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Carnival Sunrise: ship guide

Four- to six-night Bahamas and Caribbean getaways from Miami on a ship rebuilt in 2019.

Best for: South Florida couples and families who want a quick 4- to 6-night Bahamas or Caribbean break from Miami with Celebration Key and Half Moon Cay on most itineraries. Sails from Miami in 2026 and 2027.

Carnival Sunrise
Carnival Sunrise
101,509gross tons
2,984guests at double occupancy
1,108crew
13decks
2019entered service, refurbished 2024
893 ftlong
1,492staterooms

About Carnival Sunrise

Carnival Sunrise entered service in April 2019 after a top-to-bottom rebuild of the 1999-built Carnival Triumph, becoming the second Sunshine Class ship. She measures 101,509 gross tons and 893 feet, with 13 guest decks, 1,492 staterooms, 2,984 guests at double occupancy and a crew of 1,108. The transformation added SportSquare, Carnival WaterWorks, the Serenity retreat, the Cloud 9 Spa and most of the fleet’s signature restaurants and bars.

A dry dock in Cadiz, Spain, in February 2024 refreshed public rooms and staterooms, replaced the SkyBox Sports Bar with the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, made accessibility updates and applied the red, white and blue livery. Dining runs from Guy’s Burger Joint, Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que, BlueIguana Cantina and Pizzeria del Capitano to Cucina del Capitano, Bonsai Sushi, Seafood Shack, the Chef’s Table and Fahrenheit 555.

Carnival Sunrise sails year-round from Miami on 4- to 6-night cruises, with more than 70 departures booked through spring 2028. Four-night cruises, mostly on Thursdays, visit Celebration Key, Half Moon Cay, Princess Cays or Nassau; 5- and 6-night cruises add Grand Turk, Grand Cayman, Amber Cove, Montego Bay or Ocho Rios, including Thanksgiving and Christmas sailings in 2027. Her next dry dock is scheduled for January 2027.

  • Rebuilt from bow to stern in 2019 with SportSquare, WaterWorks, Serenity and the Cloud 9 Spa
  • Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge added in the 2024 Cadiz dry dock
  • Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que, Guy’s Burger Joint, BlueIguana Cantina and Pizzeria del Capitano included
  • Cucina del Capitano, Bonsai Sushi, Seafood Shack, the Chef’s Table and Fahrenheit 555
  • Cloud 9 Spa staterooms, including spa interiors with a picture window
  • Piano Bar 88, Alchemy Bar, RedFrog Pub and the Punchliner Comedy Club
  • Carnival WaterWorks splash zone and slides plus a 24-hour arcade
  • Short 4- to 6-night Bahamas and Caribbean cruises from Miami year-round

Staterooms and suites

Interior

Standard Interior, Porthole and Upper/Lower rooms, Interior with Picture Window rooms with a walkway or obstructed view, Cloud 9 Spa Interior rooms and Cloud 9 Spa Interior with Picture Window rooms that include thermal suite access.

Ocean View

Standard and obstructed Ocean View rooms and Scenic Ocean View rooms with larger windows on the forward decks.

Balcony

Standard Balcony rooms, Premium Balcony rooms, Aft-View Extended Balcony rooms over the wake, Premium Vista Balcony corner rooms and Cloud 9 Spa Balcony rooms, some with an obstructed view at a lower grade.

Suites

Ocean Suites, Grand Suites, Extended Balcony Grand Suites and the Captain’s Suite, with priority check-in and boarding, priority dinner reservations at most specialty restaurants, bathrobes and complimentary wash-and-fold laundry.

Carnival Sunrise deck plans

Deck by deck, straight from our booking engine: the plan, the stateroom categories on that deck and the public rooms. Pick a deck.

Deck 14 - Sky plan

Deck 14 - Sky

Serenity, Skylight.

  • Serenity You'll find yourself in is one of complete peace, sea breezes, and, of course, a nearby bar.

Plans are the cruise line’s current drawings as supplied to our booking engine. Layouts change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the exact stateroom when you book.

On board Carnival Sunrise

Fitness Classes
Fitness Classes
Z Spa
Z Spa
Zumbini
Zumbini
White Hot Night Party
White Hot Night Party
WaterWorks
WaterWorks
Watches
Watches
Vineyards
Vineyards
Video Arcade
Video Arcade
Twister Waterslide
Twister Waterslide
Turtles
Turtles
The Punchliner Comedy Club
The Punchliner Comedy Club
The Chef's Table
The Chef's Table

Dining on Carnival Sunrise

Main Dining RoomsIncluded

Two main restaurants with a nightly changing sit-down menu, plus Seaday Brunch.

Lido MarketplaceIncluded

Buffet with international stations and the Carnival Deli.

Guy’s Burger JointIncluded

Guy Fieri’s burgers and fries by the pool.

Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que SmokehouseIncluded

Hickory-smoked barbecue and sides at lunch on sea days.

BlueIguana CantinaIncluded

Fresh tacos and build-your-own burritos and bowls.

Pizzeria del CapitanoIncluded

Hand-tossed pizza around the clock.

