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G'DAY, CARNIVAL ADVENTURE AND CARNIVAL ENCOUNTER! TWO SHIPS OFFICIALLY JOIN CARNIVAL FLEET IN AUSTRALIA

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Carnival Cruise Line has expanded its Australian presence with two new ships, Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter, marking its position as Australia's leading cruise operator. The vessels, previously known as Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter, will operate from Sydney and Brisbane respectively.

The integration completes P&O Australia's incorporation into the Carnival brand, bringing Carnival's global fleet to a record 29 ships. The company expects to host over 500,000 guests from Australian homeports this year through operations including Carnival Splendor and Carnival Luminosa.

Both new ships feature Carnival's signature experiences while retaining popular P&O elements. Guests will have access to the HubApp for managing reservations and activities, and can join the VIFP Club loyalty program. Onboard offerings include Luke's Bar & Grill, entertainment venues, comedy shows, and various activities for both adults and children.

Carnival Cruise Line ha ampliato la sua presenza in Australia con due nuove navi, Carnival Adventure e Carnival Encounter, consolidando la sua posizione come operatore di crociere leader in Australia. Le navi, precedentemente conosciute come Pacific Adventure e Pacific Encounter, opereranno rispettivamente da Sydney e Brisbane.

L'integrazione completa l'incorporazione di P&O Australia nel marchio Carnival, portando la flotta globale di Carnival a un record di 29 navi. L'azienda prevede di ospitare oltre 500.000 ospiti dai porti australiani quest'anno, attraverso operazioni che includono Carnival Splendor e Carnival Luminosa.

Entrambe le nuove navi offrono le esperienze distintive di Carnival mantenendo elementi popolari di P&O. Gli ospiti avranno accesso all'app HubApp per gestire prenotazioni e attività e potranno unirsi al programma di fedeltà VIFP Club. Le offerte a bordo includono Luke's Bar & Grill, spazi per l'intrattenimento, spettacoli comici e varie attività per adulti e bambini.

Carnival Cruise Line ha expandido su presencia en Australia con dos nuevos barcos, Carnival Adventure y Carnival Encounter, marcando su posición como el operador de cruceros líder en Australia. Las embarcaciones, anteriormente conocidas como Pacific Adventure y Pacific Encounter, operarán desde Sídney y Brisbane respectivamente.

La integración completa la incorporación de P&O Australia a la marca Carnival, llevando la flota global de Carnival a un récord de 29 barcos. La compañía espera recibir a más de 500,000 huéspedes de puertos australianos este año a través de operaciones que incluyen Carnival Splendor y Carnival Luminosa.

Ambos nuevos barcos cuentan con las experiencias distintivas de Carnival mientras mantienen elementos populares de P&O. Los huéspedes tendrán acceso a la aplicación HubApp para gestionar reservas y actividades, y podrán unirse al programa de lealtad VIFP Club. Las ofertas a bordo incluyen Luke's Bar & Grill, lugares de entretenimiento, espectáculos de comedia y diversas actividades para adultos y niños.

카니발 크루즈 라인카니발 어드벤처카니발 인카운터라는 두 척의 신규 선박을 통해 호주에서의 입지를 확대하여 호주 최고의 크루즈 운영자로 자리매김하고 있습니다. 이 선박들은 이전에 퍼시픽 어드벤처와 퍼시픽 인카운터로 알려졌으며, 각각 시드니와 브리즈번에서 운항할 예정입니다.

이번 통합은 P&O 호주의 카니발 브랜드 통합을 완료하며, 카니발의 글로벌 함대를 29척의 기록으로 늘립니다. 회사는 올해 카니발 스플렌더와 카니발 루미노사와 같은 운영을 통해 호주 본항에서 500,000명 이상의 손님을 맞이할 것으로 예상하고 있습니다.

두 신규 선박 모두 카니발의 시그니처 경험을 제공하며, 인기 있는 P&O 요소를 유지합니다. 손님들은 예약 및 활동 관리를 위한 허브 앱에 접근할 수 있으며, VIFP 클럽 로열티 프로그램에 가입할 수 있습니다. 선상 제공 서비스에는 루크의 바 & 그릴, 엔터테인먼트 장소, 코미디 쇼 및 성인과 어린이를 위한 다양한 활동이 포함됩니다.

Carnival Cruise Line a élargi sa présence en Australie avec deux nouveaux navires, Carnival Adventure et Carnival Encounter, affirmant sa position en tant qu'opérateur de croisières leader en Australie. Les navires, auparavant connus sous le nom de Pacific Adventure et Pacific Encounter, navigueront respectivement depuis Sydney et Brisbane.

