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Carnival Luminosa

Carnival Cruise Line · launched 2009 · 2,260 guests

  • 2,260guests
  • 2009launched, refurbished 2022
  • 93kgross tonnes
  • 42sailings listed
  • A$313per person, from

Carnival Luminosa at a glance

Carnival Luminosa is a ship from Carnival Cruise Line, launched in 2009, carrying 2,260 guests. It is known for summer seasons from Brisbane, with voyages along the Queensland coast to the Great Barrier Reef. We list 42 sailings between December 2026 and March 2028, mostly from Brisbane and Sydney, from A$313 per person.

Carnival Luminosa spends its summer season in Brisbane, alongside Carnival Encounter, sailing to the Great Barrier Reef, the Queensland coast and the South Pacific.

Built in 2009 as Costa Luminosa, it joined Carnival in 2022 and has Carnival's Fun Ship entertainment, the Alchemy Bar, the RedFrog Rum Bar and Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse.

Six to nine night voyages along the Queensland coast, to Airlie Beach, Cairns and Willis Island, are a Carnival Luminosa speciality.

Carnival Luminosa is best for

  • The Great Barrier Reef from Brisbane
  • Families and couples
  • Short breaks
  • Value fares

What stands out on Carnival Luminosa

  • Queensland coast voyages
  • Pool deck
  • Live music and comedy
  • Kids' clubs
  • Casual and specialty dining
Carnival Luminosa facts
Cruise lineCarnival Cruise Line
Launched2009
Last refurbished2022
Guests2,260 (double occupancy)
Crew926
Gross tonnage92,720
Length294 metres
Sails from (our sailings)Brisbane, Sydney and Hong Kong
Sailings we list42, December 2026 to March 2028

Ship facts from Carnival Cruise Line and Wikipedia, checked 25 October 2026. Sailings and fares updated 1 November 2026.

Carnival Luminosa itineraries 2026–28

Every Carnival Luminosa sailing we list, soonest first: 42 sailings from December 2026 to March 2028, from Brisbane and Sydney. Fares are per person for two sharing, taxes and fees included, as listed by the cruise line on 2 November at 7:22am. Cabin types sell out and prices move between checks, so we confirm what is open and what it costs before you pay.

42 sailings

DepartsCruiseCabins openFromQuote
2026 to 27 season
Mon, 14 Dec 20264 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$836ppA$1,672 for 2
Fri, 18 Dec 20268 nights Vanuatu from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneMystery Island, Port Vila, Santo Only Interior cabins leftInterior Interior fromA$1,849ppA$3,698 for 2
Sat, 26 Dec 20263 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$861ppA$1,722 for 2
Mon, 4 Jan 20277 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Lifou, Mystery Island 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,601ppA$3,202 for 2
Mon, 11 Jan 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$876ppA$1,752 for 2
Fri, 15 Jan 20276 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,036ppA$2,072 for 2
Thu, 21 Jan 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$591ppA$1,182 for 2
Sun, 24 Jan 20276 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$892ppA$1,784 for 2
Sat, 30 Jan 20278 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneLifou, Mystery Island, Nouméa All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,138ppA$2,276 for 2
Sun, 21 Feb 20277 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Lifou, Mystery Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$988ppA$1,976 for 2
Sun, 28 Feb 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$674ppA$1,348 for 2
Thu, 4 Mar 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$519ppA$1,038 for 2
Sun, 7 Mar 20277 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneMystery Island, Lifou, Nouméa All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,033ppA$2,066 for 2
Sun, 14 Mar 20276 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$958ppA$1,916 for 2
Sat, 20 Mar 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$519ppA$1,038 for 2
Tue, 23 Mar 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$719ppA$1,438 for 2
Sat, 27 Mar 20278 nights Vanuatu from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneMystery Island, Port Vila, Santo Last suites availableSuite Suite fromA$2,353ppA$4,706 for 2
Sun, 4 Apr 20272 nights Getaway, Brisbane to SydneyCarnival Luminosa · One way, Brisbane to SydneySea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$325ppA$650 for 2
Tue, 6 Apr 202723 nights Tahiti and Pacific Islands Transpacific, Sydney to San FranciscoCarnival Luminosa · One way, Sydney to San FranciscoSuva, Papeete, Moorea, Honolulu 2 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Suite Interior fromA$3,453ppA$6,906 for 2
2027 to 28 season
Thu, 28 Oct 202716 nights Southeast Asia, Hong Kong to BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · One way, Hong Kong to BrisbaneHo Chi Minh City, Benoa, Darwin, Airlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,986ppA$3,972 for 2
Sat, 13 Nov 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$566ppA$1,132 for 2
Tue, 16 Nov 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$737ppA$1,474 for 2
Sat, 20 Nov 20279 nights Tasmania from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneHobart, Port Arthur, Great Oyster Bay, Eden Only Interior cabins leftInterior Interior fromA$1,782ppA$3,564 for 2
Mon, 29 Nov 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$727ppA$1,454 for 2
Fri, 3 Dec 20278 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneLifou, Mystery Island, Nouméa All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,156ppA$2,312 for 2
Sat, 11 Dec 20276 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,041ppA$2,082 for 2
Fri, 17 Dec 20279 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Lifou, Mystery Island, Port Vila All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,686ppA$3,372 for 2
Sun, 26 Dec 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$721ppA$1,442 for 2
Wed, 29 Dec 20278 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneMystery Island, Lifou, Nouméa All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,671ppA$3,342 for 2
Thu, 6 Jan 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$706ppA$1,412 for 2
Sun, 9 Jan 20286 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,071ppA$2,142 for 2
Sat, 15 Jan 20288 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneLifou, Mystery Island, Nouméa All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,301ppA$2,602 for 2
Sun, 23 Jan 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$717ppA$1,434 for 2
Thu, 27 Jan 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$576ppA$1,152 for 2
Sun, 30 Jan 20286 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$951ppA$1,902 for 2
Sat, 5 Feb 20288 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Mystery Island, Lifou All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,056ppA$2,112 for 2
Sun, 13 Feb 20287 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach, Cairns, Port Douglas, Willis Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,200ppA$2,400 for 2
Sun, 20 Feb 202814 nights Mutiny on the Bounty and Fiji from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneNorfolk Island, Nuku'alofa, Mutiny on the Bounty, Suva, Dravuni Island, Port Vila 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Ocean View, Balcony Interior fromA$2,613ppA$5,226 for 2
Sun, 5 Mar 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$712ppA$1,424 for 2
Thu, 9 Mar 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Luminosa · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$731ppA$1,462 for 2
Mon, 13 Mar 20282 nights Getaway, Brisbane to SydneyCarnival Luminosa · One way, Brisbane to SydneySea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$313ppA$626 for 2
Wed, 15 Mar 202823 nights Tahiti and Pacific Islands Transpacific, Sydney to Los AngelesCarnival Luminosa · One way, Sydney to Los AngelesPapeete, Moorea, Honolulu, Kahului All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$2,519ppA$5,038 for 2

