Carnival Sydney (Australia) Cruise Reviews

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My brother Trevor and wife Lee Lee during breakfast ( my nephew T.J. standing directly behind them)
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My wife Geneva and two daughters ( Desiree and Imanne) during elegant evening event
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Me my two sons (Cortney and Elijah)and Triston (soon to be son in law) during elegant evening event
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Our first cruise

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Carnival Splendor

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Mac-007
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

My wife and I decided to try the 3 day cruise We didn’t know what to really expect. After disembarking we discussed and reflected in the fairest way I feel The staff were very hard working and the catering was managed to perfection .We did wonder how there were som many staff on board as many were from overseas. Pros: For disabled people it was quite functional The food ...
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Sail Date: December 2023

Cabin Type: Balcony


One of the best holiday experience

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Carnival Splendor

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litapajar
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

This was our very first cruise and we came back with a very positive experience. While we dont have a cruise benchmark to compare, it was evident that almost everyone of the crew we came across were trying their best to make our holidays what we wanted it to be - whether we wanted a party experience or a relaxing one or anything in between. We chose this because we understood Carnival was a family ...
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Sail Date: June 2023

Cabin Type: Balcony

Traveled with children


12 nights to islands

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Carnival Splendor

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Astro Boy
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This was another cancelled, cancelled, cancelled past cruise caused by covid, but at least we got some obc spending money which paid for drinks and other items. We enjoyed the cruise thanks to meeting some other couples that we joined up with triveas and general company, this really is what cruising is all about. We only went to the Lido and other free eateries around it ( The Indian, BBQ, ...
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Sail Date: May 2023


Christmas cruise - overall positive

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Carnival Splendor

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Lilye66
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

First time on Carnival (RC, Princess & P&O) & first Christmas cruise. Mum & 2 teens (O2 club); Sister booked a last minute cabin. Knew another family, so linked them to be part of our travel group (for MDR). Festive displays helped lessen the pink themed public areas (although the decor in the room corridors was nice). Although the MDR is called the golden pearl, it’s hard not to see it ...
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Sail Date: December 2022

Cabin Type: Ocean View

Traveled with children


New Zealand Cruising

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Carnival Splendor

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erikaks
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

We have wanted to make the trip to New Zealand and had had a self drive trip cancelled due to the pandemic. We had a few cruise trip credits and decided to pay a visit to New Zealand’s South Island on a cruise. I rang the Carnival hotline direct and had a fantastic experience with their direct sales staff. I hadn’t been on a long holiday in over two years, so we decided to do a back to back ...
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Sail Date: November 2022

Cabin Type: Cloud 9 Spa Interior


Nice ALASKAN one week cruise.

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Carnival Splendor

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96aggie
10+ Cruises • Age 40s

Just an FYI before I start. Family of 4 in our cabin and two of us came home with COVID from the cruise. I chose this cruise since we had one canceled because of Covid. Embarkation was slow. We were told to arrive between 1:30-2. It took about 90 minutes to get on. Very crowded inside and masks are required during that process. I am a Gold member with Carnival and have used them more than ...
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Sail Date: May 2022

Cabin Type: Balcony

Traveled with children


Great fun

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Carnival Splendor

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jspqld
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

We had sailed on the Splendor back in 2011 & the Carnival Splendor once again gave us a great cruise! The ship is bright and colourful like a Las Vegas casino resort & I like how they modernised the main pool area. The ship has some really good public places. The main pool area has a huge flat deck area between the pool and huge movie screen. This area is great for outdoor dance deck parties ...
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Sail Date: January 2020


Great fun

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Carnival Splendor

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Duff1
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

It took a few days to get used to all the people (have been living in Alice Springs for 10 years) but once we got into the swing of where to go and what to do, we had a great time. We found plenty of interesting and healthy food to choose from, and experienced excellent service (Nuka) at the Black Pearl Restaurant. We found the shows very entertaining and Lee was an exceptional cruise director. ...
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Sail Date: January 2020

Traveled with children


Good cruise because of other passengers but lacking in some ways

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Carnival Spirit

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cbowls30
10+ Cruises • Age 40s

We joined the ship in sydney as part of a bigger trip from the UK visiting friends. Along with another couple from Australia we were advised at the port on embarkation day that we would not be stopping at Mare (our first port) due to a technical issue which meant the ship had to stay anchored to fix the problem. We were not impressed as this now meant a 10 day cruise only had 3 ports! Bizarely ...
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Sail Date: December 2019

Cabin Type: Balcony


Carnival Spirit Christmas Cruise 18-30 Dec 2019 South Pacific

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Carnival Spirit

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Russell Stephens
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

As a 59-60-year old couple we were not the target market for this cruise which is families with children. For many this is their annual holiday. Even so we still enjoyed ourselves. The ship itself is looking a bit dated now having launched in 2001. There have been refurbishments however the theme and cabin interiors are looking tired. We opted for ‘Your Time Dining’. On the first and second ...
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Sail Date: December 2019

Cabin Type: Ocean Suite


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