
Great Barrier Reef Cruise
9 Nights from $1,024*pp Twin Share
Departing 16 May 2026
✔️ Cruise onboard Carnival Adventure, sailing from Sydney
✔️ Onboard dining at a variety of venues
✔️ Entertainment and a range of activities
✔️ Taxes, port charges, and service charges for stateroom attendant and dining room staff
Other categories and departures available subject to fare difference
SPECIAL OFFERS
PLUS 50%* reduced deposits
PLUS onboard credit of up to $75 per cabin^


Itinerary:
Day 1: Sydney
- Departs at 3:30 PM Whether you’re departing or arriving in Sydney, you’ll be surrounded by icons. The Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House provide the perfect backdrop for all your selfies. A Carnival cruise is guaranteed to provide your family funbelievable memories all at great value.
Day 2 & 3: Fun Day at Sea
- No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.
Day 4: Airlie Beach
- 7:00 AM - 4:00 PM The white sands of world-famous Whitehaven Beach, glass-bottom-boat day tours on the turquoise waters of the Coral Sea, high-speed catamaran joy rides and Hamilton Island region magic awaits Airlie Beach cruises with Carnival. Travel to the heart of the 74 islands that comprise the picture-perfect Whitsunday Islands, an Australian treasure. Snorkel from the Great Barrier Reef pontoon on an Airlie Beach 4, 7, 9, or 10-day cruise departing Sydney or Brisbane. Your fantastic holiday begins the moment you step onboard Carnival’s cruise ships. There’s a multitude of tastes, sights, natural wonders, sightseeing, themed events and year-round fun to suit the whole family. You'll find so much fun ashore and onboard: Full day or half day scenic must-see Queensland tours. Take a day trip to the Conway National Park or walk around Shute Harbour. Enjoy boutique shopping at the Port of Airlie. Take a boat ride and cruise Whitsunday Islands, coves, and coral reefs. Experience a jet boat or jet ski, or go ocean rafting.
Day 5: Cairns
- 9:00 AM - 8:30 PM Visit the coastal city of Cairns and enjoy a smorgasbord of fun and adventure. A Carnival Cruise Line holiday to Cairns offers the perfect mix of shore excursions the whole family will love - on water and land. Daintree Rainforest tours are the ideal way to experience the ecosystem of the wet tropics of Queensland (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Go snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef, experience the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail, or have a tropical rainforest nature park adventure. A day trip to Cairns itself is always worth it, with amazing shopping on the Esplanade and scenic walks that will blow you away. Experience stunning far North Queensland: Browse the numerous art galleries and restaurants. Discover the local cultural and historical sites. Visit Cooktown, which is home to the ‘James Cook Museum’.
Day 6: Willis Island (Onboard Experience)
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Established in 1921, the weather monitoring station is home to four weather observers and provides a cyclone early warning service for Queensland. This tiny island, located 450 kilometres east of Cairns, is home to fascinating wildlife, as well as a manned Australian Bureau of Meteorology weather monitoring station. While the cruise does not include a stop at Willis Island, you can catch glimpses of its natural beauty from the comfort of the ship. As you sail by, you'll have the opportunity to witness some amazing wildlife that calls this island home, including wedge-tailed shearwaters and sooty terns. Scenic cruising. Marvel at the Great Barrier Reef from the ship. Take in the remote outpost.
Day 7: Fun Day at Sea
- No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.
Day 8: Tangalooma - Moreton Island
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM A Carnival Tangalooma, Moreton Island cruise from Sydney to Tangalooma Island Resort gives you access to one of Australia’s best-kept secrets. Experience snorkeling the famous shipwrecks or go whale watching for an experience you’ll never forget. A 4-day Tangalooma, Moreton Island Cruise from Sydney or Brisbane also offers the chance to take an exhilarating 4WD bus adventure around Tangalooma, Moreton Island, the 3rd largest sand island in the world! From sand tobogganing down the dunes, ATV quad bike tours and scenic helicopter flights to spotting turtles on a clear bottom kayak tour or even a spot of parasailing, this cruise has something for everyone. And enjoy more than 45 onboard activities on our Tangalooma, Moreton Island Cruise. Dive the wrecks. Zoom the dunes. Swim among marine life. Take a desert safari.
Day 9: Fun Day at Sea
- No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.
Day 10: Sydney
- Arrives at 6:30 AM Whether you’re departing or arriving in Sydney, you’ll be surrounded by icons. The Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House provide the perfect backdrop for all your selfies. A Carnival cruise is guaranteed to provide your family fun believable memories all at great value.
