Melbourne Cup From Sydney, Australia

The Melbourne Cup From Sydney, Australia is a 6-night Oceania cruise aboard Carnival Splendor, operated by Carnival Cruise Line. Departing Sydney, Australia on October 31, 2027, the voyage visits 2 ports. Fares start from $967 per person.

Length: 6 nights
Departs: Oct 31, 2027
Returns: Nov 6, 2027
Ports of call: 2
Days at sea: 2

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$161 / night per person, incl. taxes & fees

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Itinerary

Day 1 Oct 31, 2027 Sydney, Australia Departs 15:30 If you want a snapshot of Australia's appeal, look no further than Sydney: The idyllic lifestyle, friendly locals and drop-dead natural beauty of this approachable metropolis and its attractions explain why the country tops so many travelers' wish lists. But Sydney is more than just the embodiment of classic antipodean cool—the city is in a constant state of evolution. A list of what to do in Sydney might start with the white-hot nightlife, with its new cocktail bars and idiosyncratic mixology dens. Inventive restaurants helmed by high-caliber chefs are dishing up everything from posh pan-Asian to Argentine street food, while the famous dining temples that put Sydney on the gastronomic map are still going strong too. The famed harbor is among the top sights—home to twin icons the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, it is the stepping-off point for some of the city's best cultural attractions and sightseeing. In one day you can sail around the harbor, get a behind-the-scenes tour of the opera house and climb the bridge, with time to spare for people-watching over a flat white at a waterfront café. Speaking of water, when you plan what to do in Sydney, you will want to include the iconic beaches, where surfers, office workers and tourists alike converge on some of the most gorgeous shoreline scenery anywhere. Bondi, Bronte and Clovelly are all within easy reach of the Central Business District, as is Manly, a charming seaside town located a short ferry ride from Circular Quay. Beyond the city you'll discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the chance to encounter Australia's cuddliest wildlife—a perfect way to round out your envy-inducing Sydney photo collection. Sydney, Australia port guide Search cruises visiting Sydney, Australia

Sydney, Australia photo — Day 1 Oct 31, 2027 Sydney, Australia Departs 15:30 If you want a snapshot of Australia's appeal, look no further than Sydney: The idyllic lifestyle, friendly locals and drop-dead natural beauty of this approachable metropolis and its attractions explain why the country tops so many travelers' wish lists. But Sydney is more than just the embodiment of classic antipodean cool—the city is in a constant state of evolution. A list of what to do in Sydney might start with the white-hot nightlife, with its new cocktail bars and idiosyncratic mixology dens. Inventive restaurants helmed by high-caliber chefs are dishing up everything from posh pan-Asian to Argentine street food, while the famous dining temples that put Sydney on the gastronomic map are still going strong too. The famed harbor is among the top sights—home to twin icons the Sydney Opera House and the Sydney Harbour Bridge, it is the stepping-off point for some of the city's best cultural attractions and sightseeing. In one day you can sail around the harbor, get a behind-the-scenes tour of the opera house and climb the bridge, with time to spare for people-watching over a flat white at a waterfront café. Speaking of water, when you plan what to do in Sydney, you will want to include the iconic beaches, where surfers, office workers and tourists alike converge on some of the most gorgeous shoreline scenery anywhere. Bondi, Bronte and Clovelly are all within easy reach of the Central Business District, as is Manly, a charming seaside town located a short ferry ride from Circular Quay. Beyond the city you'll discover UNESCO World Heritage Sites and the chance to encounter Australia's cuddliest wildlife—a perfect way to round out your envy-inducing Sydney photo collection. Sydney, Australia port guide Search cruises visiting Sydney, Australia

