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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Unhappy with Management, path was blocked with hazards, food hasn't been changed

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Carnival Splendor

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Joyful8288
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s

The embarkation was fast. The main lobby was very small, noisy and crowded. Their website says they use USD so I selected cash for my onboard account (I have only AUD bank card). I called hotline and they told me they use AUD, but I needed to get on board soon. So took 25 minutes to wait for guest service staff to fix my account (linked to AUD bank card ). I chose King bed for my dad online 2 days ...
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Sail Date: January 2023

Cabin Type: Aft-View Extended Balcony

Traveled with children


Great for 2-17 years, disaster for normal adults

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Carnival Splendor

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yockomo
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

The rust hanging from the anchor wells tell the story. THE GOOD: ages 2-17 had a great time. The well supervised kids club was a terrific way to please the children 2-17 years The staff was polite and efficient. The all day self serve pizza and ice cream. The movies and the pool were also much enjoyed by them as was the laser light energetic sensational shows at night. THE BAD: ...
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Sail Date: January 2023

Cabin Type: Interior with Picture Window (obstructed views)

Traveled with children


Carnival NYE cruise circus

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Carnival Splendor

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MS2N
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

Our group of ten embarked upon what we thought would be a great NYE cruise experience, unfortunately this did not occur as the negatives outweighed the positives. Positives where great staff in the restaurants, bars and our cabin attendant. Also the boarding and disembarking process efficient. Negatives, the food quality in the main dining room was terrible. Actually, the buffet and smaller ...
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Sail Date: December 2022


after 2 cruises I hated with other lines...I loved this trip

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Carnival Splendor

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ozpom51
2-5 Cruises • Age 70s

My daughter paid for me but I loved this trip. Previous cruises were boring with nothing to do and just so you know I'm not fussy, The RC cruise I was on had three (3) people turn up for Bingo and my friend and I were 2 of those. same fro craft class. I was the only person who turned up. On the Splendor I was spoilt for choices. The food was not super super fancy in the buffet but still ...
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Sail Date: December 2022

Cabin Type: Interior


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


3 day cruise from Sydney.

Review for a South Pacific Cruise on Carnival Splendor

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Lord muk
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

I was lucky, no charge to me as I filled in for absent guest. Dining was My Time for evening meals in the Black Pearl restaurant forward deck 3 & Golden Pearl for breakfast rear of deck 3. Breakfast I always enjoy, same order every day, evening meal pretty ordinary but plenty of it, probably about bistro club standard, no silver service here. The dinner meals must have been a bit slow being ...
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Sail Date: October 2022

Cabin Type: Ocean View


There was good and bad.

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Carnival Splendor

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jonnomelb
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

Our third cruise on Carnival after a long wait post-Covid. We were very impressed with the quick embarkation (given that there had been issues for the previous two cruises). The ship's decor throughout is basically awful with a pink colour scheme that ranges between 'interesting' in some parts and tacky in others. The food was quite okay for the price but I noticed that portions had diminished ...
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Sail Date: October 2022

Cabin Type: Balcony


So good to be back cruising!!!

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Carnival Splendor

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michelethebookdragon
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

We could not wait to get back on a cruise after waiting 3 years (the Australian Govt made us wait and wait for cruises to restart) and booked as soon as we could. Embarkation - The Sydney Overseas Passenger Terminal is a great facility and the process was reasonably quick and well executed. Stateroom - Balcony cabin on deck 9. Standard cabin - good storage, very comfortable bed, small ...
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Sail Date: October 2022

Cabin Type: Junior Suite


Huge question mark

Review for a Australia & New Zealand Cruise on Carnival Splendor

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ckone
10+ Cruises • Age 20s

Just off Splendor. Several observations. All money transactions are in AUD. The most desired shore excursions sold out before we got on. Very few available excursions by non carnival operators. The only docked port is Cairns. As a result the tender ops were time consuming. Carnival did not contract with local fast ferries for getting to shore, just leaving. We should have placed more ...
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Sail Date: October 2022


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