Carnival Cruise Line opened bookings for its new 2025-26 cruises from its Australian homeports of Sydney and Brisbane. New cruise options announced include sailings to Fiji and New Zealand on Carnival Splendor, sailings to Fiji and Papua New Guinea on Carnival Luminosa, and several Great Barrier Reef cruises on both ships.
From Sydney, Carnival Splendor will offer a range of itineraries, with cruise options spanning from three to 12 days. Cruises head to much-loved destinations like the Great Barrier Reef, Moreton Island, Tasmania, and a Melbourne Cup cruise. There will also be a variety of idyllic international destinations featured, including Fiji, South Pacific islands, and New Zealand.
The 3,012-guest Carnival Splendor features many venues familiar to past Carnival guests, such as Guy’s Burger Joint, Pizzeria del Capitano, and the Alchemy Bar. The ship offers something for everyone, from the waterslides at WaterWorks Aqua Park to the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat.
From Brisbane, Carnival Luminosa will sail to destinations like Airlie Beach and the Great Barrier Reef, along with Fiji, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, and Vanuatu. Cruise durations available here span from three to 11 days.
The 2,260-guest Carnival Luminosa features many guest-favorite Carnival venues, including Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, RedFrog Rum Bar, Piano Bar 88, and The Punchliner Comedy Club.
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