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IMO: 9138850

Carnival Sunrise

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Carnival Sunrise — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Destiny-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
101,509
Length (FT / M)
893 / 272.3
Beam (FT / M)
116 / 35.5
Decks (Passenger / Total)
13 / 13
Shipyard
Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
Registry
Bahamas
Godparent(s)
Kelly Arison
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$420,000,000
Class Sisters: Carnival RadianceCarnival Sunshine

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
1999
Major Refurbishments
2013 2019 2024
Significant Changes
  • 2013: Out of service Feb-Jun 2013 after the Feb 10 engine-room fire ('Poop Cruise'); USD 300M fleetwide safety upgrade incl. backup generators; returned to service June 13, 2013 (as Carnival Triumph).
  • 2019: USD 200M dry dock in Cadiz, Spain; converted Carnival Triumph to Carnival Sunrise — new/upgraded dining (Fahrenheit 555, Cucina/Pizzeria del Capitano, Bonsai Sushi, Guy's Pig & Anchor, Seafood Shack, JavaBlue), Cloud 9 Spa cabins added, RedFrog/Alchemy bars, SportSquare, all cabins renovated; +113 staterooms (1,379 to 1,492).
  • 2024: Refurbishment dry dock (2024).

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9138850
MMSI
308045000
Call Sign
C6FN5
Classification Society
Lloyd's Register
Former Names
Carnival Triumph
Hull / Yard Number
5979
Maiden Voyage
23 October 1999
Maximum Draft
8.3 m (27.2 ft)
Maximum Beam
38 m (124.7 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
2,984
Maximum Capacity
3,873
Total Crew
1,108
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.69:1
Space Ratio
34.02

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
2
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
6
Waterslides
2
Bars & Lounges
12
Complimentary Dining Venues
10
Specialty Dining Venues
4
À la Carte Dining
2
Elevators
10*

* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Diesel-electric
Fuel Type
Heavy fuel oil / marine diesel oil (conventional, non-LNG)
Propellers
2
Installed Power
63.36 MW (84,967 hp)
Propulsion Power
35.2 MW (47,204 hp)
Maximum Speed
22.5 Knots
Engine Configuration
6x Sulzer (Wartsila) ZAV40S medium-speed diesel generating sets - 4x 16ZAV40S + 2x 12ZAV40S, ~63,360 kW total installed (same genset family the stretched Conquest-class reused)
Stabilizers
Fin stabilizers

Logistics

Cruising Speed
21 Knots
Medical Center
Crew Deck 0 (below Riviera Deck 1)
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Sunrise Casino
    casino
    Location: Deck 5 (Promenade), gaming floor
    Smoking permitted only while seated and actively playing; not permitted at the Casino Bar; no smoking when the casino is closed
  • Outdoor smoking area - Deck 3 forward
    outdoor
    Location: Deck 3 (Lobby), starboard side, forward
    Cigarettes/e-cigarettes permitted in this designated open-deck area
  • Outdoor smoking area - Deck 10 aft (near Carnival Seaside Theater)
    outdoor
    Location: Deck 10 (Panorama), starboard side, aft
    Cigarettes/e-cigarettes permitted; this is the only area onboard where cigars and tobacco pipes are also permitted

Cabin Summary

Total: 1,492
Solo Configured: 17
ADA Compliant: 46
Suites
53
Balcony
502
Oceanview
314
Inside
623
The Apex Suite
Captain's Suite
500 SQ FT

Largest accommodation; 500 ft2 with a 150 ft2 terrace, forward on deck 9-Lido, sleeps up to 5. Master bedroom, separate living room, two bathrooms, mini-bar.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Captain's Suite2
  • Grand Suite10
  • Ocean Suite / Junior Suite41
Balcony
  • Aft-Facing Extended Balcony20
  • Premium Balcony (Vista)8
  • Balcony474
Oceanview
  • Scenic Oceanview6
  • Oceanview302
  • Porthole6
Inside
  • Walkway-View Interior12
  • Interior594
  • Small Interior Single17

Cabin details & Prodigy Picks on the ship overview →

Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Waterpark
  • Mini Golf
  • Sports Court

Adults & Wellness

  • Adults Only Area
  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater
  • Art Gallery
  • Library

Staterooms & Service

  • Open Seating Dining
  • Self Serve Laundry

Expedition & Marine

  • Tender-Port Capable

Signature Experiences

USD 200M Triumph-to-Sunrise transformation
unique
Nine-deck Sunrise Atrium
unique
Lead ship of the Destiny-class (as Carnival Triumph)
unique
Carnival WaterWorks aqua park
top-deck attraction
SportSquare
top-deck attraction
Mini-golf
top-deck attraction
Seaside Theatre outdoor LED screen
top-deck attraction
Serenity adults-only retreat
top-deck attraction

