Harbour view of Wellington, New Zealand

Wellington

Carnival Journeys

10-Day New Zealand from Sydney, Australia

Carnival Splendor
Start: Sydney > Cruise Fiordland National Park >Port Chalmers (Dunedin) >Lyttelton (Christchurch) >Wellington >End: Sydney
Mon Oct 20, 2025 - Thu Oct 30, 2025
From$1,210*
average per person, 2 person room

Cruise Itinerary

boat docked in the blue waters
carnival journeys

Carnival Journeys

Some take vacations… and some take their vacation further. Carnival Journeys is a limited series of special sailings that’s made to amaze, starting with great destinations and less-traveled routes to get you there. Board a Carnival Journeys cruise and you’re on course for enriching experiences aboard, amazing destinations ashore, classic cruising flair and more.

Day 1: Sydney

Departs at 3:30 PM
Whether you’re departing or arriving in Sydney, you’ll be surrounded by icons. The Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House provide the perfect backdrop for all your selfies. A Carnival cruise is guaranteed...
Guest enjoying a punchliner show onboard a carnival cruise

Day 2 & 3: Fun Day at Sea

No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.
Majestic peaks of Milford Sound in Fiorland Park, New Zealand

Day 4: Cruise Fiordland National Park

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

A Fiordland National Park cruise will take you inside some of the most impressive wilderness areas and landscapes in the world. A Fiordland National Park cruise visits the 1.2-million-hectare world heritage...

Harbour view of Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand

Day 5: Port Chalmers (Dunedin)

11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

A Dunedin cruise puts you in the heart of one of the South lsland’s largest cities, and is the perfect way to enjoy the culture, history, and architecture of the city. Once you sail into the Dunedin cruise...

Harbour in Christchurch, New Zealand

Day 6: Lyttelton (Christchurch)

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Arriving at the Christchurch cruise port in nearby Lyttleton, the spectacular start of your Christchurch cruise will be an indication of the amazing day to come.

Enjoy the natural beauty of the city,...

Harbour view of Wellington, New Zealand

Day 7: Wellington

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

No cruise to New Zealand is complete without a visit to windy Wellington. But don’t let that title fool you. A Wellington cruise opens up some of the most spectacular Carnival experiences available. A...

guests playing a fun game of ping pong onboard a carnival cruise

Day 8, 9 & 10: Fun Day at Sea

No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.

Day 11: Sydney

Arrives at 6:30 AM
Whether you’re departing or arriving in Sydney, you’ll be surrounded by icons. The Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House provide the perfect backdrop for all your selfies. A Carnival cruise is guaranteed...
carnival splendor sailing at sea on a sunny day

Get to Know Carnival Splendor

It’s hard to tell which onboard space best represents Carnival Splendor — they all seem to hint at the amazing time you’re going to have. El Morocco Lounge hosts comedy shows, musical performances, karaoke and more… and wears its 1930s namesake clearly on its nameplate. The words “Royal Flush Casino” incite visions of winning, while our onboard jazz club — The Cool — simply says it all without saying a word. And Fahrenheit 555 can be found not only at the height of elegant dining, but at the actual apex of the ship.

If you like your fun to flow, there are options aplenty. If you list “splishing” and “splashing” among your favorite things to do, there’s Carnival WaterWorks. Those into sitting and sliding are invited to try the all-new Green Lightning thrill-slide. How about floating or swimming around? Carnival Splendor has pools all over the place, including the midship pool featuring a retractable roof that makes any day a pool day. So whether you splish or splash, you’ll find hydro-excitement galore.

If relaxation is your thing, Serenity Adult-Only Retreat is more your place. Or if you’re looking to take relaxation to the extreme, direct your attention to the Cloud 9 Spa, featuring more (and better) ways to kick back than just about anywhere else, on land or at sea. You haven’t lived until you’ve relaxed in a Thalassotherapy pool, or chilled — so to speak — in a dry heat chamber.

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