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View Deal →Azura vs Carnival Sunshine
Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated February 2026
Azura is the larger vessel at 115,055 GT — 12% more than Carnival Sunshine's 102,853 GT. Built in 2010, Azura is 14 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. At 290 m, Azura stretches 18 m longer than Carnival Sunshine's 272 m — a meaningful difference in pier presence and onboard deck space.
Score: 7 – 0
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Category
Azura
Carnival Sunshine
Size
115,055 GT
102,853 GT
Passengers
3,100
3,002
Year Built
2010
1996
Crew Ratio
1:2.6
1:2.6
Space Ratio
37.1
34.3
Decks
—
13
Length
290m
272m
From Price
—
$1,008/pp
Comparison Verdict
Azura is the larger vessel at 115,055 GT — 12% more than Carnival Sunshine's 102,853 GT. Built in 2010, Azura is 14 years newer — an advantage for travellers seeking modern amenities and design. At 290 m, Azura stretches 18 m longer than Carnival Sunshine's 272 m — a meaningful difference in pier presence and onboard deck space.
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| Size | Azura |
| Capacity | Azura |
| Modernity | Azura |
| Service | Azura |
| Spaciousness | Azura |
| Decks | Tie |
| Length | Azura |
| Fleet Power | Azura |
Bottom line: Azura leads 7–0 across our categories — strongest in Size. Choose Azura for overall superiority; pick Carnival Sunshine if its strengths matter more to you.
Which Ship Is Right for You?
Choose Azura if...
- You want the newer ship (built 2010, 14yr newer)
- Size matters to you (115,055 GT)
- More onboard variety (3,100 guests)
- Better service ratio (2.6:1 crew ratio)
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Sailing Prices
| Azura | Carnival Sunshine | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest | — | $1,008 pp |
| Departing | — | Aug 10 |
| Duration | — | null nights |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the comparison score calculated?
We compute scores across 8 categories using real spec data — gross tonnage, passenger capacity, crew capacity, year built, length, deck count, space ratio, and fleet power. Each category awards one point to the winning ship.
What is the space ratio and why does it matter?
Space ratio is gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity. A higher number means more space per guest. Luxury lines typically score above 40; mass-market ships often fall in the 30-40 range.
What does the passenger-to-crew ratio mean?
Passengers per crew member. Lower is better — more staff per guest means better service. Luxury lines aim below 2:1; large mainstream ships may be 3-4:1.
Are the prices shown accurate?
Prices are sourced from Cruisebound and reflect real-time availability. They may change based on cabin type, date, and demand. Click through to see the latest fares.
Can I compare more than two ships?
Yes — up to four ships. Use the search tool on the compare hub page to add additional ships.
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Specifications come from our database of 380+ vessels, revalidated every 5 minutes via ISR. The "Updated" timestamp shows when records were last modified.
