Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled its 2028/29 program with Carnival Splendor and Carnival Encounter sailing year-round from Sydney and Brisbane.

The new program adds 112 voyages, taking guests to the South Pacific, Far North Queensland, New Zealand and Tasmania.

The 2028/29 program highlights include:

  • A Solar Eclipse cruise from Brisbane on Carnival Encounter in July 2028
  • A brand new 13-day cruise from Brisbane to New Zealand on Carnival Encounter
  • Melbourne Cup cruise from Sydney on Carnival Splendor in November 2028

First time cruisers will be enticed with 23 three-day getaway sailings from Sydney and Brisbane – a perfect opportunity to get a taste of the fun life on the high seas.

There are also 18 Tangalooma-Moreton Island voyages from Sydney, giving guests the chance to book a picture-perfect beachfront cabana at the new Tangalooma Dunes Cabana Club. The cabanas are exclusive to Carnival guests when our ships are visiting the island.

Carnival Encounter has 12 cruises from Brisbane to Airlie Beach, and its popular Mutiny on the Bounty cruise to Fiji returns. Carnival also has six voyages to New Zealand between mid-2028 and mid-2029.

Carnival Splendor will enter dry dock in August 2028 before returning to service for the remainder of the 2028/29 program.

“We expect our 28/29 program to be incredibly popular with first time cruisers and families and friends wanting a fun, great value holiday option. So, we encourage people to book early to avoid missing out,” said Carnival Cruise Line Asst Vice President Sales and Marketing Anton Loeb.

“Carnival remains the only cruise line sailing in Australia all year, and with this program release taking us through the next three years, to mid-2029, we look forward to continuing to provide unforgettable holidays for families and friends,” he added.

The voyages are on sale from today.

For more information on Carnival Cruise Line’s 2028/29 program, or to make a reservation, visit carnival.com.au or your local travel agent or call 13 31 94.