Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Liberty
- Cruises
- 9
- From
- $444
Ship comparison
Carnival Liberty vs Carnival Sunrise
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Sunrise
- Cruises
- 12
- From
- $226
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Liberty is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,974 passengers, in service since 2005. Carnival Sunrise is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,984 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Carnival Liberty if you want more culture, a more active cruise or a newer ship: it outscores Carnival Sunrise for cultural (6.0 vs 3.0) and active (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its maiden voyage was in 2005 (vs 1999).
Choose Carnival Sunrise if you want a lower starting fare or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Carnival Liberty for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $226 (vs $444).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Liberty | Carnival Sunrise | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 2005 (better) | 1999 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2015 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 110,000 | 101,509 |
| Passengers | 2,974 | 2,984 |
| Crew | 1,160 | 1,108 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.6 (better) | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 37.0 (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 | 9 | 12 |
| Upcoming sailings | 81 | 113 |
| Cruise lengths | 6–14 nights | 4–6 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $444 | $226 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Liberty leads on 4 of the ten, Carnival Sunrise on 2, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Liberty
Guess which is the first ship to serve up gourmet Guy Fieri burgers daily? How about one with a sports bar that combines live sports on TV with lively competition through the latest EA SPORTS titles, not to mention delicious drinks?
Highlights
- Dancing to beats by DJ Irie
- Competitive games such as ping pong and mini-golf at City Sports Park
- Delicious sweets from Cherry on Top
Sailing now
9 cruises on sale, from $444.
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 Liberty or Carnival Sunrise?
Which is bigger, Carnival Liberty or Carnival Sunrise?
Carnival Liberty is bigger at 110,000 gross tons, against 101,509 gross tons for Carnival Sunrise. Carnival Liberty carries 2,974 passengers and Carnival Sunrise carries 2,984.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Liberty or Carnival Sunrise?
Carnival Liberty is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2005 against 1999 for Carnival Sunrise.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Liberty, with 37.0 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 Liberty, with one crew member for every 2.6 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Carnival Sunrise.
Which is better for families?
They score the same for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10.
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