9-Night Cruise on Carnival SplendorGreat Barrier Reef - Weather

Departing Sydney, Australia on July 18, 2027, the Carnival Cruises ship Carnival Splendor runs this 9-night Great Barrier Reef sailing. It's a classic Australia & New Zealand cruise. Travelers sailing in July can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Sydney, Australia, Airlie Beach, Australia, Cairns, Australia, with 3 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, Jul 18, 2027 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 9-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 61°F.

2. Day 2 — Monday, Jul 19, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 10 is a day at sea aboard Carnival Splendor, cruising between ports on the Great Barrier Reef itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, Jul 20, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 3 of 10 is a day at sea aboard Carnival Splendor, cruising between ports on the Great Barrier Reef itinerary.

4. Day 4 — Wednesday, Jul 21, 2027 — Airlie Beach, Australia

   Airlie Beach, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 9-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 70°F.

5. Day 5 — Thursday, Jul 22, 2027 — Cairns, Australia

   Cairns, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 9-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

6. Day 6 — Friday, Jul 23, 2027 — Willis Island, Australia

   Willis Island, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 9-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.

7. Day 7 — Saturday, Jul 24, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 7 of 10 is a day at sea aboard Carnival Splendor, cruising between ports on the Great Barrier Reef itinerary.

8. Day 8 — Sunday, Jul 25, 2027 — Moreton Island, Australia

   Moreton Island, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 9-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 67°F.

9. Day 9 — Monday, Jul 26, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 9 of 10 is a day at sea aboard Carnival Splendor, cruising between ports on the Great Barrier Reef itinerary.

10. Day 10 — Tuesday, Jul 27, 2027 — Sydney, Australia

    Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 10 of the 9-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 62°F.