Carnival Adventure

Seek out the extraordinary on a Carnival Adventure cruise!

Carnival Adventure is a fun-forward ship built for travellers who want big days, bold shows and plenty of choice. She joined the Carnival Cruises family after sailing as Pacific Adventure, then officially transitioned to her new name in March 2025 following a 2024 announcement. With her roots in the former P&O Cruises Australia fleet, the onboard style stays familiar for Aussie cruisers. It is now paired with Carnival’s signature energy. If you know her as Pacific Adventure, you will feel right at home.

Onboard, there is always something happening. You can chase thrills at the Edge Adventure Park, unwind in the elevated Byron Beach Club (available for select suite and mini-suite guests), then end the night with the dazzling Blanc De Blanc burlesque show. Between activities, you will find comfortable social spaces, deck areas to watch the ocean roll by and entertainment that suits both early nights and late finishes.

Carnival Adventure will be calling Australia home for the foreseeable future. Her voyages visit classic regional favourites like the South Pacific and New Zealand. If you want to compare ships across the fleet, take a look at Carnival Encounter, Carnival Splendor and Carnival Luminosa to see what best fits your holiday style.

Spec	Detail
Age:	25 years (entered service 2001, joined Carnival 2025)
Class:	Grand class
Length:	290 metres (951 feet)
Beam:	36 metres (118 feet)
Tonnage:	108,865 gross tonnes
Capacity:	2,636 lower berth (3,158 maximum)
Crew:	~1,100
Speed:	20 knots

What is the Carnival Adventure?

Carnival Adventure is a 108,865 gross tonne, 290-metre Grand-class ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line. She carries 2,636 guests at lower-berth capacity (3,158 maximum when every upper berth and sofa bed is filled), with around 1,100 crew on board. Her standout features include the EDGE Adventure Park (Flying Fox, rock climbing, Walk the Plank, abseiling), the Byron Beach Club private retreat for suite guests, and the adults-only Blanc de Blanc Uncorked cabaret.

Originally built in 2001 by Fincantieri at Monfalcone, Italy as Princess Cruises’ Golden Princess, she sailed as P&O Australia’s Pacific Adventure from 2021 before joining the Carnival fleet in March 2025 alongside sister ship Carnival Encounter. From Sydney’s Overseas Passenger Terminal she sails 4 to 12 night voyages, with seasonal departures from Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Auckland, and Singapore.

How many decks does the Carnival Adventure have?

Carnival Adventure has 18 decks in total, with 13 open to guests. Nine of those passenger decks carry cabins, so your stateroom sits on one of them. The remaining decks hold the public spaces you use during the cruise: the main dining room, the buffet, lounges, the theatre, the spa, the kids’ clubs, the casino, and the upper-deck pools, waterslides, and EDGE Adventure Park.

What cabins does the Carnival Adventure have?

Carnival Adventure carries around 1,316 cabins across four core tiers, with the Byron Beach Suite as her signature suite category. You can book:

1. Interior cabins (categories 4A through 4G), with soft linens, closet and drawer space, an in-room safe, TV, and climate control.
2. Ocean View or Porthole cabins (5A, 6A, 6B, and PT), which add a picture window or porthole to the Interior layout.
3. Balcony cabins (8A through 8D), plus the Aft-View Extended Balcony (8M) with a larger balcony and wake views from the rear of the ship.
4. Suite categories spanning Ocean Suite (OS, OT), Extended Balcony (EB), Grand Suite (GB), Vista Suite (VB and the VB-4E sub-tier), Vista Balcony (BV), and Presidential Suite (SB), plus the signature Byron Beach Suite (BY).

The Byron Beach Suite (BY) is the only category that unlocks access to the Byron Beach Club, an exclusive bow-end retreat with a private pool, whirlpool spas, a private bar, and a dedicated sundeck. Other Suite categories (Ocean Suite, Grand Suite, Vista Suite, Vista Balcony, Extended Balcony, and Presidential Suite) carry the standard suite perks like priority check-in, priority dinner reservations, complimentary wash-and-fold laundry, and a pillow-top mattress, but not Byron Beach Club access.

