Sailing from 2024 to 2026, the Carnival Luminosa and Carnival Splendor offer several roundtrips from Sydney cruising through the Great Barrier Reef.
Experience either 9 or 10 days at sea exploring tropical destinations including, Airlie Beach, Cairns and Moreton Island. The white sands of world-famous Whitehaven Beach, offer activities like glass-bottom-boat tours, and high-speed catamaran joy rides at Airlie Beach. While, in Cairns experience the ecosystem of the wet tropics by going on a Daintree Rainforest tour and, of course, snorkelling through the Great Barrier Reef.
Both, the Carnival Splendor, and the Carnival Luminosa are bigger cruise liners, meaning there are many entertainment options on board to enjoy. The onboard activities include the El Morocco Lounge, comedy shows, musical performances, karaoke and The Royal Flush Casino, while the jazz club offers live performances. For a nicer dining option, Fahrenheit 555 can be found at the front of the ship. There’s Carnival WaterWorks, for people wanting to swim, with the all-new Green Lightning thrill-slide. Carnival Splendor also has pools all over the place, including the midship pool featuring a retractable roof that makes any day a pool day. Carnival Splendor also has a Serenity Adult-Only Retreat. Or for more relaxation options, direct your attention to the Cloud 9 Spa, with a Thalassotherapy pool, and a dry heat chamber available.
Similarly, guests setting sail on the Carnival Luminosa can also expect many fan-favourite onboard features like the flavours of Alchemy Bar, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, the Red Frog Rum Bar, the entertainment of Playlist Productions, Piano Bar 88 and The Punchliner Comedy Club. Plus, the relaxation of Cloud 9 Spa and Serenity. Even when you’re indoors, you can still expect great views and lots of natural light, thanks to the big windows.
Great Barrier Reef cruise | 9-days
Cruise Liner: Carnival Splendor
2025 departure date: Mar 14
Itinerary: Sydney > Airlie Beach > Cairns > Willis Island (Onboard Experience) > Tangalooma, Moreton Island > Sydney
Great Barrier Reef cruise | 9-days
Cruise Liner: Carnival Splendor
2025 departure date: Sep 8
Itinerary: Sydney > Airlie Beach > Cairns > Willis Island (Onboard Experience) > Tangalooma, Moreton Island > Sydney
Great Barrier Reef cruise | 9-days
Cruise Liner: Carnival Splendor
2026 departure date: Mar 14
Itinerary: Sydney > Willis Island (Onboard Experience) > Cairns > Airlie Beach > Tangalooma, Moreton Island > Sydney
Great Barrier Reef cruise | 10-days
Cruise Liner: Carnival Splendor
2025 departure date: May 27
Itinerary: Sydney > Airlie Beach > Cairns > Port Douglas > Willis Island (Onboard Experience) > Tangalooma, Moreton Island > Sydney
Great Barrier Reef cruise | 9-days
Cruise Liner: Carnival Splendor
2024 departure date: Sep 9
Itinerary: Sydney > Tangalooma, Moreton Island > Airlie Beach > Cairns > Willis Island (onboard Experience) > Sydney
Great Barrier Reef cruise | 10-days
Cruise Liner: Carnival Splendor
2025 departure dates: Feb 17, May 6, Aug 4, Sep 17
2026 departure dates: Apr 28, May 20
Itinerary: Sydney > Airlie Beach > Cairns > Port Douglas > Willis Island (Onboard Experience) > Tangalooma - Moreton Island > Sydney
Great Barrier Reef cruise | 10-days
Cruise Liner: Carnival Splendor
2025 departure date: Jun 23
Itinerary: Sydney > Tangalooma, Moreton Island > Airlie Beach > Cairns > Port Douglas > Willis Island (Onboard Experience) > Sydney
Great Barrier Reef cruise | 10-days
Cruise Liner: Carnival Splendor
2024 departure date: May 6
Itinerary: Sydney > Airlie Beach > Cairns > Port Douglas > Willis Island (Onboard Experience) > Tangalooma, Moreton Island > Sydney
Great Barrier Reef cruise | 9-days
Cruise Liner: Carnival Splendor
2024 departure date: Sep 27
Itinerary: Sydney > Airlie Beach > Cairns > Willis Island (Onboard Experience) > Tangalooma, Moreton Island > Sydney
Great Barrier Reef cruise | 9-days
Cruise Liner: Carnival Splendor
2024 departure date:
Itinerary: Sydney > Tangalooma, Moreton Island > Airlie Beach > Cairns > Willis Island (On board Experience) > Sydney
Great Barrier Reef cruise | 10-days
Cruise Liner: Carnival Splendor
2025 departure dates: Feb 17, May 6, Aug 4, Sep 17, Apr 28
2026 departure dates: Apr 28, May 20
Itinerary: Sydney > Airlie Beach > Cairns > Port Douglas > Willis Island (Onboard Experience) > Tangalooma, Moreton Island > Sydney
Great Barrier Reef cruise | 10-days
Cruise Liner: Carnival Splendor
2025 departure date: Jun 23
Itinerary: Sydney > Tangalooma, Moreton Island > Airlie Beach > Cairns > Willis Island (Onboard Experience) > Sydney
Great Barrier Reef cruise | 9-days
Cruise Liner: Carnival Splendor
2024 departure date: Sep 27
Itinerary: Sydney > Airlie Beach > Cairns > Willis Island (Onboard Experience) > Tangalooma, Moreton Island > Sydney