Carnival Luminosa Departs on Inaugural Cruise in Australia

The brand new Carnival Luminosa is getting into service for Carnival Cruise Line immediately. Departing from Brisbane on its inaugural cruise, the vessel is kicking off its first Australia program.

Extending by April, the maiden season consists of cruises to a number of Australian locations, along with longer itineraries to New Zealand and South Pacific ports.

For its first voyage, the 2009-built vessel is providing a seven-night Nice Barrier Reef cruise. Along with two days at sea, the voyage consists of visits to Airlie Seaside, Cairns, Port Douglas and the Willis Island.

Earlier than repositioning to Alaska for the 2023 summer season, the Luminosa can also be set to supply totally different itineraries, including three-night cruises to nowhere and an 11-night cruise to New Zealand.

The 92,700-ton vessel is about to return to Australia for a second seasonal deployment out of Brisbane in 2023-2024.

Transferred from Costa Cruises in September, the previous Costa Luminosa underwent a major refit earlier than becoming a member of the fleet of its new operator.

The refurbishment included the transformation of a number of public areas, which now supply signature experiences and areas of Carnival Cruise Line.  

Keeping its décor and most original design elements, the ship obtained new venues corresponding to The Punchliner Comedy Membership, Limelight Lounge, Piano Bar 88, Alchemy Bar, RedFrog Rum Bar and Serenity Retreat.

Along with Carnival’s new hull livery, the Luminosa additionally noticed the addition of recent eating venues, together with Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Chef’s Desk and Bonsai Sushi Specific.

In Australia, the Luminosa joins the Carnival Splendor – which has been sailing from Sydney since early October.

Crusing within the area on a year-round foundation, the 2008-built vessel affords diverse itineraries that embody locations in Australia, New Zealand, the South Pacific and extra.

Ports set to be visited through the the rest of the 12 months embody Cairns, Airlie Seaside, Hobart, Dunedin, Wellington, Noumea, Mistery Island and extra.