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    Great Barrier Reef Cruise
    9 nights
    from $1,339* per person twin share
    $400* onboard credit per room, 50% reduced cruise deposit, all main meals, and more
    Hit the surf, trek through tropical rainforests and visit the world’s largest and most famous natural coral reef as you explore all the beauty in your own backyard on this Great Barrier Reef cruise.
    Your cruise includes: Cruise highlights:

    Your cruise includes:

    Cruise highlights:

    Your cruise includes:

    Your cruise includes:

    • 9 nights accommodation aboard Carnival Adventure in an Interior cabin
    • $400^ onboard credit per room
    • 50%~ reduced cruise deposit
    • All main meals
    • Lemonade, iced tea, hot chocolate, non-bottled water and non-specialty coffee and tea
    • More than 45 onboard activities which vary every day
    • Access to the Adults-only Serenity™ Retreat
    • Entertainment including stage shows, live music, comedy, karaoke and the nightclub
    • Award-winning kids’ programs

    Upgrade to a Balcony cabin from $1,869*pp twin share

    Cruise highlights:

    Cruise highlights:

    The Great Barrier Reef is yours to explore on this nine-night cruise, with stops at these destinations:

    • Sydney, Australia
    • Airlie Beach, Australia
    • Cairns, Australia
    • Willis Island (scenic cruising), Australia
    • Moreton Island, Australia
    Valid for travel
    Cruise departing 28 February 2026. Subject to availability. Seasonal surcharges may apply. Ask your personal travel manager for a quote.
    Offer expires
    6 Jun 2025 unless sold prior

    Itinerary

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    Day 1

    Sydney, Australia

    As you depart Sydney, you’ll be surrounded by icons. The Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House provide the perfect backdrop for all your selfies.

    Day 2

    Day at sea

    Day 3

    Day at sea

    Day 4

    Airlie Beach, Australia

    Enjoy the white sands of world-famous Whitehaven Beach, glass-bottom-boat day tours on the turquoise waters of the Coral Sea, high-speed catamaran joy rides and Hamilton Island region magic when you venture to Airlie Beach.

    Day 5

    Cairns, Australia

    Visit the coastal city of Cairns and enjoy a smorgasbord of fun and adventure. Daintree Rainforest tours are the ideal way to experience the ecosystem of the wet tropics of Queensland (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Go snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef, experience the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail, or have a tropical rainforest nature park adventure.

    Day 6

    Willis Island (scenic cruising), Australia

    Established in 1921, the weather monitoring station is home to four weather observers and provides a cyclone early warning service for Queensland. This tiny island, located 450 kilometres east of Cairns, is home to fascinating wildlife, as well as a manned Australian Bureau of Meteorology weather monitoring station. While the cruise does not include a stop at Willis Island, you can catch glimpses of its natural beauty from the comfort of the ship. As you sail by, you’ll have the opportunity to witness some amazing wildlife that calls this island home, including wedge-tailed shearwaters and sooty terns.

    Day 7

    Day at sea

    Day 8

    Moreton Island, Australia

    Experience snorkeling the famous shipwrecks or go whale watching for an experience you’ll never forget. From sand tobogganing down the dunes, ATV quad bike tours and scenic helicopter flights to spotting turtles on a clear bottom kayak tour or even a spot of parasailing, this island offers something for everyone.

    Day 9

    Day at sea

    Day 10

    Sydney, Australia

    Your journey ends back in Sydney.

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    * Conditions

    Advertised prices are per person twin share, correct at time of publication and are subject to availability and change and can be withdrawn or amended at any time without notification due to fluctuations in charges, taxes and currency. Fares are cruise only, per person, in AUD, in complete twin rooms as specified, in lead categories available at the time of publication, inclusive of all taxes/fees/port expenses (subject to change). Offer ends 30-06-25 unless sold out prior. ~Half price deposits (non-refundable) are per person/twin for 2-3 days: $50, 4-5 days: $75, 6-9 days: $125, 10+ days: $200 Applicable to sailings outside of final payment due date. Pay the balance on final payment of the booking. ^Onboard Credit: applied to the first 2 people/room as: $100pp ($200/room) – 3-5 days; $200pp ($400/room) 6+ days. Not refundable, transferable, redeemable for cash. Offer is applicable on select departures from Australia through June 2026. Valid for new bookings only; not combinable with any other offer; subject to availability & capacity controlled. Offers are subject to change or withdrawal. Credit Card surcharges (Visa/MasterCard 1.1%; AMEX 2.75%) apply to direct bookings via website/call center. No surcharges for Debit Cards. Check with your Travel Agent for extra fees. To be read in conjunction with Carnival’s Ticket Contract which passengers will be bound by ©Carnival Cruise Line. All rights reserved. Ships Registry: Panama & The Bahamas. Carnival plc t/as Carnival Cruise Line. ABN 23 107 998 443. Rate code QCP. Itineraries subject to change. Your personal travel manager may charge additional service fees. Other conditions apply. Please view the TravelManagers general terms and conditions here and contact your personal travel manager for more details.

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