Carnival Luminosa Visits Singapore on Its Strategy to Australia – Cruise Trade Information

After being transformed right into a Carnival Cruise Line ship in Europe, the Carnival Luminosa continued its month-long voyage to Australia with a go to to Singapore, which was captured by Singapore Cruise Society in these images.

With no passenger onboard, the 2009-built vessel just lately spent a day docked on the Asian port earlier than departing for Brisbane – its new homeport.

Set to reach on the Australian port later this month, the Luminosa will then begin its maiden voyage on November 6.

On the day, the two,260-guest ship departs Brisbane on a seven-night Nice Barrier Reef cruise. Along with two days at sea, the itinerary contains visits to Airlie Seashore, Cairns, Port Douglas and the Willis Island.

Within the area by means of mid-April, the Carnival Luminosa provides further cruises to Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific earlier than repositioning to Alaska for a summer time program in 2023.

Earlier than returning to Australia for the 2023-2024 season, the ship can also be slated to sail Carnival’s longest ever cruise.

The 30-day transpacific voyage sails from Seattle to Brisbane and options visits to Alaska, Japan, the Philippines and Indonesia.

Transferred from Costa Cruises in September, the previous Costa Luminosa blends Carnival’s service, meals and signature options with the look and components of its former operator.

Whereas being ready for its debut, the 92,000-ton vessel noticed some its public areas reworked to supply the signature experiences and areas of the U.S.-based cruise line during a recent drydock in Italy.  

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

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

Following the Luminosa, two further Costa ships – the Costa Venezia and the Costa Firenze – are set to hitch the Carnival fleet over the approaching years.