After completing her summer schedule in Alaska, Carnival Splendor is embarking on a repositioning cruise to Australia today.
Sailing from Seattle, the 2008-built ship is offering a 23-night transpacific cruise sailing to six different destinations in Hawaii and Fiji before arriving in Sydney at the end of September.
The arrival will mark Carnival’s return to Australia after a gap of two and a half years. On October 1, Splendor is set to resume its local activities in the country.
Sailing from Sydney on a year-round basis, the ship will offer a variety of itineraries that include destinations in Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific and more.
For its maiden voyage, the ship will offer a four-night domestic cruise. In addition to the two sea days, the cruise includes a 12-hour visit to Tangalooma, on Moreton Island.
Other destinations to be visited by the ship in 2022 include Cairns, Airlie Beach, Hobart, Willis Island, Melbourne and more.
Carnival Splendor first entered service in 2008 and is the only integrator of Carnival’s Splendor Class.
With a host of public areas and features, the 3,000-guest ship is equipped with one of the fleet’s largest spas. The 21,000-square-foot Cloud 9 Health and Fitness Center offers several amenities, including a thermal suite and hydrotherapy pool.
The glitz is also highlighted by its family-friendly features that include a water spray park on the Lido Deck, along with a 5,500-square-foot two-level children’s play area and a teen club with a dance floor, DJ and techno sounds high. and lighting system.
Before arriving in Australia for the first time in 2019, the 113,300-tonne ship underwent a major refit that saw the addition of Carnival’s Fun Ship 2.0 features, including new dining options and new bars such as RedFrog Pub, Alchemy Bar and Guy’s Burger Joint.
In addition to Splendor, Carnival is also operating a second cruise ship in Australia this year.
Arriving in the country in November, Carnival Luminosa will spend its inaugural season in the region, offering two- to 11-night cruises departing from Brisbane.
