Signature highlights
Green Lightning waterslide, WaterWorks and Splash Zone, Serenity adults-only retreat, mini-golf, sports facilities, Dive-In Movies, casino and Seaside Theatre.
Carnival Splendor
Carnival Splendor is a 3,006-guest Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship, in service since 2008. This page lists 26 upcoming departures across 25 itineraries in Australia & Pacific, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Families wanting supervised children’s and teen programs
✓ Travelers who prefer many included casual dining options
✓ Passengers seeking pools, waterslides and outdoor activities
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Carnival Splendor at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 80%
A large ship at 113,323 gross tons — #110 of 566 ships we track. 38 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Families wanting supervised children’s and teen programs
- Travelers who prefer many included casual dining options
- Passengers seeking pools, waterslides and outdoor activities
- Adults wanting a dedicated adults-only retreat
- Cruisers who enjoy a large theater and varied nightlife
Think twice if you want
- Travelers seeking a quiet, small-ship atmosphere
- Passengers wanting extensive single-occupancy cabin choices
- Cruisers seeking mostly complimentary specialty dining
- Guests wanting a newer ship with the latest large-scale attractions
- Travelers who prefer every cabin to have an outdoor balcony
Live Position ● 44 minutes ago
Heading to: Lifou Island
19.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About Carnival Splendor
Carnival Splendor is a large Carnival Cruise Line ship built in 2008 and operating under the Panama flag. Its 13 passenger decks combine family attractions, casual and specialty dining, stage shows, comedy, pools, a waterslide, Serenity adults-only spaces and Cloud 9 Spa facilities. The ship offers 1,506 staterooms, including balcony accommodations and suites, with a published double-occupancy capacity of 3,012 guests.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Builder / shipyard
- Fincantieri Cantieri Navali, Sestri Ponente, Genoa, Italy
- Registry / flag
- Panama (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- 3EUS
- IMO number
- 9333163
- MMSI
- 372808000
- Draft
- 8.3 m
Onboard Experience
For families
Family facilities include Splash Zone and WaterWorks attractions, Camp Ocean, Circle C, Club O2, video arcade, mini-golf and sports courts.
Pools, spa & wellness
Cloud 9 Spa accommodations provide spa access and related privileges; the ship also offers a fitness center, thermal facilities, sauna, steam bath, whirlpools and the Serenity adults-only retreat.
Accessibility
Accessible staterooms and accessible routes are identified in Carnival's official deck-plan documentation; specific arrangements should be confirmed with Carnival Guest Access Services.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 14
Mini Golf Green Lightning WaterslideDeck 12
Topside Bar Sports Deck Jogging Track Relax Room V.I.P. Suite Mud Treatment Flotation Therapy Basketball CourtDeck 11
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse Cloud 9 Spa Fitness Center Fitness Studio Thermal Suite Thalassotherapy Pool Beauty Salon Carnival WaterWorks Splashy Cove Laconium Oriental Steam Bath Tepidarium Aroma Steam Bath Sauna Sliding Sky Dome Cloud 9 Spa Interior Cloud 9 Spa Balcony Cloud 9 Spa SuiteDeck 10
Lido Marketplace Carnival Seaside Theater Camp Ocean Cloud 9 Spa Interior Cloud 9 Spa Ocean View Cloud 9 Spa Balcony Cloud 9 Spa SuiteDeck 9
Lido Marketplace Pizzeria del Capitano Guy's Burger Joint The Carnival Deli Seafood Shack Masala Tiger Splendido Lido Pool Serenity Pool BlueIguana Tequila Bar RedFrog Rum Bar Serenity Stage Interior Interior with Picture Window Scenic Ocean View Scenic Grand Ocean View Balcony Junior Suite Ocean Suite Grand Suite Captain's SuiteDeck 8
Interior Upper/Lower Interior Interior with Picture Window Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Premium Vista Balcony Ocean Suite Grand SuiteDeck 7
