Signature highlights
Carnival markets the ship as part of its Spirit Class. Featured venues include Alchemy Bar, RedFrog Rum Bar, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Serenity Adult-Only Retreat, and Cloud 9 Spa.
Carnival Luminosa
Carnival Luminosa is a 2,260-guest Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship, in service since 2009. This page lists 23 upcoming departures across 23 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.
✓ Travelers wanting a mid-sized ship with a broad indoor venue mix
✓ Families with supervised programs for children and teens
✓ Passengers who prefer many balcony and suite options
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Carnival Luminosa at a glance
Ship size
Bigger than 74%
A mid-size ship at 92,720 gross tons — #143 of 566 ships we track. 41 tons of ship per guest.
Best for
- Travelers wanting a mid-sized ship with a broad indoor venue mix
- Families with supervised programs for children and teens
- Passengers who prefer many balcony and suite options
- Adults seeking a dedicated Serenity retreat
- Guests who enjoy live shows, comedy and casual dining
Think twice if you want
- Travelers seeking a large waterpark or extensive thrill attractions
- Passengers wanting the newest Carnival ship design
- Guests seeking many complimentary specialty-style restaurants
- Travelers who prefer a ship with no casino or nightlife venues
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About Carnival Luminosa
Carnival Luminosa is a 2009-built Spirit-class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line since 2022, following service as Costa Luminosa. Its 2,260-guest double-occupancy capacity and 12 passenger decks make it one of Carnival’s more moderately sized ships. The vessel is notable for its plentiful windows and broad choice of balcony accommodations. Onboard facilities combine Carnival dining, bars, live entertainment, family programming, an adults-only retreat, and Cloud 9 Spa accommodations and services.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Builder / shipyard
- Fincantieri-Marghera Shipyard, Venice, Italy
- Registry / flag
- Bahamas (formerly The Bahamas; confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- Call sign
- C6GB6
- IMO number
- 9398905
- MMSI
- 311001201
- Draft
- 8.0 m
- Previous names
- Costa Luminosa (2009–2022)
Onboard Experience
For families
Camp Ocean is available for younger guests, and Family Feud Live is listed among the ship’s onboard activities.
Pools, spa & wellness
Cloud 9 Spa offers spa accommodations and access to thermal-suite and hydrotherapy-pool amenities for eligible spa-stateroom and suite guests. Serenity is the ship’s adults-only outdoor retreat.
Accessibility
Carnival’s deck plan identifies accessible routes, accessible public restrooms, fully accessible staterooms, single-side-approach accessible staterooms, and ambulatory accessible staterooms.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 12
Deck 11
Jogging Track Sports CourtDeck 10
Fitness Center Camp Ocean Carnival Seaside Theatre Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse Club O2 Sunset Bar Relaxation Lounge Fitness Studio Putting GreenDeck 9
Cloud 9 Spa Lido Pool RedFrog Rum Bar Carnival Deli Pizzeria del Capitano Lido Marketplace Serenity Pool Serenity Bar Hydrotherapy Pool Thermal Suites Beauty Salon Tacos & Burritos Burgers Ol' Fashioned BBQ ChopsticksDeck 8
Interior Cloud 9 Spa Interior Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Premium Balcony Cloud 9 Spa Balcony Ocean Suite Grand Suite Grand Vista Suite Cloud 9 Spa SuiteDeck 7
Interior Interior with Picture Window (Walkway View) Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Premium Balcony Ocean Suite Extended Balcony Grand Suite Grand Vista SuiteDeck 6
Interior Interior with Picture Window (Walkway View) Balcony Extended Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Premium Balcony Junior Suite Ocean Suite Grand Vista SuiteDeck 5
Interior Balcony Extended Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Junior Suite Ocean Suite Grand Suite Grand Vista SuiteDeck 4
Interior Interior with Window (Obstructed View) Balcony Aft-View Extended Balcony Grand Vista SuiteDeck 3
Luminosa Theater Supernova Atrium Altair Nightclub Vela Restaurant Limelight Lounge JavaBlue Café Circle C Library Alchemy Bar Cherry On Top Galleria Shops Pixels Gallery Dreams Studio The Carnival StoreDeck 2
Luminosa Theater Ocean Plaza Plaza Bar Bonsai Sushi Express Luminosa Casino Casino Bar The Warehouse Supernova Atrium Altair Nightclub Piano Bar 88 Vela Restaurant Art Gallery Carnival Adventures Guest Services Archipelago Restaurant AnnexDeck 1
Luminosa Theater Interior OceanviewView the official Carnival Luminosa deck plans from Carnival Cruise Line →
Cabins & suites
| Category | Type | Cabins | Size | Balcony | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| InteriorBooking codes 4A, 4B, 4C, 4D, 4E and 4F. | Inside | — | 155-200 sq ft | — | 4 | 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Interior with Picture Window (Walkway View)Booking code 4J; the window looks toward an exterior walkway and has a partially obstructed view. | Inside | — | — | — | 4 | 6, 7 |
| Interior with Window (Obstructed View)Booking code 4K. | Inside | — | 180-200 sq ft | — | 4 | 4 |
| Cloud 9 Spa InteriorBooking code 4S; includes Cloud 9 Spa stateroom benefits. | Inside | 14 | 155 sq ft | — | 4 | 8 |
Dining, bars & venues
17 included 5 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Bonsai Sushi Express
Included
Casual sushi counter located within the Taste Bar area.
Archipelago Restaurant
Included
Waiter-served main dining restaurant.
