Carnival Adventure
The former Golden Princess, sailing from Sydney with Carnival since March 2025, until she leaves Australia in March 2028.
The ship in figures
2.4 passengers per crew member. For every 3 crew members (in orange) there are about 7 passengers.
- 2001Year builtFincantieri (Monfalcone, Italy)
- May 16, 2001Maiden voyageFrom Southampton to Barcelona
- 2021Last refurbishment
A Princess-built ship with an Australian accent: P&O favourites and Carnival classics under one funnel, sailing from Sydney.
Carnival Adventure was built by Fincantieri in 2001 as Golden Princess, a Grand-class ship for Princess Cruises. In 2021 she was converted for P&O Cruises Australia and renamed Pacific Adventure, and in March 2025 she joined Carnival Cruise Line when the P&O Australia brand was folded into Carnival. She sails from Sydney on 3 to 12 night cruises to the Australian coast and the South Pacific until 20 March 2028, when she leaves Australia. On board she keeps P&O Australia venues such as Waterfront, Dragon Lady and the EDGE Adventure Park, together with Carnival additions such as Fahrenheit 555, Bonsai Sushi Express and Camp Ocean.
Attractions
- 1EDGE Adventure ParkA ropes course on the top decks with a zipline, cargo net, climbing wall and abseiling (extra charge).
- 2Twin Racer waterslidesTwo side-by-side racing slides, about 135 m (443 ft) long, added in the 2021 conversion.
- 3Sports CourtA multi-sport court on the top deck for basketball and other ball games.
- 4Warehouse ArcadeVideo and arcade games for all ages (extra charge).
- 5CasinoSlot machines and table games on the entertainment decks.
Shows
- Marquee TheatreThe three-level main theatre at the bow, home to the large-scale production shows.
- Black CircusA cabaret theatre at the stern; it stages Blanc de Blanc Uncorked, an adults-only show of comedy, circus and burlesque.
- The Punchliner Comedy ClubCarnival's stand-up comedy sets, included in the fare.
- Seaside TheaterAn outdoor LED screen by the pool for Dive-In Movies with complimentary popcorn.
- Piano Bar 88A cocktail lounge with live piano, sing-alongs and themed music nights.
- Adventure HotelA piano bar by day that turns into an English-style pub with live music at night.
Restaurants & bars
- WaterfrontMain dining room with modern Australian cuisine, included in the fare.
- Angelo'sIncluded Italian restaurant with classic pasta dishes and desserts such as tiramisu.
- Dragon LadyIncluded restaurant with East Asian dishes served banquet-style.
- The PantryFood court style buffet with stalls of Australian and international cuisine.
- Fahrenheit 555Carnival's steakhouse, open since May 2026 in place of Luke's Bar & Grill (extra charge).
- Bonsai Sushi ExpressMade-to-order sushi, sashimi, rolls and poke bowls (extra charge).
Accommodation
Kids & families
- Camp OceanCarnival's ocean-themed kids club for ages 2 to 11, included in the fare.
- Circle "C"The club for young teens aged 12 to 14, with games, dance parties and outdoor movies.
- Club O2The teen lounge for ages 15 to 17, with movies, video games, karaoke and parties.
Spa & wellness
- Cloud 9 SpaSpa and salon with massages, facials and beauty treatments (extra charge).
- OasisAn adults-only retreat at the stern with its own pool and bar, included in the fare.
- Byron Beach ClubAn adults-only club on the top decks with a pool, whirlpools and private cabanas (extra charge).
- Fitness CenterGym with cardio and weight equipment and fitness classes.
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