Carnival Splendor - December 17, 2026
The December 17, 2026 cruise on the Carnival Splendor departs from Sydney, Australia. On this 9 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia (Sydney Roundtrip) sailing, the ship will visit a total of 4 different cruise port destinations, including its departure port. The Carnival Splendor sets sail on Thursday, Dec 17th and returns on Saturday, Dec 26th.
December 17, 2026
Dec 17th - Dec 26th
Carnival Splendor
Carnival Cruise Line
9 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia
from Sydney, Australia
Carnival Splendor
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.
Itinerary
Carnival Splendor - December 17, 2026 - 9 Nights
| Day | Date | Port |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dec 16th | Sydney, Australia |
| 2 | Dec 18th | At Sea |
| 3 | Dec 19th | At Sea |
| 4 | Dec 20th | At Sea |
| 5 | Dec 21st | Lifou Isle, New Caledonia |
| 6 | Dec 22nd | Mystery Island, Vanuatu |
| 7 | Dec 23rd | Noumea, New Caledonia |
| 8 | Dec 24th | At Sea |
| 9 | Dec 25th | At Sea |
| 10 | Dec 26th | Sydney, Australia |
Cruise Itinerary
The Carnival Splendor sails on December 17, 2026 for a 9 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia (Sydney Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Sydney, Australia at 10:30 PM and will return to the port of Sydney, Australia on Dec 26th at 1:30 PM. During the 10-day journey, the Carnival Splendor will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 5 days at sea.
Say 'G'day' to one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Stroll along the world-famous Bondi and Watsons Beaches. Tour the Sydney Opera House on Bennelong Point, shop for Aboriginal art, or go on a photographic safari. This diverse land is home to crocodiles, koalas, emus, and, of course, kangaroos.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
The Loyalty Islands are a coral group in the South Pacific, part of the French overseas territory of New Caledonia. The group comprises three islands (Lifou, Mare, and Ouvea) and many islets and has a total land area of c.800 sq mi. The chief exports are coconuts and copra.
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Take advantage of the many on board activites during your day at sea. You'll have more than enough to fill your day!
Say 'G'day' to one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Stroll along the world-famous Bondi and Watsons Beaches. Tour the Sydney Opera House on Bennelong Point, shop for Aboriginal art, or go on a photographic safari. This diverse land is home to crocodiles, koalas, emus, and, of course, kangaroos.