5 Day Cruises

When you choose Carnival Cruise Line, you’re choosing fun, and lots of it. So it shouldn’t be a surprise to learn our Australia short cruises from Brisbane and Sydney are often our best cruises.

Well, that’s what the passengers who go on them tell us.

With cruise itineraries that are jam packed, you’ll love the fun, and the adventure, onboard and on our shore excursions.

Or you can relax, take in the picture-postcard destinations, and rejuvenate your mind, body, and spirit.

Our 5-day cruises allow you to do both, and visit destinations in Australia on your bucket list.

Perfect for foodies, families, or friends, they offer something for everyone.

View cruise deals below and savour a holiday that’s perfect for your budget.

cruises packed with
LOTS OF EXPERIENCES

Carnival Cruise Line understands your idea of fun is truly unique.

As such, it’s totally up to you whether you want to leave the cruise ship, drink wine, eat amazing food, or watch one of our fabulous entertainers.

If you have a picture in your mind of what the perfect cruise experience is like, we’re here to make your dreams come true.

How much should you pack?

The answer to this question is easy - pack as much, or as little, as you want. It all depends on how much you want to do on your cruise holiday. If you’ve been on a Getaway or weekend cruise before, you’ll need to pack more, and less if you’re a longer-cruise regular. Remember, it’s also a 5-night cruise, so make sure you pack your dancing gear as well as your swimming gear. Oh, and if you want to explore everything our destinations have to offer, don’t forget your walking gear.

What activities are offered?

These great cruises are the perfect way to both recharge your batteries and enjoy everything a cruise ship has to offer. They’re ideal for a quick getaway or as a taste of what a longer cruise can offer. The first thing both long and shorter Carnival Cruise Line holidays offer is more than 45 activities onboard, including:

• Waterslides onboard Carnival Splendor
• Cloud 9 Spa
• Live music
• Arts and crafts
• Kids entertainment
• Playlist Productions
• and even more!

You can view cruise activities here.

Is 5 days long enough for a cruise?

When you look at the fun-filled cruise itineraries, you’ll realise short break cruises like these ones are the perfect-sized getaway. With a few days both at sea and enjoying everything your destination has to offer, there’s plenty of time to take it all in. You can do whatever you like, including:

• Laze around the pool
• Exercise or play sport
• Watch movies
• Dance all night
• Tour hotspots
• Marvel at natural beauty
• Snorkel in crystal clear waters
• Watch sunsets from the beach

If you’re after a longer cruise, you’ll love our a href="/cruise-to/great-barrier-reef-cruises">Great Barrier Reef, Fiji, New Zealand, or South Pacific adventures.

What are the best 5 day destinations?

Carnival has some stunning destinations around Australia if a 4+ day cruise or 5-night cruise is your style. Between the afternoon departure and early morning arrival home, you can choose short cruise vacations from our Sydney and Brisbane departure ports to:

• Majestic Tasmania
• Picturesque Airlie Beach
• The white sands of Moreton Island
• The Melbourne Cup Carnival

Search below to view cruise information, departure dates, and check out any special offers.

How do 5 day cruises work?

The best short cruises work exactly the same as all our Australian cruises. You’ll enjoy a few days at sea aboard Carnival Splendor or Carnival Luminosa, and a few days at the destination. That means they’re perfect for everyone, including:

• Singles
• Couples
• Families