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Carnival Cruise Line

Affordable fun cruises for all the family. Make your next holiday a fun one and go island hopping with Carnival cruises in the South Pacific, the Caribbean or Europe. PLUS seasonal cruises in Alaska and year round cruises from Australia.

Why Choose Carnival Cruise Line?

Family at Byron Beach Club

Family Fun

Carnival offer great value fun filled cruises for the whole family. An easy getaway with something for everyone, Carnival ships are designed for fun and onboard activities for all ages.

Family at Byron Beach Club

Carnival Sydney Sailaway

Local Departures

With year round cruises from Sydney & Brisbane PLUS a local South Pacific season from Auckland in 2027, you don’t have to travel far to enjoy the fun

Carnival Sydney Sailaway

Family Dinner onboard Carnival

Food Glorious Food

With a great choice of included dining options there is something to suit everyone. From pizzas to pizazz you choose what suits your fun style day and night

Family Dinner onboard Carnival

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Free Kids Clubs

The Kids will love the Carnival Fun Squad, with Free Kids clubs from toddlers to tweens and teens. Plus great optional family shore excursions for making great memories

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Family Fun on Carnival

South Pacific Cruising

Island hopping in the South Pacific makes for great family time, PLUS amazing value School Holiday cruises that won't break the bank

Family Fun on Carnival

What's included?

Enjoy great value onboard with meals, entertainment, accommodation and plenty of family-friendly activities all included in your Carnival cruise fare.

Balcony Stateroom

Accommodation

From budget-friendly Interior cabins to Oceanview rooms, Balcony staterooms and spacious Suites, Carnival has accommodation options to suit every type of holidaymaker.

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Main Meals

Main meals in the dining room, buffet and selected casual venues as well as pizza, soft serve and snacks on selected ships

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Beverages

Tea, coffee, juice, water, lemonade and other basic non-alcoholic drinks from self-serve stations

Show Musicology

Entertainment

Entertainment including live shows, comedy, trivia, karaoke and themed parties

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Activities

Access to pools, waterslides, mini golf, gym, sports courts plus kids clubs and teen programmes

Crew serving at Main Pool

Gratuities

Crew appreciation tips are included on select local sailings departing from and returning to New Zealand or Australia

Carnival Adventure – Auckland Season 2027

Score an easy winter escape with 4–10 night Auckland roundtrip cruises aboard Carnival Adventure. No international flights, no long airport transits — just great-value South Pacific cruise deals to Fiji, Vanuatu, New Caledonia and Norfolk Island departing direct from Auckland in winter 2027.

Carnival Adventure Stateroom Guide

Take a look inside the different cabin types onboard Carnival Adventure, including Interior, Oceanview, Balcony and Suite staterooms, and find the right fit for your 2027 Auckland roundtrip cruise with Carnival Cruise Line.

Popular Australia Cruises

Carnival cruise in Australia year-round from Sydney & Brisbane.
Choose from Mini breaks, Aussie escapes and South Pacific getaways

Carnival Fly/Cruise Packages

Ready made package holidays including flights, pre-cruise hotels and your Carnival cruise

FAQ and Tips from our cruise specialists

For roundtrip cruises from Australia or NZ and Trans Tasman cruises the onboard currency is Australian Dollars (AUD$) If you are cruising anywhere else in the world the onboard currency is US Dollars (USD$)
Tip! It is a cashless society onboard so register your credit card at check in and use your room key as a charge card onboard

Yes, The Most popular packages are; Bottomless Bubbles Soda Package approx A$15 per day and the Cheers Alcoholic Beverage package approx A$111 per day. TIP! Purchase in advance via the Carnival check in app, as these are more expensive to buy onboard

Yes, there is a range of options starting from Social media only for around A$22 per day up to Premium Multi Device around A$105 per day.
Tip! You can use the free onboard Wi-Fi for the App and Daily planner, so why not disconnect and enjoy the cruise!

For roundtrip Australia, roundtrip NZ and Trans Tasman your tips (Gratuities) are pre-paid for your room stewards and wait staff. You only need tip in places like the Spa and Salon if you book any optional treatments etc. Carnival ships cruising anywhere else in the world do not include gratuities, so you should allow approx US$20pp per day payable onboard

Some Carnival promotional fares will offer a guarantee grade room. This allows you to choose the type of room you would like i.e Interior or Balcony etc but you cannot choose the location or room number. Carnival will choose your room and advise you on departure. Note this can be anywhere on the ship and if booking an Oceanview or Balcony it could have an obstructed view. Special requests are not accepted on these rooms

Tip! This type of room is not suitable if you want to guarantee a room close to other friends or family members onboard, or if you have accessible requirements

Important Info for Online Booking

Cruise availability can change quickly. All prices shown are cached and are indicative only. To check live availability, select a cruise, enter number of guests and click search to display live pricing

Check your passport is up to date, with at least 6 months validity at the end of your trip. Any visas if applicable are the travellers responsibility

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