6-Night Cruise on Carnival SplendorGreat Southern Sounds Cruise - Weather

The Carnival Splendor sails a 6-night Great Southern Sounds Cruise itinerary with Carnival Cruises, departing Sydney, Australia on January 21, 2027. It's a classic Australia & New Zealand cruise. Travelers sailing in January can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call: Sydney, Australia, Noumea, New Caledonia, Sydney, Australia. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Thursday, Jan 21, 2027 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 6-night Great Southern Sounds Cruise cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.

2. Day 2 — Friday, Jan 22, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 7 is a day at sea aboard Carnival Splendor, cruising between ports on the Great Southern Sounds Cruise itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Saturday, Jan 23, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 3 of 7 is a day at sea aboard Carnival Splendor, cruising between ports on the Great Southern Sounds Cruise itinerary.

4. Day 4 — Sunday, Jan 24, 2027 — Noumea, New Caledonia

   Noumea, New Caledonia is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 6-night Great Southern Sounds Cruise cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.

5. Day 5 — Monday, Jan 25, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 5 of 7 is a day at sea aboard Carnival Splendor, cruising between ports on the Great Southern Sounds Cruise itinerary.

6. Day 6 — Tuesday, Jan 26, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 6 of 7 is a day at sea aboard Carnival Splendor, cruising between ports on the Great Southern Sounds Cruise itinerary.

7. Day 7 — Wednesday, Jan 27, 2027 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 6-night Great Southern Sounds Cruise cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.