Great Barrier Reef cruise with Carnival

Day 1 Sydney 

Depart 4pm

Spectacular Sydney Harbour is your departure point and sets the scene for embarking on your Carnival cruise.

Days 2-3 At Sea

El Morocco Lounge hosts comedy shows, musical performances, karaoke and more… and wears its 1930s namesake clearly on its nameplate. And Fahrenheit 555 can be found not only at the height of elegant dining, but at the actual apex of the ship. If you like your fun to flow, there are options aplenty. If you list “splishing” and “splashing” among your favourite things to do, there’s Carnival WaterWorks. Those into sitting and sliding are invited to try the all-new Green Lightning thrill-slide. How about floating or swimming around? Carnival Splendor has pools all over the place, including the midship pool featuring a retractable roof that makes any day a pool day. So whether you splish or splash, you’ll find hydro-excitement galore. Or if relaxation is more your thing, Serenity Adult-Only Retreat is more your place. One thing's for sure, there really is something for everyone onboard!

Day 4 Airlie Beach

Arrive 7am, Depart 4pm

The hub of the Whitsunday Islands heartland, Airlie Beach is the perfect base to launch your swimming, snorkelling, sightseeing and fun cruising adventures. 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 Whitsundays region magic await. 

Day 5 Cairns

Arrive 9:30am, Depart 5:30pm

Visit the coastal city of Cairns, which offers a smorgasbord of amazing experiences to add to your list of holiday highlights. Tours to the Great Barrier Reef, Daintree rainforest and Karunda are the perfect way to experience the diverse ecosystem of the ‘Wet Tropics of Queensland’ (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).

Day 6 Willis Island

Scenic cruising 10:30-11:30am

The tiny island is an external territory of Australia, east of Cairns on the Great Barrier Reef. It is home to a manned Australian Bureau of Meteorology weather monitoring station, and some amazing wildlife. Experience the wedge tailed shearwaters and witness the amazing sooty terns. 

Day 7-8 At Sea

Day 9 Sydney

Arrive 6:30am