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Carnival Sunrise

Carnival Sunrise cruise ship
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Carnival Sunrise is a ship in the Carnival Cruise Line fleet that entered service in 1999. According to Carnival Cruise Line, it measures 101,509 gross tons, carries 2,984 guests (double occupancy) and has 1,108 crew. #20 in Biggest Carnival ships · ranked by public data. It has the same published gross tonnage as 1 other Carnival ship.

101,509GT 2,984Guests 1,108Crew 1999Entered

Carnival Sunrise key facts

Cruise line
Carnival Cruise Line
Ship class
Not published
Status
In service
Entered service
1999
Last refurbishment
Not published
Gross tonnage
101,509
Guests
2,984 (double occupancy)
Crew
1,108
Guests per crew member
2.69 (calculated from the two official figures above)
Decks
Not published
Staterooms
Not published
Length
Not published
Beam (width)
Not published
Shipyard
Cadiz, Spain

Source: Carnival Sunrise fact sheet, Carnival News (Carnival Cruise Line newsroom), accessed Oct 26, 2026. 4 of 8 core figures are published by Carnival; the rest show "Not published".

"Entered service" is the year Carnival publishes, which for renamed or rebuilt ships can be the relaunch year.

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FAQ

How big is Carnival Sunrise?

Carnival Sunrise measures 101,509 gross tons, according to Carnival Cruise Line (checked Oct 26, 2026).

How many passengers does Carnival Sunrise hold?

Carnival Cruise Line lists 2,984 guests (double occupancy). It sails with 1,108 crew.

How old is Carnival Sunrise?

Carnival Cruise Line gives 1999 as the year Carnival Sunrise entered service.

How many crew does Carnival Sunrise have?

Carnival Cruise Line lists 1,108 crew alongside 2,984 guests (double occupancy), or 2.69 guests per crew member.

Where was Carnival Sunrise built?

Carnival Sunrise was built at Cadiz, Spain, according to Carnival Cruise Line.

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