Carnival goes big with 2020 program

CARNIVAL Australia has announced its largest program of cruises offered in the Australian market in its 2020 season.

The cruise line’s latest program contains a record number of 77 sailings from Australia departing the major ports of Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane, fuelled by the additional capacity offered in the first full year of itineraries operated by Carnival Splendor.

“Joining us down under as our newest and largest ship in Australia, we can’t wait to give holidaymakers the chance to experience all the fun she has to offer,” said Carnival Cruise Line vice president Australia, Jennifer Vandekreeke, of Splendor.

A record number of short cruises will also be available in the program featuring a collection of 28 trips of five nights or less.

Examples of short sailings include a three-night weekend sampler cruise on board Carnival Splendor, sailing from Sydney on 28 Aug 2020 with prices starting from $499 per person, twin share.

The 2020 program also involves the company’s first sailings out of Brisbane.

“We know Queenslanders will love the range of unique itineraries we have developed for them, including calls to tropical havens such as Santo, Vanuatu,” Vandekreeke said.

Carnival’s arrangements with the Port of Brisbane remain subject to approval by the Foreign Investment Review Board.

The 2020 program will go on sale in Jul.

Pictured: Carnival Splendor.