Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Radiance
- Cruises
- 7
- From
- $237
Ship comparison
Carnival Radiance vs Carnival Sunrise
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Sunrise
- Cruises
- 12
- From
- $189
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Radiance is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,984 passengers, in service since 1998. Carnival Sunrise is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,984 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Carnival Radiance if you want a more romantic trip, more adventure and nature or a more active cruise: it outscores Carnival Sunrise for romantic (6.0 vs 2.0), adventure & nature (5.0 vs 2.0) and active (6.0 vs 4.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose Carnival Sunrise if you want a better-rated spa and gym or a lower starting fare: it outscores Carnival Radiance for spa & fitness (7.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $189 (vs $237).
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Radiance | Carnival Sunrise | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1998 | 1999 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | 2021 | — |
| Gross tonnage | 101,509 | 101,509 |
| Passengers | 2,984 | 2,984 |
| Crew | 1,108 | 1,108 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.7 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 34.0 | 34.0 |
| Decks | 13 | 14 |
| Length | 893 ft | 893 ft |
| Beam | 125 ft | 116 ft |
| Speed | 24 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 7 | 12 |
| Upcoming sailings | 227 | 116 |
| Cruise lengths | 3–14 nights | 4–6 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $237 | $189 (better) |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Radiance leads on 6 of the ten, Carnival Sunrise on 2, with 2 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Radiance
Carnival Radiance, formerly Carnival Victory, has been reengineered and reimagined from stem to stern for short jaunts out of Long Beach, Calif., to Catalina Island and Ensenada, Mexico, where cruisers can enjoy beaches, shopping and excursions. The ship debuted in November 2021.
Sailing now
7 cruises on sale, from $237.
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 $189.
Questions
Carnival Radiance or Carnival Sunrise?
Which is bigger, Carnival Radiance or Carnival Sunrise?
They are the same size, 101,509 gross tons each. Carnival Radiance carries 2,984 passengers and Carnival Sunrise carries 2,984.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Radiance or Carnival Sunrise?
Carnival Sunrise is newer, with a maiden voyage in 1999 against 1998 for Carnival Radiance.
Which has more space per passenger?
They are level at 34.0 gross tons per passenger.
Which has more crew per passenger?
They are level, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers.
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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