New Zealand from Sydney, Australia
Carnival Cruise Line · Carnival Splendor
Depart
Nov 28, 2026
Return
Dec 8, 2026
Port
Sydney, Australia
Nights
10 nights

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

Blue Iguana Bar 3

Sports Bar 1
Itinerary
Cruise from Sydney, Australia and back
Day 1Cruise departs from Sydney, AustraliaNov 28, 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.
Day 2At SeaNov 29, 2026
Day 3At SeaNov 30, 2026
Day 4At SeaDec 1, 2026
Day 5WellingtonDec 2, 2026 • Arrives at: 8 am • Departs at: 6 pm
It might be known as “Windy Wellington”, but New Zealand’s capital won’t take the wind out of your sails on a Carnival cruise. The small but perfectly formed port city of Wellington offers waterside, foodie and cultural charms to woo the whole family. Want more? Well, the city of Wellington wraps around a stunning harbour front. For many people, Wellington is their happy place. Marvel at electric street art and a myriad of dinning options. In fact, per head there are more places to grab a feed in Wellington than New York City!
Day 6LytteltonDec 3, 2026 • Arrives at: 8 am • Departs at: 5 pm
Day 7Dunedin (Port Chalmers)Dec 4, 2026 • Arrives at: 8 am • Departs at: 4 pm
Dunedin is a city with unique landscapes and interesting cultural history. Get up close to rare wildlife and take in the quirky city environment. It is the second largest city in the South Island of New Zealand and the name of the city comes from Edinburgh, Scotland. Port Chalmers has a small population of 1400 and is a great weekend trip for locals in Dunedin.
Day 8Cruise Fiordland National ParkDec 5, 2026 • Arrives at: 2 pm • Departs at: 6 pm
Fiordland National Park is over 1.2 Million hectares in size and hosts 4 different environments there: Mountain, Lake, Fiord and Rainforest. The National Park was established in 1952 and supports a huge range of flora and fauna. A must have photo in the National Park is Mitre Peak, a breathtaking mountain that soars 1692m above sea level!
Day 9At SeaDec 6, 2026
Day 10At SeaDec 7, 2026
Day 11Cruise returns to Sydney, AustraliaDec 8, 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.
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