Cette intégration complète l'incorporation de P&O Australie dans la marque Carnival, portant la flotte mondiale de Carnival à un record de 29 navires. La société s'attend à accueillir plus de 500 000 invités depuis les ports australiens cette année grâce à des opérations incluant Carnival Splendor et Carnival Luminosa.

Les deux nouveaux navires proposent les expériences emblématiques de Carnival tout en conservant des éléments populaires de P&O. Les invités auront accès à l'application HubApp pour gérer les réservations et les activités, et pourront rejoindre le programme de fidélité VIFP Club. Les offres à bord comprennent Luke's Bar & Grill, des lieux de divertissement, des spectacles de comédie et diverses activités pour les adultes et les enfants.

Carnival Cruise Line hat seine Präsenz in Australien mit zwei neuen Schiffen, Carnival Adventure und Carnival Encounter, ausgeweitet und sich als führender Kreuzfahrtbetreiber Australiens positioniert. Die Schiffe, die zuvor als Pacific Adventure und Pacific Encounter bekannt waren, werden jeweils von Sydney und Brisbane aus operieren.

Die Integration vervollständigt die Eingliederung von P&O Australien in die Carnival-Marke und bringt die globale Flotte von Carnival auf einen Rekord von 29 Schiffen. Das Unternehmen erwartet, in diesem Jahr über 500.000 Gäste aus australischen Heimathäfen zu empfangen, darunter auch die Operationen von Carnival Splendor und Carnival Luminosa.

Beide neuen Schiffe bieten die charakteristischen Erlebnisse von Carnival und behalten beliebte P&O-Elemente bei. Die Gäste haben Zugriff auf die HubApp zur Verwaltung von Reservierungen und Aktivitäten und können dem Treueprogramm VIFP Club beitreten. Zu den Angeboten an Bord gehören Luke's Bar & Grill, Unterhaltungsstätten, Comedy-Shows und verschiedene Aktivitäten für Erwachsene und Kinder.

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  • Expansion makes Carnival the leading cruise operator in Australia
  • Fleet reaches record size of 29 ships globally
  • Expected to sail 500,000+ guests from Australian homeports this year
  • Integration of P&O Australia operations strengthens market presence
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Carnival's expansion in Australia marks a significant strategic move that solidifies its position as the leading cruise operator in the Australian market. The integration of two former P&O Australia ships (Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter, now rebranded) brings Carnival's global fleet to a record 29 vessels – the largest in the company's 53-year history.

This expansion effectively doubles Carnival's capacity in key Australian homeports (Sydney and Brisbane), enabling the company to target sailing over 500,000 guests from Australia this year. The strategic importance cannot be overstated – this completes Carnival's integration of P&O Australia operations, streamlining their brand presence while preserving popular elements that resonated with the local market.

From an operational perspective, Carnival has intelligently balanced brand consistency with local preferences. They've implemented their industry-leading HubApp technology and VIFP Club loyalty program to these vessels while maintaining some beloved P&O offerings like Luke's Bar & Grill. This hybrid approach should help retain existing P&O customers while bringing Carnival's signature experiences to the Australian market.

This expansion represents a substantial commitment to the Australian cruise market, which has shown strong post-pandemic recovery. By establishing market leadership in Australia, Carnival gains pricing power advantages and economies of scale for regional operations. The move also provides Carnival with greater geographic diversification in its global portfolio, potentially reducing dependence on North American routes.

Carnival's Australian fleet expansion represents a calculated market consolidation strategy that strengthens their competitive position through both capacity growth and brand simplification. By absorbing P&O Australia ships into the Carnival brand, the company achieves multiple strategic objectives simultaneously.

First, this move creates significant operational efficiencies through fleet standardization. Maintaining two separate brands with different operational procedures, marketing strategies, and loyalty programs in the same region creates unnecessary complexity and cost. Consolidating under the Carnival banner while retaining popular P&O elements represents intelligent brand management.

Second, achieving market leadership in Australia provides tangible competitive advantages. The combined fleet of four ships (Carnival Splendor, Carnival Luminosa, and the two newly added vessels) creates economies of scale in local marketing, staffing, provisioning, and port operations. The target of 500,000+ passengers provides substantial revenue potential in a growing market.

Third, this expansion occurs without adding new construction costs to Carnival's balance sheet. By redeploying and rebranding existing assets within their corporate portfolio, they've expanded market presence without the capital expenditure typically associated with fleet growth. This approach to market expansion is particularly prudent given industry-wide focus on debt management.

