Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Sunrise
- Cruises
- 12
- From
- $189
Ship comparison
Carnival Sunrise vs Ovation of the Seas
Royal Caribbean
Ovation of the Seas
- Cruises
- 23
- From
- $248
The verdict
Which should you choose?
Carnival Sunrise is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying 2,984 passengers, in service since 1999. Ovation of the Seas is a mega Royal Caribbean ship carrying 4,180 passengers, in service since 2016.
Choose Carnival Sunrise if you want more of a party or a lower starting fare: it outscores Ovation of the Seas for party (8.0 vs 6.0) in Cruiseable’s Bliss scores and its cruises start from $189 (vs $248).
Choose Ovation of the Seas if you want a more romantic trip, a more active cruise or more adventure and nature: it outscores Carnival Sunrise for romantic (6.5 vs 2.0), active (8.0 vs 4.0) and adventure & nature (6.0 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 | Ovation of the Seas | |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise line | Carnival Cruise Line | Royal Caribbean |
| Ship size | Large | Mega |
| Maiden voyagenewer highlighted | 1999 | 2016 (better) |
| Gross tonnage | 101,509 | 168,666 |
| Passengers | 2,984 | 4,180 |
| Crew | 1,108 | 1,500 |
| Passengers per crew memberfewer is better | 2.7 (better) | 2.8 |
| Space per passengergross tons per passenger; more is roomier | 34.0 | 40.4 (better) |
| Decks | 14 | 16 |
| Length | 893 ft | 1,141 ft |
| Beam | 116 ft | 136 ft |
| Speed | 26 mph | 25 mph |
| Cruiseable ratingout of 10 | 8 / 10 | 9 / 10 (better) |
| Cruises on sale | 12 | 23 |
| Upcoming sailings | 116 | 137 |
| Cruise lengths | 4–6 nights | 3–16 nights |
| Fares fromlower highlighted | $189 (better) | $248 |
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, Ovation 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
12 cruises on sale, from $189.
Royal Caribbean
Ovation of the Seas
Ovation of the Seas, the third ship of the Quantum class from Royal Caribbean, launched in 2016 and sails in the Pacific (out of its home port in Sydney) as well as Alaska.
Highlights
- RipCord by iFLY, the first skydiving experience at sea
- Adults-only Solarium pool, a glass-canopied retreat
- Lots of gaming options in Casino Royale
Sailing now
23 cruises on sale, from $248.
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Questions
Carnival Sunrise or Ovation of the Seas?
Which is bigger, Carnival Sunrise or Ovation of the Seas?
Ovation of the Seas is bigger at 168,666 gross tons, against 101,509 gross tons for Carnival Sunrise. Carnival Sunrise carries 2,984 passengers and Ovation of the Seas carries 4,180.
Which ship is newer, Carnival Sunrise or Ovation of the Seas?
Ovation of the Seas is newer, with a maiden voyage in 2016 against 1999 for Carnival Sunrise.
Which has more space per passenger?
Ovation of the Seas, with 40.4 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 Sunrise, with one crew member for every 2.7 passengers against one for every 2.8 on Ovation of the Seas.
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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