If you've ever boarded a Carnival Cruise ship, you will have seen what separates this line from the others. The decor is bright and screams a message of unbridled excitement - think Disney meets Las Vegas. There is a reason they are called the "fun ships".
Cruising from Sydney. Carnival ships delight passengers with fabulous itineraries, visiting varied and fabulous destinations from New Caledonia and Fiji to Tasmania and Moreton Island. Make sure you keep an eye on this page to take advantage of any Carnival Cruise deals as and when they come up.
Carnival Cruise Ships in Australia
As part of the Carnival corporation which includes lines such as P&O. Princess and Cunard. among others, Carnival Cruise Lines is in good company Down Under, providing great deals. Their two ships travelling from Sydney are equipped with the finest facilities and latest innovations.
Carnival Spirit fast became a favourite with Australian cruisers and recently wowed customers again with its Fun Ship 2.0 refurbishment in 2015. With itineraries ranging from short, three-night cruises to 15-night Far-Eastern trips, cruisers love the Spirit offering. The ship itself is billed as extraordinary, with a capacity of just over 2000 passengers. It has four outdoor pools, 16 bars and lounges and award-winning kids programmes.
Carnival Legend has been deployed seasonally from Sydney since September 2014. It has a traditional feel, with the Camelot and Avalon pools, while the Golden Fleece Steakhouse is the stuff of culinary legend. Legend primarily offers 8 to 12-day cruises to the Pacific Islands.
Onboard with Carnival Australia
As the cruising industry Down Under becomes more competitive, Carnival is always looking for ways to innovate and improve their packages and provide great deals. Green Thunder is the fastest waterslide at sea, while Serenity Retreat offers up a divine escape from the kids, with hammocks, lounges and a heated spa. Fine dining incorporates the best in fresh produce, and on Legend the Red Frog Pub and Bonsai Sushi restaurant are exceptional new additions.
All age groups are catered for onboard. Camp Ocean is well-equipped to keep any young cruiser happy with three subgroups each catering for kids in various age ranges, while Circle C offers movies, video games and scavenger hunts for young teenagers. The more grown-up teens can dance at the disco and make new friends at Club 02. No-one is left out on Carnival.
While there are American-style power outlets, the use of US currency and a culture of tipping, the laidback nature and fun facilities make Carnival considerably more Aussie.
Carnival Cruise Itineraries
Carnival Cruises will take you to enjoy the splendours of the South Pacific. wonders of New Zealand or special delights of your own backyard such as Queensland and Tasmania. Cruises from Australia are offered in short 3-4 day breaks departing Sydney or Brisbane, 5-6 day excursions, as well as 7-12-day itineraries to go further afield.
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