Carnival Luminosa
“The only ship of her kind in the Carnival fleet — a former Costa ship reborn in Brisbane.”
Carnival Luminosa has a genuinely unusual pedigree: built in 2009 by Fincantieri as Costa Luminosa for Costa Cruises, she transferred into the Carnival fleet in September 2022, making her the only Vista-Spirit hybrid-class ship Carnival operates. Her hull sister, Costa Deliziosa, remains with Costa. Homeported in Brisbane, she specializes in Australia, New Zealand, Great Barrier Reef, and South Pacific itineraries — a distinctly different geography than most Carnival ships.
The only ship of her design in the Carnival fleet — a former Costa Cruises ship (Costa Luminosa) transferred over in 2022, giving her a more European layout and feel than any other Carnival vessel.
What’s Onboard
Dining
- ✓Main dining room with rotating menus
- ✓Lido Marketplace buffet
- ✓Fahrenheit 555 steakhouse
- ✓JiJi Asian Kitchen
- ✓Guy's Burger Joint
- ✓BlueIguana Cantina
Pools & Recreation
- ✓Multiple pools and whirlpools
- ✓Serenity adults-only retreat
- ✓Fitness centre and Cloud 9 Spa
- ✓Sports court
- ✓Promenade deck walking track
- ✓Casino
Entertainment
- ✓Main theatre production shows
- ✓Punchliner Comedy Club
- ✓Piano bar and live music venues
- ✓RedFrog Pub
- ✓Duty-free shopping promenade
- ✓Observation lounge
Cabins
- ✓Interior, Oceanview, Balcony & Suite
- ✓European-influenced cabin layouts from her Costa build
- ✓Family-friendly connecting cabins
- ✓Ocean Suite top category
- ✓Refreshed decor since Carnival transfer
- ✓Spacious balcony proportions typical of the class
Family & Kids
- ✓Camp Ocean kids' club
- ✓Circle C and Club O2 for tweens and teens
- ✓Family pool areas
- ✓Connecting stateroom options
- ✓Family-friendly Australia and South Pacific excursions
- ✓Arcade and games room
Video Tour
Carnival Luminosa — Full Ship Tour & Review
- ✦Australia and New Zealand-based cruisers
- ✦Great Barrier Reef and South Pacific itinerary seekers
- ✦Travelers curious about a former Costa ship
- ✦Fans of a more European ship layout
North American cruisers wanting an easy-to-reach homeport — Luminosa's Brisbane base makes her a poor fit unless Australia/South Pacific is already the destination.
7-night Australia & South Pacific from ~$800/pp (interior) to $2,400+/pp (suite)