Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Conquest
- Cruises
- 10
- From
- $165
Ship comparison
Carnival Conquest vs Carnival Sunrise
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Sunrise
- Cruises
- 12
- From
- $226
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Conquest is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,980 passengers, in service since 2002. Carnival Sunrise is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,984 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Carnival Conquest if you want a more active cruise, more culture or a lower starting fare: it outscores Carnival Sunrise for active (7.0 vs 4.0) and cultural (6.0 vs 3.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $165 (vs $226).
Choose Carnival Sunrise if you want a better-rated spa and gym or a more family-friendly ship: it outscores Carnival Conquest for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) and family friendly (8.0 vs 7.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Conquest | Carnival Sunrise | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2002 (better) | 1999 |
| Gross tonnage | 110,000 | 101,509 |
| Passengers | 2,980 | 2,984 |
| Crew | 1,150 | 1,108 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 (better) | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 36.9 (better) | 34.0 |
| Decks | 13 | 14 |
| Length | 952 ft | 893 ft |
| Beam | 116 ft | 116 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 7 / 10 | 8 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 10 | 12 |
| Upcoming sailings | 121 | 113 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–11 nights | 4–6 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $165 (better) | $226 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Conquest leads on 3 of the ten, Carnival Sunrise on 2, with 5 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Conquest
Cruise passengers will find little time for boredom with all the restaurants, lounges and live entertainment aboard Carnival Conquest. Check out Guy's Burger Joint, RedFrog Rum Bar and EA SPORTS Bar to grab a bite or to simply watch some sports.
Highlights
- Watching movies on the Seaside Theatre LED screen
- Shopping on the Promenade deck
- Ping pong, mini golf, shuffle board and more activities at City Sports Park
Sailing now
10 cruises on sale, from $165.
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
12 cruises on sale, from $226.
Questions
Carnival Conquest or Carnival Sunrise?
Which is bigger, Carnival Conquest or Carnival Sunrise?
Carnival Conquest is bigger at 110,000 gross tons, against 101,509 gross tons for Carnival Sunrise. Carnival Conquest carries 2,980 passengers and Carnival Sunrise carries 2,984.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Conquest or Carnival Sunrise?
Carnival Conquest is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2002 against 1999 for Carnival Sunrise.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Conquest, with 36.9 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?
Carnival Conquest, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Carnival Sunrise.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Sunrise scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 7.0 for Carnival Conquest.
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