FULL TERMS & CONDITIONS:
✅ The bonus onboard credit applies to new and deposited bookings made 1-14 October 2025, for the following sailings only:
- 10-Day Vanuatu & New Caledonia – From Sydney Return – Onboard Carnival Adventure, sailing 23MAR26;
- 10-Day Vanuatu & New Caledonia – From Sydney Return – Onboard Carnival Adventure, sailing 8JUN26;
- 4-Day Tangalooma – Moreton Island – From Sydney Return – Onboard Carnival Splendor, sailing 19APR26;
- 9-Day Great Barrier Reef – From Sydney Return – Onboard Carnival Adventure, sailing 16MAY26.
✅ The onboard credit is valid only for the duration of the cruise. Any unused credit cannot be redeemed for cash and is non-transferrable.
✅ Please refer to the cruise lines terms & conditions and cancellation policy.
✅ All prices are correct at the time issue. Pricing is dynamic and is subject to changes & fluctuations at any time without notice, subject to availability at the time of booking.
✅ The category quoted may be based on a Guarantee Stateroom where you are guaranteed to receive a stateroom within a selected category class or better, anywhere on the ship. However, the actual room assignment and location on the ship may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full, up to the day of sailing. Requests for specific deck, cabin or location cannot be accommodated in a Guarantee Category.
✅ Outside Staterooms may have a porthole or window, or an obstructed view. Upgrades to a non-obstructed window may be available for an additional charge.
✅ Balcony Staterooms may have an obstructed view. Upgrades to a non-obstructed view may be available for an additional charge.
✅ Accessible Staterooms are on application only, subject to limited categories and limited availability, and may be subject to a price difference depending on availability.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PASSENGERS
✅ All passengers are required to sign in or create an account and complete the Online Check-in process (including contact information, passport details, emergency contact, etc). Once all required passenger information is complete, and your documentation is ready, you will be able to download or print your cruise documentation. You will be required to present your documentation, passport, and visa (if required) at embarkation.
✅ In your cruise line account you will have the opportunity to book shore excursions, make dining reservations, reserve onboard experiences such as spa treatments, etc, when available for your sailing.
✅ For sailings from Australia visiting only Australian ports:
- Australian citizens aged 18 years and over will be required to present on check-in an original valid government issued photo id, such as a passport or driver’s license.
- Australian citizens aged 17 years and under will be required to present on check-in an original valid passport or government issued photo id. A current Medicare card can also be used for passengers under 18. Copies will not be accepted.
- Adults who are not the parents or legal guardians of any minor child (aged 17 years or under) who are travelling with them will be required to present the child’s birth certificate or certified copy. On a domestic cruise, the child will not be permitted to board with just a Medicare card as ID, if the travelling adult is not named on that Medicare card.
- They will also need to bring an original letter signed by one of the parents or legal guardians, authorising the minor to travel on that specific cruise. This letter must state the travelling adult’s name, and that they are authorised to travel with this particular minor, on this particular cruise, and date. This letter must authorise them to supervise the child, sign applicable waivers and permit any medical treatment that must be administered to the child. If such evidence is not produced the minor will not be allowed to travel.
- All other guests are required to present on check-in an original valid passport with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond your voyage end date. Please also ensure that you hold a valid re-entry visa or permit for Australia.
✅ We strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance with cruise cover, that covers you for the duration of your holiday, to protect you from any possible cancellation charges, onboard or overseas medical costs, repatriation, loss of luggage, personal liability, or other expenses that may arise. You may be required to provide a copy of your certificate on embarkation. Travel Insurance may be mandatory for some cruise lines and destinations.
✅ When a minor (age 17 and under) travels without their legal guardian, an accompanying adult must present a notarized form signed by the child’s guardian. This ensures the child has the guardian’s consent to leave the country and participate in release-form activities onboard. The Minor Consent Form can be obtained from the cruise line.
✅ If your child has a different last name than you, you will need to bring an official supporting document to help explain why the names are different. The supporting document must be the original, or a notarized copy. Please refer to the cruise line’s website for examples of valid supporting documents.
✅ Whilst the cruise line will make all reasonable endeavours to provide a cruise in accordance with the published schedules and itineraries, your cruise itinerary is not guaranteed and does not form part of your contract. Many factors may affect the cruise line’s ability to provide an itinerary as scheduled. These could include weather, mechanical difficulties, civil unrest, or other unforeseen circumstances.
✅ Your cabin number may be assigned by the cruise line at any time until embarkation. Final cabin numbers may change at any time until day of departure. The cruise line will guarantee the same or higher cabin category.
✅ Due to security reasons, all passengers must be on board at least 2 hours before sailing on Day 1 of the cruise or you will not be permitted to sail. Please refer to your cruise documentation for your boarding time.
✅ Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking on the final day of the cruise.
✅ Fuel Surcharges, Taxes, and Port Fees are subject to change without notice at any time whether or not you have a confirmed booking under deposit, or if you have made final payment.