Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Sunrise
- Cruises
- 12
- From
- $189
Ship comparison
Carnival Sunrise vs MSC Orchestra
MSC Cruises
MSC Orchestra
- Cruises
- 26
- From
- $119
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Sunrise is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,984 passengers, in service since 1999. MSC Orchestra is a large MSC Cruises ship carrying 3,013 passengers, in service since 2007.
Choose Carnival Sunrise if you want more of a party, a more family-friendly ship or better-rated entertainment: it outscores MSC Orchestra for party (8.0 vs 5.0), family friendly (8.0 vs 6.0) and entertainment (7.6 vs 6.2) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Choose MSC Orchestra if you want a more romantic trip, better-rated staterooms or more adventure and nature: it outscores Carnival Sunrise for romantic (5.0 vs 2.0), staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) and adventure & nature (4.0 vs 2.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Sunrise | MSC Orchestra | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | MSC Cruises |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1999 | 2007 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 101,509 | 92,409 |
| Passengers | 2,984 | 3,013 |
| Crew | 1,108 | 987 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 (better) | 3.1 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 34.0 (better) | 30.7 |
| Decks | 14 | 13 |
| Length | 893 ft | 964 ft |
| Beam | 116 ft | 106 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 26 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 (better) | 7 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 12 | 26 |
| Upcoming sailings | 116 | 257 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–6 nights | 1–10 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $189 | $119 (better) |
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 3 of the ten, MSC Orchestra on 7.
- 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
12 cruises on sale, from $189.
MSC Cruises
MSC Orchestra
The second of the Musica-class line of cruise ships, MSC Orchestra offers an inviting blend of design, comfort and safety. Airy open spaces and MSC Cruises' distinctive style make MSC Orchestra a stylish pioneer for the cruise line. The ship offers upscale accommodations, most of which feature private balconies.
Highlights
- Delicious Chinese fare at Shanghai Chinese Restaurant
- Vegas-style gaming at Palm Beach Casino
- Watching movies on the outdoor movie screen
Sailing now
26 cruises on sale, from $119.
Questions
Carnival Sunrise or MSC Orchestra?
Which is bigger, Carnival Sunrise or MSC Orchestra?
Carnival Sunrise is bigger at 101,509 gross tons, against 92,409 gross tons for MSC Orchestra. Carnival Sunrise carries 2,984 passengers and MSC Orchestra carries 3,013.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Sunrise or MSC Orchestra?
MSC Orchestra is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2007 against 1999 for Carnival Sunrise.
Which has more space per passenger?
Carnival Sunrise, with 34.0 gross tons per passenger against 30.7 on MSC Orchestra. The higher the figure, the more ship there is for each guest.
Which has more crew per passenger?
Carnival Sunrise, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 3.1 on MSC Orchestra.
Which is better for families?
Carnival Sunrise scores higher for family friendliness in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores: 8.0 out of 10, against 6.0 for MSC Orchestra.
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