Marking an exciting new chapter for Carnival Cruise Line as Australia’s leading cruise operator, Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter are preparing to embark on their maiden voyages, delivering more signature Carnival fun to guests departing from Sydney and Brisbane. With the addition of these two ships, Carnival Cruise Line now has the largest fleet of ships in its 53-year history, totaling 29 ships.
In Sydney, Carnival Adventure was officially welcomed into the Carnival fleet during a special celebration led by Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy on Friday. A second celebratory event is taking place on Saturday in Brisbane, homeport of Carnival Encounter. On that same day, guests will be welcomed aboard from both homeports for each ship’s first Carnival sailing.
Completing the integration of P&O Australia into the Carnival brand, the ships previously known as Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter have been reimagined to deliver Carnival’s signature FUN while retaining some of P&O’s most-loved elements. Together with cruises on Carnival Splendor and Carnival Luminosa, Carnival expects to sail more than 500,000 guests from its Australia homeports this year.
“Our expansion in Australia demonstrates incredible enthusiasm for our brand and we’re grateful to our loyal guests who continue to drive our ongoing growth, solidifying Carnival as the world’s most popular cruise line,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “Doubling the fun in our Australia homeports enables us to deliver more sailing options, offer more variety and deepen our partnerships in the Sydney and Brisbane communities.”
Carnival’s industry leading HubApp is now available for guests sailing on Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter. Guests can use the app on personal devices to easily make dining and excursion reservations, chat with other guests and explore onboard activities. Additionally, guests sailing on the ships will join Carnival’s VIFP Club loyalty program, which offers members exclusive promotions and perks.
On board, guests can expect a unique blend of familiar, beloved dining, like Luke’s Bar & Grill, and entertainment offerings alongside Carnival’s signature experience. Carnival’s team members will create the fun and friendly atmosphere the cruise line is known to deliver across its fleet, with the Fun Squad hosting deck parties and activities. A range of additional Carnival experiences and activities have been added as well, from comedy shows and 80s Rock and Glow nights for adults to Build-A-Bear workshops, Seuss at Sea and Camp Ocean for children.
To see Carnival Adventure sailings currently available from Sydney, click here; and for a look at Carnival Encounter cruises from Brisbane, click here. All sailings from Australia can be viewed here.
For additional information on Carnival Cruise Line and to book a cruise vacation, call 1-800-CARNIVAL, visit www.carnival.com, or contact your favorite travel advisor or online travel site.