Carnival Splendor FunTimes: South Pacific Daily Programs
Carnival Splendor offers a packed schedule of activities, entertainment, dining, live music, comedy, games, and family programming throughout its longer South Pacific itineraries. The Carnival FunTimes daily programs are one of the best ways to see what a cruise aboard the ship actually looks like from morning through late at night.
These Carnival Splendor FunTimes are from a nine-day South Pacific cruise departing Sydney on September 27, 2025. The itinerary shown in the programs includes multiple sea days along with visits to Lifou Isle, Mystery Island, and Noumea before returning to Sydney.
Below are the actual daily programs from the sailing, along with a guide to the activities, entertainment, dining schedules, shore excursions, and other onboard options passengers could find throughout the cruise.
Carnival Splendor South Pacific Itinerary
The itinerary printed in the first FunTimes shows the following schedule:
Saturday, Day 1 – Sydney
Sunday, Day 2 – Fun Day at Sea
Monday, Day 3 – Fun Day at Sea
Tuesday, Day 4 – Lifou Isle
Wednesday, Day 5 – Mystery Island
Thursday, Day 6 – Noumea
Friday, Day 7 – Fun Day at Sea
Saturday, Day 8 – Fun Day at Sea
Sunday, Day 9 – Sydney
The first daily program also identifies the Carnival Splendor leadership team for this particular sailing, including Captain Mario Imbimbo and Cruise Director Lizzie Clough.
With four full sea days plus embarkation day and several port calls, this itinerary provides a useful look at how Carnival’s daily planner changes between days spent exploring the South Pacific and days spent entirely aboard Carnival Splendor.
Embarkation Day in Sydney
Carnival Splendor departed Sydney on Saturday, September 27, with sail away scheduled for 3:30 p.m.
The first FunTimes shows activities beginning before departure. Guests could attend spa tours, visit the youth program open house and registration, play games, explore the ship, and participate in several afternoon activities.
The sail away celebration was scheduled for 3:45 p.m. at the Lido.
Once evening arrived, the schedule included live music, art and shopping events, trivia, High Seas Karaoke, bingo, the Welcome Aboard Show, comedy, movies, and late-night social activities.
Among the featured events were Get to Know Your Ship, the AFL Grand Final, Welcome Aboard Bingo, Piano Bar Fun with Francis Meria, the Welcome Aboard Show, and a Late Night Comedy Showcase.
Dining and Entertainment on the First Day
The reverse side of the first FunTimes provides a broader look at what passengers could find around Carnival Splendor.
Dining listings included Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Mad Sizzles, and All Things Wings, while the drinks section highlighted options such as Bottomless Bubbles and Cruise the Vineyards.
Carnival Adventures was open for guests interested in booking shore excursions.
Live music was spread across several venues, including the Splendor Lobby, Lido, RedFrog Pub, Casino Bar, Grand Piano, and Red Carpet.
The program also listed Dive-In Movies, casino activities, shopping, photography, spa facilities, and youth programming.
It is a good example of how quickly a Carnival cruise gets underway. Embarkation day isn’t simply about boarding, unpacking, and waiting for the ship to leave; the onboard activity schedule begins almost immediately.
First Fun Day at Sea
Sunday, September 28 was the first full sea day.
The morning schedule was extensive, with fitness activities, shopping events, trivia, arts and crafts, games, bingo, mini golf, basketball, spa seminars, and other activities spread around the ship.
Carnival’s seasonal Frightfully Fun programming was also prominent during this sailing. The day’s featured activities included Patch’s Family Pumpkin Hunt, Frightfully Fun trivia, Patch’s Spook-tacular Bingo, pumpkin carving, a Frightfully Fun Dance Class, and Warlocks, Wizards, and Witches trivia.
Other highlights included Fun Ashore Fun Aboard, Family Face-Off, 5 Games of Bingo, the Captain’s Welcome, and the Playlist Productions show Dear Future Husband.
Punchliner Comedy Club performances were also scheduled in El Morocco.
The sheer number of overlapping events on this sea day demonstrates why passengers benefit from checking the FunTimes or Carnival HUB app and choosing their priorities rather than trying to do everything.
What to Expect on a Carnival Splendor Sea Day
The second half of the September 28 program gives an even better sense of how much happens beyond the headline entertainment.
Dining options included breakfast in the Gold Pearl Restaurant, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, and The Chef’s Table. The program also listed several other food venues and their individual opening hours.