Day 3 Nov 2, 2027 Melbourne Arrives 08:00 In many ways, Melbourne is the most European of all the Australian cities, its highlights making it one of the most unique stops on an MSC Grand Voyages cruise:magnificent landscaped gardens and parks provide green spaces near the centre, while beneath the skyscrapers of the Central Business District (CBD), an understorey of solid, Victorian-era facades ranged along tree-lined boulevards presents the city on a more human scale. The CBD lies at the heart of the city, a grid bounded by La Trobe, Spring, Flinders and Spencer streets, dotted with fine public buildings and plenty of shops. To the north of the CBD, a wander through lively, century-old Queen Victoria Market will repay both serious shoppers and people-watchers. In the east, the CBD rubs up against Eastern Hill, home to Parliament House as well as the landscaped Fitzroy Gardens, from where it’s a short walk to the venerable Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), a must for sports fans. A shore excursion on your MSC Grand Voyages cruise can be the opportunity to visit the riverside’s most innovative development: the new 92-storey Eureka Tower located on the Southgate site and named after a landmark rebellion in Victoria’s gold-rush era (the top levels are clad in gold). Finished in 2006 and towering 300m, it is the tallest building in Melbourne. Visitors can enjoy amazing views of the city and beyond from the 88th-floor Skydeck, which features the stomach-churning “skywalk”, The Edge, a 3m glass cube that juts out over the city below. Another MSC excursion is the Serendip Sanctuary: a square kilometre of bush, marsh and wetlands where you can observe kangaroos, wallabies and emus, as well as numerous other water birds, in their natural habitat. Melbourne port guide Search cruises visiting Melbourne

Melbourne photo — Day 3 Nov 2, 2027 Melbourne Arrives 08:00 In many ways, Melbourne is the most European of all the Australian cities, its highlights making it one of the most unique stops on an MSC Grand Voyages cruise:magnificent landscaped gardens and parks provide green spaces near the centre, while beneath the skyscrapers of the Central Business District (CBD), an understorey of solid, Victorian-era facades ranged along tree-lined boulevards presents the city on a more human scale. The CBD lies at the heart of the city, a grid bounded by La Trobe, Spring, Flinders and Spencer streets, dotted with fine public buildings and plenty of shops. To the north of the CBD, a wander through lively, century-old Queen Victoria Market will repay both serious shoppers and people-watchers. In the east, the CBD rubs up against Eastern Hill, home to Parliament House as well as the landscaped Fitzroy Gardens, from where it’s a short walk to the venerable Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG), a must for sports fans. A shore excursion on your MSC Grand Voyages cruise can be the opportunity to visit the riverside’s most innovative development: the new 92-storey Eureka Tower located on the Southgate site and named after a landmark rebellion in Victoria’s gold-rush era (the top levels are clad in gold). Finished in 2006 and towering 300m, it is the tallest building in Melbourne. Visitors can enjoy amazing views of the city and beyond from the 88th-floor Skydeck, which features the stomach-churning “skywalk”, The Edge, a 3m glass cube that juts out over the city below. Another MSC excursion is the Serendip Sanctuary: a square kilometre of bush, marsh and wetlands where you can observe kangaroos, wallabies and emus, as well as numerous other water birds, in their natural habitat. Melbourne port guide Search cruises visiting Melbourne

Pricing

Lowest fare we've tracked over the observed 97-day span: $967 · range $967–$1,039

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$177 / night

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Cloud 9 Spa Interior

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$181 / night

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Cloud 9 Spa Interior

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from $1,298

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Inside Stateroom

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from $1,445

$240 / night

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Inside Stateroom

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from $1,745

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Oceanview

from $1,222

$203 / night

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Ocean View Stateroom

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from $1,222

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Ocean View Stateroom

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Ocean View Stateroom

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Scenic Grand Ocean View Stateroom

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from $1,526

$254 / night

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Scenic Ocean View

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from $1,530

$255 / night

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Scenic Grand Ocean View Stateroom

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from $1,536

$256 / night

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Scenic Ocean View

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from $1,540

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Scenic Grand Ocean View Stateroom

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from $1,647

$274 / night

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Scenic Ocean View

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from $1,651

$275 / night

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Scenic Grand Ocean View Stateroom