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Carnival Luminosa cabins and suites

The lowest fare we list for each cabin type on Carnival Luminosa, per person twin share, taxes and fees included, as listed on 2 November at 7:22am. Fares vary by sailing and date.

Interior on Carnival Luminosa

Interior

  • Sleeps 2 to 4, no window, the lowest fare on every ship
  • A television, safe and full bathroom, same as every other cabin
  • The pick for a short getaway when you are rarely in the room anyway
FromA$313ppA$626 for 2Getaway, Brisbane to Sydney, 2 nights
Ocean View on Carnival Luminosa

Ocean View

  • A picture window or a pair of portholes, depending on the ship
  • Sleeps 2 to 4, mostly on the lower decks
  • Some cabins have an obstructed view at a lower fare, ask us which
FromA$385ppA$770 for 2Getaway, Brisbane to Sydney, 2 nights
Balcony on Carnival Luminosa

Balcony

  • Private balcony with two chairs and a table
  • Sleeps 2 to 4; the most popular category and the first to sell out
  • Aft-facing and extended balconies are bigger for a similar fare, ask us
FromA$390ppA$780 for 2Getaway, Brisbane to Sydney, 2 nights
Suite on Carnival Luminosa

Suite

  • A separate sitting area, more storage and a larger bathroom
  • Priority boarding, and on Splendor and Luminosa a bathtub
  • Cloud 9 Spa suites add spa access; Byron Beach suites add a private bow-deck club
FromA$561ppA$1,122 for 2Getaway, Brisbane to Sydney, 2 nights

Where does Carnival Luminosa sail?

Carnival Luminosa calls at 31 ports on the sailings we list. Its voyages: Great Barrier Reef and Queensland (16), South Pacific (11), Short getaways (10), Pacific crossings (2) and Asia (1). Solid pins are where sailings begin.

  • Brisbane
  • Airlie Beach
  • Mystery Island
  • Nouméa
  • Lifou
  • Cairns
  • Willis Island
  • Port Vila
  • Sydney
  • The Equator
  • Santo
  • Suva
  • Papeete
  • Moorea
  • Honolulu
  • San Francisco
  • Hong Kong
  • Ho Chi Minh City
  • Benoa
  • Darwin
  • Hobart
  • Port Arthur
  • Great Oyster Bay
  • Eden
  • Port Douglas
  • Norfolk Island
  • Nuku'alofa
  • Mutiny on the Bounty
  • Dravuni Island
  • Kahului
  • Los Angeles

What’s included in your fare

The essentials come with every cabin: complimentary dining across a range of restaurants, live shows and music, and most things to do on board.

Sailing in a suite? Most lines add extras to their top suites: a drinks package, Wi-Fi, a private restaurant or lounge and priority boarding. Ask us what the suites on your ship include.

  • Standard beverages like water and coffee
  • Complimentary meals and snacks across a variety of restaurants
  • Live shows and entertainment
  • Most onboard activities and games

Available at an additional cost

  • Drink package
  • Wi-Fi package
  • 24 hour room service
  • Laundry service
  • Specialty dining
  • Spa treatments
  • Photo package
  • Shore excursions

Usually included in the top suites; ask us what your ship offers.

Carnival Luminosa, answered

How many passengers does Carnival Luminosa carry?

Carnival Luminosa carries 2,260 guests at double occupancy, looked after by about 926 crew. At 92,720 gross tonnes and 294 metres long, it is a mid-sized ship.

How old is Carnival Luminosa?

Carnival Luminosa was launched in 2009 and last refurbished in 2022.

Where does Carnival Luminosa sail from in Australia?

On the sailings we list, Carnival Luminosa sails from Brisbane and Sydney. Its most common voyages are Great Barrier Reef and Queensland (16) and South Pacific (11). Its 42 sailings run from December 2026 to March 2028 and last 2 to 23 nights.

How much does a cruise on Carnival Luminosa cost?

Fares on Carnival Luminosa start at A$313 per person, twin share, for the 2 night Getaway, Brisbane to Sydney departing 13 March 2028, as listed on 2 November at 7:22am. The lowest fare per night is A$110, on the 23 night Tahiti and Pacific Islands Transpacific, Sydney to Los Angeles. Taxes and port fees are included.

Which cabin should I choose on Carnival Luminosa?

On Carnival Luminosa a Balcony cabin suits the warm Queensland coast. Interior cabins are the lowest fare, and suites add more space.

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