11-Day Great Barrier Reef Journey – Sydney roundtrip
Set sail from the iconic Overseas Passenger Terminal aboard the elegant Carnival Splendor and drift into an 11-day sun-kissed adventure along Australia’s dazzling east coast. From the tropical charm of Airlie Beach—gateway to the Whitsundays—to the vibrant reef city of Cairns and the laid-back luxury of Port Douglas, each stop invites you to snorkel turquoise waters and wander palm-lined shores. Enjoy a scenic onboard experience past remote Willis Island, then meet the playful dolphins of Tangalooma before returning to Sydney with salty hair, glowing sunsets, and memories as vivid as the reef itself. 🌊✨
Destinations
Sydney, Australia ► Airlie Beach ► Cairns ► Port Douglas ► Willis Island ► Tangalooma – Moreton Island ► Sydney, Australia
Depart Sydney on 28 April for 11 days aboard Carnival Splendor
- Interior from $1,239 pp twin share / $2,415 pp sole use*
- Ocean View – Sold Out
- Balcony from $2,124 pp twin share / $4,185 pp sole use
- Suite – Sold Out
*Advertised fares are available until allocation is exhausted and prices may fluctuate during the campaign period without notice.
Itinerary
- Day 1 – Depart Sydney
- Day 2 & 3 – At sea
- Day 4 – Airlie Beach
- Day 5 – Cairns
- Day 6 – Port Douglas
- Day 7 – Willis Island (Onboard Experience)
- Day 8 – At Sea
- Day 9 – Tangalooma – Moreton Island
- Day 10 – At sea
- Day 11 – Arrive Sydney
Highlights
- Sail roundtrip from Sydney on a 10 night tropical escape.
- Explore reef-rich destinations including Airlie Beach, Cairns, and Port Douglas.
- Enjoy a scenic pass by Willis Island and relax at Tangalooma
Set sail from the iconic Overseas Passenger Terminal aboard the elegant Carnival Splendor and drift into an 11-day sun-kissed adventure along Australia’s dazzling east coast. From the tropical charm of Airlie Beach—gateway to the Whitsundays—to the vibrant reef city of Cairns and the laid-back luxury of Port Douglas, each stop invites you to snorkel turquoise waters and wander palm-lined shores. Enjoy a scenic onboard experience past remote Willis Island, then meet the playful dolphins of Tangalooma before returning to Sydney with salty hair, glowing sunsets, and memories as vivid as the reef itself. 🌊✨
Destinations
Sydney, Australia ► Airlie Beach ► Cairns ► Port Douglas ► Willis Island ► Tangalooma – Moreton Island ► Sydney, Australia
Inclusions
- 10 nights aboard on Carnival Splendor
- Main meals & snacks
- Iced water, cordial, tea and coffee
- 3 Pools & heated spas
- Adult-Only Serenity Retreat
- Sauna & steam room
- Entry to numerous bars and lounges
- Theme Nights
- 9 hole mini-golf course
- Entertainment
- Over 45 onboard activities per day, which vary every day
Exclusions
- Travel insurance
- Airfares
- Shore excursions
FAQs
CARNIVAL SPLENDOR
She’s big on size and big on FUN. Say hello to our newest and largest ship based in Sydney, Carnival Splendor. Whether you want to race down the Green Lightning Waterslide, relax at the Cloud 9 Spa™, or indulge your tastebuds in an array of cuisines, Carnival Splendor has all the ingredients needed to make a holiday you’ll remember forever.
El Morocco Lounge hosts comedy shows, musical performances, karaoke and more… and wears its 1930s namesake clearly on its nameplate. The words “Royal Flush Casino” incite visions of winning, while our onboard jazz club — The Cool — simply says it all without saying a word. And Fahrenheit 555™ can be found not only at the height of elegant dining, but at the actual apex of the ship.
If you like your fun to flow, there are options aplenty. If you list “splishing” and “splashing” among your favourite things to do, there’s Carnival WaterWorks™. Those into sitting and sliding are invited to try the all-new Green Lightning thrill-slide. How about floating or swimming around? Carnival Splendor has pools all over the place, including the midship pool featuring a retractable roof that makes any day a pool day. So whether you splish or splash, you’ll find hydro-excitement galore.
If getting up and making the crowd go wild with your dance moves is your idea of a good time, Lip Sync Battle™: Carnival is our idea of a great idea. Or if relaxation is more your thing, Serenity Adult-Only Retreat™ is more your place. Or if you’re looking to take relaxation to the extreme, direct your attention to the Cloud 9 Spa™, featuring more (and better) ways to kick back than just about anywhere else, on land or at sea. You haven’t lived until you’ve relaxed in a Thalassotherapy pool, or chilled — so to speak — in a dry heat chamber.
Fine Print
Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply.
Cruise itineraries are subject to change without notice