Carnival Cruise Line announced on September 2, 2026, that its vessel Carnival Splendor has changed its itinerary. The alteration was necessary due to navigational concerns identified shortly before arrival at Cairns.
Specifically, a shallow channel near the port of Cairns caused Carnival Splendor to adjust its planned stops. The scheduled port call at Cairns was affected, prompting the cruise line to modify the itinerary to ensure safe passage.
