day.
The Carnival Sunrise has a total of 2 pools and 3 hot tubs.
Tired of loud kids and splashing? 1 of the pools and 1 of the hot tubs are adults only.Carnival
SunriseTotal Pools 2 - Pools - General Access 1 - Pools - Adults Only 1 - Pools - Exclusive 0 Total Hot Tubs 3 - Hot Tubs - General Access 2 - Hot Tubs - Adults Only 1 - Hot Tubs - Exclusive 0
Cruise Coloring and Activity Books for Kids
Get your kids ready for their cruise or keep them entertained while on board with our custom made coloring and activity books. These are the Carnival editions with featuring places Pizza Pirate and mini-golf.
Cruise Ship Coloring Book for Kids 3-5 - Carnival Edition
Let's Get Cruising Activity Book for Kids 6-8 - Carnival Edition
There are quite a few things to do on the Sunrise. These are the main amenities that are available. Some are included in the cost of the cruise, while others have an additional charge.Carnival
SunriseAdult Only Relaxation Area Included Arcade A la cart Basketball Included Casino A la cart Comedy Club Included Dr Seuss Breakfast A la cart Fitness Center Included Jogging Track Included Mini golf Included Pool-side Movies Included Ropes course Included Splash park Included Thermal Suites Flat fee Water slides Included
Carnival is a mainstream cruise line. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.
Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year.
The cost will also vary depending on the type of cabin you book. You can see the differences between the Carnival cabins and how to choose the best one here:Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.
Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.
The table below will help you understand what you might spend onboard a Carnival ship.Carnival Base Daily Gratuities*
(Per Person Per Day)$16.00 Tip added to drinks & services 18% Soda Price $3.00 Domestic Beer Price $8.75
See drink menusDrink Package Price $59.95 - $69.95
Learn moreInternet Plan $15.30 to $21.25 per device per day *Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates.
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