Refurbished Carnival Splendor returning to Australia with new dining and entertainment

Carnival Splendor will debut a range of new onboard enhancements following her dry dock in Singapore when she returns to Australia later this year. 

The ship, which will return to Sydney Harbor on September 9th, now boasts updated dining venues, various stateroom and amenity refurbishments, and the striking red, white, and blue hull design that’s become the trademark look of Carnival’s fleet. 

The ship’s hull design also includes a unique feature: a Southern Cross motif – a signature element of P&O Cruises Australia ships that will soon join the Carnival fleet following Carnival Corporation’s decision to close the P&O Australia brand.

“From her beautiful new look outside to the upgraded amenities and new entertainment on board, Carnival Splendor has more fun to offer our guests sailing from Sydney than ever before,” said Kara Glamore, Vice President, Carnival Cruise Line Australia. “Carnival is set to be Australia’s largest cruise brand from early next year and we’re proud to continue to provide new ways to bring more fun to our guests.”

New dining options available on Carnival Splendor include Mad Sizzle, on Deck 9, serving kebabs and satays with slow spit-roasted meats. Indian restaurant Masala Tiger has been moved to a new, larger location on Deck 10 due to its popularity. 

The expanded venue will serve up a new a la carte dinner offering and popular lunch menu, while menus at other dining venues aboard the ship have also been enhanced, including Fahrenheit 555 steakhouse, which now features signature dishes such as T-bone steak and fresh New Zealand pink snapper.

Staterooms have been updated too, the ship’s balconies have undergone full refurbishments and new whirlpool tubs have been installed in suites. 

The basketball court and jogging track have also been updated, along with the equipment in the ship’s gym, and a refreshed Thalasso therapy pool will be available at Cloud 9 Spa. 

Carnival Splendor’s casino has also been updated, retail shops have been refreshed, and the newly enhanced Dreams Photo Studio has been relocated to Deck 3 in the Atrium.

The ship’s mini-golf course and family-friendly waterpark Carnival WaterWorks have also been fully refreshed. The waterpark now boasts waterslides and a Splashy Cove children’s play area. The kids’ clubs Camp Ocean and Club 02 also boast new video gaming areas.

In addition to the popular Playlist Productions shows already enjoyed by guests, Carnival Splendor features the line’s latest production, “Dear Future Husband,” which made its debut in Australia this year, shortly after it was first introduced on Carnival Jubilee. 

This interactive pop musical follows the journey of a bride and groom on a wedding adventure on board a Carnival cruise ship with their best friends.

From March 2025, Carnival Splendor and Carnival Luminosa (sailing seasonally from Brisbane and beginning its next new season there in October), will be joined by two additional sister ships operating in Australia when P&O Cruises Australia transitions to Carnival Cruise Line. Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter will become Carnival sister ships and will be renamed Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter.