Carnival Cruises
Sail On The Fun Side of Life! View all The journey is always the cruise destination with Carnival.
Cruise Fleet Inclusions, itineraries, onboard facilities & deck plans of each Carnival cruise ship.
Carnival Splendor, offering year round cruising from Sydney, is a perfect balance of excitement and relaxation, with spaces designed for fun, comfort, and leisure. Enjoy lively entertainment, delicious dining, thrilling water activities,...
Carnival Luminosa, crusing seasonally from Brisbane, brings a fresh, welcoming atmosphere to the fleet, offering the perfect mix of relaxation and discovery. With bright, window-filled spaces and stunning scenic sailings, it’s designed...
Carnival Encounter (formerly P&O's Pacific Encounter) sails year-round from Brisbane and is perfect for families, couples and groups of friends who want to lean into both fun and relaxation on their holiday. Guests can expect the perfect...
Ready for an adventure? Carnival Adventure (formerly P&O's Pacific Adventure) is perfect for families, couples and groups of friends who are looking to experience it all with a huge variety of activities on board, including exciting...
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The Carnival Cruise Experience Choose to travel with Carnival on your next adventure!
Carnival are gearing up to deliver more fun for everyone from March 2025 when Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter join the family sailing from Sydney and Brisbane.
Onboard, guests can expect a seamless blend of Carnival’s signature Fun Ship experience, plus many of the much-loved P&O features, giving guests the best of both worlds.
Take the stress and hidden costs out of your holiday with fares that include main meals, entertainment, activities, accommodation and access to fantastic destinations around Australia and throughout the South Pacific and Asia.
With Carnival, there’s always a fun new activity to try along with old family favourites. Rediscover the whimsical and always wonderful world of Dr. Seuss with our Seuss at Sea™ activities, settle in for some blockbuster entertainment at Dive-In Movies, show off your skills at mini-golf, trivia and scavenger hunts or simply kick back and relax at one of our pools and spas.
When families cruise Carnival, even the smallest fish in the pond have a big, awesome time. Carnival’s Youth Programs are year-round, fleet wide programs providing activities and entertainment with age appropriate activities for children and teenagers between the ages of 2 to 17. We know that even the smallest campers want to have fun! Camp Ocean - Turtles offers special play times for tiny tots, under 2 years, to enjoy.
Parents can stay and play or, for a small fee, drop off their little ones for a short time to enjoy some time to themselves.
With up to 20 different dining experiences to choose from across Carnival's Aussie fleet, they're plating up everything from casual to connoisseur, so you can choose when, where and how you dine. Reservations can be made each night or you can arrive at your leisure.
Carnival believe unforgettable dining experiences should be a highlight of any good holiday. That’s why they offer a range of onboard specialty restaurants.
From celebrity chef dining at Salt Grill by Luke Mangan and delicious seafood at Shell & Bones to 400 Gradi, brought to you by the man with the Best Pizza Margherita in the world, there’s something for everyone.
The great thing about Carnival's Themed Cruises is that there’s something for everyone!
- Australia Day Cruises
- Comedy Festival & Cruises
- Christmas & New Years Eve Cruises
- Melbourne Cup Cruises
- Australian Open Tennis Cruises
- View All Themed Cruises
Carnival have searched out the best sights, wonders, adventures, shopping and entertainment at each destination so you get the very best of every port of call. you'll get the expert low down from experienced local guides and have the chance to experience each place you visit.
Upon boarding the ship, you will find a detailed listing of all available excursions for your cruise. You will also receive instructions on how to book these excursions onboard.
Whether your idea of a fun day in port is a relaxing, exhilarating or an educational activity, Carnival sells a wide variety of quality excursions for every type of cruiser. Continuously monitoring prices to make sure that all of our guests are enjoying the best possible excursion for the best value. There are never any surprises with extra "hidden" fees.
FAQ's Frequently asked questions for those considering traveling with Carnival Cruises
Guests must contact the appropriate embassy or consulate of the countries they will be visiting for specific travel documentation requirements. Click here for more information on Visas.
Book your transfer service directly with Carnival up to two days prior to your sail date (if you're sailing from Charleston, the limit is five days prior.) Children under two ride for free, as long as they ride on a parent's lap and do not occupy a seat.
To purchase transportation, guests can log in to Carnival's VIFP Club, click "Categories" located at the top of the web page, then select "Airport Transfers." Once on the "Airport Transfers" page, make your selection. After making your transfer purchase, return to Online Check-In and provide your flight itinerary.
Guests in suites (JS,OS,O4,VS...read more & GS) and VIFP Platinum and Diamond members will have a designated Priority entrance for boarding. Priority guests may board anytime between the earliest opening hour and at the latest, an hour before departure. Departure times can be found on your boarding pass.