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from $1,743

$290 / night

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Scenic Ocean View

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from $1,747

$291 / night

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Balcony

from $1,602

$267 / night

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Balcony Stateroom

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from $1,602

$267 / night

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Balcony Stateroom

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from $1,607

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from $1,653

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Aft - View Extended Balcony

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from $1,714

$285 / night

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Spa Balcony Stateroom

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from $1,719

$286 / night

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from $1,722

$287 / night

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Aft - View Extended Balcony

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from $1,724

$287 / night

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Balcony Stateroom

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from $1,727

$287 / night

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from $1,728

$288 / night

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$288 / night

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from $1,738

$289 / night

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from $1,745

$290 / night

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from $1,754

$292 / night

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Balcony Stateroom

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from $1,763

$293 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Aft - View Extended Balcony

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from $1,778

$296 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Aft - View Extended Balcony

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from $1,788

$298 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

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from $1,819

$303 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

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from $1,824

$304 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Aft - View Extended Balcony

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from $1,835

$305 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Spa Balcony Stateroom

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from $1,840

$306 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Spa Balcony Stateroom

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from $1,849

$308 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

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from $1,851

$308 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

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from $1,860

$310 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Aft - View Extended Balcony

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from $1,898

$316 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Aft - View Extended Balcony

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from $1,931

$321 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Spa Balcony Stateroom

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from $1,936

$322 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Spa Balcony Stateroom

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from $1,945

$324 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Aft - View Extended Balcony

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from $1,995

$332 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

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from $2,351

$391 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

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from $2,371

$395 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

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from $2,651

$441 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Balcony Stateroom

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from $2,671

$445 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Suite

from $2,060

$343 / night

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Junior Suite

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from $2,060

$343 / night

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Ocean Suite

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from $2,064

$344 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Junior Suite

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from $2,070

$345 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean Suite

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from $2,074

$345 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Junior Suite

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from $2,180

$363 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean Suite

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from $2,184

$364 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Junior Suite

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from $2,277

$379 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Ocean Suite

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from $2,281

$380 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Spa Suite

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from $2,302

$383 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Spa Suite

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from $2,313

$385 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Spa Suite

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from $2,423

$403 / night

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Spa Suite

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from $2,520

$420 / night

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Grand Suite

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from $2,659

$443 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Grand Suite

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from $2,669

$444 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Grand Suite

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from $2,780

$463 / night

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Grand Suite

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from $2,876

$479 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Captain Suite

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from $3,591

$598 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Captain Suite

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from $3,601

$600 / night

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Captain Suite

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from $3,711

$618 / night

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Captain Suite

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from $3,808

$634 / night

per person · incl. taxes

Prices verified Jun 29, 2026

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Cabin grades and pricing
Name	Supplier code	Type
Balcony Stateroom	8A	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom	8B	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom	8C	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom	8D	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom	8E	Balcony
Balcony Stateroom	8F	Balcony
Aft - View Extended Balcony	8M	Balcony
Aft - View Extended Balcony	8N	Balcony
Spa Balcony Stateroom	8P	Balcony
Spa Balcony Stateroom	8S	Balcony
Premium Vista Balcony	9C	Balcony
Guaranteed Balcony	BL	Balcony
Interior Upper/Lower	1A	Inside
Inside Stateroom	4A	Inside
Inside Stateroom	4B	Inside
Inside Stateroom	4C	Inside
Inside Stateroom	4D	Inside
Inside Stateroom	4E	Inside
Inside Stateroom	4F	Inside
Inside Stateroom	4G	Inside
Interior with Picture Window (Obstructed Views)	4J	Inside
Cloud 9 Spa Interior	4S	Inside
Guaranteed Inside Cabin	IS	Inside
Porthole	PT	Inside
Ocean View Stateroom	6A	Oceanview
Ocean View Stateroom	6B	Oceanview
Ocean View Stateroom	6C	Oceanview
Scenic Ocean View	6J	Oceanview
Scenic Grand Ocean View Stateroom	6K	Oceanview
Ocean View (Obstructed Views)	6S	Oceanview
Guaranteed Ocean View	OV	Oceanview
Captain Suite	CS	Suite
Grand Suite	GS	Suite
Junior Suite	JS	Suite
Ocean Suite	OS	Suite
Spa Suite	SS	Suite
Suite - Guaranteed	ST	Suite