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Carnival Splendor
Carnival Splendor is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship of the Concordia class, in service since 2008. She measures 113,573 gross tons and carries 3,012 guests with a crew of 1,150. She sails Australia and New Zealand, South Pacific, Asia itineraries.
About Carnival Splendor
Carnival Splendor is a Concordia-class ship that was designed and ordered for Costa Cruises but transferred to Carnival during construction; she is the only ship of that class in the fleet and has a different funnel from her Costa sisters. She entered service in July 2008 as Carnival's largest ship, carrying about 3,000 guests, until Carnival Dream arrived in 2009. Features include a midship pool with a retractable roof, the Green Lightning slide, El Morocco Lounge, The Cool jazz club and a Fahrenheit 555 steakhouse at the top of the ship. Based in Sydney since late 2019, she had a 19-day refurbishment in August 2024.
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Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
Where she sails
- Australia and New Zealandin the southern summer, from Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland
- South PacificTahiti, Fiji and the Pacific islands
- AsiaJapan, Southeast Asia and China
Home port: Sydney, Australia.
Flying in for your cruise?
Carnival Splendor sails from Sydney, Australia. The airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), with 15 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Qantas International Business LoungeSYD Terminal 1 (International)4.8 ★
- Qantas Club (Domestic)SYD Terminal 3 (Domestic)4.7 ★
- Qantas Domestic Business LoungeSYD Terminal 3 (Domestic)4.7 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Carnival Splendor?
Carnival Splendor is operated by Carnival Cruise Line and belongs to its Concordia class.
How big is Carnival Splendor?
Carnival Splendor measures 113,573 gross tons and 290 metres in length, with 13 decks.
How crowded does Carnival Splendor feel?
Carnival Splendor has a passenger space ratio of 37.7: 113,573 gross tons for 3,012 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Carnival Splendor feels comfortable for her size.
How many passengers does Carnival Splendor carry?
Carnival Splendor carries 3,012 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,150 (about 2.6 guests per crew member).
When did Carnival Splendor enter service?
Carnival Splendor entered service in 2008 and was last refurbished in 2024.
Where does Carnival Splendor sail?
Carnival Splendor sails Australia and New Zealand, South Pacific and Asia itineraries. Her home port is Sydney, Australia.
Which airport should I fly into for Carnival Splendor?
Carnival Splendor sails from Sydney, Australia. Fly into Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), which has 15 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
Where can I find the deck plans for Carnival Splendor?
Carnival Cruise Line publishes the deck plans for Carnival Splendor; this page links to Deck plans (PDF).
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