Where is Carnival Adventure today?
In Sydney, Australia
In port 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM local time, on embarkation day of a 3-night Australia & New Zealand cruise from Sydney (Nov 13 to 16).
Next: Sydney, Australia, Mon Nov 16 arriving 6:30 AM.
Scheduled position from Carnival Cruise Line's published itinerary, not live tracking. Ports can change for weather. Updated daily.
Next departure, Mon Nov 16: 10 nights from $879
Upcoming Carnival Adventure cruises from $234 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
3-night Australia & New Zealand cruise, Sydney round trip
Nov 13 to 16, 2026.
Where Carnival Adventure sails, month by month
Carnival Adventure sails from Sydney from December 2026 to January 2027, from April to May 2027 and from August to November 2027, Auckland from May to July 2027 and Melbourne from March to April 2027 on 3-, 4-, 9- and 10-night cruises. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Noumea (13 calls), Moreton Island (13) and Mystery Island (11). It also has longer sailings of 12, 14 and 16 nights in January 2027, from March to April 2027 and in September 2027.
- Dec 2026Sydney · 7 sailings3 to 10 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Sydney · 4 sailings4, 10, 14 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Singapore · 1 sailing9 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Melbourne · 1 sailing4 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Sydney · 5 sailings2 to 12 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Sydney · 6 sailings2 to 9 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Auckland · 3 sailings4, 9, 10 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Auckland · 4 sailings4, 9, 10 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027Sydney · 6 sailings3 to 9 nightsSee sailings →
- Sep 2027Sydney · 4 sailings3 to 14 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Sydney · 6 sailings3 to 9 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Sydney · 6 sailings3, 4, 10 nightsSee sailings →
Counts cover December 2026 to November 2027 from our listings (a port call is one port on one day). Carnival Cruise Line may add sailings later. Each month opens that month's Carnival Adventure sailings with prices.
Carnival Adventure at a glance
Carnival Adventure is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship in the Princess Grand class. It entered service in 2001 (25 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2025. It carries 2,600 passengers and 1,100 crew, about 2.4 passengers per crew member. At 108,865 gross tons and 290 m (951 ft) long, it is a large ship with 17 decks and 1,316 cabins. It was built by Fincantieri Monfalcone, Italy and sails under the flag of the Bahamas.
The Carnival Adventure is a contemporary cruise ship that entered service in 2001 as part of Carnival Cruise Line's mainstream fleet. Built by Fincantieri at their Monfalcone, Italy shipyard, the vessel carries 2,600 passengers and features 17 decks with a crew of 1,100 to support onboard operations.
As a mid-sized ship in Carnival's portfolio, the Adventure provides a balance between intimate experiences and the diverse dining, entertainment, and activity options typical of mainstream cruise lines.
The ship's design reflects early 2000s cruise architecture and has established itself as a reliable option for vacationers seeking accessible, family-friendly Caribbean and other itineraries at moderate price points.
Carnival Adventure specs
- Class
- Princess Grand
- Built
- 2001
- Refurbished
- 2025
- Gross Tonnage
- 108,865 GT
- Length
- 290 m
- Passengers
- 2,600
- Cabins
- 1,316
- Crew
- 1,100
- Decks
- 17
- Builder
- Fincantieri Monfalcone, Italy
- Flag
- Bahamas
- Age
- 25 years old
- Size
- Large
- Space Ratio
- 41.9 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.4:1
- Sister Ships
- 1 other in class
- Fleet Rank
- 21st largest of 31
- Typical Cruise
- 4 nights
- Primary Region
- Australia & New Zealand
- Next Sailing
- Nov 13, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
✨ Other
Carnival Adventure FAQ
Where is Carnival Adventure right now?
According to Carnival Cruise Line's published itinerary, Carnival Adventure is scheduled to be in Sydney, Australia today (Friday, November 13, 2026), from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM, on embarkation day of a 3-night Australia & New Zealand cruise from Sydney. It returns to Sydney on November 16. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Carnival Adventure sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Carnival Adventure sails from Sydney, Australia from December 2026 to January 2027, from April to May 2027 and from August to November 2027, Auckland, New Zealand from May to July 2027 and Melbourne, Australia from March to April 2027 on 3-, 4-, 9- and 10-night cruises.
What ports does Carnival Adventure visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Carnival Adventure calls most often at Noumea, New Caledonia (13 calls), Moreton Island, Queensland, Australia (13), Mystery Island, Vanuatu (11), Lifou, New Caledonia (10) and Port Vila, Vanuatu (8), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 33 ports in all.
How many passengers does Carnival Adventure carry?
Carnival Adventure carries 2,600 passengers in 1,316 cabins. It has 1,100 crew, about 2.4 passengers per crew member.
When was Carnival Adventure built and how old is it?
Carnival Adventure entered service in 2001, so it is 25 years old. It was last refurbished in 2025.
How big is Carnival Adventure?
Carnival Adventure is 108,865 gross tons and 290 m (951 ft) long, with 17 decks. That makes it a large ship.
How many crew work on Carnival Adventure?
Carnival Adventure has 1,100 crew.
What class of ship is Carnival Adventure?
Carnival Adventure belongs to the Princess Grand class, which has 1 other ship we track.
Which cruise line operates Carnival Adventure?
Carnival Adventure is operated by Carnival Cruise Line.
Where was Carnival Adventure built?
Carnival Adventure was built by Fincantieri Monfalcone, Italy.
How much does a cruise on Carnival Adventure cost?
The cheapest upcoming Carnival Adventure cruise we track starts from $234. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Carnival Adventure prices
Upcoming Carnival Adventure cruises start from $234. The lowest fare we've tracked in the past 90 days was $230. Pick a sailing below, choose your cabin, and we'll email you when the price drops.
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