Finally, the technology integration (HubApp) and loyalty program consolidation (VIFP Club) should drive incremental onboard revenue opportunities and repeat business – two critical metrics for cruise profitability beyond initial ticket sales.

Carnival Cruise Line is Now the Leading Cruise Operator in Australia as Global Fleet Grows to Record 29 Ships

SYDNEY, March 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Marking an exciting new chapter for Carnival Cruise Line as Australia's leading cruise operator, Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter are preparing to embark on their maiden voyages, delivering more signature Carnival fun to guests departing from Sydney and Brisbane. With the addition of these two ships, Carnival Cruise Line now has the largest fleet of ships in its 53-year history, totaling 29 ships.

In Sydney, Carnival Adventure was officially welcomed into the Carnival fleet during a special celebration led by Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy on Friday. A second celebratory event is taking place on Saturday in Brisbane, homeport of Carnival Encounter. On that same day, guests will be welcomed aboard from both homeports for each ship's first Carnival sailing.

Completing the integration of P&O Australia into the Carnival brand, the ships previously known as Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter have been reimagined to deliver Carnival's signature FUN while retaining some of P&O's most-loved elements. Together with cruises on Carnival Splendor and Carnival Luminosa, Carnival expects to sail more than 500,000 guests from its Australia homeports this year.

"Our expansion in Australia demonstrates incredible enthusiasm for our brand and we're grateful to our loyal guests who continue to drive our ongoing growth, solidifying Carnival as the world's most popular cruise line," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. "Doubling the fun in our Australia homeports enables us to deliver more sailing options, offer more variety and deepen our partnerships in the Sydney and Brisbane communities."

Carnival's industry leading HubApp is now available for guests sailing on Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter. Guests can use the app on personal devices to easily make dining and excursion reservations, chat with other guests and explore onboard activities. Additionally, guests sailing on the ships will join Carnival's VIFP Club loyalty program, which offers members exclusive promotions and perks.

On board, guests can expect a unique blend of familiar, beloved dining, like Luke's Bar & Grill, and entertainment offerings alongside Carnival's signature experience. Carnival's team members will create the fun and friendly atmosphere the cruise line is known to deliver across its fleet, with the Fun Squad hosting deck parties and activities. A range of additional Carnival experiences and activities have been added as well, from comedy shows and 80s Rock and Glow nights for adults to Build-A-Bear workshops, Seuss at Sea and Camp Ocean for children.

To see Carnival Adventure sailings currently available from Sydney, click here; and for a look at Carnival Encounter cruises from Brisbane, click here. All sailings from Australia can be viewed here.

For additional information on Carnival Cruise Line and to book a cruise vacation, call 1-800-CARNIVAL, visit www.carnival.com, or contact your favorite travel advisor or online travel site. 

ABOUT CARNIVAL CRUISE LINE
Carnival Cruise Line, part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), is the first cruise line to sail over 100 million guests and is proud to be known as America's Cruise Line, for carrying more Americans and serving more U.S. homeports than any other. Since its founding in 1972, Carnival has continually revolutionized the cruise industry and popularized the cruise vacation as an affordable and fun travel option. Carnival operates from 13 U.S. and two Australian homeports, as well as seasonally from Europe and employs more than 50,000 team members representing 120 nationalities.

Carnival's fleet of 29 ships reflects an exciting period of growth that continues with the addition of five new ships through 2033, including a fourth and fifth Excel class ship scheduled for 2027 and 2028 respectively; followed by three additional new ships from an innovative new class currently under development. Carnival's next new guest offering will be the all-new exclusive destination, Celebration Key, set to debut on Grand Bahama this July.

 

 

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FAQ

How many ships will Carnival Cruise Line operate after adding Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter?

Carnival Cruise Line will operate a record fleet of 29 ships globally after adding these two vessels.

How many passengers does Carnival expect to sail from Australian ports in 2025?

Carnival expects to sail more than 500,000 guests from its Australian homeports in 2025.

What were the previous names of Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter?

They were previously known as Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter under P&O Australia.

Which Australian cities will serve as homeports for the new Carnival ships?

Carnival Adventure will operate from Sydney, while Carnival Encounter will be based in Brisbane.

What new features will be available to guests on these Australian Carnival ships?

Guests will have access to the HubApp for reservations, VIFP Club loyalty program, Luke's Bar & Grill, entertainment venues, and various activities for adults and children.
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