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

$1,438 pp twin share

$2,793 pp solo share

6 nights

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Melbourne Cup, Australia

Melbourne Cup

Sydney, Australia

Melbourne City Skyline

Sydney Harbour, Australia

Cruise Snapshot

6 Nights

A seven-day Melbourne Cup cruise from Sydney aboard Carnival Splendor with race-day festivities and shipboard entertainment

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: 31 October 2027
Returns: 7 November 2027
Embarks
Ship: Carnival
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.

Destinations

Sydney (Overseas Passenger Terminal), Australia ► Melbourne, Australia ► Sydney (Overseas Passenger Terminal), Australia

$1,438

pp twin share

$2,793

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

31 October 2027

Returns

7 November 2027

Duration

6 nights

From pp twin share

$1,438 pp

From pp solo cabin

$2,793 pp

Departs: 31 Oct 2027 from Sydney

Interior Stateroom from $1,438 pp twin share / $2,793 pp sole use *
Oceanview Stateroom from $1,788 pp twin share / $3,493 pp sole use *
Balcony Stateroom from $2,338 pp twin share / $4,593 pp sole use *
Suite from $3,002 pp twin share / $5,921 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.

Life in transit

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
Sydney (Overseas Passenger Terminal), Australia
Sydney is Australia's largest city, its sweeping harbour framed by the sail-shaped Opera House and the arch of the Harbour Bridge.
2
At Sea
3
Melbourne, Australia
Days 3–5
Melbourne is widely regarded as Australia's cultural and sporting capital, home to institutions such as the Ian Potter Centre at NGV Australia.
6
At Sea
7
Sydney (Overseas Passenger Terminal), Australia
The city's waterfront precincts and beaches give it a relaxed, outdoor character, matched by a lively dining and cultural scene.
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

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

From the operator

Common questions about this voyage

Do I have to tip?

Tipping is not required but if you’d like to thank the crew who provide you with great service, you are welcome to tip them personally or visit the Reception Desk to have the tip added 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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