6-Night Cruise on Carnival SplendorMelbourne Cup - Weather

Departing Sydney, Australia on October 31, 2027, the Carnival Cruises ship Carnival Splendor runs this 6-night Melbourne Cup sailing. It's a classic Australia & New Zealand cruise. Travelers sailing in October can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Sydney, Australia, Melbourne, Australia, Melbourne, Australia, with 1 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, Oct 31, 2027 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 6-night Melbourne Cup cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 68°F.

2. Day 2 — Monday, Nov 1, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 7 is a day at sea aboard Carnival Splendor, cruising between ports on the Melbourne Cup itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, Nov 2, 2027 — Melbourne, Australia

   Melbourne, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 6-night Melbourne Cup cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 70°F.

4. Day 4 — Wednesday, Nov 3, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 4 of 7 is a day at sea aboard Carnival Splendor, cruising between ports on the Melbourne Cup itinerary.

5. Day 5 — Thursday, Nov 4, 2027 — Melbourne, Australia

   Melbourne, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 6-night Melbourne Cup cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.

6. Day 6 — Friday, Nov 5, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 6 of 7 is a day at sea aboard Carnival Splendor, cruising between ports on the Melbourne Cup itinerary.

7. Day 7 — Saturday, Nov 6, 2027 — Sydney, Australia

   Sydney, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 6-night Melbourne Cup cruise on Carnival Splendor. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 68°F.