Last week I had the pleasure to cruise on Carnival Sunrise’s first sailing from her Fall/Winter homeport of Port Everglades, Florida. The 101,509 GRT ship underwent a $200 million transformation in early 2019 and the improvements are noticeable throughout. Originally launched in 1999 as the Carnival Triumph, the vessel spent two months in dry dock receiving upgrades to her dining, activities, entertainment and even the addition of 115 new staterooms and suites. Accommodations If you’re looking for something different than your typical stateroom, during the dry dock, Carnival added several…
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Carnival Triumph to Become Carnival Sunrise After $200 Million Refit
Carnival Cruise Line announced plans to makeover the Carnival Triumph with a $200-Million dry dock, that will transform the 19 year old ship with venues that are found on their most recent cruise ships. At the completion of the dry dock, the ship will be renamed Carnival Sunrise and will be the second ship in Carnival’s Sunshine Class. The Carnival Sunshine (originally the Carnival Destiny) underwent a similar dry dock in 2013. The dry dock makeover will add all of Carnival’s popular branded food, beverage and entertainment innovations, as well…
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