Out & About with Kids readers voted Carnival Cruise Line the number one cruise line for families. It’s no wonder given the value-packed entertainment options aboard, from from discovering deserted tropical islands to interacting with Dr. Seuss characters over breakfast!
The fun starts the moment you walk, skip or conga aboard a Carnival cruise. Whether you’re looking for three nights off over a short weekend getaway or 8+ night escapes to cruise destinations within Australia, the South Pacific, New Zealand and more, your holiday will be packed full of funbelievable memories.
Here are all the reasons you need to discover a Carnival cruise for yourself:
1. Fun and free-spirited family entertainment aboard
When you see your waiter jump onto a podium and start singing into a microphone after dinner, you know you are in the right place for a fun family holiday! Carnival ships have a reputation for being the most fun at sea, and the ethos permeates throughout your voyage.
After the excitement of the Sailaway Party, families can join in with a procession of Dr Seuss characters in the Seuss-a-palooza Parade, perform Baby Shark together at karaoke, and laugh out loud at Dad as he dons a mullet for ’80s night.
With more than 45 daily activities, live Broadway-style entertainment, themed nights and the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss with Seuss at Sea™, there will be something for the whole family.
2. Water slides aplenty on Carnival cruise ships
The kids won’t get bored with Australia’s largest (and brightest!) waterpark while at sea. The Carnival Splendor departs from Sydney and offers rides on the Green Lightning for kids 120 cm or shorter and (courageous) adults.
For those who aren’t quite as daring, there is also the milder Twister waterslide, and little ones will love the Carnival Waterworks SplashZone, which features a sizable tipping bucket, squirters, and a tot-sized waterslide.
3. Oodles of fun for kids (and parents too)
There are plenty of activities to keep kids occupied on Carnival cruises. At the Green Eggs and Ham Breakfast with The Cat in the Hat and Friends, tuck into a wondrous spread that includes “Moose Juice” and “Goose Juice,” stacked pancakes that defy gravity, wacky French toast, and much more. Additionally, you can fill your days with dance classes, mini golf, basketball, pool activities, dive-in movies, and stage performances.
4. Camp Ocean kids' clubs on Carnival cruise ships
Camp Ocean at Carnival features a variety of ocean-themed games and activities for children aged two to eleven. In addition to receiving a fun marine-life label, campers are separated into supervised, age-based groups. Children between the ages of two and five join the Penguin® colony and participate in games like Ocean Bingo and Musical Icebergs.
The coolest Stingrays® are the little-biggers, ages six to eight. They can play pirate games, create sea salt crafts, or even create their aquarium. The Sharks®, who range in age from nine to eleven, are the big fish. They get into games of Marine Life Trivia, painting vast murals of the ocean, and playing sports like volleyball or soccer with nautical themes.
5. A cruise holiday is incredible value for money
A cruise offers excellent value for money, particularly for families. Compared to the cost of a hotel (at say, around $200 to $250 per day) it is easy to see which option is more cost-effective. The price of a cruise, which ranges from $80 to $90 per person per day (for anywhere between three and nine nights) includes lodging, transportation, major meals, entertainment, a kids club, and 45+ daily activities.
The family-friendly dining options aboard Carnival’s Australian ships include Guy’s Burger Joint™, Empire Restaurant, and the Lido 24-hour food hall, which even serves pizza and ice cream at all hours!
6. The easiest family holiday - bar none!
Avoid rushing to the airport in the early morning, sitting around, and packing into a plane… The moment you board the ship, your cruise vacation begins. You can visit several locations, there are no lengthy road journeys, and you just need to unpack once!
A cruise also assures you that you’ll always be able to find something delicious to eat if you’re not too adventurous on land in the place you’re visiting, which is comforting if you’re travelling with children or fussy adults.
7. Enjoy breathtaking sights across Australia and the Pacific
Carnival Splendor departs from Sydney for some of the most stunning places you can imagine. You will discover Moreton Island, where you can snorkel among shipwrecks, the Great Barrier Reef, and exquisite South Pacific islands like the Isle of Pines, Mare, Lifou, and Mystery Island.
Longer cruises to New Zealand and shorter ones to Tasmania provide breathtaking stops in places like Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin, and the Fjordlands.
With a brand new set of family cruises to choose from, you’ll be overwhelmed trying to pick the perfect holiday for your family. Carnival Splendor sails from Sydney year-round. Carnival Luminosa sails from Brisbane from November to April.
8. The incredible Carnival Luminosa™ is sailing now
The Carnival fleet just added the Carnival Luminosa™. This world-travelling ship will begin with a season of sailings from Australia, offering a variety of itineraries. Then, it will make its way to Seattle in 2023 for a summer of Alaska cruises, returning to Australia for more fun. With new transpacific itineraries with the ship sailing from one region to another, making stops in Fiji, Tahiti, Hawaii, Japan, and more.
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