What does the Carnival Adventure itinerary look like?

Carnival Adventure sails four regional itinerary types from Sydney year-round, with seasonal departures from Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, Auckland, and Singapore. You can choose:

1. South Pacific voyages of 9 to 12 nights from Sydney, calling at Port Vila and Mystery Island in Vanuatu, Noumea and Lifou in New Caledonia, and Lautoka and Dravuni Island in Fiji.
2. Great Barrier Reef voyages of 8 to 10 nights from Sydney, calling at Airlie Beach, Cairns (via Yorkeys Knob), and Tangalooma (Moreton Island), with a scenic cruise-by of Willis Island.
3. Australian coastal voyages of 4 to 6 nights from Sydney, Melbourne, or Auckland, calling at Tangalooma, Phillip Island, Kangaroo Island, Melbourne, or Norfolk Island.
4. Southeast Asia voyages of 9 nights from Singapore, calling at Koh Samui (Thailand), Laem Chabang for Bangkok, Sihanoukville (Cambodia), and Phu My for Ho Chi Minh City.

What are the top facilities on the Carnival Adventure?

Carnival Adventure has eight standout facilities:

1. The EDGE Adventure Park with Flying Fox, rock climbing, Walk the Plank, and abseiling.
2. Four pools and waterslides on the family decks.
3. The Byron Beach Club private retreat for Byron Beach Suite guests at the bow.
4. The Serenity Adult-Only Retreat and The Oasis for adults-only deck space.
5. Cloud 9 Spa with massages, facials, body treatments, and a thermal suite.
6. The adults-only Blanc de Blanc Uncorked cabaret from Strut & Fret.
7. The Marquee Show Lounge for production shows.
8. Turtles, Camp Ocean, Circle C, and Club O2 for kids and teens from under 2 to 17.

What is the onboard experience of the Carnival Adventure?

Carnival Adventure‘s onboard experience covers six areas:

1. Dining
2. Bars and lounges
3. Entertainment
4. Activities and pools
5. Wellness and fitness
6. Kids and teens programming

Dining ranges from the casual all-day food-court at The Pantry to table-service classics at the Waterfront main dining room. You can also eat at Dragon Lady for East Asian (included), and at specialty paid venues including Angelo’s for Italian, Trattoria for rustic Italian (free pizza daily 11am to 4pm), Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, and Bonsai Sushi Express. Casual poolside outlets and 24-hour room service round out everyday options, with a fee on most room-service items.

Bars and lounges span the day and night. You can have pre-dinner drinks with sea views at the Ocean Bar, sing along at Piano Bar 88, work through a curated spirits list at the Bonded Store, catch sunset at the Sunset Bar, and head to the Altitude Nightclub for late-night high-energy sessions. A Casino Bar serves the gaming floor.

Entertainment runs across multiple venues. The Marquee Show Lounge hosts production shows with singers, dancers, and comedians. The adults-only Blanc de Blanc Uncorked is a cabaret-acrobatics hybrid from Strut & Fret, currently exclusive to Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter in Carnival’s Australian fleet. The Punchliner Comedy Club runs family-friendly and adults-only sessions, while Playlist Productions, karaoke, live music across multiple venues, and Dive-In Movies poolside under the stars fill out the daily lineup.

Activities and pools cluster on the upper decks. The EDGE Adventure Park combines Flying Fox, rock climbing, Walk the Plank, and abseiling (additional fee, with weight and age limits). Four pools sit across the family decks, served by waterslides. Adults can retreat to the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat or The Oasis at the front of the ship, and Byron Beach Suite guests get exclusive access to the Byron Beach Club: a private pool, whirlpools, and bar at the bow.

Wellness and fitness centre on the Cloud 9 Spa. You can book massages, facials, body treatments, and beauty services from the full spa menu, and use the thermal suite. The Fitness Centre carries cardio and weights, with paid group classes available and a jogging track on the open decks. A hair and beauty salon and men’s grooming services round out the wellness offering.

