Carnival Sunrise, which was built in 1999 as Carnival Triumph, has re-entered service after a $200 million transformation at the Navantia shipyards Cadiz in Spain, Carnival Corporation & plc said in a statement.

“Carnival Sunrise is kicking off an exciting inaugural season of four- to 14-day voyages that visit destinations in the Caribbean, Bermuda, Bahamas, the Panama Canal, New England and Canada with the first four cruises from Norfolk,” parent company of operator Carnival Cruise Line (CCL) said. The refit is part of a $2.0 billion investment programme of CCL to enhance its existing ships.

"The introduction of Carnival Sunrise brings an incredibly enhanced ship to our guests with all of the popular features from across our fleet," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line.  "We couldn't be more proud to introduce Carnival Sunrise in Norfolk."

"To be the first port in the United States to welcome Carnival Sunrise makes this a very special event for Norfolk," said Stephen E. Kirkland, Nauticus executive director.  "We're eager to roll out the red carpet for these guests, and for the staff and crew of this beautiful ship."