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Sunset Restaurant
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 3 forward
    Complimentary Main Dining Room; fixed and Your Time dining
  • Sunrise Restaurant
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 3 aft
    Two-level complimentary aft Main Dining Room; hosts the Punchliner Comedy Brunch on sea days
  • Lido Marketplace
    buffet
    Location: Deck 9 Lido
    Self-service buffet with multiple stations; breakfast through late night
  • Guy's Burger Joint
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 9 Lido
    Complimentary poolside burger bar
  • BlueIguana Cantina
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 9 Lido
    Complimentary poolside Mexican taco/burrito cantina
  • Pizzeria del Capitano
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 9 Lido
    Complimentary 24-hour wood-fired pizzeria
  • Guy's Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 10
    Open-air barbecue; complimentary core menu
  • Lucky Bowl
    quick_service
    Location: Deck 9 Lido
    Complimentary Asian rice/noodle bowls
  • Swirls
    cafe
    Location: Deck 9 Lido
    Complimentary soft-serve ice cream & frozen yogurt
  • Sweet Spot
    cafe
    Location: Deck 9 Lido
    Complimentary dessert counter
Specialty Dining
  • Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
    specialty_restaurant
    Location: Deck 4
    Surcharge premium steakhouse (cover charge)
  • Cucina del Capitano
    specialty_restaurant
    Location: Deck 10
    Italian trattoria; complimentary lunch pasta bar, surcharge a-la-carte dinner
  • Bonsai Sushi
    specialty_restaurant
    Location: Deck 5
    Waiter-served a-la-carte Japanese sushi restaurant
  • The Chef's Table
    dining_experience
    Location: Deck 3
    Surcharge multi-course VIP dining experience in the galley
À la Carte Dining
  • Seafood Shack
    specialty_casual
    Location: Deck 9 Lido
    Waiter-served a-la-carte seafood, indoor/outdoor seating
  • JavaBlue Cafe
    cafe
    Location: Deck 4
    Surcharge specialty coffee and patisserie bar
Bars & Nightlife
  • Lobby Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 3 atrium
    Atrium bar with grand piano and dance floor
  • Limelight Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 4
    Entertainment/comedy lounge (Punchliner Comedy Club)
  • Alchemy Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 5
    Vintage-themed craft cocktail 'pharmacy' bar
  • RedFrog Pub
    bar
    Location: Deck 5
    Caribbean-themed brewpub with ThirstyFrog Red ale
  • Piano 88 Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 5
    Piano sing-along cocktail bar
  • Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 5
    Military tribute bar & lounge; occupies the former SkyBox sports bar (swap)
  • Casino Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 5
    Bar serving the Sunrise Casino
  • RedFrog Rum Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 9 midship pool
    Outdoor Caribbean rum poolside bar at the Beach Pool
  • BlueIguana Tequila Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 9 midship pool
    Outdoor Mexican tequila poolside bar at the Beach Pool
  • Tides Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 9 aft
    Aft pool bar serving the Tides Pool
  • Sports Park Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 11 SportSquare
    Outdoor bar in the SportSquare sports complex
  • Serenity Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 14 Serenity
    Waiter-served bar in the adults-only Serenity retreat
Pools & Aquatics
  • Beach Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 9 midship
    Midship Lido recreational pool with outdoor stage
  • Tides Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 9 aft
    Aft recreational pool beneath a retractable glass roof
  • Carnival WaterWorks
    waterpark
    Location: Deck 10
    Aqua park with slides, splash zone and tipping bucket
  • Twister Waterslide
    waterslide
    Location: Deck 10 WaterWorks
    Spiraling tube waterslide (~334 ft)
  • Speedway Splash
    waterslide
    Location: Deck 10 WaterWorks
    Dual racing waterslide with scoreboard (~235 ft)
Active Recreation
  • SportSquare
    sports_complex
    Location: Deck 11
    Sports complex: ropes course, multisport court, mini-golf, jogging track
Entertainment Venues
  • Liquid Lounge
    main_theater
    Location: Decks 4-5 forward
    800-seat main show theater for production shows
  • Carnival Seaside Theatre
    outdoor_screen
    Location: Deck 10
    Outdoor LED movie screen over the Lido pool
Casino
  • Sunrise Casino
    casino
    Location: Deck 5
    Vegas-style casino with slots and table games
Spa & Fitness
  • Cloud 9 Spa
    spa
    Location: Deck 11 forward
    Wellness complex: treatment rooms, thermal suite, thalassotherapy pool, salon
  • Fitness Center
    fitness_center
    Location: Deck 11 forward
    Complimentary gymnasium with cardio and weight equipment
Youth & Teen
  • Camp Ocean
    kids_club
    Location: Deck 12
    Supervised kids program (ages 2-11)
  • The Warehouse Arcade
    arcade
    Location: Deck 5
    Video arcade open to kids and adults
Retail & Shopping
  • The Fun Shops
    retail
    Location: Deck 5
    Duty-free shopping arcade
  • Cherry on Top
    retail
    Location: Deck 5
    Candy and apparel retail shop
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Sunrise Atrium
    atrium
    Location: Deck 3
    Nine-deck-high midship atrium
  • Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
    sundeck
    Location: Deck 14
    Adults-only (21+) retreat with sundeck, cabanas and bar

Culinary Intel & dining strategy on the ship overview →

Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-06-11