The best is yet to FUN as Carnival Cruise Line announces its 2025-2026 program for Australia, introducing 10 more sailings than the 2024-2025 season.
A whole new wave of FUN is rolling in, as the program offers a new Sydney to Fiji sailing on Carnival Splendor, plus additional domestic and New Zealand cruises from Sydney. For those looking for options from Queensland, Carnival Luminosa will offer additional Great Barrier Reef cruises and 3-night getaway sailings from Brisbane.
In the 2025-2026 season, Carnival Splendor, homeported in Sydney, will offer a range of exciting itineraries to much-loved destinations across Australia, including the Great Barrier Reef, Moreton Island, Tasmania and a Melbourne Cup cruise, as well as idyllic international destinations such as Fiji, South Pacific islands, Singapore, and New Zealand.
From Brisbane, Carnival Luminosa will sail to domestic favourites like Airlie Beach and the Great Barrier Reef, along with tropical South Pacific paradises including Fiji, Papua New Guinea, New Caledonia, and Vanuatu.
The whole family, including kids aged 6 months and above*, can enjoy 45+ FUN activities offered onboard a Carnival cruise, from Seuss at Sea and Build-A-Bear Workshops to the Cloud 9 Spa and Punchliner Comedy Club. Carnival also offers a huge selection of fan-favourite dining options such as Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Pizzeria del Capitano, Guy’s Burger Joint, Bonsai Sushi Express, and more.
On the release of the 2025-2026 program, Carnival Cruise Line VP Kara Glamore said, “We know Australians are looking for value-for-money holidays and we’re thrilled to expand our cruise offerings in 2025-2026 to give them more options to set sail. There is so much FUN offered onboard a Carnival cruise, both for our loyal cruisers and those who’ve been thinking about trying a cruise for the first time.
“We can’t wait to continue to welcome more Aussies onboard our ships in the next few years and we’re proud to offer Carnival EasyPay as an option to make holidays more attainable and affordable for our guests. EasyPay allows them to secure their sailing today with a deposit and pay in instalments over time.”
Sailings in 2025-2026 are opening for bookings from 15 November 2023, with fares including:
- Carnival Splendor’s 4-day Moreton Island sailing departing Sydney on 28 January 2026 starts from $580* per person
- Carnival Splendor’s 8-day South Pacific sailing departing Sydney on 30 May 2026 starts from $829* per person
- Carnival Luminosa’s 4-day Airlie Beach sailing departing Brisbane 15 March 2026 starts from $612* per person
- Carnival Luminosa’s 7-day Great Barrier Reef sailing departing Brisbane on 08 March 2026 starts from $927* per person
Those looking to treat themselves with a fun-in-the-sun getaway can secure their 2025-2026 cruise today with Carnival EasyPay, which allows guests to pay a deposit at the time of booking and the remaining total will be paid off in automatic instalments. For bookings made at least 5 months in advance, simply choose EasyPay during checkout, pay a small deposit by credit card, and the balance will be split automatically into easy monthly payments.
For more information on Carnival Cruise Line and bookings call 13 31 94, see your travel agent or visit https://www.carnival.
