Royal Caribbean
Adventure of the Seas
- Cruises
- 50
- From
- $299
Ship comparison
Adventure of the Seas vs Carnival Sunrise
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Sunrise
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $226
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Adventure of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 2001. Carnival Sunrise is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,984 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Adventure of the Seas if you want a more romantic trip, more adventure and nature or more space per passenger: it outscores Carnival Sunrise for romantic (4.0 vs 2.0) and adventure & nature (4.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and it has 45.6 gross tons per passenger (vs 34.0).
Choose Carnival Sunrise if you want more of a party or a lower starting fare: it outscores Adventure of the Seas for party (8.0 vs 5.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $226 (vs $299).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Adventure of the Seas | Carnival Sunrise | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Royal Caribbean | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2001 (better) | 1999 |
| Gross tonnage | 142,000 | 101,509 |
| Passengers | 3,114 | 2,984 |
| Crew | 1,185 | 1,108 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 (better) | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 45.6 (better) | 34.0 |
| Decks | 15 | 14 |
| Length | 1,020 ft | 893 ft |
| Beam | 161 ft | 116 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 50 | 11 |
| Upcoming sailings | 90 | 106 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 9 nights | 4 to 6 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $299 | $226 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Adventure of the Seas leads on 6 of the ten, Carnival Sunrise on 1, with 3 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Royal Caribbean
Adventure of the Seas
Adventure of the Seas from Royal Caribbean is one of the largest cruise ships that call on some of the most desirable islands in the Southern Caribbean.
Highlights
- The Royal Promenade is the internal hub of the ship with different shopping venues, four themed bars and 24-hour snacks at the Café Promenade.
- The ship has one of the largest arcades at sea, a plus for families with active kids.
- Make sure to see the ice show in Studio B; it is definitely a must-do.
- Climb the rock wall 200 feet above the ocean.
Sailing now
50 cruises on sale, from $299.
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Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Sunrise
The 2,984-passenger Carnival Sunrise is an action-packed vessel offering warm-weather getaways mostly to the Caribbean. The Carnival Cruise Line ship underwent a $155 million makeover a few years back and emerged as the second ship in its Sunshine class along with sister ships Carnival Sunshine and Carnival Victory.
Highlights
- Four swimming pools — one with a sliding dome and one especially for the children
- Shuffleboard, volleyball and ping pong at City Sports Park
- Relaxation at Spa Carnival
Sailing now
11 cruises on sale, from $226.
Questions
Adventure of the Seas or Carnival Sunrise?
Which is bigger, Adventure of the Seas or Carnival Sunrise?
Adventure of the Seas is bigger at 142,000 gross tons, against 101,509 gross tons for Carnival Sunrise. Adventure of the Seas carries 3,114 passengers and Carnival Sunrise carries 2,984.
Which ship is newer, Adventure of the Seas or Carnival Sunrise?
Adventure of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2001 against 1999 for Carnival Sunrise.
Which has more space per passenger?
Adventure of the Seas, with 45.6 gross tons per passenger against 34.0 on Carnival Sunrise. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Adventure of the Seas, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Carnival Sunrise.
Which is better for families?
Adventure of the Seas scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 9.0 out of 10, against 8.0 for Carnival Sunrise.
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