Australia Cruise with Carnival Luminosa

Welcome aboard Carnival Cruise Line! The American cruise line was founded in 1972 and is part of the Carnival Corporation, which also owns brands such as Princess Cruises and Cunard. Carnival Cruise Line delights millions of guests every year with an extraordinary and entertaining cruise experience.

Carnival stands for carefree holiday experiences with a focus on fun, hospitality and a feel-good atmosphere. A colourful mix awaits you on board; a varied entertainment programme with shows, music acts, pool parties, spectacular water slides and plenty of space for relaxation and recreation. The culinary programme ranges from casual to elegant. There is something for every taste in the various buffet and speciality restaurants.

Carnival is particularly well known for its Caribbean cruises, but destinations such as Mexico, Alaska, the Bahamas, Hawaii and Europe are also on the programme.

• Build in: 2008
• Home port: Genoa
• Length: 294 meters
• Tonnage: 92,720 GT
• Speed: 23 knots
• Decks: 12
• Passengers: 2,260
• Crew: 1.050
• Languages on board: English
• Currency: $
• Internet: Starlink from SpaceX and Wi-Fi (fee required)

The cabins on the Carnival Luminosa are very spacious and comfortable. The inside cabins have 14 square metres of space, the outside and balcony cabins 18 square metres. The suites convince with 31-60 square metres. There are a total of 1130 cabins on board, of which 662 cabins and all 106 suites have a private balcony. On board there are also special cabins and suites in the Cloud 9 category, which offer wellness lovers some special amenities. In the Cloud 9 area, you can choose between inside cabins, balcony cabins and suites.

On Carnival ships it is almost impossible not to feel well entertained. But that doesn't mean travellers have to be afraid of being forcibly entertained: There is plenty of room for rest and relaxation. The dress code reflects this concept. Dress is casual during the day and festive in the evening in the main restaurant. In the buffet restaurant there is always something delicious to eat, even without a dress code. Guests come from all over the world, but most travellers are from the USA and Canada. For this reason, guests who have at least a basic knowledge of English feel most at home on board.

At meal times, guests may choose from a variety of buffets or dine at the restaurant with friendly service. For dinner, the main restaurant offers two sessions or an open table time. For a fee, there are two specialty restaurants on board. At the Steakhouse, guests can enjoy succulent steaks, delicious fillets and fresh salads, while Bonsai Sushi offers Asian delights. There is also a free 24-hour room service which will bring you some small treats to the cabin.

Whether theatre over 3 decks, casino, discotheque, GrandBar with dance floor, golf simulator, outdoor putting green, pool deck with retractable glass roof or giant cinema screen - the Carnival Luminosa offers guests a varied entertainment programme. There are a total of 12 different bars on board, including the Cigar Lounge for stylish tobacco enjoyment and the Coffee & Chocolate Bar for those with a sweet tooth.
The Cloud9 Spa, a wellness area covering 3,500 m² and two decks, offers a fitness centre, thermal bath, thalassotherapy pool, various rooms for treatments, sauna and Turkish steam bath, solarium, four whirlpools and three swimming pools (one with a retractable glass roof). For those who want to be active, the multi-purpose sports field or the roller skating rink are the right place to be.

The Carnival Luminosa impressively shows what is possible on cruise ships today. Here, the ship itself is already an important destination. There is so much to experience here that a single holiday is hardly enough. If you like fun, variety and a colourful programme, then the Carnival Luminosa will certainly inspire you!