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Great Barrier Reef from Sydney, Australia

Carnival Cruise Line · Carnival Splendor

Depart

Sep 9, 2026

Return

Sep 18, 2026

Port

Sydney, Australia

Nights

9 nights

Carnival Splendor at sea

At a glance

Built
2007
Tonnage
113573
Cabins
1508
Crew
1,150

It’s hard to tell which onboard space best represents Carnival Splendor — they all seem to hint at the amazing time you’re going to have. El Morocco Lounge hosts comedy shows, musical performances, karaoke and more… and wears its 1930s namesake clearly on its nameplate.

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On board

Alchemy Bar 1

Alchemy Bar 1

Blue Iguana Bar 3

Blue Iguana Bar 3

Sports Bar 1

Sports Bar 1

Itinerary

Route map for Cruise from Sydney, Australia and backSydney, AustraliaAirlie BeachCairns
Day 1-10

Cruise from Sydney, Australia and back

  1. Day 1Cruise departs from Sydney, AustraliaSep 9, 2026 • Departs at: 3:30 pm

    Sydney always lives up to great expectations. When you are on one of our Sydney cruises, the first glimpse of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House will stay in your memory forever. One of the world's great cities and harbours, Sydney always lives up to great expectations. When you are on one of our Sydney cruises, the first glimpse of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House will stay in your memory forever. Even before the 2000 Olympics, cruises to Sydney had much to offer - hosting the games just made the city even better with improved facilities and extra dining and entertainment venues all round. From the waterside restaurants fringing the historic Rocks district, the Sydney cruise tour takes you around Sydney Cove past the Circular Quay ferry terminal to that remarkable Opera House and the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens.

  2. Day 2At SeaSep 10, 2026
  3. Day 3At SeaSep 11, 2026
  4. Day 4Airlie BeachSep 12, 2026 • Arrives at: 7:30 am • Departs at: 4 pm

    The white sands of world-famous Whitehaven Beach, glass-bottom-boat day tours on the turquoise waters of the Coral Sea, high-speed catamaran joy rides and Whitsundays region magic await in Airlie Beach cruises with Carnival. Travel to the heart of the 74 islands that comprise the picture-perfect Whitsunday Islands on an Airlie Beach cruise. Experience Great Barrier Reef magic on Airlie Beach cruises departing Sydney and Brisbane. Your fantastic cruise holiday to Airlie Beach begins the moment you step onboard Carnival’s cruise ships. There’s a multitude of tastes, sights, activities, themed events and more to suit the whole family.

  5. Day 5CairnsSep 13, 2026 • Arrives at: 9:30 am • Departs at: 6 pm

    Visit the coastal city of Cairns, which offers a smorgasbord of amazing experiences to add to your list of holiday highlights. Tours to the Daintree rainforest and Karunda are the perfect way to experience the diverse ecosystem of the ‘Wet Tropics of Queensland’ (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).

  6. Day 6Willis Island, AustraliaSep 14, 2026 • Arrives at: 11 am • Departs at: 12 pm

    The tiny atoll known as Willis Island is a remote and pristine coral cay in the Coral Sea Islands territory. Willis Island is an external territory of Australia, located 450 kilometres east of Cairns in the pristine waters of the Coral Sea.

  7. Day 7At SeaSep 15, 2026
  8. Day 8Tangalooma - Moreton IslandSep 16, 2026 • Arrives at: 8 am • Departs at: 6 pm

    Tangalooma - Moreton Island

  9. Day 9At SeaSep 17, 2026
  10. Day 10Cruise returns to Sydney, AustraliaSep 18, 2026 • Arrives at: 6:30 am

    Sydney always lives up to great expectations. When you are on one of our Sydney cruises, the first glimpse of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House will stay in your memory forever. One of the world's great cities and harbours, Sydney always lives up to great expectations. When you are on one of our Sydney cruises, the first glimpse of the Harbour Bridge and Opera House will stay in your memory forever. Even before the 2000 Olympics, cruises to Sydney had much to offer - hosting the games just made the city even better with improved facilities and extra dining and entertainment venues all round. From the waterside restaurants fringing the historic Rocks district, the Sydney cruise tour takes you around Sydney Cove past the Circular Quay ferry terminal to that remarkable Opera House and the beautiful Royal Botanic Gardens.

Sydney, AustraliaFun Day at SeaAirlie BeachCairnsWillis Island, AustraliaTangalooma - Moreton Island

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