Fahrenheit 555 SteakhouseSpecialty

Carnival’s signature reservation-only steakhouse.

Cucina del CapitanoSpecialty

Family-style Italian trattoria with included pasta at lunch.

Bonsai Sushi and Seafood ShackSpecialty

Sushi and sashimi, and New England seafood, each charged a la carte.

The Chef’s Table and JavaBlue CaféSpecialty

Chef-hosted multi-course dinner with a galley tour, and specialty coffee and pastries in the atrium.

Entertainment and activities

  • Playlist Productions shows in the Liquid Lounge
  • Punchliner Comedy Club with family and adults-only sets
  • Carnival WaterWorks waterslides and splash zone
  • SportSquare with mini golf, basketball, ping pong and a jogging track
  • Serenity adults-only retreat
  • Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, Piano Bar 88, Alchemy Bar, RedFrog Pub and Limelight Lounge
  • Cloud 9 Spa with thermal suites and fitness center
  • Sunrise Casino, Seaside Theatre outdoor movies and a 24-hour arcade

Families and who it suits

Three youth spaces run Camp Ocean for ages 2 to 11, Circle C for 12 to 14 and Club O2 for 15 to 17, with Seuss at Sea character breakfasts and parades, the WaterWorks splash zone and a 24-hour arcade for families.

Best for: South Florida couples and families who want a quick 4- to 6-night Bahamas or Caribbean break from Miami with Celebration Key and Half Moon Cay on most itineraries.

Sails from: Miami · Regions: Bahamas, Eastern Caribbean, Western Caribbean

Days ashore

Shore excursions in Carnival Sunrise’s upcoming ports

The ports on Carnival Sunrise’s next sailings. Pick one to see the tours Shore Excursions Group runs there, book before you sail and skip the line at the pier.

Ports from sailings departing Oct 26, 2026 onward; itineraries vary by date and your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the ports for your sailing. Tours are sold and operated by Shore Excursions Group, an independent tour company; SmartCruiser earns a commission on bookings made through these links at no extra cost to you.

Carnival Sunrise questions we answer every day

How big is Carnival Sunrise?
Carnival Sunrise is 101,509 gross tons and 893 feet long, with 13 guest decks and 1,492 staterooms. Carnival lists 2,984 guests at double occupancy, a total capacity of 3,873 and a crew of 1,108. She was built in 1999 as Carnival Triumph and rebuilt into a Sunshine Class ship in 2019, a sister to Carnival Sunshine and Carnival Radiance.
Where does Carnival Sunrise sail in 2026 and 2027?
She sails year-round from Miami on 4- to 6-night cruises. Four-night cruises, mostly departing Thursdays, call at Celebration Key, Half Moon Cay, Princess Cays or Nassau. Five- and 6-night cruises add Grand Turk, Grand Cayman, Amber Cove, Montego Bay or Ocho Rios, including a Thanksgiving cruise on November 22, 2027 and a Christmas cruise on December 20, 2027. Bookings run through spring 2028.
What was changed in the 2019 rebuild and the 2024 refit?
The 2019 rebuild of Carnival Triumph took the ship out of service for two months and added SportSquare, Carnival WaterWorks, the Serenity retreat, the Cloud 9 Spa, Guy’s Pig & Anchor, Cucina del Capitano, Bonsai Sushi, Fahrenheit 555 and new staterooms. The February 2024 dry dock in Cadiz replaced the SkyBox Sports Bar with the Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge, refreshed public rooms and cabins and applied the red, white and blue livery.
Which staterooms are the best choice on Carnival Sunrise?
Cloud 9 Spa staterooms include thermal suite access and two fitness classes per guest and suit couples on a short break. Aft-View Extended Balcony rooms have the largest verandas and Premium Vista Balcony corner rooms the best views. Families should look at Scenic Ocean View rooms. Grand Suites add priority boarding, specialty-restaurant priority and laundry.
What is included in the fare on Carnival Sunrise?
The main dining rooms, Lido Marketplace, Guy’s Burger Joint, Guy’s Pig & Anchor Bar-B-Que, BlueIguana Cantina, Pizzeria del Capitano, Playlist Productions shows, comedy, WaterWorks, SportSquare, Serenity and the youth programs are included. Fahrenheit 555, Cucina del Capitano at dinner, Bonsai Sushi, Seafood Shack, the Chef’s Table, JavaBlue Café, drinks, Wi-Fi, the spa and the casino are extra.
Is Carnival Sunrise good for a first cruise?
Yes. The 4- and 5-night Bahamas itineraries from Miami are an easy way to try cruising, Celebration Key and Half Moon Cay are on most sailings, and the ship has a waterpark, comedy club, several specialty restaurants and a spa without the crowds of the biggest ships. The mid-size layout is quick to learn on a short trip.

Facts checked against Carnival Cruise Line: Carnival Sunrise, Carnival Cruise Line press: Carnival Sunrise fact sheet, Cruise Industry News: Carnival Sunrise to sail from Miami in 2027, Cruise Radio: Carnival Sunrise after its 2024 dry dock on October 13, 2026. Ship details change with refurbishments; your SmartCruiser advisor confirms the current layout when you book.

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