Carnival cancels 2027 cruise from Singapore to Sydney after dry dock schedule changes

• Cruisers have been notified that their 2027 cruise from Singapore to Sydney, that was set to depart on September 1, 2027, has been cancelled.
• Full refunds or protected price re-bookings have been offered.
• The reason cited for the cancellation is a “change in dry dock schedule”.

Cruisers have been told that their September 1, 2027 cruise from Singapore to Sydney has been cancelled, due to changes in the dry dock schedule.

A notice from Carnival reads: “Due to a change in the dry dock schedule for Carnival Splendor in August 2027, we are sorry to inform you that your voyage from Singapore to Sydney, departing 1st September 2027, has been cancelled.

“We apologise for this disappointing news, but we have a variety of alternatives and are confident you will find another Carnival cruise that is filled with an equal amount of fun. Our team is ready to discuss options and rebook you on another voyage right away.”

Cruisers will receive a protected rate for a comparable sailing in a similar cabin with $50 on board credit, or simply a refund.

Carnival Splendor’s dry dock was set to take place from August 15 to August 31, 2027, and it’s not yet clear if these dates have been pushed forward, taken back or removed altogether.

The most likely scenario would be that the shipyard is full for that time and Carnival has shuffled its sailings around, but Carnival has been contacted by Cruise Passenger for clarity on the reason of the cancellation.

It’s relatively common for cruises to get cancelled, especially when they’re more than a year away, but it’ll still come a disappointment to many Carnival cruisers, who will hopefully be able to find themselves a new holiday.

Carnival Splendor hosts more than 3000 passengers at double occupancy and sails year-round out of Sydney.

While cruise refunds can sometimes be a controversial topic, when a cruise is entirely cancelled, a cruise line is obligated to offer a refund. Sometimes cruise credit offers are 110% or even 120% of the original price to try and entice you to still take the cruise.

However, given that prices often rise year-on-year anyway, taking the protected price cruise is generally an equally good option if you are still hoping to get onboard the ship.