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Carnival Adventure

Carnival Cruise Line
52 upcoming departures  ·  51 itineraries

Carnival Adventure is a 2,636-guest Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship, in service since 2001. This page lists 52 upcoming departures across 52 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 multiple supervised youth clubs ✓ Travelers who prefer varied pools and outdoor activities ✓ Guests interested in adventure attractions and waterslides
51 itineraries · from $340 ● Where is it now?
Class Grand class
Built 2001
Gross Tonnage 108,865
Guests 2,636
Crew 1,100
Length 290.0 m
Beam 36.0 m
Decks 13
Cabins 1,299
Max speed 23.0 kn
Flag Bahamas
Guests per crew 2.4
Space ratio 41

Carnival Adventure at a glance

Ship size

Bigger than 77%

A large ship at 108,865 gross tons — #125 of 566 ships we track. 41 tons of ship per guest.

Best for

  • Families wanting multiple supervised youth clubs
  • Travelers who prefer varied pools and outdoor activities
  • Guests interested in adventure attractions and waterslides
  • Cruisers seeking many suite and balcony choices
  • Australian and New Zealand homeport travelers

Think twice if you want

  • Travelers seeking a small, quiet ship
  • Guests wanting a large selection of solo cabins
  • Cruisers who avoid extra-charge specialty dining
  • Passengers wanting a modern mega-ship layout
  • Guests who prefer extensive adults-only public areas

Live Position ● 45 minutes ago

Heading to: Sydney

Currently on: 8 Nights South Pacific Cruise (8 nights) — En route to Sydney, Australia — last stop Mystery Island, Vanuatu

Sydney, Australia → Noumea, New Caledonia → Mystery Island, Vanuatu → Sydney, Australia
Coming up
  1. Sydney arrives 06:30 AM end of cruise
15.0 knots

Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.

About Carnival Adventure

Carnival Adventure is a Grand-class cruise ship built as Golden Princess and now operated by Carnival Cruise Line. The 2,636-guest ship combines a traditional large-ship layout with Australian-market venues and outdoor activities. Its 13 guest decks include four pools, waterslides, the Edge Adventure Park, a range of bars and restaurants, and entertainment spaces. Accommodation spans inside, porthole, balcony, suite and Byron Beach Ocean View Suite categories, making it suitable for families, couples and groups seeking an activity-focused cruise experience.

Ship at a Glance

Operator
Carnival Cruise Line
Builder / shipyard
Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy
Registry / flag
Bahamas (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
Call sign
C6HX6
IMO number
9192351
MMSI
311001595
Draft
8.1 m
Previous names
Golden Princess; Pacific Adventure

Onboard Experience

Signature highlights

Key outdoor features include four pools, waterslides and Edge Adventure Park, which offers ziplining, rock climbing and abseiling.

For families

Family-oriented facilities include waterslides, four pools, a dedicated family pool and the Edge Adventure Park.

Pools, spa & wellness

Cloud 9 Spa is available onboard, alongside pool and relaxation areas.

Accessibility

Carnival publishes a ship-specific accessible deck plan for Carnival Adventure showing accessible routes, staterooms and public restrooms. Carnival states that accessible routes are available through most shipboard areas and that accessible dining tables can be provided.

Deck plans

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Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it

Deck 15

Sky Bar Cloud 9 Spa Seaside Theater Camp Ocean Fitness Center Dreams Studio Steam Room Sauna Treatment Rooms Byron Beach Pool Beauty Salon Family Pool Area Shuffleboard Bondi Conference Room Ocean View (Obstructed View) Byron Beach Extended Balcony Suite Byron Beach Grand Suite

Full deck-by-deck guide →

View the official Carnival Adventure deck plans from Carnival Cruise Line → (PDF)

Cabins & suites

CategoryTypeCabinsSizeBalconySleepsDecks
InteriorBooking codes 4A–4H; sizes vary by category and accessible-stateroom configuration. Inside 366 158–182 sq ft — 4 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14
PortholeBooking code PT. Oceanview — — — — 12
Ocean ViewBooking codes 6A and 6B. Oceanview — 158–194 sq ft — 4 5
Ocean View (Obstructed View)Booking code 5A. Oceanview — — — — 8, 15

Compare all 12 cabin categories →

Dining, bars & venues

17 included 11 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.

