Where is Carnival Splendor today?
In Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand
In port 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM local time, on day 7 of a 10-night Australia & New Zealand cruise from Sydney (Nov 7 to 17).
Next: Fiordland National Park, New Zealand, tomorrow 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM · then Sydney, Tue Nov 17, 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, Tue Nov 17: 4 nights from $558
Upcoming Carnival Splendor cruises from $350 per person. See upcoming sailings ↓
Current cruise, day by day
10-night Australia & New Zealand cruise, Sydney round trip
Nov 7 to 17, 2026 · Wellington, Lyttelton-Christchurch, Dunedin (Port Chalmers) and Fiordland National Park.
Where Carnival Splendor sails, month by month
Carnival Splendor sails from Sydney on 3-, 4-, 9- and 10-night Australia & New Zealand cruises, with departures listed from December 2026 to July 2027 and from September to November 2027. From December 2026 to November 2027 its most frequent stops are Moreton Island (27 calls), Lifou (8) and Mystery Island (8). It also has longer sailings of 15 nights in July 2027.
- Dec 2026Sydney · 5 sailings4, 5, 9 nightsSee sailings →
- Jan 2027Sydney · 4 sailings4, 10 nightsSee sailings →
- Feb 2027Sydney · 5 sailings2 to 10 nightsSee sailings →
- Mar 2027Sydney · 5 sailings3 to 10 nightsSee sailings →
- Apr 2027Sydney · 7 sailings3, 4 nightsSee sailings →
- May 2027Sydney · 4 sailings4, 9, 10 nightsSee sailings →
- Jun 2027Sydney · 6 sailings3, 4, 9 nightsSee sailings →
- Jul 2027Sydney · 6 sailings3 to 15 nightsSee sailings →
- Aug 2027No sailings listed
- Sep 2027Sydney · 4 sailings3, 4 nightsSee sailings →
- Oct 2027Sydney · 5 sailings3 to 9 nightsSee sailings →
- Nov 2027Sydney · 5 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 Splendor sailings with prices.
Carnival Splendor at a glance
Carnival Splendor is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship in the Costa Concordia class. It entered service in 2008 (18 years ago) and was last refurbished in 2024. It carries 3,012 passengers and 1,150 crew, about 2.6 passengers per crew member. At 113,573 gross tons and 290 m (951 ft) long, it is a large ship with 13 decks and 1,508 cabins. It was built by Fincantieri, Sestri Ponente, Italy and sails under the flag of Panama.
The Carnival Splendor is a contemporary cruise ship that entered service in 2008, built by Fincantieri at their Sestri Ponente shipyard in Italy. As part of Carnival Cruise Line's mainstream fleet, the ship carries up to 3,012 passengers and a crew of 1,150 across 13 decks.
The Splendor represents the company's standard offering for cruisers seeking a balance of amenities and value, with accommodations and public spaces designed for a diverse range of vacationers. The ship's size allows for a variety of dining venues and entertainment options while maintaining reasonable embarkation and port call experiences.
With nearly 15 years of service history, the Splendor continues to operate regular Caribbean itineraries and other seasonal routes for Carnival Cruise Line.
Carnival Splendor specs
- Class
- Costa Concordia
- Built
- 2008
- Refurbished
- 2024
- Gross Tonnage
- 113,573 GT
- Length
- 290 m
- Passengers
- 3,012
- Cabins
- 1,508
- Crew
- 1,150
- Decks
- 13
- Builder
- Fincantieri, Sestri Ponente, Italy
- Flag
- Panama
- Age
- 18 years old
- Size
- Large
- Space Ratio
- 37.7 GT/pax
- Passenger-to-Crew
- 2.6:1
- Fleet Rank
- 14th largest of 31
- Typical Cruise
- 4 nights
- Primary Region
- Australia & New Zealand
- Next Sailing
- Nov 17, 2026
- Family
- Kids Club on board
🍽️ Dining & Bars
🎭 Entertainment
🏊 Recreation
👨👩👧 Family
🧖 Wellness & Relaxation
📚 Lifestyle
✨ Other
Carnival Splendor FAQ
Where is Carnival Splendor right now?
According to Carnival Cruise Line's published itinerary, Carnival Splendor is scheduled to be in Dunedin (Port Chalmers), New Zealand today (Friday, November 13, 2026), from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, on day 7 of a 10-night Australia & New Zealand cruise from Sydney. Tomorrow it calls at Fiordland National Park, New Zealand, and it returns to Sydney on November 17. This is the scheduled position, not live tracking.
Where does Carnival Splendor sail from?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Carnival Splendor sails from Sydney, Australia on 3-, 4-, 9- and 10-night Australia & New Zealand cruises, with departures listed from December 2026 to July 2027 and from September to November 2027.
What ports does Carnival Splendor visit?
Based on our listings as of November 12, 2026, Carnival Splendor calls most often at Moreton Island, Queensland, Australia (27 calls), Lifou, New Caledonia (8), Mystery Island, Vanuatu (8) and Noumea, New Caledonia (8), counting calls from December 2026 to November 2027. Its sailings in that period visit 23 ports in all.
How many passengers does Carnival Splendor carry?
Carnival Splendor carries 3,012 passengers in 1,508 cabins. It has 1,150 crew, about 2.6 passengers per crew member.
When was Carnival Splendor built and how old is it?
Carnival Splendor entered service in 2008, so it is 18 years old. It was last refurbished in 2024.
How big is Carnival Splendor?
Carnival Splendor is 113,573 gross tons and 290 m (951 ft) long, with 13 decks. That makes it a large ship.
How many crew work on Carnival Splendor?
Carnival Splendor has 1,150 crew.
What class of ship is Carnival Splendor?
Carnival Splendor belongs to the Costa Concordia class.
Which cruise line operates Carnival Splendor?
Carnival Splendor is operated by Carnival Cruise Line.
Where was Carnival Splendor built?
Carnival Splendor was built by Fincantieri, Sestri Ponente, Italy.
How much does a cruise on Carnival Splendor cost?
The cheapest upcoming Carnival Splendor cruise we track starts from $350. Fares change daily, so set a price alert on a sailing to be emailed when it drops.
Carnival Splendor prices
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