9-Night Cruise on Carnival SplendorGreat Barrier Reef - Weather

Join Carnival Cruises's Carnival Splendor for a 9-night voyage on the Great Barrier Reef route, setting out from Sydney, Australia on February 28, 2028. It's a classic Australia & New Zealand cruise. Travelers sailing in February can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Sydney, Australia, Willis Island, Australia, Cairns, Australia, with 3 more along the way. The forecasts below break the weather down port by port.

1. Day 1 — Monday, Feb 28, 2028 — 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 74°F.

2. Day 2 — Tuesday, Feb 29, 2028 — 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 — Wednesday, Mar 1, 2028 — 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 — Thursday, Mar 2, 2028 — Willis Island, Australia

   Willis Island, 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 83°F.

5. Day 5 — Friday, Mar 3, 2028 — 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 85°F.

6. Day 6 — Saturday, Mar 4, 2028 — Airlie Beach, Australia

   Airlie Beach, 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 82°F.

7. Day 7 — Sunday, Mar 5, 2028 — 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 — Monday, Mar 6, 2028 — 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 78°F.

9. Day 9 — Tuesday, Mar 7, 2028 — 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 — Wednesday, Mar 8, 2028 — 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 73°F.