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Carnival Sunrise

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Carnival Sunrise anchored off Grand Cayman, May 2025

Carnival Sunrise anchored off Grand Cayman, May 2025 · Photo: Jack Adamenko, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

About Carnival Sunrise

Carnival Sunrise is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship of the Destiny class, in service since 1999. She measures 101,509 gross tons and carries 2,984 guests with a crew of 1,108. She sails Bahamas itineraries. We rate her 3.7 out of 5.

Carnival Sunrise entered service in 1999 as Carnival Triumph, a Destiny-class ship of about 101,500 gross tons built by Fincantieri at Monfalcone. In February 2013 an engine-room fire left her without power, and she was towed to Mobile, Alabama, returning to service that June. A US$200 million refurbishment in Cádiz, Spain, in 2019 brought her up to date and gave her the Sunrise name. She carries about 2,980 guests and features Playlist Productions shows, the Punchliner Comedy Club, RedFrog Pub, Guy's Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse and Bonsai Sushi. She sails mostly Bahamas cruises from Miami.

Ship facts

Guests
2,984
Crew 1,108 · 1:2.7
Entered service
1999
Refitted 2019
Length
272 m
Longer than 69% of 575 ships
Decks
13

Carnival Sunrise is bigger than 70% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 84%. At 34.0 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 69% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.

Cabins
3/5, fleet average 3.1
Dining
3/5, fleet average 3.0
Entertainment
4/5, fleet average 4.0
Service
4/5, fleet average 4.0
Pools & decks
3/5, fleet average 2.9
Value
5/5, fleet average 5.0

Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews. Ticks mark the Carnival Cruise Line fleet average across 29 rated ships in service.

Sister ships: Destiny class

Carnival Sunrise is one of 3 Destiny class ships. Carnival Radiance (2000) and Carnival Sunshine (1996) are in service.

ShipYearRating
Carnival Sunrise this ship19993.7/5
Carnival Radiance20003.7/5
Carnival Sunshine19963.7/5

Deck plans & cabin locations

Open dedicated deck-plan page

Official colour deck plan - reviewed October 2026 · Published edition. Confirm the edition for your departure with the cruise line.

Explore the deck plans

What’s above your ceiling matters as much as the view. Compare the decks around your cabin, then use the location notes to build your shortlist.

No exact sailing-date window is supplied for this download. Confirm the cabin category, connecting doors, accessibility, view and refurbishment changes for your departure. Layout-based noise cautions are not confirmed disturbance reports; explicit obstructed-view flags are identified separately as operator-listed.

All decks

Official colour deck plan - reviewed October 2026 · bow to the right

Cabin-number search becomes available as verified cabins are mapped. All published deck diagrams are available below.

Start with cabin sections on Deck 7 · Check Deck 8 beneath pool and buffet activity
Deck 14Deck plan
Carnival Sunrise, Deck 14: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 12Deck plan

On this deck: Combined forward and aft diagrams

Carnival Sunrise, Deck 12: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 11Deck plan

On this deck: Combined forward and aft diagrams

Carnival Sunrise, Deck 11: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 10Deck plan
Carnival Sunrise, Deck 10: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 9Deck plan
Carnival Sunrise, Deck 9: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 8Deck plan
Carnival Sunrise, Deck 8: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 7Deck plan
Carnival Sunrise, Deck 7: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 6Deck plan
Carnival Sunrise, Deck 6: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 5Deck plan
Carnival Sunrise, Deck 5: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 4Deck plan
Carnival Sunrise, Deck 4: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 3Deck plan
Carnival Sunrise, Deck 3: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 2Deck plan
Carnival Sunrise, Deck 2: official cabin and venue layout
Deck 1Deck plan
Carnival Sunrise, Deck 1: official cabin and venue layout
Use Zoom plan to enlarge a diagram.Full ship PDF

Cabins to avoid & quieter candidates

  • Deck 7 where accommodation overlaps vertically

    Start with cabin sections on Deck 7

    Compare a central room with cabins immediately above and below, away from lifts, stairs, connecting doors and service access. Check the exact three-deck footprint; category colour alone does not identify a quiet room.

    Why we flag this

    The ship-specific colour plans show substantial accommodation on Decks 6, 7 and 8. This is a layout-based starting point, not measured sound data or a guarantee of quiet. Check the source plan.

  • Deck 8 under occupied parts of Deck 9

    Check Deck 8 beneath pool and buffet activity

    Match the cabin with pools, outdoor seating, buffet/marketplace dining and public routes above. Ask about furniture movement and early setup where the room actually overlaps those areas.

    Why we flag this

    The ship-specific Deck 9 diagram shows pools and dining/open-deck facilities above portions of the Deck 8 accommodation. The upper deck also has forward accommodation, so rooms beneath other cabins need a different assessment. Check the source plan.

  • Deck 6 over occupied Deck 5 areas

    Check accommodation above public venues

    Compare the room with dining, lounge, theatre, casino or promenade spaces where labelled below. Verify exact venue hours and vertical overlap if you are an early sleeper.

    Why we flag this

    The official plans place substantial public areas on Deck 5 beneath portions of the Deck 6 accommodation. Individual venue names and footprints come from this ship's PDF, rather than a substituted sister-ship map. Check the source plan.

