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 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
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
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
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
a group of kids jumping at the beach
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.
Accommodation
From budget-friendly Interior cabins to Oceanview rooms, Balcony staterooms and spacious Suites, Carnival has accommodation options to suit every type of holidaymaker.
Main Meals
Main meals in the dining room, buffet and selected casual venues as well as pizza, soft serve and snacks on selected ships
Beverages
Tea, coffee, juice, water, lemonade and other basic non-alcoholic drinks from self-serve stations
Entertainment
Entertainment including live shows, comedy, trivia, karaoke and themed parties
Activities
Access to pools, waterslides, mini golf, gym, sports courts plus kids clubs and teen programmes
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.
Norfolk Island Taster
- Departure - Auckland
- 3 stops
- Arrival - Auckland
South Pacific Escape
- Departure - Auckland
- 5 stops
- Arrival - Auckland
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.
Carnival Cruises from Australia
Carnival cruises operate year round from Brisbane & Sydney offering a fantastic choice of Mini-Breaks, South Pacific Escapes and Australia getaways. Great Value fun holidays for the whole family
Popular Carnival Cruise International Destinations
Our cruise specialists advise: There are some great International options, if you have cruised with Carnival close to home and enjoyed the great value fun vibe
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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ESCAPE TO QUEENSLAND with Flights, Brisbane Stay & 6-Night Carnival Cruise
QUEENSLAND ENCOUNTER with Flights, Brisbane Stay & 6-Night Carnival Cruise
- Departure - Port Canaveral (Orlando), USA
- 6 stops
- Arrival - Port Canaveral (Orlando), USA
- Departure - Galveston, Texas, USA
- 5 stops
- Arrival - Galveston, Texas, USA
- Departure - Miami, Florida, USA
- 5 stops
- Arrival - Miami, Florida, USA
- Departure - Sydney, Australia
- 6 stops
- Arrival - Sydney, Australia
- Departure - Mobile (Alabama), USA
- 4 stops
- Arrival - Mobile (Alabama), USA
- Departure - Miami, Florida, USA
- 5 stops
- Arrival - Miami, Florida, USA
- Departure - Miami, Florida, USA
- 5 stops
- Arrival - Miami, Florida, USA
- Departure - Port Canaveral (Orlando), USA
- 5 stops
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- Departure - New Orleans, USA
- 5 stops
- Arrival - New Orleans, USA
- Departure - Galveston, Texas, USA
- 4 stops
- Arrival - Galveston, Texas, USA
- Departure - Los Angeles, USA
- 7 stops
- Arrival - Los Angeles, USA
- Departure - Port Canaveral (Orlando), USA
- 4 stops
- Arrival - Port Canaveral (Orlando), USA
- Departure - Miami, Florida, USA
- 5 stops
- Arrival - Miami, Florida, USA
- Departure - Jacksonville, Florida
- 4 stops
- Arrival - Jacksonville, Florida
- Departure - Tampa, FL USA
- 5 stops
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- Departure - New Orleans, USA
- 4 stops
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- Departure - Sydney, Australia
- 3 stops
- Arrival - Sydney, Australia
- Departure - Galveston, Texas, USA
- 6 stops
- Arrival - Galveston, Texas, USA
- Departure - Port Canaveral (Orlando), USA
- 4 stops
- Arrival - Port Canaveral (Orlando), USA
- Departure - Galveston, Texas, USA
- 3 stops
- Arrival - Galveston, Texas, USA
- Departure - Port Canaveral (Orlando), USA
- 3 stops
- Arrival - Port Canaveral (Orlando), USA
- Departure - Miami, Florida, USA
- 5 stops
- Arrival - Miami, Florida, USA
- Departure - Jacksonville, Florida
- 4 stops
- Arrival - Jacksonville, Florida
- Departure - Miami, Florida, USA
- 5 stops
- Arrival - Miami, Florida, USA
- Departure - Port Canaveral (Orlando), USA
- 6 stops
- Arrival - Port Canaveral (Orlando), USA
- Departure - Galveston, Texas, USA
- 5 stops
- Arrival - Galveston, Texas, USA
- Departure - Port Canaveral (Orlando), USA
- 5 stops
- Arrival - Port Canaveral (Orlando), USA
- Departure - Mobile (Alabama), USA
- 6 stops
- Arrival - Mobile (Alabama), USA
- Departure - Norfolk, USA
- 5 stops
- Arrival - Norfolk, USA
- Departure - Galveston, Texas, USA
- 5 stops
- Arrival - Galveston, Texas, USA