Kids and teens programming runs across age-banded clubs. Turtles takes under-2s for an additional fee. Camp Ocean covers ages 2 to 11 in three sub-bands (Penguins 2 to 5, Stingrays 6 to 8, Sharks 9 to 11). Circle C is for tweens 12 to 14. Club O2 covers teens 15 to 17. You can also book Night Owls late-night supervised care for under-11s for an additional fee.

Who is the Carnival Adventure best for?

Carnival Adventure is a strong fit for you in four scenarios:

1. You want an active, easy Australia or South Pacific cruise with strong kids’ programming across all age bands.
2. You’re a first-time cruiser and want a low-stakes entry, since Carnival’s casual onboard style and short coastal itineraries from Sydney suit easing in.
3. You’re travelling as a multi-generational group and want age-banded programming for kids (Turtles, Camp Ocean, Circle C, Club O2) alongside adults-only zones like the Serenity Retreat.
4. You want an Australia-homeported ship without adding international flights to the trip.

Where does the Carnival Adventure dock in Sydney?

Carnival Adventure docks at the Overseas Passenger Terminal (OPT) at 130 Argyle Street, The Rocks. OPT sits east of the Sydney Harbour Bridge, close to Circular Quay, the Sydney Opera House, the Rocks heritage precinct, and the Sydney ferry network. You can reach most central-Sydney destinations on foot or by a short taxi ride from the terminal. A small number of sailings during scheduled OPT upgrade works in 2026 depart from White Bay Cruise Terminal at Rozelle instead.

Carnival Adventure FAQs

How old is the Carnival Adventure?

Carnival Adventure entered service in 2001 as Princess Cruises’ Golden Princess, which makes her 25 years old in 2026. She rebranded as P&O Australia’s Pacific Adventure in 2021 and then joined the Carnival fleet in March 2025, refitted ahead of her Australian debut.

How many passengers can the Carnival Adventure carry?

Carnival Adventure carries 2,636 guests at lower-berth capacity (standard double occupancy) and up to 3,158 passengers when every upper berth and sofa bed is filled. Around 1,100 crew look after you on board.

How long is the Carnival Adventure?

Carnival Adventure measures 290 metres (951 feet) in overall length, with a hull beam of around 36 metres.

What are the noisy rooms to avoid on Carnival Adventure?

Four cabin positions on Carnival Adventure are worth avoiding if you’re a light sleeper, based on researched architectural patterns for the ship that transfer across the Grand-class hull (sister ships include Grand Princess and Crown Princess):

1. Forward cabins on Decks 5 to 8, which sit close to the anchor windlass and bow thrusters that operate at port arrivals and are exposed to hull-slap in heavier seas.
2. Mid-ship cabins on Deck 12, directly below the Pantry buffet and the Lido pool deck on Deck 14. These pick up deck-chair scraping from the pool above and early-morning galley operations from the buffet.
3. Cabins adjacent to the self-service launderettes on Deck 8 and Deck 12, where you can hear washer and dryer vibration plus corridor foot traffic from passengers using the shared laundry.
4. Starboard forward cabins on Deck 14, directly beneath the Fitness Centre, which pick up treadmill vibration and gym foot-fall overhead.

Call Cruise Guru on 13 13 03, use Contact Us, or submit a Request a Call Back form, and a consultant can advise on specific deck and cabin numbers within the category you are considering.

Does the Carnival Adventure have a water slide?

Yes, Carnival Adventure has waterslides on the family decks, alongside the ship’s four pools. They’re included in your cruise fare and open during scheduled pool hours, weather permitting.

Does the Carnival Adventure sail to New Zealand?

Carnival Adventure doesn’t currently operate multi-port New Zealand cruise itineraries. Her only New Zealand presence is a seasonal Auckland homeport for a 4-night Auckland to Norfolk Island roundtrip. For longer multi-port New Zealand voyages in the Carnival fleet, Carnival Splendor is the Sydney-homeported option.

Facts

• Guest Capacity: 2,636 (Double Occupancy)
• Length: 951 ft
• Beam: 118 ft
• Tonnage: 108,865
• Speed: 20 Knots
• Crew: 1,100