Side-by-side cruise ship comparison · Updated January 2026
across 5 categories
Size
Based on gross tonnage and length
Capacity
Based on passengers and crew
Modernity
Based on year built
Service
Based on passenger-to-crew ratio (lower is better)
Spaciousness
Based on gross tonnage per passenger (higher is better)
Carnival Radiance
Carnival Sunrise
Gross Tonnage
Carnival Radiance
101,509 GT
Carnival Sunrise
101,509 GT
Length
Carnival Radiance
272 m
Carnival Sunrise
272 m
Beam
Carnival Radiance
36 m
Carnival Sunrise
36 m
Passengers
Carnival Radiance
2,764
Carnival Sunrise
2,764
Crew
Carnival Radiance
1,100
Carnival Sunrise
1,100
Decks
Carnival Radiance
—
Carnival Sunrise
—
Year Built
Carnival Radiance
2,000
Carnival Sunrise
1,999
Space Ratio
Carnival Radiance
36.7 GT/pax
Carnival Sunrise
36.7 GT/pax
Passenger:Crew Ratio
Carnival Radiance
2.51 :1
Carnival Sunrise
2.51 :1
| Specification | Carnival Radiance | Carnival Sunrise |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line | Carnival Cruise Line |
| Class | Triumph Class | Triumph Class |
| Status | active | active |
| Year Built | 2,000Winner | 1,999 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Gross Tonnage | 101,509 GT | 101,509 GT |
| Length | 272 m | 272 m |
| Beam | 36 m | 36 m |
| Draft | 8.4 m | 8.5 mWinner |
| Decks | — | |
| Capacity | ||
| Passengers | 2,764 | 2,764 |
| Crew | 1,100 | 1,100 |
| Key Ratios | ||
| Space Ratio | 36.7 GT/pax | 36.7 GT/pax |
| Passenger:Crew Ratio | 2.51:1 | 2.51:1 |
| Build | ||
| Builder | Fincantieri | Fincantieri |
| Flag | Panama | Panama |
| IMO Number | 9746889 | 9138850 |
Carnival Radiance
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
Carnival Sunrise
Well-suited for cruise newcomers
Good value for money
Comfortable atmosphere for two
Good range of onboard options
Free cancellation on most rooms
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