6 Night Melbourne Cup (Sydney Roundtrip)
Carnival Splendor
Carnival Splendor
November 2, 2025
6 Night Melbourne Cup

Carnival Splendor - 11/2/2025

The November 2, 2025 cruise on the Carnival Splendor departs from Sydney, Australia. On this 6 Night Melbourne Cup (Sydney Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 2 cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Splendor sets sail on Sunday, Nov 2nd and returns on Saturday, Nov 8th.

Cruise Length
6
Night Cruise
Departure Port
Sydney
Australia
Port Stops
2
Sea Days
2

Cruise Pricing

The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Splendor cruise ship departing November 2, 2025. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $1,108 ($185 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $975 ($163 per night), this represents a recent increase of 14%.

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Cruise Itinerary

Itinerary

Carnival Splendor - November 2, 2025 - 6 Nights

DayDatePort
1Nov 2ndSydney, Australia
2Nov 2ndAt Sea
3Nov 4thMelbourne, Australia
4Nov 2ndMelbourne, Australia
5Nov 2ndMelbourne, Australia
6Nov 6thAt Sea
7Nov 8thSydney, Australia

The Carnival Splendor sails on November 2, 2025 for a 6 Night Melbourne Cup (Sydney Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Sydney, Australia at 1:30 PM and will return to the port of Sydney, Australia on Nov 8th at 5:30 AM. During the 7-day journey, the Carnival Splendor will visit 1 additional port and will spend 2 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
NOV 22025
D:1:30 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
NOV 32025
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
NOV 42025
A:7:00 AM

Melbourne, Australia, offers docking at Station Pier. Travelers explore Federation Square and Royal Botanic Gardens. Excursions visit Yarra Valley wineries. Local markets sell meat pies. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban skylines and Port Phillip vistas. Dining onboard includes lamingtons, an Australian favorite. Souvenirs, like Aboriginal crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Wurundjeri history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Melbourne’s urban charm offers a vibrant Australian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and scenic vineyards, making Melbourne an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day4
N/A N/AN/A

Melbourne, Australia, offers docking at Station Pier. Travelers explore Federation Square and Royal Botanic Gardens. Excursions visit Yarra Valley wineries. Local markets sell meat pies. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban skylines and Port Phillip vistas. Dining onboard includes lamingtons, an Australian favorite. Souvenirs, like Aboriginal crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Wurundjeri history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Melbourne’s urban charm offers a vibrant Australian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and scenic vineyards, making Melbourne an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day5
NOV 62025
D:6:30 PM

Melbourne, Australia, offers docking at Station Pier. Travelers explore Federation Square and Royal Botanic Gardens. Excursions visit Yarra Valley wineries. Local markets sell meat pies. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban skylines and Port Phillip vistas. Dining onboard includes lamingtons, an Australian favorite. Souvenirs, like Aboriginal crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Wurundjeri history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Melbourne’s urban charm offers a vibrant Australian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and scenic vineyards, making Melbourne an engaging destination for exploration. (126 words)

Day6
NOV 72025
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!

Day7
NOV 82025
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)