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RAA TravelMelbourne Cup Cruise with Carnival

Mon - Fri, 8am to 6pm
Sat, 9am to 4pm
Sun, 12am to 4pm

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Melbourne Cup Cruise with Carnival

6 nights

Depart 2 November 2025

Starts/ends Sydney

Book by 30 June 2025

What to expect

Melbourne Cup, Australia

Celebrate one of Australia’s favourite events, and have a lot of fun and adventure on the way. Sail from one Australian icon to another. Start your trip in Sydney Harbour and finish it by watching the race that stops a nation. Make the most of the fun and adventure onboard, as well as special Melbourne Cup deals, celebrations and activities.

It’s hard to tell which onboard space best represents Carnival Splendor — they all seem to hint at the amazing time you’re going to have. El Morocco Lounge hosts comedy shows, musical performances, karaoke and more… and wears its 1930s namesake clearly on its nameplate. The words “Royal Flush Casino” incite visions of winning, while our onboard jazz club — The Cool — simply says it all without saying a word. 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 favorite 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.

If relaxation is your thing, Serenity Adult-Only Retreat™ is more your place. Or if you’re looking to take relaxation to the extreme, direct your attention to the Cloud 9 Spa™, featuring more (and better) ways to kick back than just about anywhere else, on land or at sea. You haven’t lived until you’ve relaxed in a Thalassotherapy pool, or chilled — so to speak — in a dry heat chamber.

What you'll love

Gourmet food and drinks

Live entertainment

Outdoor activities

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Couples getaway

Friends getaway

Wheelchair accessible

What's included

6-night Melbourne Cup cruise onboard Carnival Splendor from Sydney return

Sailing includes:

General Admission tickets and transfers,
Access to exclusive upgrade offers,
3 days at sea with 3 days in Melbourne
Melbourne Cup activities and workshops.

All main meals on board (*excluding specialty restaurants)
Port charges and government fees

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Ask your RAA travel advisor about Flight and accommodation packages in Sydney.

Terms and conditions

Terms and conditions apply: *Fares are per person, in AUD, in complete twin accommodation based on the lead category for each stateroom type at time of publication, inclusive of all discounts, taxes, fees and port expenses (which are subject to change). All offers are subject to availability. Valid for new bookings and not combinable with any other offer. Advertised fares are available until allocation is exhausted and may fluctuate. Ofer code KSV

Your stateroom will be assigned within the selected room type (interior, ocean view, balcony or suite). Deposit is non-refundable. Bookings made as part of a group must buy up their amenities. Cruise rates are in Australian Dollar, average per person and based on double occupancy. Offer is capacity controlled and is not combinable with any other discount or promotional offer. Rates may vary by ship, stateroom type and sail date. Change fees are not assessed outside of the final payment window. Category restrictions and exclusions apply. Carnival reserves the right to withdraw and/or change offer at any time without prior notice. For further information please contact your RAA travel advisor.