Carnival Splendor is sailing home to Sydney with a range of new onboard upgrades following her dry dock in Singapore. The ship, which will return to Sydney Harbour on 9 September, now boasts updated dining venues, various stateroom and amenity refurbishments, and the striking red, white, and blue hull design that’s become the trademark look of Carnival’s fleet. The ship’s hull design also includes a unique feature: a Southern Cross motif – a signature element of P&O Cruises Australia ships that will soon join the Carnival fleet.
New dining options now available on Carnival Splendor include Mad Sizzle on Deck 9. Bringing the “skill” to skillet, Mad Sizzle serves kebabs and satays with slow spit-roasted meats. Due to its popularity, guests will now find Indian restaurant Masala Tiger in a new, larger location on Deck 10. In addition to its popular lunch offering, the expanded venue will now also serve up a new a la carte dinner offering. Menus at other dining venues have also been enhanced, including Fahrenheit 555 steakhouse which now features signature dishes such as T-bone steak and fresh New Zealand pink snapper.
Staterooms have been enhanced, from the ship’s balconies receiving full refurbishments to new whirlpool tubs installed in suites. Wellness enthusiasts will appreciate the updated basketball court and jogging track, along with new gym equipment and a refreshed Thalasso therapy pool at Cloud 9 Spa. Additionally, the ship’s casino has been updated, retail shops have been refreshed, and the newly enhanced Dreams Photo Studio has been relocated to Deck 3 in the Atrium.
Children and those young at heart will enjoy a fully refreshed mini-golf course, as well as the revamped Carnival WaterWorks™, the family-friendly waterpark featuring waterslides and Splashy Cove children’s play area for the ultimate aquatic adventure. The kids’ clubs are packed with even more fun activities, as Camp Ocean and Club 02 now boast new video gaming areas.
In addition to the popular Playlist Productions shows already enjoyed by guests, Carnival Splendor now features the line’s latest production, “Dear Future Husband,” which made its debut in Australia this year, shortly after it was first introduced on Carnival Jubilee. This interactive pop musical follows the journey of a bride and groom on a wedding adventure on board a Carnival cruise ship with their best friends. The cast performs pop mega hits like “Marry You” by Bruno Mars, “Moves Like Jagger” by Maroon 5, and “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” by Shania Twain. After the show, guests can join in on the fun at a wedding reception, dancing to more pop hits and interacting with the cast. The party includes a first dance, a groom and groomsman surprise, the iconic garter toss, and a toast to the happy couple.
“From her beautiful new look outside to the upgraded amenities and new entertainment on board, Carnival Splendor has more fun to offer our guests sailing from Sydney than ever before,” said Kara Glamore, Carnival Cruise Line Australia Vice President. “Carnival is set to be Australia’s largest cruise brand from early next year and we’re proud to continue to provide new ways to bring more fun to our guests.”
Beginning March 2025, Carnival Splendor and Carnival Luminosa, which sails seasonally from Brisbane and begins its next new season there in October, will be joined by two additional sister ships operating in Australia when P&O Cruises Australia transitions to Carnival Cruise Line. Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter will become Carnival sister ships and will be renamed Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter.
Bookings across a variety of destinations in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific are open through 2026. For more information on Carnival Cruise Line and bookings call 13 31 94, see your travel agent or visit https://www.carnival.com.au/