Interior Interior with Picture Window Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Premium Vista Balcony Ocean Suite Grand SuiteDeck 6
Interior Upper/Lower Interior Interior with Picture Window Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Premium Vista Balcony Ocean Suite Grand SuiteDeck 5
Spectacular Spectacular Main Lounge Royal Flush Casino El Morocco Lounge The Cool Lounge Grand Piano Bar Red Carpet Disco & Nightclub Sports Bar Alchemy Bar Club O2 Oceanview Bar JavaBlue Cafe Juice & Java Cherry on Top The Fun Shops The Warehouse The Splendor Atrium Carnival Adventures The Oceanview Promenade FunHub The Golden Atrium StageDeck 4
The Black Pearl Restaurant The Gold Pearl Restaurant Spectacular Spectacular Main Lounge Circle C RedFrog Pub The Alexandria Library The Photo Gallery Dreams Studio The Splendor Atrium Band The Board Conference Room The Golden AtriumDeck 3
The Black Pearl Restaurant The Gold Pearl Restaurant Spectacular Spectacular Main Lounge Stage Carnival Adventures FunHub Guest Services The Splendor Lobby Dining Room Annex Galley The Golden AtriumDeck 2
Interior Upper/Lower Porthole Interior Interior with Picture Window Ocean View Ocean View (Obstructed View)Deck 1
Interior Upper/Lower Porthole Interior Interior with Picture Window Ocean View Ocean View (Obstructed View)View the official Carnival Splendor deck plans from Carnival Cruise Line →
Cabins & suites
| Category | Type | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Upper/LowerCategory 1A; upper/lower berth configuration. | Inside | — | 4 | 1, 2, 6, 8 |
| PortholeCategory PT; two porthole windows. | Inside | — | 4 | 1, 2 |
| InteriorCategories 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E, 4F and 4G. | Inside | — | 4 | 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Interior with Picture WindowCategory 4J; partially obstructed walkway or picture-window view. | Inside | — | 4 | 1, 2, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Dining, bars & venues
21 included 9 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
The Black Pearl Restaurant
Included
Main dining room occupying two levels at the forward end of the ship.
The Gold Pearl Restaurant
Included
Main dining room occupying two levels at the aft end of the ship.
Chef's Table
Extra cost
Reservation-only chef-hosted multi-course dining experience.
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
Extra cost
Specialty steakhouse with a reservation-based dining service.
Lido Marketplace
Included
Self-service buffet restaurant with multiple food stations.
Pizzeria del Capitano
Included
Casual pizzeria serving made-to-order and prepared pizzas.
Guy's Burger Joint
Included
Poolside counter serving burgers and fries.
The Carnival Deli
Included
Casual counter serving hot and cold sandwiches.
Seafood Shack
Extra cost
Casual seafood venue with individually priced menu items.
Masala Tiger
Included
Casual venue serving Indian-inspired grilled foods, curries and breads.
JavaBlue Cafe
Juice & Java
Bars & lounges
The Cool Lounge
Varies
Jazz-themed lounge with live music and bar service.
Grand Piano Bar
Varies
Piano-led sing-along bar.
El Mojito Bar
Varies
Bar serving mojitos and other drinks.
Sports Bar
Varies
Sports-focused bar showing televised games.
Alchemy Bar
Extra cost
Cocktail bar specializing in made-to-order drinks.
BlueIguana Tequila Bar
Varies
Poolside bar serving tequila-based drinks and beer.
RedFrog Rum Bar
Varies
Poolside bar serving rum drinks, beer and frozen beverages.
Topside Bar
Varies
Outdoor bar on the forward sun deck.
RedFrog Pub
Oceanview Bar
History & sister ships
- 2008Entered service, built by Fincantieri Cantieri Navali, Sestri Ponente, Genoa, Italy.
- 2016Dry-dock refurbishment was completed; specific shipboard changes were not confirmed in the available ship-specific material.
- 2019A major refurbishment added Fun Ship 2.0 features including RedFrog Pub, Alchemy Bar, Guy's Burger Joint, Serenity Retreat and updated waterpark facilities.
- 2024A Singapore dry dock refreshed public areas and staterooms and added or upgraded dining, spa, sports, youth, waterpark, retail and entertainment facilities.
