Trip Bacon — The secret ingredient to the perfect getaway logo
Trip Bacon

The Sad Future of Carnival Australia

Goodship Cruising
Goodship Cruising
🥈Expert
👁️ 19K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 8:55
What This Creator Said
Creator Warns AgainstFull Ship Review🥈Expert Creator
Veteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I just have to say straight up what the duck it's a well-known fact that Australia has always been a Dumping Ground for pre-loved ships

I witnessed firsthand the appalling lack of responsible service of alcohol

buffet options are served lukewarm at best and are generally just a rehash of what's offered in the main dining rooms

the future of Carnival Australia certainly is a big slap in the face to the loyal Cruisers in Australia and New Zealand

Creator's Tips & Advice

Be cautious of alcohol upselling and potential overconsumption on Carnival ships
Expect inconsistent food quality and limited complimentary dining options in 2025
Consider alternative cruise lines if you value consistent onboard experiences

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the issues with the P&O and Carnival merger in Australia?
QHow does Carnival Australia's alcohol policy affect the passenger experience?
QWhat is the quality of food on Carnival Splendor and Carnival Luminosa?
QWhat does the future hold for Carnival Australia and its loyal cruisers?

Topics Covered

Dining Bars Drinks4 Sad BaconDining Main3 Sad BaconDining Buffet3 Sad BaconService Crew1 Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Sad Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology
YouTube Video Description

Today we’re discussing the future of Carnival Australia and the issues currently plaguing the cruise line. We're gonna take a look at the messy merger with P&O and the staggering inconsistencies between the two brands. I'll also be highlighting the abysmal alcohol policies found Carnival branded ships in Australia and a look at the declining quality of food onboard the Carnival Splendor and Carnival Luminosa. This video has been made in the hopes of improvements from Carnival so that your next cruise holiday can be an even better experience!!! Soundtrack provided by Scott Buckley 'Electric Dreams' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Machina' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au