9-Night World School Camp at Sea – Australia
Carnival Splendor | June 24 – July 3, 2026
Get ready to unplug from the everyday and dive into nine days of full-on fun and friendship! This special World School Camp at Sea is all about letting off steam, making new mates, and soaking up those unforgettable moments only cruising can bring.
Whether your kids are racing down water slides, joining onboard activities with other homeschoolers, or just kicking back under the stars, this is a space to unwind, connect, and laugh together. From splash zones and comedy shows to laid-back beach stops and late-night pizza runs, it’s a non-stop celebration of learning through living.
No timetables. No rush. Just real connection—with each other, and with new friends from across Australia and beyond.
Group Pricing:
Rates are Based on a Family of 4 and can be quoted to reflect each families needs.
Balconies from - AUD $1,323.00 pp
Ocean View from - AUD $1,036.00 pp
Interior from - AUD $892.00 pp
*prices are averaged per person in a four berth stateroom.
Itinerary
Day 1: Sydney
Departs at 3:30 PM
Whether you’re departing or arriving in Sydney, you’ll be surrounded by icons. The Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House provide the perfect backdrop for all your selfies. A Carnival cruise is guaranteed to provide your family funbelievable memories all at great value.
Day 2 & 3: Fun Day at Sea
No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.
Thu 25 Jun 2026
Day 4: Airlie Beach
7:00 AM - 4:00 PM
The white sands of world-famous Whitehaven Beach, glass-bottom-boat day tours on the turquoise waters of the Coral Sea, high-speed catamaran joy rides and Hamilton Island region magic awaits Airlie Beach cruises with Carnival.
Travel to the heart of the 74 islands that comprise the picture-perfect Whitsunday Islands, an Australian treasure.
Snorkel from the Great Barrier Reef pontoon on an Airlie Beach 4, 7, 9, or 10-day cruise departing Sydney or Brisbane. Your fantastic holiday begins the moment you step onboard Carnival’s cruise ships. There’s a multitude of tastes, sights, natural wonders, sightseeing, themed events and year-round fun to suit the whole family.
You'll find so much fun ashore and onboard:
Full day or half day scenic must-see Queensland tours.
Take a day trip to the Conway National Park or walk around Shute Harbour.
Enjoy boutique shopping at the Port of Airlie.
Take a boat ride and cruise Whitsunday Islands, coves, and coral reefs.
Experience a jet boat or jet ski, or go ocean rafting.
Day 5: Cairns
9:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Visit the coastal city of Cairns and enjoy a smorgasbord of fun and adventure. A Carnival Cruise Line holiday to Cairns offers the perfect mix of shore excursions the whole family will love - on water and land. Daintree Rainforest tours are the ideal way to experience the ecosystem of the wet tropics of Queensland (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Go snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef, experience the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail, or have a tropical rainforest nature park adventure. A day trip to Cairns itself is always worth it, with amazing shopping on the Esplanade and scenic walks that will blow you away.
Experience stunning far North Queensland:
Browse the numerous art galleries and restaurants.
Discover the local cultural and historical sites.
Visit Cooktown, which is home to the ‘James Cook Museum’.
Day 6: Willis Island (Onboard Experience)
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Established in 1921, the weather monitoring station is home to four weather observers and provides a cyclone early warning service for Queensland. This tiny island, located 450 kilometres east of Cairns, is home to fascinating wildlife, as well as a manned Australian Bureau of Meteorology weather monitoring station. While the cruise does not include a stop at Willis Island, you can catch glimpses of its natural beauty from the comfort of the ship. As you sail by, you'll have the opportunity to witness some amazing wildlife that calls this island home, including wedge-tailed shearwaters and sooty terns.
Scenic cruising.
Marvel at the Great Barrier Reef from the ship.
Take in the remote outpost.
Day 7: Fun Day at Sea
No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.
Day 8: Tangalooma - Moreton Island
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
A Carnival Tangalooma, Moreton Island cruise from Sydney to Tangalooma Island Resort gives you access to one of Australia’s best-kept secrets. Experience snorkeling the famous shipwrecks or go whale watching for an experience you’ll never forget. A 4-day Tangalooma, Moreton Island Cruise from Sydney or Brisbane also offers the chance to take an exhilarating 4WD bus adventure around Tangalooma, Moreton Island, the 3rd largest sand island in the world! From sand tobogganing down the dunes, ATV quad bike tours and scenic helicopter flights to spotting turtles on a clear bottom kayak tour or even a spot of parasailing, this cruise has something for everyone. And enjoy more than 45 onboard activities on our Tangalooma, Moreton Island Cruise.
Dive the wrecks.
Zoom the dunes.
Swim among marine life.
Take a desert safari.
Day 9: Fun Day at Sea
No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.
Day 10: Sydney
Arrives at 6:30 AM
Whether you’re departing or arriving in Sydney, you’ll be surrounded by icons. The Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House provide the perfect backdrop for all your selfies. A Carnival cruise is guaranteed to provide your family funbelievable memories all at great value.
This World School Camp is brought to you in partnership between Dream Big Travels & Carnival Cruises Australia.
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