9 Night South Pacific (Sydney Roundtrip)
Carnival Splendor
Carnival Splendor
December 29, 2023
9 Night South Pacific

Carnival Splendor - 12/29/2023

The December 29, 2023 cruise on the Carnival Splendor departs from Sydney, Australia. On this 9 Night South Pacific (Sydney Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Splendor sets sail on Friday, Dec 29th and returns on Sunday, Jan 7th.

Cruise Length
9
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Sydney
Australia
Port Stops
4
Sea Days
5

Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Carnival Splendor - December 29, 2023 - 9 Nights

DayDatePort
1Dec 28thSydney, Australia
2Dec 29thAt Sea
3Dec 30thAt Sea
4Dec 31stAt Sea
5Jan 2ndPort Vila, Efate, Vanuatu
6Jan 3rdLifou Isle, New Caledonia
7Jan 4thNoumea, New Caledonia
8Jan 4thAt Sea
9Jan 5thAt Sea
10Jan 7thSydney, Australia

The Carnival Splendor sails on December 29, 2023 for a 9 Night South Pacific (Sydney Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Sydney, Australia at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Sydney, Australia on Jan 7th at 5:30 AM. During the 10-day journey, the Carnival Splendor will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 5 days at sea.

Cruise Ship

Carnival Splendor Size Infographic

Carnival Splendor

114 k
tonnage
952 ft
length
2008
year built
1,508
cabins
3,734
passengers
1,150
crew

CARNIVAL SPLENDOR SIZE

The Splendor has a construction date of 2008 and a total size of 113,300 gross tons. The ship measures 952 feet (290 meters) in length. Carnival Splendor is included in Carnival’s Splendor Class. At full capacity, the Carnival Splendor holds 4,884 passengers. That includes 3,734 cruise vacationers and 1,150 staff members. The Splendor total number of staterooms is 1,508.

Carnival Splendor Size & Stats

  • Gross Tonnage:113,300 GT
  • Length:952 ft (290 m)
  • Beam:116 ft (35 m)
  • Draft:27 ft (8 m)
  • Max Speed:25 mph (22 kn)
  • Year Built:2008
  • Years Served:2008 - Present
  • Capacity:3,734
  • Crew Members:1,150
  • Total on Board:4,884
  • Total Staterooms:1,508
  • Flagged Country:Malta
  • Ship Cost:700 Million
  • Status:active

To see how this compares, click through to see Carnival Splendor 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 Splendor Deck Plans.

Cruise Ports

Day1
DEC 292023
D:3:00 PM

Sydney, Australia, offers docking at Circular Quay. Travelers explore Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach. Excursions visit Blue Mountains. Local markets sell meat pies. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures iconic landmarks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes lamingtons, an Australian favorite. Souvenirs, like opal crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Aboriginal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Sydney’s urban charm offers a vibrant Australian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and scenic coasts, making Sydney an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day2
DEC 302023
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 312023
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
JAN 12024
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!

Day5
JAN 22024
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Port Vila, Efate, Vanuatu, offers docking at Port Vila Port. Travelers explore Mele Cascades and Iririki Island. Excursions include snorkeling at Hideaway Island. Local markets sell laplap. The peak season, September to March, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures waterfalls and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes coconut crab, a Ni-Vanuatu favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Melanesian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Port Vila’s tropical charm offers a vibrant Vanuatu stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural waterfalls and marine adventures, making Port Vila an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day6
JAN 32024
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Lifou Isle, New Caledonia, has docking at Easo Port. Travelers explore Jokin Cliffs and Notre-Dame de Lourdes. Excursions snorkel Jinek Bay’s reefs. Local markets sell vanilla. The peak season, May to October, brings dry weather. Photography captures coral reefs and limestone cliffs. Dining onboard includes bougna, a Kanak dish. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Melanesian culture. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate. Snorkeling gear enhances reef exploration. Lifou’s pristine beauty offers a serene New Caledonian stop, blending marine life with island charm.

Day7
JAN 42024
A:7:00 AMD:4:00 PM

Nouméa, New Caledonia, offers docking at Nouméa Port. Travelers explore Place des Cocotiers and Tjibaou Cultural Centre. Excursions include snorkeling at Amédée Lighthouse. Local markets sell bougna. The peak season, September to March, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures coral reefs and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes poisson cru, a New Caledonian favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Kanak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Nouméa’s coastal charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural heritage and marine beauty, making Nouméa an engaging destination. (126 words)

Day8
JAN 52024
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
JAN 62024
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!

Day10
JAN 72024
A:5:30 AM

Sydney, Australia, offers docking at Circular Quay. Travelers explore Sydney Opera House and Bondi Beach. Excursions visit Blue Mountains. Local markets sell meat pies. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures iconic landmarks and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes lamingtons, an Australian favorite. Souvenirs, like opal crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Aboriginal history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Sydney’s urban charm offers a vibrant Australian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and scenic coasts, making Sydney an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)