Carnival Cruise Line announced earlier today plans to reposition Carnival Splendor to Sydney in 2019, becoming the newest and largest ship based year-round in Australia.
More than 800,000 Australians have cruised with Carnival since the company launched its Australia program five years ago with year-round sailings of Carnival Spirit. Carnival Legend also operates seasonal departures from Sydney. The arrival of Carnival Splendor to Sydney represents a 66% capacity increase for Carnival Cruise Line in Australia.
Carnival Splendor will undergo a significant bow-to-stern makeover that will add features catering to Australian guests, including a variety of new dining experiences tailored to local tastes and a brand-new waterpark.
The 113,300-ton vessel will make her maiden voyage from Sydney in December 2019 following a repositioning cruise from Singapore.
The 3,000 passenger Carnival Splendor currently operates seven-day Mexican Riviera and longer length voyages to Alaska and Hawaii from Long Beach, Calif.
Another Carnival Cruise Line ship will be replacing Carnival Splendor on its Long Beach cruise program and will be announced sometime in the near future.