Dining

Waterfront Restaurant Included
Deck 5
Main dining restaurant offering sit-down breakfast, lunch and dinner service.
Angelo's Included
Deck 6
Italian dining venue with sit-down dinner service and selected additional meal offerings.
Dragon Lady Included
Deck 6
East Asian dining venue offering sit-down dinner service and selected lunch service.
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse Extra cost
Deck 6
Specialty steakhouse serving premium steaks and seafood.
Trattoria Extra cost
Deck 7
Italian restaurant with a sit-down, à la carte menu.
Pizzeria Extra cost
Deck 14
Pizza venue serving freshly made pizzas.
Luke's Burger Bar Extra cost
Casual venue serving burgers, salads, chicken and hot dogs.
The Pantry Included
Deck 14
Food-court venue with several counters serving different cuisines.
New Zealand Natural Ice Cream Bar Extra cost
Deck 14
Ice-cream and milkshake venue with espresso drinks.
Bonsai Sushi Express Extra cost
Deck 5
Quick-service sushi venue named in Carnival's onboard dining listings.
Avalon Café Varies
Deck 5
Café serving specialty coffees.
Carnival Topside Grill
Deck 14

Bars & lounges

Adventure Hotel Varies
Deck 7
Bar and entertainment venue with a stage and dance floor.
Piano Bar 88 Varies
Deck 7
Piano bar hosting sing-alongs and interactive piano entertainment.
Ocean Bar Varies
Deck 7
Bar with lounge seating and live music.
Casino Bar Varies
Deck 7
Bar serving the casino area.
Pool Bar Varies
Deck 14
Bar serving the midship pool area.
Sky Bar Varies
Deck 15
Outdoor bar serving the pool decks.
Sunset Bar Varies
Deck 16
Outdoor pool-deck bar.
Charlie's Bar
Deck 5

All 44 venues, including pools, spa and entertainment →

History & sister ships

  1. 2001Entered service, built by Fincantieri, Monfalcone, Italy.
  2. 2024A Singapore dry dock added or refreshed Byron Beach Club features, pool-deck furnishings, sound systems, spa areas, carpeting, artificial turf, paintwork and furniture.
  3. 2025A two-week wet dock integrated the ship into Carnival Cruise Line, including Carnival branding, Hub App technology, entertainment changes and other brand-integration work; Pacific Adventure was renamed Carnival Adventure.

Other Grand class ships

Carnival Encounter Carnival Cruise Line · 2002 Grand Princess Princess Cruises · 1998 Caribbean Princess Princess Cruises · 2004

Where Carnival Adventure sails, month by month

Oct
26		 Nov
26		 Dec
26		 Jan
27		 Feb
27		 Mar
27		 Apr
27		 May
27		 Jun
27		 Jul
27		 Aug
27		 Sep
27
Australia & Pacific 1 4 7 2 0 1 3 3 4 1 2 1
Asia 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
Other / multi-region 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
From / night $180 $88 $103 $89 $147 $109 $104 $100 $97 $112 $89 $112

Departures per month over the next 12 months, from the cruise line's published schedule. Lowest advertised fare per night is in November 2027 (prices change; check when booking).

Ports it visits most

Sydney36× Noumea15× Mystery Island13× Lifou12× Vila11× Auckland7× Moreton Island6× Melbourne5× Norfolk Island5× Adelaide4× Airlie Beach4× Phillip Island4×

Explore This Ship

Jump from Carnival Adventure sailings into the broader destination network with cruise line and region hub pages.

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Itineraries & Sailings

10 Nights

10 Nights South Pacific Cruise

Australia & Pacific
From $1,123 · $112/night
Ports of Call
Sydney, Australia, Noumea, New Caledonia, Lifou, New Caledonia, Mystery Island, Vanuatu +1 more
Next: Jan 9, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights South Pacific Cruise

Australia & Pacific
From $1,648 · $165/night
Ports of Call
Sydney (White Bay), Australia, Noumea, New Caledonia, Mystery Island, Vanuatu, Vila, Vanuatu +2 more
Next: Dec 30, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights South Pacific Cruise

Australia & Pacific
From $1,262 · $126/night
Ports of Call
Sydney (White Bay), Australia, Vila, Vanuatu, Mystery Island, Vanuatu, Lifou, New Caledonia +2 more
Next: Dec 30, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights South Pacific Cruise

Australia & Pacific
From $1,158 · $116/night
Ports of Call
Sydney (White Bay), Australia, Mystery Island, Vanuatu, Vila, Vanuatu, Lifou, New Caledonia +2 more
Next: Dec 17, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights South Pacific Cruise

Australia & Pacific
From $1,045 · $105/night
Ports of Call
Auckland, New Zealand, Lifou, New Caledonia, Vila, Vanuatu, Mystery Island, Vanuatu +2 more
Next: Jun 26, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights South Pacific Cruise

Australia & Pacific
From $846 · $85/night
Ports of Call
Sydney, Australia, Mystery Island, Vanuatu, Vila, Vanuatu, Lifou, New Caledonia +1 more
Next: Nov 15, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights South Pacific Cruise

Australia & Pacific
From $1,017 · $102/night
Ports of Call
Auckland, New Zealand, Mystery Island, Vanuatu, Vila, Vanuatu, Lifou, New Caledonia +2 more
Next: Jun 7, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10 Nights South Pacific Cruise

