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CARNIVAL ADVENTURE: A Confusing Cruise Experience

Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy
Adrian The Cruise and Travel Guy
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👁️ 88K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 23:33
What This Creator Said
Creator Warns AgainstFull Ship Review🥈Expert Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleSouth_pacific · 4 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

Paying for a product or service that isn't delivered in full as it was advertised is a fail for the consumer and something that we personally weren't happy with.

There really isn't much of a benefit for everyone else that's coming on that booked it as a piano cruise thinking they were going to get the other Carnival experience.

I think the real win here is actually for Carnival. There really isn't much of a benefit for everyone else.

Carnival has decided to keep arguably the worst part of PO Australia alive in the form of extra onboard charges.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check the Byron Beach Club perks before booking, as many have been removed.
Use the Carnival hub app to check in for meals and manage reservations.
Be prepared for extra charges for protein additions to meals and other services.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Unexpected extra chargesBudget for additional costs, as many services that were included on P&O now incur fees.
Confusion over ship identityUnderstand that the ship is a hybrid of P&O and Carnival, not a full Carnival experience.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat has changed on Carnival Adventure since it was rebranded from P&O's Pacific Adventure?
QIs the cruise experience an improvement for the public or just a cost-saving measure for Carnival?
QHow does the value and service compare to other Carnival ships?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description

Carnival Adventure is the newest ship in Carnival Cruise Line’s Australian fleet… but it might look very familiar. That’s because just weeks ago, it was P&O’s Pacific Adventure. Now rebranded and reimagined (sort of), we cruised onboard to find out exactly what’s changed—and what hasn’t. From the missing perks in Byron Beach Club to surprise upcharges and a vibe that feels like a ship stuck between cruise line identities, this is our full, honest review of Carnival Adventure. Whether you’re a loyal Carnival cruiser, a former P&O fan, or someone just curious about Australia’s evolving cruise scene, this video gives you the real story—no sugarcoating. 🎥 Featuring: Cabins, dining, entertainment, service, atmosphere and more 🛳️ Duration: 4 nights 📍Itinerary: Roundtrip from Sydney 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you don’t miss our next cruise review! 💬 Have you cruised with Carnival Adventure yet? Let us know what you thought in the comments! - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🛳️ My website hosts one of the world's most powerful cruise search engines where you can research and even book your next cruise or land holiday. Take a look here: www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ☕️ I don't charge for any of my content or hide things behind a paywall. If you'd like to help support my work, you can buy me a coffee here: https://ko-fi.com/thecruiseandtravelguy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 📲 eSIM Provider (Affiliate Link - no extra charge for you, but I earn a small commission on each purchase which helps support my channel - thank you!): https://simsdirect.com.au/?ref=jqszpmdn&utm_campaign=affiliate_network&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_source=GoAffPro - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🛒 Shop my Amazon Cruise Essentials here: https://www.thecruiseandtravelguy.com.au/cruise-essentials - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ♣️ Join my private Facebook group for cruise deals, tips and advice - the more members we have, the better we’ll get! www.facebook.com/groups/CTGdeals - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 🤳🏼 Follow me on Facebook and Instagram: www.facebook.com/thecruiseandtravelguy www.instragram.com/thecruiseandtravelguy - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 👕 Support the channel by purchasing merchandise here: https://thecruiseandtravelguy.myshopify.com Music by Master Planned Music 0:00 Introduction 1:28 Cabin 3:03 Byron Beach 5:33 Dining Onboard 13:48 Drinks Package 14:18 'Carnivalisation' 14:45 Carnival App 15:43 Entertainment 17:07 Final Thoughts 20:56 Bloopers