Carnival Cruise Line has revealed a range of onboard updates for Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter.
The two ships are transferring from P&O Cruises Australia and will begin sailing with Carnival from March 2025, following a two-week wet dock.
Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter will feature:
* Carnival’s ‘Fun Squad’: The line’s onboard entertainment team will host comedy shows, deck parties and games.
* Turtles Kids’ Club: A new childcare programme for children under two, offering arts and crafts, story time, dancing and sensory play.
* Traditional Carnival activities such as Build-A-Bear workshops, the Conga for Kids line dance party and 1980s-themed Rock and Glow nights.
The rebranded ships will continue to feature a range of P&O Cruises Australia favourites, including the exclusive retreat Byron Beach Club; Edge Adventure Park; Luke Mangan’s specialty restaurant Luke’s Bar & Grill; dining options Angelo’s and Dragon Lady; and the Blanc de Blanc show.
Once rebranded, Carnival Adventure will sail year-round from Sydney, joining sister ship Carnival Splendor. Carnival Encounter will homeport in Brisbane year-round, with Carnival Luminosa joining her during the summer season.
In 2025, Carnival expects to welcome 600,000 guests sailing from Sydney and Brisbane.
Kara Glamore, vice-president of sales and marketing at Carnival, said: “This transition presents a unique opportunity to combine the best of P&O Cruises Australia and Carnival Cruise Line as the brand expands its footprint in Australia.”
Regarding the line’s range of itineraries departing from Australia, Glamore said: “Carnival Cruise Line remains the only cruise line globally to demonstrate this level of commitment to Australia, sailing year-round and supporting thousands of local jobs while delivering unforgettable holiday experiences in Australia and the South Pacific.”
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