Australia & Pacific
From $879 · $88/night
Ports of Call
Sydney, Australia, Noumea, New Caledonia, Lifou, New Caledonia, Vila, Vanuatu +1 more
Next: Nov 16, 2026
1 upcoming departure
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10 Nights

10-Night Australia & Pacific from Auckland via Mystery Island, Vila, Lifou & Noumea

Australia & Pacific
From $970 · $97/night
Ports of Call
Auckland, New Zealand, Mystery Island, Vanuatu, Vila, Vanuatu, Lifou, New Caledonia +2 more
Next: Jun 7, 2027
1 upcoming departure
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All 51 itineraries and their departure dates

All Upcoming Departures

Departure Return Itinerary Nights Region Book
Oct 31, 2026Nov 6, 20266 Nights Australia Cruise6Australia & PacificBook →
Nov 6, 2026Nov 9, 20263 Nights Australia Cruise3Australia & PacificBook →
Nov 9, 2026Nov 13, 20264 Nights Australia Cruise4Australia & PacificBook →
Nov 13, 2026Nov 16, 2026Book →
Nov 16, 2026Nov 26, 202610 Nights South Pacific Cruise10Australia & PacificBook →
Nov 30, 2026Dec 4, 20264 Nights Australia Cruise4Australia & PacificBook →
Dec 4, 2026Dec 7, 20263 Nights Australia Cruise3Australia & PacificBook →
Dec 7, 2026Dec 11, 20264 Nights Australia Cruise4Australia & PacificBook →
Dec 11, 2026Dec 14, 20263 Nights Australia Cruise3Australia & PacificBook →
Dec 14, 2026Dec 18, 20264 Nights Australia Cruise4Australia & PacificBook →
Dec 18, 2026Dec 27, 20269 Nights South Pacific Cruise9Australia & PacificBook →
Dec 27, 2026Dec 30, 20263 Nights Australia Cruise3Australia & PacificBook →
Dec 30, 2026Jan 9, 202710 Nights South Pacific Cruise10Australia & PacificBook →
Jan 9, 2027Jan 19, 202710 Nights South Pacific Cruise10Australia & PacificBook →
Jan 19, 2027Jan 23, 20274 Nights Australia Cruise4Australia & PacificBook →
Jan 27, 2027Feb 10, 202714 Nights Southeast Asia Cruise14AsiaBook →
Feb 27, 2027Mar 8, 20279 Nights Southeast Asia Cruise9AsiaBook →
Mar 8, 2027Mar 24, 202716-Night Asia: Singapore to Melbourne16AsiaBook →
Mar 30, 2027Apr 3, 20274-Night Australia & Pacific from Melbourne4Australia & PacificBook →
Apr 9, 2027Apr 18, 20279 Nights South Pacific Cruise9Australia & PacificBook →
Apr 18, 2027Apr 26, 20278 Nights Australia Cruise8Australia & PacificBook →
Apr 26, 2027May 8, 202712 Nights South Pacific Cruise12Australia & PacificBook →
May 17, 2027May 21, 20274 Nights Australia Cruise4Australia & PacificBook →
May 21, 2027May 25, 20274 Nights Australia Cruise4Australia & PacificBook →

Showing the next 24 of 52 departures. Every itinerary and its dates are listed under All itineraries above.

Carnival Adventure FAQ

What flag does Carnival Adventure sail under?

Carnival Adventure is registered in Bahamas.

How many passengers does Carnival Adventure hold?

Carnival Adventure carries about 2,636 guests with roughly 1,100 crew.

How old is Carnival Adventure?

Carnival Adventure entered service in 2001.

How big is Carnival Adventure?

At 108,865 gross tons and 290 m long, Carnival Adventure is a large ship — larger than 77% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.

What dining is included on Carnival Adventure?

Waterfront Restaurant, Angelo's, Dragon Lady and The Pantry are identified as included dining venues. Specialty venues such as Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Trattoria, Pizzeria and Luke's Burger Bar carry additional charges.

Are there accessible cabins and public facilities on Carnival Adventure?

Yes. Carnival's accessible deck plan identifies fully accessible, single-side-approach and ambulatory accessible staterooms, routes, lifts and accessible public restrooms.

What children’s facilities are on Carnival Adventure?

Camp Ocean serves children aged 2 to 11, Circle C is for ages 12 to 14, and Club O2 is for ages 15 to 17.

Does Carnival Adventure have adults-only areas?

Yes. Oasis Pool is an adults-only outdoor relaxation area. Black Circus and Altitude Nightclub also have age restrictions for their entertainment.

What is Byron Beach Club?

Byron Beach Club is a private pool-deck retreat for eligible Byron Beach suite guests, with a pool, hot tubs and dedicated seating.

Does Carnival Adventure have a fitness center and spa?

Yes. Cloud 9 Spa includes fitness equipment, fitness classes, treatment rooms, saunas, steam rooms and salon services.