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Carnival Splendor

9-Day Great Barrier Reef

Feb 28, 2027 – Mar 9, 20279 nightsRound trip from Sydney

9-Day Great Barrier Reef is a 9-night Carnival Cruise Line cruise on Carnival Splendor, sailing Feb 28, 2027 round trip from Sydney. It calls at Tangalooma - Moreton Island, Airlie Beach and Cairns. The lowest current fare is $1,097 per person for Interior. Taxes & fees included. Gratuities extra, about $17 per person per day ($19 in suites).

Length
9 nights
Departs
Feb 28, 2027, Sydney
Returns
Mar 9, 2027, Sydney
Ports of call
4
Days at sea
4
Ship
Carnival Splendor

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Itinerary

Tangalooma - Moreton IslandAirlie BeachCairns
  1. Day 1Feb 28

    Sydney, Australia

    Depart 3:00 PM

    Embark

    Sydney, Nova Scotia
  2. Day 2Mar 1

    At sea

  3. Day 3Mar 2

    Tangalooma - Moreton Island

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 6:00 PM

  4. Day 4Mar 3

    At sea

  5. Day 5Mar 4

    Airlie Beach

    Arrive 8:00 AMDepart 4:00 PM

    Whitehaven Beach and Hill Inlet from the air, Whitsundays
  6. Day 6Mar 5

    Cairns

    Arrive 9:30 AMDepart 6:00 PM

    Cairns
  7. Day 7Mar 6

    Willis Island (Onboard Experience)

    Arrive 11:00 AMDepart 12:00 PM

    Scenic cruising

  8. Day 8Mar 7

    At sea

  9. Day 9Mar 8

    At sea

  10. Day 10Mar 9

    Sydney, Australia

    Arrive 6:30 AM

    Disembark

Carnival Splendor

Carnival Splendor is a Carnival Cruise Line ship carrying up to 3,012 guests across its decks. Staterooms range from Interior and Porthole to Cloud 9 Spa Interior and Interior with Picture Window, plus Interior Upper/Lower options. Dining includes Guy's Burger Joint, Pizzeria del Capitano and The Chef's Table, with the Alchemy Bar for a drink.

Guests
3,012
Crew
1,150
Tonnage
113,573
Length
952
Dining and venues
  • Guy's Burger Joint
  • Pizzeria del Capitano
  • Steakhouse
  • The Carnival Deli
  • Seafood Shack
  • The Chef's Table
  • Mongolian Wok
  • Seaday Brunch
  • Swirls
  • 24-Hour Room Service
  • Alchemy Bar
  • Sports Bar
  • The Punchliner Comedy Club
  • Green Lightning Waterslide
  • Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
  • Dive-In Movies
  • Cloud 9 Spa
  • Playlist Productions
  • Mini Golf
  • Video Arcade

All Carnival Splendor sailings

Deck plans

Open deck plans (PDF)

All decks
Carnival Splendor, All decks deck plan

Staterooms

Per person, double occupancy

  • Interior

    Cloud 9 Spa Interior · Interior with Picture Window (Walkway View) · Interior · Porthole · Interior Upper/Lower (Porthole) · Interior Upper/Lower

    We've taken the warm essence of our Cloud 9 Spa and infused it into your room, plus you’ll get exclusive spa perks for maximum relaxation.

    $1,097

  • Ocean View

    Cloud 9 Spa Ocean View (Walkway View) · Scenic Ocean View · Ocean View · Ocean View (Obstructed View)

    The best way to enjoy the relaxing, invigorating Cloud 9 Spa while on a cruise is in a spa stateroom, and this one fits the bill, providing comfy accommodations and convenient, priority access to treatments and services at the Cloud 9 Spa. (Note that rooms of this type have obstructed views.)

    $1,251

  • Balcony

    Premium Vista Balcony · Cloud 9 Spa Balcony · Aft-View Extended Balcony · Balcony

    Premium Vista Balcony staterooms were designed to wrap around the aft corners of Carnival Splendor, giving you a unique vantage point from which to enjoy luxuriously panoramic views of the sky and the sea — and yes, take in even more of that sunshine.

    $1,661

  • Suite

    Captain's Suite · Grand Suite · Cloud 9 Spa Suite · Ocean Suite

    This is the best room you can get… without bunking up with the guy himself. A Captain’s Suite aboard Carnival Splendor features tons of indoor space, and a huge balcony when you need a little more. Back inside you’ll find a king-size bed, two full bathrooms (one with whirlpool tub), plus a separate living room that sleeps another three. And VIP check-in? Naturally.

    $2,444

Prices per person, double occupancy. Taxes & fees included. Gratuities extra, about $17 per person per day ($19 in suites).

Dates and prices

9 nights, 9-Day Great Barrier Reef

On Carnival Splendor

Questions about 9-Day Great Barrier Reef on Carnival Splendor

How much does the 9-Day Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival Splendor cost?

Fares start at $1,097 per person (Interior). Lowest current fare by cabin type: Interior $1,097, Ocean View $1,251, Balcony $1,661 and Suite $2,444. Taxes & fees included. Gratuities extra, about $17 per person per day ($19 in suites).

Where does this cruise leave from and what does it visit?

Round trip from Sydney. Ports: Tangalooma - Moreton Island, Airlie Beach and Cairns.

What is included in the fare?

Taxes & fees included. Gratuities extra, about $17 per person per day ($19 in suites).

What is the cheapest date for this cruise?

Of 9 dates with a current fare, May 24, 2028 on Carnival Splendor is lowest at $840 per person.

How do I book this cruise?

Send a request and an advisor confirms the current fare and availability and books it for you. You do not pay on the website.

Interior$1,097