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Where Carnival Splendor sails, month by month
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| Australia & Pacific | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Asia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| From / night | 0 | $109 | $107 | $159 | $83 | 0 | $128 | $86 | $87 | $83 | 0 | 0 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
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Ports of CallNext: Jan 3, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Ports of CallSydney, Australia, Cruise Fiordland National Park, Port Chalmers (Dunedin), Nz, Lyttelton (Christchurch), Nz +1 more
Next: Feb 15, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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Ports of CallSydney, Australia, Wellington, New Zealand, Lyttelton (Christchurch), Nz, Port Chalmers (Dunedin), Nz +1 more
Next: Feb 15, 2027
1 upcoming departure
From $1,269 · $127/night
Ports of CallNext: Jan 17, 2028
1 upcoming departure
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Ports of CallNext: May 3, 2027
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Ports of CallNext: Jan 3, 2028
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Ports of CallNext: Dec 16, 2027
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Ports of CallNext: Jul 4, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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Ports of CallNext: Jul 31, 2027
1 upcoming departure
All 25 itineraries and their departure dates
- 10 Nights New Zealand Cruise 3 Jan 2027
- 10 Nights New Zealand Cruise 15 Feb 2028
- 10 Nights New Zealand Cruise 15 Feb 2027
- 10 Nights New Zealand Cruise 17 Jan 2028
- 10 Nights South Pacific Cruise 3 May 2027
- 10 Nights South Pacific Cruise 3 Jan 2028
- 10 Nights South Pacific Cruise 16 Dec 2027
- 10 Nights South Pacific Cruise 4 Jul 2027
- 15 Nights Southeast Asia Cruise 31 Jul 2027
- 3 Nights Australia Cruise 21 Nov 2026
- 4 Nights Australia Cruise 18 Apr 2027
- 4 Nights Australia Cruise 30 Dec 2027
- 4 Nights Australia Cruise 17 Nov 2026
- 4 Nights Australia Cruise 13 Dec 2026
- 4 Nights Australia Cruise 30 Dec 2026
- 5 Nights Tasmania Cruise 8 Dec 2026
- 6 Nights Australia Cruise 31 Oct 2027
- 9 Nights Australia Cruise 28 Feb 2027
- 9 Nights Australia Cruise 24 May 2028
- 9 Nights Australia Cruise 28 Feb 2028
- 9 Nights Australia Cruise 26 May 2027
- 9 Nights South Pacific Cruise 7 Jun 2027
- 9 Nights South Pacific Cruise 4 Feb 2027, 17 May 2027
- 9 Nights South Pacific Cruise 17 Dec 2026
- 9 Nights South Pacific Cruise 15 May 2028
All Upcoming Departures
Carnival Splendor FAQ
What flag does Carnival Splendor sail under?
Carnival Splendor is registered in Panama.
How many passengers does Carnival Splendor hold?
Carnival Splendor carries about 3,006 guests with roughly 1,160 crew.
How old is Carnival Splendor?
Carnival Splendor entered service in 2008 and was last refurbished in 2019.
How big is Carnival Splendor?
At 113,323 gross tons and 290 m long, Carnival Splendor is a large ship — larger than 80% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What is the dress code on Carnival Splendor?
Most evenings are casual, with one or more Cruise Elegant evenings depending on the sailing. Carnival publishes the applicable evening guidance before and during the cruise.
Which dining venues are included?
The main dining rooms, Lido Marketplace, Guy's Burger Joint, Pizzeria del Capitano, The Carnival Deli, Mongolian Wok, Masala Tiger and standard soft-serve service are included. Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Seafood Shack, Mad Sizzle, Chef's Table and some beverages or specialty items cost extra.
Are gratuities automatically added?
Carnival applies daily service gratuities to the onboard account, with the amount and applicable policies stated in the passenger contract and pre-cruise information.
Is Wi-Fi available on Carnival Splendor?
Wi-Fi is available through Carnival's onboard internet plans. Access and plan charges are separate from the standard cruise fare.
Is Carnival Splendor accessible for passengers with mobility limitations?
The ship has accessible routes, accessible public areas and designated accessible staterooms. Carnival advises passengers using wheelchairs or scooters to review the ship-specific accessible deck plan and confirm the cabin dimensions before booking.
What facilities are available for children and teenagers?
Camp Ocean serves younger children, Circle C is intended for younger teens and Club O2 is intended for older teens. The ship also has the Carnival WaterWorks water-play area and supervised youth programming.