Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Sunrise
- Cruises
- 11
- From
- $226
Ship comparison
Carnival Sunrise vs Navigator of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Navigator of the Seas
- Cruises
- 27
- From
- $301
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Sunrise is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,984 passengers, in service since 1999. Navigator of the Seas is a large Royal Caribbean ship carrying 3,114 passengers, in service since 2002.
Choose Carnival Sunrise if you want more of a party or a lower starting fare: it outscores Navigator of the Seas for party (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $226 (vs $301).
Choose Navigator of the Seas if you want a more active cruise, a more romantic trip or better-rated staterooms: it outscores Carnival Sunrise for active (8.0 vs 4.0), romantic (4.0 vs 2.0) and staterooms (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores.
Side by side
Specifications
marks the better figure where more, or less, is plainly better.
| Carnival Sunrise | Navigator of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Large |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1999 | 2002 (better) |
| Last refurbishedmore recent highlighted | — | 2019 |
| Gross tonnage | 101,509 | 138,000 |
| Passengers | 2,984 | 3,114 |
| Crew | 1,108 | 1,185 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 | 2.6 (better) |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 34.0 | 44.3 (better) |
| Decks | 14 | 15 |
| Length | 893 ft | 1,020 ft |
| Beam | 116 ft | 157 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 8 / 10 |
| Cruises on sale | 11 | 27 |
| Upcoming sailings | 106 | 109 |
| Cruise lengths | 4 to 6 nights | 2 to 17 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $226 (better) | $301 |
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 2 of the ten, Navigator of the Seas on 7, with 1 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.
Royal Caribbean
Navigator of the Seas
As the fourth ship in Royal Caribbean’s Voyager class, the 3,114-passenger Navigator of the Seas has plenty to offer. Refurbished in 2019, the ship features the longest waterslide at sea, a revamped pool area, new nightlife venues and updated dining options. The best way to enjoy this ship is to take advantage of the amenities.
Highlights
- Duty-free shopping on the Royal Promenade
- Recreational facilities such as the ice-skating rink and rock-climbing wall
- More than 100 treatments at Vitality Spa
- Solarium pool, an adults-only retreat
Sailing now
27 cruises on sale, from $301.
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Questions
Carnival Sunrise or Navigator of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Carnival Sunrise or Navigator of the Seas?
Navigator of the Seas is bigger at 138,000 gross tons, against 101,509 gross tons for Carnival Sunrise. Carnival Sunrise carries 2,984 passengers and Navigator of the Seas carries 3,114.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Sunrise or Navigator of the Seas?
Navigator of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2002 against 1999 for Carnival Sunrise.
Which has more space per passenger?
Navigator of the Seas, with 44.3 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?
Navigator of the Seas, 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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