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Cruise · Carnival Cruise Line · 6 nights

Melbourne Cup Cruise - Carnival Splendor

  • Includes main meals, snacks, and unlimited iced water, cordial, tea and coffee
  • Access to three pools, heated spas, sauna and steam room
  • Entry to numerous bars, lounges, and a nine-hole mini-golf course
From
$1,544 pp twin share
$3,001 pp solo share
6 nights
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When & how much

Departure & Pricing

Your departure

Departs Sun 31 Oct 2027 Sydney
Returns Sun 7 Nov 2027 Sydney
Duration 6 nights
Ship Carnival Splendor
From pp twin share $1,544
From pp solo share $3,001

Upgrades, transfers, accommodation and more can be quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Cruise Snapshot
6 Nights

  • Experience the excitement of the Melbourne Cup with live screenings and themed festivities onboard.
  • Enjoy dining, entertainment, and activities aboard the Carnival Splendor.
  • Sail from Sydney with multiple dates to suit your travel plans.

Trip Details

Departs
Sun 31 Oct 2027
Returns
Sun 7 Nov 2027
Embarks
Sydney
Ship
Carnival Splendor
Operator
Carnival Cruise Line

Set sail on an unforgettable 7-day Melbourne Cup cruise from Sydney aboard the spectacular Carnival Splendor, with multiple departure dates to suit your plans. This vibrant voyage blends the excitement of Australia’s most iconic racing event, the Melbourne Cup, with the fun and relaxation of life at sea. Enjoy themed celebrations, live race screenings, entertainment, and exceptional dining, all while cruising along stunning coastal waters—making it the perfect escape for those seeking a lively, social, and uniquely Australian holiday experience.

Life in transit

Carnival Splendor

Carnival Splendor
Details · Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Splendor

Carnival Splendor entered service in 2008 and has been Sydney-based since 2019, carrying around 3,012 guests. Australia's largest year-round cruise ship for several seasons, she features the Green Lightning waterslide, WaterWorks aqua park and a full spread of Carnival dining and entertainment.

Guests
3,012
Gross tonnage
113,300
Speed
21 Knots
Beam
116 Feet
Day by day

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Sydney (Overseas Passenger Terminal), Australia

    Embark in Sydney at the Overseas Passenger Terminal.
  2. 2

    At Sea

    Relax and unwind at sea, enjoying the ship's dining, entertainment, and ocean views.
  3. 3

    Melbourne, Australia

    Arrive in Melbourne, Australia's cultural capital, known for its vibrant arts scene, iconic laneways, and sporting heritage.
  4. 4

    Melbourne, Australia

    Continue your time in Melbourne, Australia's cultural capital, known for its vibrant arts scene, iconic laneways, and sporting heritage.
  5. 5

    Melbourne, Australia

    Final day in Melbourne, Australia's cultural capital, known for its vibrant arts scene, iconic laneways, and sporting heritage.
  6. 6

    At Sea

    Spend a leisurely day at sea, taking in the ocean views and enjoying the ship's amenities and entertainment.
  7. 7

    Sydney (Overseas Passenger Terminal), Australia

    Disembark in Sydney at the Overseas Passenger Terminal.
What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • 6 nights aboard the Carnival Splendor
  • Main meals & snacks
  • Iced water, cordial, tea, and coffee
  • 3 Pools & heated spas
  • Adult-Only Serenity Retreat
  • Sauna & steam room
  • Entry to numerous bars and lounges
  • Theme Nights
  • 9-hole mini-golf course
  • Entertainment
  • Over 45 onboard activities per day, which vary every day

Not included

  • Travel insurance
  • Airfares
  • Shore excursions
Where you’ll stay

Accommodation

CARNIVAL SPLENDOR

She's big on size and big on FUN. Say hello to our newest and largest ship based in Sydney, Carnival Splendor. Whether you want to race down the Green Lightning Waterslide, relax at the Cloud 9 Spa™, or indulge your tastebuds in an array of cuisines, Carnival Splendor has all the ingredients needed to make a holiday you'll remember forever.

El Morocco Lounge hosts comedy shows, musical performances, karaoke and more… and wears its 1930s namesake clearly on its nameplate. The words “Royal Flush Casino” incite visions of winning, while our onboard jazz club — The Cool — simply says it all without saying a word. And Fahrenheit 555™ can be found not only at the height of elegant dining, but at the actual apex of the ship.

If you like your fun to flow, there are options aplenty. If you list “splishing” and “splashing” among your favourite things to do, there’s Carnival WaterWorks™. Those into sitting and sliding are invited to try the all-new Green Lightning thrill-slide. How about floating or swimming around? Carnival Splendor has pools all over the place, including the midship pool featuring a retractable roof that makes any day a pool day. So whether you splish or splash, you’ll find hydro-excitement galore.

If getting up and making the crowd go wild with your dance moves is your idea of a good time, Lip Sync Battle™: Carnival is our idea of a great idea. Or if relaxation is more your thing, Serenity Adult-Only Retreat™ is more your place. Or if you’re looking to take relaxation to the extreme, direct your attention to the Cloud 9 Spa™, featuring more (and better) ways to kick back than just about anywhere else, on land or at sea. You haven’t lived until you’ve relaxed in a Thalassotherapy pool, or chilled — so to speak — in a dry heat chamber.

Carnival Splendor
Carnival Splendor
From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

Do I have to tip?
Tipping isn't required, but if you’d like to thank the crew for great service, you can tip them personally or visit the Reception Desk to add the tip to your onboard account.
What is the dress code onboard?
When the sun’s out you can keep it casual. After 5.30pm smart casual clothing is required in the public lounges and restaurants or as published in the ship’s newsletter, Good Times. Decks can be slippery so low-heeled, rubber-soled shoes are recommended along with comfortable walking shoes for going ashore. Shoes must be worn at all times in restaurants. Swimwear is only permitted around the pool and open deck areas. There are two dress codes for the restaurants; smart casual and cocktail.
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