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9-Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Ship: Carnival Splendor

Departure: Friday, March 14, 2025

Nights: 9 nights

Departs: Sydney

Returns: Sydney

Prices are Avg twin share per person in AUD, include all taxes and are subject to change.

$1,144

$127/day

$1,394

$154/day

$1,824

$202/day

$2,393

$265/day

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Itinerary

9-Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise

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Day	Date	Port of Call	Arrival	Departure
1	Friday, March 14, 2025	Sydney, Australia	Embark	3:30 PM
Situated on Australia's east coast is Sydney, the capital city of New South Wales. Cruising guests have the privilege when departing Sydney ports to view the iconic and famous Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge while leaving Sydney Harbour. In 1973, the Opera House completed construction and is the most popular building in Australia and one of the most famous in the world. Read more about Sydney, Australia
2	Saturday, March 15, 2025	Fun Day At Sea
3	Sunday, March 16, 2025	Fun Day At Sea
4	Monday, March 17, 2025	Airlie Beach, Australia	7:00 AM	4:00 PM
Airlie Beach, the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef, is the main hub for all Reef activities and access to the Whitsunday Islands. Experience stunning views by day and a vibrant nightlife. If you’re looking for a spot to relax then head to the Airlie Beach Lagoon to relax and unwind. Read more about Airlie Beach, Australia
5	Tuesday, March 18, 2025	Cairns, Australia	9:00 AM	6:30 PM
Cairns is a Far North Queensland city located on the northeast coast of Australia. This laid-back city is just over a 2 hour flight from Brisbane, Queensland’s state capital. With a backdrop of rainforest mountains, Cairns is known to be the gateway of 2 iconic Australian sites, The Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics Rainforest. Read more about Cairns, Australia
6	Wednesday, March 19, 2025	Willis Island (scenic cruising), Australia	11:30 AM	12:30 PM
Located beyond the Great Barrier Reef in the Coral Sea you will find Willis Island, the only permanently inhabited island in the Coral Sea Islands Territory. Willis Island is located approximately 450 kilometres east of Cairns, Queensland. Experience beautiful scenic cruising through the Island and duty-free purchases whilst on board any Australian departure. Read more about Willis Island (scenic cruising), Australia
7	Thursday, March 20, 2025	Fun Day At Sea
8	Friday, March 21, 2025	Tangalooma, Australia	8:00 AM	6:00 PM
Originally a whaling station, Tangalooma is a resort township on the west side of Moreton Island, just a 70 minute catamaran trip from Brisbane, in Queensland, Australia. Cruise ships from Sydney anchor offshore for a day on the island. Moreton is home to Queensland's oldest operating lighthouse located at Cape Moreton on the northern tip of the island. Read more about Tangalooma, Australia
9	Saturday, March 22, 2025	Fun Day At Sea
10	Sunday, March 23, 2025	Sydney, Australia	6:30 AM	Disembark
Situated on Australia's east coast is Sydney, the capital city of New South Wales. Cruising guests have the privilege when departing Sydney ports to view the iconic and famous Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge while leaving Sydney Harbour. In 1973, the Opera House completed construction and is the most popular building in Australia and one of the most famous in the world. Read more about Sydney, Australia

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Carnival Splendor Overview

Carnival Splendor

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Looking for a fun-filled holiday? Look no further, as Carnival Splendor has it all! There is a whole lot of ship spanning the length of three football fields. Originally a Costa Concordia class ship, now in a class of her own—the Splendor Class. Refurbished in 2024, new Funship upgrades include Mad Sizzle; a fantastic paid dining experience, the relocation and expansion of the much loved Masala Tiger, and a refreshed mini-golf course. From the moment you board Carnival Splendor, you will realise you’ve stepped on the “fun ship”, with iconic Pink Zebra wallpaper, to bright colorful tiles in the dining areas, quirky artwork all over the ship, the giant green and yellow waterslides jutting high in the sky - it will put you in the right mood from the word go.
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Carnival Splendor Cabins

