{"id":2977,"date":"2025-03-27T16:33:12","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T05:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com.au\/behind-the-seas\/?page_id=2977"},"modified":"2025-03-27T16:33:12","modified_gmt":"2025-03-27T05:33:12","slug":"carnival-splendor-new-look-2-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com.au\/behind-the-seas\/news-events\/carnival-splendor-new-look-2-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Carnival Cruise Line is Getting Ready to Double the Fun in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Announcing Fresh Additions and Retained Favourites Aboard Carnival\u2019s New Ships<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_xmsonormal\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">Carnival Cruise Line has today revealed the exciting changes in store as it prepares to expand to four ships and double the fun to Australia starting in March 2025.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_xmsonormal\">Carnival is expanding its local fleet with the addition of P&amp;O Cruises Australia\u2019s\u00a0<i>Pacific Adventure<\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0<i>Pacific Encounter<\/i>, rebranded as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com.au\/cruise-ships\/carnival-adventure\"><i>Carnival Adventure<\/i><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com.au\/cruise-ships\/carnival-encounter\">Carnival Encounter<\/a>, in March 2025.<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"x_wordsection1\">This move will ensure P&amp;O\u2019s favourite dining and entertaining options remain, while introducing Carnival\u2019s signature \u201cFun Ship\u201d experience, giving guests the best of both worlds.<\/p>\n<p>Carnival, the world\u2019s most popular cruise line, has cemented its commitment to Australia, as the leading cruise line offering Aussies year-round holidays at sea.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_xmsonormal\"><b>Exciting New Features<br \/>\n<\/b>Guests will be thrilled to discover new additions onboard\u00a0<i>Carnival Adventure<\/i>\u00a0and\u00a0<i>Carnival Encounter<\/i>, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"x_xmsonormal\"><b>Carnival\u2019s Iconic Fun Squad:<\/b>\u00a0Bringing the brand\u2019s trademark \u201cFun Ship\u201d energy to life, the Fun Squad will host everything from hilarious comedy shows and trivia to deck parties and games, creating an unforgettable atmosphere for all ages.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_xmsonormal\"><b>Turtles Kids Club:<\/b>\u00a0A brand-new childcare program for children under two, offering arts and crafts, storytime, dancing, and sensory play under the guidance of qualified childcare professionals, giving parents a well-deserved break.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_xmsonormal\"><b>Free Daily Pizza:<\/b>\u00a0Guests can indulge in unlimited slices of happiness, served daily between 11 am and 4 pm.<\/li>\n<li class=\"x_xmsonormal\"><b>Carnival Favourites:<\/b> For the first time, guests onboard will enjoy beloved Carnival activities like Build-A-Bear workshops, the Conga for Kids line dance party, and the electrifying 80s Rock and Glow nights, adding even more fun to their experience.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"x_xmsonormal\"><b>P&amp;O Fan Favourites here to Stay<br \/>\n<\/b>The rebranded ships will also retain a range of P&amp;O favourites, including the exclusive retreat Byron Beach Club, the thrill-seeking Edge Adventure Park, Luke Mangan\u2019s speciality restaurant Luke\u2019s Bar &amp; Grill, as well as popular dining options Angelo\u2019s and Dragon Lady. Much-loved show\u00a0<i>Blanc de Blanc\u00a0<\/i>also continues, ensuring a balance of the familiar and the new.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_xmsonormal\">\u201cP&amp;O fans will recognise many of their favourite dining and entertainment options, while experiencing the added fun and flair that Carnival is famous for around the world,\u201d said VP Guest Experience Deborah Cogin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_xmsonormal\">VP Sales and Marketing Kara Glamore added, \u201cThis transition presents a unique opportunity to combine the best of P&amp;O Cruises Australia and Carnival Cruise Line as the brand expands its footprint in Australia.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_wordsection1\"><b>Commitment to Australian Cruising<\/b><br \/>\nOnce rebranded,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com.au\/cruise-ships\/carnival-adventure\"><i>Carnival Adventure<\/i><\/a>\u00a0will sail year-round from Sydney, joining sister ship\u00a0<i>Carnival Splendor<\/i>.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carnival.com.au\/cruise-ships\/carnival-encounter\"><i>Carnival Encounter<\/i><\/a>\u00a0will homeport in Brisbane year-round, with\u00a0<i>Carnival Luminosa<\/i>\u00a0joining her during the summer season.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_wordsection1\">In 2025, nearly 600,000 guests are expected to sail from Sydney and Brisbane on Carnival, as Australia\u2019s most popular cruise line.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_wordsection1\">\u201cCarnival Cruise Line remains the only cruise line globally to demonstrate this level of commitment to Australia, sailing year-round and supporting thousands of local jobs while delivering unforgettable holiday experiences in Australia and the South Pacific,\u201d said Kara Glamore.<\/p>\n<p class=\"x_xmsonormal\">Bookings\u00a0are made via the Carnival Cruise Line website\u00a0<u><a title=\"Original URL: http:\/\/www.carnival.com.au\/. 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