Carnival Cruise Line cancelled a cruise scheduled to take place onboard the Carnival Splendor in 2027 due to a change in the ship’s drydock schedule.
According to a statement sent to affected passengers, the September 1, 2027, itinerary will no longer go ahead.
Sailing from Singapore to Sydney, the repositioning voyage included visits to destinations in Indonesia and Australia, such as Lombok and Darwin.
In addition to crossing the Equator, the Carnival Splendor was also scheduled to sail to Benoa, Cairns, Airlie Beach and Moreton Island before returning to its Australian homeport.
Carnival said the cancellation was necessary due to a change in the ship’s drydock, which is scheduled for August 2027.
“We apologize for this disappointing news, but we have a variety of alternatives and are confident you will find another Carnival cruise that is filled with an equal amount of fun,” the company said.
According to the statement, passengers’ cruise rates will be protected on a comparable sailing, in similar accommodations.
For those rescheduling their sailings, the company will also offer a $50 per person onboard credit to a maximum of $100 per stateroom.
The company said the amount will be posted to passengers’ onboard accounts during their new cruise.
Guests are requested to contact the company by July 3, 2026, to discuss alternative departures, Carnival added in its statement.
Those who do not wish to reschedule their cruise will receive a full refund of their cruise fare and any pre-purchased items.
The amounts will be returned to guests’ original forms of payment after July 3, 2026, the company explained.
Sailing from Sydney on a year-round basis, the Carnival Splendor offers a series of two- to 12-night cruises to destinations in Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.