Vela Restaurant
Included
Two-level waiter-served main dining restaurant.
Carnival Deli
Included
Casual counter serving hot and cold sandwiches.
Pizzeria del Capitano
Included
Casual pizzeria with made-to-order and self-service pizza.
Lido Marketplace
Included
Buffet restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and late-night snacks.
Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse
Extra cost
Reservation-based steakhouse and seafood restaurant.
Tacos & Burritos
Burgers
Ol' Fashioned BBQ
Chopsticks
Bars & lounges
Plaza Bar
Varies
Bar and stage area within Ocean Plaza.
Casino Bar
Varies
Bar serving drinks within the casino.
Piano Bar 88
Varies
Piano bar offering live music, singalongs and themed activities.
JavaBlue Café
Extra cost
Specialty coffee, tea, dessert and milkshake café.
Library
Varies
Small lounge with books, board games and a bar.
Alchemy Bar
Extra cost
Cocktail bar specializing in made-to-order drinks.
RedFrog Rum Bar
Varies
Poolside bar serving drinks and casual grill items.
Serenity Bar
Varies
Poolside bar serving drinks in the adults-only Serenity area.
Sunset Bar
Varies
Outdoor bar on the upper deck.
History & sister ships
- 2009Entered service, built by Fincantieri-Marghera Shipyard, Venice, Italy.
- 2022Transferred from Costa Cruises to Carnival Cruise Line, renamed Carnival Luminosa and converted during a Carnival dry-dock before entering service.
Other Spirit class ships
Where Carnival Luminosa sails, month by month
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| Australia & Pacific | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alaska | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mexico & Pacific Coast | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Asia | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hawaii | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| From / night | 0 | $79 | $107 | $99 | 0 | $104 | $93 | $104 | 0 | 0 | 0 | $110 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
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Ports of CallBrisbane, Australia, Norfolk Island, Australia, Nuku'alofa, Tonga, Cruise Mutiny On The Bounty +3 more
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Ports of CallNext: Oct 28, 2027
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All 23 itineraries and their departure dates
- 10 Nights Alaska Cruise 17 May 2027
- 10 Nights Alaska Cruise 3 May 2027
- 11 Nights Alaska Cruise 6 Sep 2027
- 14 Nights South Pacific Cruise 20 Feb 2028
- 14 Nights Southeast Asia Cruise 30 Nov 2026
- 15 Nights Hawaii Cruise 17 Sep 2027
- 15 Nights Transpacific Cruise 2 Oct 2027
- 16 Nights Southeast Asia Cruise 28 Oct 2027
- 23 Nights South Pacific Cruise 6 Apr 2027
- 3 Nights Australia Cruise 26 Dec 2026
- 4 Nights Australia Cruise 14 Dec 2026
- 4 Nights Baja Mexico Cruise 13 May 2027
- 5 Nights Baja Mexico Cruise 28 Apr 2027
- 6 Nights Australia Cruise 29 Dec 2026
- 7 Nights Australia Cruise 13 Feb 2028
- 7 Nights South Pacific Cruise 7 Mar 2027
- 7 Nights South Pacific Cruise 4 Jan 2027
- 8 Nights South Pacific Cruise 30 Jan 2027
- 8 Nights South Pacific Cruise 5 Feb 2028
- 8 Nights South Pacific Cruise 29 Dec 2027
- 8 Nights Vanuatu Cruise 18 Dec 2026
- 9 Nights South Pacific Cruise 17 Dec 2027
- 9 Nights Tasmania Cruise 20 Nov 2027
All Upcoming Departures
Carnival Luminosa FAQ
What flag does Carnival Luminosa sail under?
Carnival Luminosa is registered in Bahamas. Some older references still list The Bahamas.
How many passengers does Carnival Luminosa hold?
Carnival Luminosa carries about 2,260 guests with roughly 926 crew.
How old is Carnival Luminosa?
Carnival Luminosa entered service in 2009 and was last refurbished in 2022.
How big is Carnival Luminosa?
At 92,720 gross tons and 294 m long, Carnival Luminosa is a mid-size ship — larger than 74% of the 566 cruise ships cruises.to tracks.
What is the dress code on Carnival Luminosa?
Most evenings are casual, with one or more formal or elegant nights depending on the sailing length. The Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse has an elegant dress expectation, although jeans are permitted according to the ship information.
Which dining venues are included?
Included options include the main dining restaurants, Lido Marketplace, Carnival Deli, Pizzeria del Capitano, Bonsai Sushi Express and Swirls-style casual service when operating. Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, JavaBlue Café and other specialty items or beverages may cost extra.
Are gratuities included on Carnival Luminosa?
Automatic daily gratuities are generally added to the onboard account, while additional tipping is optional. Specialty dining cover charges and beverage purchases are separate from standard dining gratuities.
Is Wi-Fi available onboard?
Wi-Fi access is available through Carnival's onboard internet plans, which are purchased separately from the standard cruise fare. Coverage and performance can vary while the ship is at sea.
Is Carnival Luminosa accessible for passengers with disabilities?
Accessible staterooms, accessible routes and accessible public facilities are identified in Carnival's accessible deck plan. Specific mobility, hearing, vision and medical requirements should be confirmed with Carnival before booking.
What children's and teen facilities are onboard?
Camp Ocean serves children ages 2 to 11, Circle C is intended for ages 12 to 14, and Club O2 is for teens ages 15 to 17. Programming and operating hours can vary by sailing.