Carnival Spirit will sail between Brisbane and Singapore next year, as part of Carnival Cruise Lines’ first ever visits to Asia, while Carnival Legend will sail between Hawaii and Sydney.
The new program for Spirit, replacing existing South Pacific itineraries, kicks off with a 15-day Sydney to Singapore cruise, departing 01 Aug 2015, via Lombok, Bali, Brisbane, the Whitsundays and Darwin.
The return 15-day voyage, from Singapore to Sydney, departs 30 Aug, with both priced from $1049 per person quad share.
Queenslanders will also get their first chance to travel with Carnival without flying to Sydney, by boarding Spirit in Brisbane on 03 Aug for a 13-day sailing to Singapore.
The return cruise can also be disembarked in Brisbane.
The ship’s visit to Singapore will enable a two-week refurbishment and upgrade before her return to Australian waters.
Carnival Legend will offer an 18-day cruise from Sydney to Hawaii, visiting Fiji and Tahiti, to end its inaugural season in Australia in Apr 2015, as well as a spring sailing from Honolulu to Sydney in Sep 2015 when it returns to Australia for its second summer season.
On sale from 07 May, Hawaiian fares start from $1399 per person quad share.
The Singapore cruises are now open for sale in Polar.
“We’re excited to be able to offer our guests these longer itineraries which are perfect for travellers looking to visit some wonderful tropical destinations which are a bit further from home, while enjoying all Carnival has to offer onboard,” Jennifer Vandekreeke, CCL vp Australia, said.
See www.carnival.com.au.