Aerial view of beaches in Tauranga, New Zealand

Tauranga

Carnival Journeys

11-Day New Zealand from Sydney, Australia

Carnival Splendor
Start: Sydney > Wellington > Napier > Tauranga > Auckland > Bay of Islands > End: Sydney
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Cruise Itinerary

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

Day 2, 3 & 4: 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.
Harbour view of Wellington, New Zealand

Day 5: Wellington

7:30 AM - 4:30 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...

Explore the city centre of Napier, New Zealand

Day 6: Napier

7:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Jump on a Carnival Napier cruise and visit one of the most impressive cities on New Zealand’s North Island. Napier is the Art Deco capital of the world, with stunning Art Deco buildings and even an Art...

Aerial view of beaches in Tauranga, New Zealand

Day 7: Tauranga

8:30 AM - 7:45 PM

A Carnival Tauranga cruise allows you to enjoy everything the magnificent Bay of Plenty has to offer. In the North Island, Tauranga is one of New Zealand’s fastest-growing cities, and it’s easy to see...

Auckland, New Zealand

Day 8: Auckland

8:15 AM - 6:30 PM

There aren’t too many more beautiful places in the world than the City of Sails, and a Carnival Auckland cruise gives it all to you in style.

Explore the stunning volcanic cones of the North Island ...

Rock Formation in the Bay of Islands, New Zealand

Day 9: Bay of Islands

7:00 AM - 4:00 PM

A Bay of Islands cruise allows you to experience everything that is magical about New Zealand.

From the famous Hole in the Rock, to the magnificent Haruru Falls, the town of Paihia and the friendly ...

guests having fun playing craps in the casino onboard a carnival cruise

Day 10 & 11: 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 12: 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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