Carnival sails from Sydney and Brisbane with itineraries to the South Pacific, New Zealand, and seasonal coastal cruises within Australia. Plus unique itineraries including Melbourne Cup, Transpacific Crossings, sailings to Singapore and Grinchmas in July cruises.

Guests can complete online check-in via the Carnival cruise line app or the Carnival cruise line website before departure, including document upload and e-ticket pass generation, which speeds up boarding at the terminal.

Each guest of legal drinking age may bring one sealed 750 ml bottle of wine or champagne on embarkation day only; other alcohol (beer or spirits) is prohibited and will be stored until disembarkation.

Free Wi‑Fi is not included in the base cruise fare—guests can purchase a range of internet packages via Carnivals manage my booking or when the guests arrive onboard.

Carnival offers a wide range of family-friendly onboard experiences, including mini golf, Basketball courts, Waterslides, movie nights, and game shows. Each ship may differ in onboard facilities or experiences.

Yes. Camp Ocean® Youth Program provides supervised, age-appropriate activities for children aged 2–17, grouped into Camp Ocean (2–11), Circle C (12-14 ), Club O2 (15-17). These programs are included in your fare and run daily.

Limited in-room babysitting and group late-night services (called Night Owls ) are offered for children aged 2–11 at an hourly fee (typically around AUD $8/hour per child), depending on staff availability. Pricing may change onboard.

Yes. Infants as young as 6 months (12 months for longer sailings) can cruise. Carnival cruises offer nursery care on select ships, family splash areas for toilet trained children, highchairs, and cribs for infants upon request.

Yes. Most Carnival ships sailing from Australia offer Suites that can accommodate up to 5 guests and interconnecting cabins, ideal for larger families or multi-generational groups.

Yes. Children’s menus are available in the main dining room and buffet, and there’s no extra charge for kids’ meals at most venues. Specialty dining venues may have à la carte pricing for children, but discounts often apply.