  • Cabins 2428, 2429

    Operator-listed obstructed-view cabins

    Carnival explicitly identifies these rooms as having obstructed views. If an unobstructed outlook matters, confirm what blocks the view and ask for a current cabin-specific description before booking. This is a view limitation, not a noise warning.

    Verified cabin references

    2428 · 2429

    Why we flag this

    The accommodation legend in this ship's official PDF lists 2428, 2429 as obstructed-view staterooms or suites. The original PDF retains the associated category and symbol key. Check the source plan.

Location-based guidance, not measured noise or a guarantee of quiet. Flags identify areas to investigate, not every cabin on a deck. Check the exact room, connecting doors, accessibility and the plan for your sailing date. Native per-deck artwork extracted from the ship-named official PDF colour/category plan, checked 21 October 2026. Forward and aft diagrams are combined on a single deck image when the source splits that level. The full PDF retains category legends and any additional accessibility overlay.. Reviewed 2026-10-21.

Read the full cabins-to-avoid guide

Photos

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Where she sails

Home port: Miami, Florida.

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Quick answers

Which cruise line operates Carnival Sunrise?

Carnival Sunrise is operated by Carnival Cruise Line and belongs to its Destiny class.

What are Carnival Sunrise's sister ships?

Carnival Sunrise is one of 3 Destiny class ships. Carnival Radiance (2000) and Carnival Sunshine (1996) are in service.

How big is Carnival Sunrise?

Carnival Sunrise measures 101,509 gross tons and 272 metres in length, with 13 decks.

How does Carnival Sunrise compare in size with other cruise ships?

Carnival Sunrise is bigger than 70% of the 418 cruise ships in service on Cruises Frog with a tonnage on record, and carries more guests than 84%. At 34.0 gross tons per guest she is tighter than 69% of 416; the median ship is 39.4.

How crowded does Carnival Sunrise feel?

Carnival Sunrise has a passenger space ratio of 34.0: 101,509 gross tons for 2,984 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Carnival Sunrise feels comfortable for her size.

How many passengers does Carnival Sunrise carry?

Carnival Sunrise carries 2,984 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,108 (about 2.7 guests per crew member).

When did Carnival Sunrise enter service?

Carnival Sunrise entered service in 1999 and was last refurbished in 2019.

Where does Carnival Sunrise sail?

Carnival Sunrise sails Bahamas itineraries. Her home port is Miami, Florida.

Which airport should I fly into for Carnival Sunrise?

Carnival Sunrise sails from Miami, Florida. Fly into Miami International (MIA), which has 10 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.

Where can I find the deck plans for Carnival Sunrise?

Carnival Cruise Line publishes the deck plans for Carnival Sunrise; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).

How is Carnival Sunrise rated?

Cruises Frog rates Carnival Sunrise 3.7 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on value (5/5) and lowest on pools & decks (3/5).

Which cabins are good choices on Carnival Sunrise?

For the “Official colour deck plan - reviewed October 2026” plan, start with these quieter-location candidates: Deck 7 where accommodation overlaps vertically: Compare a central room with cabins immediately above and below, away from lifts, stairs, connecting doors and service access. Check the exact three-deck footprint; category colour alone does not identify a quiet room. Compare the exact cabin with the decks above and below, nearby lifts and connecting doors. These are layout-based suggestions, not a guarantee of quiet.

Which cabins should I avoid or check carefully on Carnival Sunrise?

For the “Official colour deck plan - reviewed October 2026” plan, review these flagged locations before booking: Deck 8 under occupied parts of Deck 9: Match the cabin with pools, outdoor seating, buffet/marketplace dining and public routes above. Ask about furniture movement and early setup where the room actually overlaps those areas. Deck 6 over occupied Deck 5 areas: Compare the room with dining, lounge, theatre, casino or promenade spaces where labelled below. Verify exact venue hours and vertical overlap if you are an early sleeper. Cabins 2428, 2429 (cabins 2428, 2429): Carnival explicitly identifies these rooms as having obstructed views. If an unobstructed outlook matters, confirm what blocks the view and ask for a current cabin-specific description before booking. This is a view limitation, not a noise warning. These flags are not measured noise reports or a warning about every room on a deck. Read the sourced cabin advice for the evidence and any explicit operator warnings.

How can I check whether a cabin is under a pool, nightclub or theatre?

Find the cabin on the selected plan, then compare the same fore-and-aft position on the deck above and below. Check the full venue footprint, including outdoor seating, stages, service areas and entrances. Nearby activity can be a reason to investigate, but does not by itself prove a cabin is noisy. Use the cabin advice and its sources to distinguish layout cautions from operator warnings.

Where can I find Carnival Sunrise deck plans?

Use this guide’s deck selector to compare the decks around your cabin and open available diagrams in the zoom viewer. The full ship PDF and source links are listed for each plan edition.

Which deck-plan edition applies to my sailing?

Select your sailing date before comparing cabin locations. Editions can change after a refit. These answers use “Official colour deck plan - reviewed October 2026”, reviewed 2026-10-21. No exact sailing-date window is supplied for this download. Confirm the cabin category, connecting doors, accessibility, view and refurbishment changes for your departure. Layout-based noise cautions are not confirmed disturbance reports; explicit obstructed-view flags are identified separately as operator-listed.

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