9 Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise aboard the Carnival Splendor

Settle in for nine nights of luxurious travel across the sea when you reserve your cabin on the Carnival Splendor from Sydney and back again.

Calling on exotic destinations such as Moreton and Airlie Beach makes this trip notable. This route is an interesting one for the Splendor.

Book quickly, because the price of this itinerary is going up! Reserve your stateroom before the price moves upwards. The price includes all entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes. No surprises! At less than $80 a day, this represents an incredible bargain.

Day 5: Cairns
Waterslide

The Carnival Splendor

Based in Sydney and refurbished less than one year ago in 2024, more than 3,000 travelers can cruise on this top-rated Concordia class cruise ship.

The Splendor Carnival wows guests with an outdoor movie theater, a casino, a jacuzzi, a basketball court, a minigolf course, a spa, a waterslide, and a gym.

Carnival Splendor
Gym

Pricing Information

Since being listed seven months ago, The cost of this itinerary has ranged between $648 and $709 for a room, inclusive of $0 in taxes and port charges. The accompanying graph shows the cost over time for each type of cabin. At only $61 higher than the all time low of $648 today is a great time to secure your stateroom

inside
outside
balcony
suite
$709
$907
$1,290
$1,996
$78.78/day
$100.78/day
$143.33/day
$221.78/day
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Your Itinerary

This itinerary spends five days at sea and three days in port. Major features include visits to exotic destinations like Moreton and Airlie Beach.

DatePortArriveDepart
Wed, Sep 9Sydney, Australia 3:30pm
Thu, Sep 10At Sea
Fri, Sep 11At Sea
Sat, Sep 12Airlie Beach, Australia 7:00am4:00pm
Sun, Sep 13Cairns, Australia 9:30am6:00pm
Mon, Sep 14International Date Line (Cruising)
Willis Island, Australia (Cruising)
Mon, Sep 14At Sea
Tue, Sep 15Moreton, Australia 8:00am6:00pm
Wed, Sep 16At Sea
Thu, Sep 17Sydney, Australia 6:30am
September 9th, 2026  - Great Barrier Reef Cruise on the Carnival Splendor
Your Route
Outdoor Movie Theater
Minigolf Course
Basketball Court

Alternate Sailings

The Splendor sails this route two times next year, but doesn't sail it this year. The Adventure also sails a route with the same stops but a slightly different schedule. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.

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2025
2026
2027
$700 $723
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Last Updated: Jul 3, 2025

Last Modified: Jul 3, 2025

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