Suite

Suite

Cabin Types

SS, CS, GS, OS, JS, ST

Average Cabin Size – 31.0 m2

Average Balcony Size – 8.0 m2

Size approx.: 275 sq. ft. Balcony: 65 sq. ft.A Cloud 9 Spa Suite is the ultimate in both stateroom and spa accommodations. There's room for you and your things mdash; with a large room and balcony mdash; and a walk-in closet. The soothing in-room whirlpool tub will help you stay relaxed after your relaxing spa treatment. And like all suites, a Cloud 9 Spa Suite features VIP check-in, which lets you easily get right up to your amazing stateroom. Soft, cozy linens. Plenty of closet and drawer space. In-room safe for valuables. Stateroom climate control.

Balcony

Balcony

Cabin Types

9C, 8S, 8P, 8N, 8M, 8F, 8E, 8D, 8C, 8B, 8A, BL

Average Cabin Size – 17.2 m2

Average Balcony Size – 3.8 m2

Size approx.: 185 sq. ft. Balcony: 75 sq. ft.Premium Vista Balcony staterooms were designed to wrap around the aft corners of Carnival Splendor, giving you a unique vantage point from which to enjoy luxuriously panoramic views of the sky and the sea mdash; and yes, take in even more of that sunshine. Soft, cozy linens. Plenty of closet and drawer space. In-room safe for valuables. Stateroom climate control.

Ocean View

Ocean View

Cabin Types

6S, 6K, 6J, 6C, 6B, 6A, OV

Average Cabin Size – 20.4 m2

Average Balcony Size – 0.0 m2

Interior

Interior

Cabin Types

4S, 4J, 4G, 4F, 4E, 4D, 4C, 4B, 4A, PT, 1A, IS

Average Cabin Size – 15.7 m2

Average Balcony Size – 0.0 m2

Size approx.: 185 sq.ft. Features twin beds (convert to a king size bed) and either upper or single convertible sofa. Excellent values, these spacious accommodations include generous amenities. Exclusive Cloud 9 Spa amenities: Exclusive entry access to the adjacent Cloud 9 Spa facilities, upgraded in-stateroom amenities and Cloud 9 Spa Package exclusive to guests booked in Spa Accommodations. Only 1st and 2nd guests booked in Spa staterooms will receive the access and amenities; 3rd and 4th guests are not entitled to spa access and amenities.
Deck Plans
Carnival Splendor Deck Plans
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Deck 14 - Sky

Deck 12 - Sun

Deck 11 - Spa

Deck 10 - Panorama

Deck 9 - Lido

Deck 8 - Verandah

Deck 7 - Empress

Deck 6 - Upper

Deck 5 - Promenade

Deck 4 - Atlantic

Deck 3 - Lobby

Deck 2 - Main

Deck 1 - Riviera

Legend

2 Twin Beds (convert to King) and 2 Upper Pullmans

2 Twin Beds (convert to King) and Double Sofa Bed

2 Twin Beds (convert to King) and 1 Upper Pullman

Connecting Staterooms

Stateroom has 2 Porthole Windows

2 Twin beds (convert to King), Single Sofa Bed with Convertible Bunk

2 Twin Beds (convert to King) and 1 Single Sofa Bed

2 Twin Beds (convert to King), Single Sofa Bed and 1 Upper Pullman

Twin Bed and Single Sofa Bed

Twin Beds (do not convert to one bed)

Unisex Wheelchair Accessible Restroom

Non-Smoking accommodations
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Cabin Availability

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Interior

From $1144

Ocean View

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Balcony

From $1824

Suite

From $2393

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9-Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Cruiseline: Carnival Cruises Ship: Carnival Splendor Departure: Friday, March 14, 2025 Nights: 9 nights Departs: Sydney Returns: Sydney

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