Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Sunrise
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $226
Ship comparison
Carnival Sunrise vs Disney Wonder
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Wonder
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $614
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Sunrise is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,984 passengers, in service since 1999. Disney Wonder is a large Disney Cruise Line ship carrying 2,400 passengers, in service since 1999.
Choose Carnival Sunrise if you want a lower starting fare or more of a party: it outscores Disney Wonder for party (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $226 (vs $614).
Choose Disney Wonder if you want a more family-friendly ship, more adventure and nature or a better-rated spa and gym: it outscores Carnival Sunrise for family friendly (10.0 vs 8.0), adventure & nature (4.0 vs 2.0) and spa & fitness (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 Sunrise | Disney Wonder | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Disney Cruise Line |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1999 | 1999 |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2015 |
| Gross tonnage | 101,509 | 83,000 |
| Passengers | 2,984 | 2,400 |
| Crew | 1,108 | 945 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.5 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 34.0 | 34.6 (better) |
| Decks | 14 | 11 |
| Length | 893 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 116 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 28 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 11 | 26 |
| Upcoming sailings | 106 | 116 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 6 nights | 3 to 7 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $226 (better) | $614 |
Bliss scores
How they rate, out of 10
Cruiseable rates ships out of 10 on ten parts of a cruise holiday. Carnival Sunrise leads on 1 of the ten, Disney Wonder on 5, with 4 level.
- Active
- Adventure & nature
- Cultural
- Dining
- Entertainment
- Family friendly
- Party
- Romantic
- Spa & fitness
- Staterooms
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.
Disney Cruise Line
Disney Wonder
As family cruising goes, it doesn't get much better than a Disney cruise. With an entire deck of youth programming and a family-friendly vibe, it's easy to see why Disney Wonder has earned nods from parents and kids alike.
Highlights
- Enjoy a uniquely different dining experience every night of your cruise with rotational dining.
- Attend live musical stage shows.
- Spend a day exploring Castaway Cay, a private island in the Bahamas.
- Enjoy imaginative children's programs and separate activity areas for adults, teens and kids.
Sailing now
26 cruises on sale, from $614.
Questions
Carnival Sunrise or Disney Wonder?
Which is bigger, Carnival Sunrise or Disney Wonder?
Carnival Sunrise is bigger at 101,509 gross tons, against 83,000 gross tons for Disney Wonder. Carnival Sunrise carries 2,984 passengers and Disney Wonder carries 2,400.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Sunrise or Disney Wonder?
Both made their maiden voyage in 1999.
Which has more space per passenger?
Disney Wonder, with 34.6 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?
Disney Wonder, with one crew member for every 2.5 passengers against one for every 2.7 on Carnival Sunrise.
Which is better for families?
Disney Wonder scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 10.0 out of 10, against 8.0 for Carnival Sunrise.
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