Once inside the terminal, guests will be directed to the check-in line. Our check-in agent...read more will require you to present your passport (or photo ID for domestic cruises), completed health forms and boarding pass. All guest’s photographs, including infants, will be taken and we will establish your Sail & Sign onboard account. Once your registration is complete, you will be provided with your Sail & Sign Card.
Prior to going onboard, all guests must go through a security checkpoint and screening with their carry-on luggage, then they must present their Sail & Sign Card, which will be used at security checkpoints when getting on and off the ship.
To fit neatly in your stateroom, each bag should be no bigger than 140cm x 60cm x 40cm. Each checked suit case and carry-on suit case should not weigh more than 32kg. Please note that airlines may have different luggage restrictions.
To help you plan, Carnival have provided the recommended onboard gratuities guidelines.
- Standard Staterooms: $16.00 USD per person, per day
- Suite Staterooms: $18.00 USD per person, per day
Pre-Pay
Gratuities can be added at the time of booking or anytime up to the sail date. Your Global Journeys Cruise Advisor can add pre-paid gratuities to your booking. Prepaid gratuities are reflected in the 'Miscellaneous...read more Charge' field on the confirmation and in the your E-Documents.
Sail & Sign®
If you choose not to pre-pay your gratuities, the recommended, per person, amount will be posted to your Sail & Sign account on the second to last day of the cruise. Should a guest not be satisfied with the service they receive, they can contact the Guest Services desk while on board. This will allow us to address their concerns in a timely and appropriate fashion. At the discretion of the guest, gratuities may be adjusted after they have been posted on the guest's account, while on board. Gratuities, as posted on a guest's Sail & Sign account, will be considered final after a guest disembarks and no changes will be made after the cruise.
- Gratuities are assessed on all guests, with the exception of children under the age of 2.
- Gratuities apply regardless of the dining options selected, such as eating at the casual dining restaurant or open seating dining.
- For beverage purchases, an 18% service charge will be added to the bill.
- An 18% service charge will be added to the reservation fee the Chef’s Table and Bonsai Teppanyaki as well as the nominal à la carte fee at Bonsai Sushi, Emeril’s Bistro, Guy’s Pig & Anchor Smokehouse | Brewhouse and Seafood Shack; additional gratuities can be added at the guest's discretion.
- A gratuity may be extended to room service staff as service is rendered.
Internet...read more pricing plans vary by ship based on the itinerary. Some ships offer pay as you go per minute rates and bundled time plans. Others have daily and per cruise plans. The full list of available pricing options are available online before you go via Cruise Manager or via the HUB App once on board the ship.
Plans are cheaper if they are purchased online rather than onboard. Guests must purchase a plan that covers the entire duration of their cruise. Plans may be pre-purchased online up to 11:59pm ET, the day before embarkation. Daily plans are available for purchase on board.
Prior To...read more Your Cruise
- Share your cruise countdown
- Purchase gifts, WIFI, spa services, shore excursions and more
- Make dinner reservations
- Complete Online Check-In
During Your Cruise
- Onboard Chat (USD $5.00 per user fee applies)
- ‘What's Happening’ Daily Events
- Ship Maps
- Food and Drinks
- Account Management
- Kids and Teens
- Reserve select shows, spa services, shore excursions and specialty dining
- All your reservations are added to your planner to help you manage your day
- Reserve restaurants ahead of time or check-in if you’re ready to go
- View food and drink menus via QR scans
- Casino features and special events
- Lounging by the pool? Order food for delivery
- Learn about onboard safety and navigate to your assigned muster station to check-in with a team member upon boarding
- Check into a virtual queue and skip the line! We'll simply notify you when it's your turn
...read more As part of the boarding process, Carnival link your Sail & Sign Card to your credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, Diner's Club, JCB Card or AMEX) or debit card (Visa or MasterCard). Debit cards may act as a credit card, whilst using the available funds in your bank account. Your account will be settled this way before you debark. There are no Pin facilities onboard, so signatures will be needed.
Personalized Sail & Sign cards are provided to all guests (including minors) and are valid for use immediately upon boarding the ship. Guest Services can provide guests with a balance update at any time throughout the cruise. In addition, guests can view their balance update at a Sail & Sign kiosk and Carnival's HUB app.
On embarkation day, an initial bank hold of up to $200 (depending on cruise length) is placed on all credit card and debit card accounts to verify that the card is valid.
Terms & Conditions All the boring small print. We recommend you read them, as no one likes surprises!
- Please read Carnival Cruises Terms & Conditions
- Please also read Global Journeys' Terms & Conditions if you haven't already.
