Carnival Luminosa - December 18, 2026 Itinerary Map with Port Markers
Carnival Luminosa
Brisbane, Austral
Mystery Island, V
Port Vila, Efate,

Carnival Luminosa - December 18, 2026

The December 18, 2026 cruise on the Carnival Luminosa departs from Brisbane, Australia. On this 8 Night Vanuatu (Brisbane Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Luminosa sets sail on Friday, Dec 18th and returns on Saturday, Dec 26th.

8nights

December 18, 2026

Dec 18th - Dec 26th

Carnival Luminosa

Carnival Luminosa

Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Luminosa - December 18, 2026

8 Night Vanuatu

from Brisbane, Australia

Cruise Price - Historic & Current

The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Luminosa cruise ship departing December 18, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $961 ($121 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $959 ($120 per night), this represents a recent increase of 0%.

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$961
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$1,062
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balcony
$1,232
($154/night)
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suite
$1,783
($222/night)
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Carnival Luminosa Size Infographic

Carnival Luminosa

93 k
tonnage
963 ft
length
2009
year built
1,128
cabins
2,826
passengers
1,050
crew

CARNIVAL LUMINOSA SIZE

The Luminosa has a construction date of 2009 and a total size of 92,720 gross tons. The ship measures 963 feet (294 meters) in length. Carnival Luminosa is included in Carnival’s Spirit Class. At full capacity, the Carnival Luminosa holds 3,876 passengers. That includes 2,826 cruise vacationers and 1,050 staff members. The Luminosa total number of staterooms is 1,128.

Carnival Luminosa Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:92,720 GT
  • Length:963 ft (294 m)
  • Beam:106 ft (32 m)
  • Draft:26 ft (8 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2009
  • Years Served:2009 - Present
  • Capacity:2,826
  • Crew Members:1,050
  • Total on Board:3,876
  • Total Staterooms:1,128
  • Flagged Country:Bahamas
  • Ship Cost:550 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Carnival Luminosa age and stats vs all Carnival ships. There you’ll find graphs showing length, capacity, tonnage and more for this ship vs all in the fleet.

To check out the ship from top to bottom, click here for Carnival Luminosa Deck Plans.

Itinerary

Carnival Luminosa - December 18, 2026 - 8 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 17thBrisbane, Australia
2Dec 18thAt Sea
3Dec 19thAt Sea
4Dec 21stMystery Island, Vanuatu
5Dec 22ndPort Vila, Efate, Vanuatu
6Dec 23rdChampagne Bay, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu
7Dec 23rdAt Sea
8Dec 24thAt Sea
9Dec 26thBrisbane, Australia

Cruise Itinerary

The Carnival Luminosa sails on December 18, 2026 for a 8 Night Vanuatu (Brisbane Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Brisbane, Australia at 2:30 PM and will return to the port of Brisbane, Australia on Dec 26th at 7:00 AM. During the 9-day journey, the Carnival Luminosa will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.

Day1
DEC 182026
D:2:30 PM

Brisbane, located in Australia's Queensland, enjoys beach-perfect summers and mild winters. Other reasons to stay in this sunny city include its wealth of good food, diverse shopping, and copious arts and entertainment choices. Ride one of the ferries, paddlewheels, or pleasure boats on the Brisbane River. Stroll among the gardens of the city center or relax on the beach.

Day2
DEC 192026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day3
DEC 202026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day4
DEC 212026
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Day5
DEC 222026
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Vanuatu's capital, Port Vila, is an exciting, bustling town that curves around Vila Bay and creeps up its steep hillsides. You will find interesting shops, bars, and restaurants featuring the islands' specialty, flying fox, or coconut crab. The rugged island offers horseback riding, hiking to waterfalls, river canoeing and kayaking, plus snorkeling and scuba diving trips in Port Vila.

Day6
DEC 232026
Day7
DEC 242026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day8
DEC 252026
At Sea

Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!

Day9
DEC 262026
A:7:00 AM

Brisbane, located in Australia's Queensland, enjoys beach-perfect summers and mild winters. Other reasons to stay in this sunny city include its wealth of good food, diverse shopping, and copious arts and entertainment choices. Ride one of the ferries, paddlewheels, or pleasure boats on the Brisbane River. Stroll among the gardens of the city center or relax on the beach.