Carnival Adventure
“A Princess-built veteran reborn — Carnival's newest Sydney-based ship, transferred from P&O Australia in 2025.”
Carnival Adventure has one of the most well-traveled histories in the fleet. Built in 2001 as Princess Cruises' Golden Princess, she visited all seven continents before transferring to P&O Cruises Australia in 2021 as Pacific Adventure. When P&O Australia wound down, she moved to Carnival Cruise Line in March 2025 and took on her current name, sailing year-round from Sydney on short coastal getaways, Great Barrier Reef voyages, and South Pacific itineraries to destinations like Vanuatu and New Caledonia. She still carries much of her original P&O-era layout and dining lineup, including Angelo's, Waterfront Restaurant, and Dragon Lady, while a dry dock planned for 2027 is expected to bring Carnival mainstays like the Fahrenheit 555 steakhouse and Bonsai Sushi Express, along with a full Carnival livery repaint, in line with sister ship Carnival Encounter.
The EDGE Adventure Park, an outdoor activity deck with a zipline, rock-climbing wall, bridge walk, and a Titanic-style bow walk experience — one of only two Carnival ships with this feature, alongside her sister Carnival Encounter.
What’s Onboard
Dining
- ✓Angelo's and Waterfront Restaurant (rotational dining)
- ✓Dragon Lady for Asian-inspired dishes
- ✓The Pantry buffet
- ✓Luke's Bar & Grill (pending replacement by Fahrenheit 555)
- ✓Luke's Burgers (pending replacement by Carnival Topside Grill)
- ✓Multiple bars concentrated on Deck 7 and around the Deck 5 atrium
Pools & Recreation
- ✓EDGE Adventure Park with zipline, rock climbing, and bridge walk
- ✓Four pools and waterslides
- ✓Titanic-style bow walk experience (fee)
- ✓Spa and fitness centre
- ✓Whirlpools throughout the pool deck
- ✓Jogging track
Entertainment
- ✓Marquee Theatre production shows, including Blanc de Blanc Uncorked
- ✓Casino with table games and slots
- ✓Live music and comedy venues
- ✓Multiple bars and lounges across Decks 5 and 7
- ✓Duty-free shopping
- ✓Nightclub and dance venues
Cabins
- ✓Interior, Oceanview, Balcony, and Suite categories
- ✓72% of cabins feature outside views
- ✓Original Princess-era stateroom layouts
- ✓Family-friendly connecting cabins
- ✓Mini-suites with extended balconies
- ✓1,300 staterooms in total
Family & Kids
- ✓Camp Ocean kids' club
- ✓EDGE Adventure Park activities for older kids and teens
- ✓Family-friendly pool areas
- ✓Family-friendly Great Barrier Reef and South Pacific excursions
- ✓Connecting stateroom options
- ✓Short 3- to 4-night coastal getaways for first cruises
Video Tour
CARNIVAL ADVENTURE TOUR: Full Ship Walk Through
- ✦Sydney-based cruisers wanting South Pacific and Great Barrier Reef itineraries
- ✦Families looking for the EDGE Adventure Park's zipline and rock climbing
- ✦Travelers curious about a well-traveled ex-Princess ship
- ✦Australian cruisers wanting Carnival pricing on a big-ship layout
Cruisers wanting the newest Carnival dining and livery — Adventure still carries much of her P&O-era look pending a planned 2027 dry dock refresh.
3-night coastal from ~$400 AUD/pp (inside); 9- to 12-night South Pacific from ~$1,400 AUD/pp (inside)