Cruise · Carnival Cruise Line · 9 nights

Great Barrier Reef Cruise from Sydney (Jul 2027)

Includes iced water, cordial, tea and coffee throughout the cruise
Access to three pools, heated spas and adult-only retreat
Enjoy sauna, steam room and mini-golf course onboard

$1,118 pp twin share

$2,215 pp solo share

9 nights

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Turtle In Great Barrier Reef

Moreton Island, Queensland, Australia

Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Cairns Waterfall, Queensland, Australia

Airlie Beach, Queensland, Australia

Sydney, NSW, Australia

Cruise Snapshot

9 Nights

A 10-day round-trip cruise from Sydney to Airlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island and Tangalooma aboard Carnival Splendor

10-day cruise from Sydney to explore the iconic Great Barrier Reef.
Sail aboard Carnival Splendor with dining, entertainment, and activities included.
Experience breathtaking coral reefs, pristine waters, and tropical scenery on a fun and relaxing cruise.

Trip Details

Departs: 18 July 2027
Returns: 27 July 2027
Embarks
Ship: Carnival
Operator: Carnival Cruise Line

Set sail on an unforgettable 10-day journey from Sydney to explore the world-famous Great Barrier Reef aboard the vibrant Carnival Splendor, departing 18 July 2027. This cruise offers the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure, with stunning ocean views, world-class dining, and a wide range of onboard entertainment and activities. Discover the spectacular coral reefs, pristine waters, and tropical scenery of Australia’s iconic reef region while enjoying all the comforts and excitement of a modern cruise ship.

Destinations

Sydney (Overseas Passenger Terminal) ► Airlie Beach, Australia ► Cairns, Australia ► Willis Island (Onboard Experience) ► Tangalooma - Moreton Island ► Sydney (Overseas Passenger Terminal)

$1,118

pp twin share

$2,215

pp solo share

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Refundable until 90 days before departure. No pressure.

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When & how much

Departures & Pricing

Departs

18 July 2027

Returns

27 July 2027

Duration

9 nights

From pp twin share

$1,118 pp

From pp solo cabin

$2,215 pp

Departs: 18 July 2027 from Sydney

Interior Cabin from $1,118 per person twin share / $2,215 pp sole use*
Ocean View cabin from $1,408 per person twin share / $2,795 pp sole use*
Balcony cabin from $1,923 per person twin share / $3,825 pp sole use*
Suite from $2,784 per person twin share / $5,547 pp sole use*

Enquire now to secure your place on this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

*Advertised fares are per person in AUD and include all taxes. Fares are available until allocation is exhausted. Fares are subject to change without notice.

Cabin grades, balcony upgrades and pre-cruise hotel options are quoted on enquiry — call 1300 414 198.

Day by day

Itinerary

1
Sydney (Overseas Passenger Terminal)
Sydney is Australia's largest city, spread around a sweeping natural harbour lined with beaches, bays and sandstone headlands that give it a relaxed, maritime feel.
2
At Sea
Days 2–3
4
Airlie Beach, Australia
Fringed by palm trees and golden sand, Airlie Beach sits on the Queensland coast opposite the Whitsundays, a scatter of island's ringed by the Coral Sea.
5
Cairns, Australia
Cairns sits where the Great Barrier Reef meets the Wet Tropics of Queensland, one of the few places on earth where two World Heritage sites overlap.
6
Willis Island (Onboard Experience)
Willis Island is a tiny, remote coral outpost in the Coral Sea Islands Territory, home to thousands of seabirds and a small weather monitoring station.
7
At Sea
8
Tangalooma - Moreton Island
Tangalooma sits on Moreton Island off the Queensland coast, a former whaling station now known for its sand dunes and resident wild dolphins.
9
At Sea
10
Sydney (Overseas Passenger Terminal)
The city's skyline is anchored by the sail-shaped Opera House and the steel arch of the Harbour Bridge, set against parks, historic terraces and busy harbourside dining.
Please note: cruise itineraries are not guaranteed and are subject to change at any time by the cruise company.

What you get for the price

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

9 nights aboard on 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.