THERE was excitement on Sydney Harbour this morning as Carnival Cruise Line's Carnival Splendor arrived home today escorted by sister brand ship P&O Cruises Australia's Pacific Adventure.
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The two ships met off the coast and sailed together before separating to enter the harbour in single file. They momentarily paused adjacent to Fort Denison, the Opera House and Harbour Bridge
Their arrival marks the start of the official summer cruise season for Carnival Australia's eight brands.
Carnival Splendor and Pacific Adventure are now both home-ported in Sydney for cruising itineraries in Australia and to the South Pacific.
Carnival Splendor's return also fulfilled a promise made by the crew of Carnival Spirit the night before their ship left Sydney in March 2020 as the two-year pause on cruising began due to the pandemic. They used cabin lights along the length of the ship to spell out the message "We will be back".
Today's maritime pageantry also served to highlight the rapid recovery of cruising in Australia.
Eighteen ships from Carnival Australia's eight brands are set for a peak summer cruise season in 2022-23, making 667 turnarounds and port calls to 33 destinations across the country.
More on Carnival's cruising schedule HERE
