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❤️ Best for CoupleOther · Fall · 4 nightsFrom SydneyVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

It's a ship with many lives. I've actually been on this ship in all three of its incarnations.

You have this very interesting sort of best of both worlds kind of situation happening at the moment.

I think it's fair to say he was equally relieved that the experience was very familiar.

Creator's Tips & Advice

If you want privacy, get a room with a balcony and spend time there to avoid the crowds.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Will the ship feel too different from P&O?The transition is a happy medium; many crew and dining venues remain the same.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhy did Carnival rebrand P&O Australia ships?
QIs Carnival cheaper than P&O in the Australian market?
QWhat is the difference between the P&O and Carnival onboard experience?
QWhat are the 'Edge' activities on the Carnival Adventure?

Topics Covered

Dining Main3 Happy BaconDining Specialty4 Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks1 Sad BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy BaconWater Park3½ Happy BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconShip Condition1 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity1½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Sydney4 Happy Bacon
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Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description

The story of the Carnival Adventure is a complex one, tracing the history of three different cruise lines in two different hemispheres. Originally launched in 2001 as the Golden Princess, she was a flagship of the Princess Cruises' Grand Class, measuring 108,865 gross tons and stretching 951 feet (290 metres) in length. After almost two decades of global service, she was due for her second life as P&O Cruises Australia’s Pacific Adventure. That transition was complicated by the global pandemic, meaning she spent years waiting to finally join the Australian fleet. Now, in an unprecedented move, she’s found herself recast once more, becoming the Carnival Adventure following the closure of the P&O Australia brand. This episode of The Expert Cruise Show will take a deep dive into what exactly this "new" Carnival ship is, and how she operates in this third incarnation. We look at the legacy features she carries from her time as Golden Princess, the Australian touches she gained and is now shedding from her brief time as Pacific Adventure, and the specific Carnival Cruise Line elements that have been injected into her identity. It’s a fascinating study of a modern cruise ship, caught between ownership changes, a ship where the spirit of the past literally shares a deck with the future of the Fun Ship brand in the demanding Australian market. — 🛳️ Subscribe to Chris' Substack: https://themaritimehistorian.substack.com 🚢 Read Chris' Cunard History Website: https://www.chriscunard.com 📚 Browse Chris' Books: https://www.chrisframe.com.au/books 👕 Support the channel at our Cruise Merch store: https://chrisframeofficial.teemill.com ✅ Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgk7SzYDkiXWWBfMqXYH0cA/join -- 🗺️ CUSTOM CRUISE MAP: Made using AIS (satellite ship-tracking) data, The Cruise Maps show the exact route. Select your cruise, give your map a title, and we'll do the rest. Use my code "ChrisFrameOfficial" for 10% off at: https://thecruisemaps.com/products/p-o-australia-final-voyages-special-edition-maps/chrisframeofficial This is an affiliate link, meaning I may earn a small commission if you purchase through it. 🎥 OUR EQUIPMENT: Chris' Mic: Audio Technica: https://amzn.to/4ij8myg Chris' Camera - DJI Mimo Pocket 2: https://amzn.to/3XjXwQn Vlogging Mic: DJI Mic: https://amzn.to/3D3idJP Lav Mic: DJI Lavalier Mic: https://amzn.to/4klRgBA These are affiliate links meaning we may receive a small commission from any sales. -- Disclaimer: ‘The Expert Cruise Show’ is for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed do not necessarily reflect the views of any organisation or company they may be affiliated with, nor that of the hosts Chris Frame or Anthony Davis. ‘The Expert Cruise Show’ is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, and is not intended as professional, personal or financial advice - always consult with a qualified professional for guidance. The hosts and guests are not responsible for any actions taken based on the information presented in ‘The Expert Cruise Show’. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organisation, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech (USA) and the right to freedom of opinion and expression (Australia). -- Tags: * #TransatlanticCrossing * #QM2 * #Cunard * #OceanLiner * #CruiseTravel * #ExpertCruiseShow * #ShipHistory * #NorthAtlantic * #QueenMary2 * #TravelVlog * #Cruise * #Cruising * #CruiseLife * #ShipLife * #SeaDays * #MaritimeHistory * #Titanic * #whitestarline * #Travel * #Wanderlust * #titanic * #cruisenews * #oceanlinerdesigns * #QueenVictoria * #QueenElizabeth * #QueenAnne * #QE2 * #QE2dubai Image Support: Luke Morrison @Boeing_Luke Cunard @CunardLineOfficial Anthony Davis (QE2) Frame and Cross Collection (all uncredited).