Music could be found around the ship throughout the afternoon and evening, including violin performances, solo guitar, live bands, piano bar entertainment, and DJs.
The FunTimes also listed Dive-In Movies, casino gaming, shopping events, spa activities, photography, arcade activities, and kids and teen programming.
For anyone wondering whether there is enough to do on a Carnival Splendor sea day, this program provides a clear answer: the larger challenge may be deciding which activities to skip.
Another Full Day at Sea
Monday, September 29 was another Fun Day at Sea and was also designated Military Appreciation Day in the FunTimes.
The day’s schedule again began early and continued through late evening.
Morning activities included Creativity at Sea, trivia, games, fitness programming, shopping events, The Wave Morning Show, bingo, mini golf, basketball, and the Dr. Seuss Parade.
A Military Gathering was scheduled during the morning.
The afternoon included dance activities, karaoke, bingo, trivia, Build-A-Bear Workshop at Sea Party, spa programming, and additional games.
Featured entertainment included 5 Games of Bingo, the Military Gathering, Build-A-Bear Workshop at Sea Party, Piano Bar Fun with Francis Meria, Guess That Groove, Punchliner Comedy Club performances, Backyard Bash, and the Deal or No Deal Game Show.
Dining, Live Music and Nightlife at Sea
The accompanying program page shows Sea Day Brunch in the Gold Pearl Restaurant along with High Tea Party and Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse.
Live music was spread across the Lido, Grand Piano, Splendor Lobby, Casino Bar, RedFrog Pub, and Red Carpet.
Dive-In Movies were also scheduled at the Carnival Seaside Theater.
The casino section included slots, tables, arcade promotions, drawings, and other activities, while the shopping schedule offered photography packages, Carnival merchandise, watches, jewelry, an art auction, and other events.
Kids and family programming included the Build-A-Bear Workshop at Sea Party.
These sea-day programs demonstrate the range of options available aboard Carnival Splendor beyond the major theater shows.
Carnival Splendor at Mystery Island
Wednesday, October 1 brought Carnival Splendor to Mystery Island.
The FunTimes listed guests ashore at approximately 8:15 a.m., with the last water shuttle leaving the wharf at 4:15 p.m.
The program notes that Mystery Island is locally known as Inyeug and that nobody permanently lives there.
Even while passengers were ashore, Carnival maintained an onboard schedule. Morning activities included fitness, trivia, games, sports, and other casual activities.
The afternoon included Creativity at Sea, trivia, spa programming, Guess That Song, and additional games.
As passengers returned to the ship, the entertainment schedule expanded.
Featured events included Fun Squad Games: Gotcha!, Trivia: Explain a Movie Badly, Frightfully Fun Fest activities, Identity Crisis: The Game, sports trivia, What’s Age Got to Do With It?, Punchliner Comedy Club performances, and the Love & Marriage Show with Lizzie.
The Halloween-themed programming continued with events such as a Halloween Costume Contest and Patch’s Halloween Deck Party.
Carnival Splendor in Noumea
Carnival Splendor visited Noumea on Thursday, October 2.
The FunTimes listed guests ashore at approximately 8:15 a.m. and all guests back aboard at 4:30 p.m.
The day’s Fun Fact notes Noumea’s historical connection with the U.S. military during World War II.
Morning activities aboard included an early morning stretch, games, trivia, Patch’s Family Pumpkin Hunt, The Wave Morning Show, mini golf, basketball, and a movie.
The afternoon offered additional trivia, reverse charades, spa activities, and karaoke.
The featured entertainment included Frightfully Fun Fest, Fact or Fiction trivia, Fables & Fairy Tales, Guess That Song: Girl & Boy Bands, mythology trivia, Playlist Productions: ’80s Pop to the Max, Punchliner Comedy Club performances, and an ’80s Rock-N-Glow Party with Lizzie.
The program is another good illustration of how a port day can transition into a busy evening aboard Carnival Splendor.
Returning to Sea
Friday, October 3 was another Fun Day at Sea.
With everyone aboard for the day, the activity schedule once again became extensive.
Morning programming included fitness, Creativity at Sea, trivia, The Wave Morning Show, bingo, shopping events, mini golf, basketball, and other games.
Afternoon activities included art events, Identity Crisis: The Game, High Seas Karaoke, Family Digital Scavenger Hunt, bingo, Guess That Song, spa seminars, basketball, Build-A-Bear at Sea Party, and additional games.
Featured entertainment included Creativity at Sea, 5 Games of Bingo, Mobile Trivia, Fun Squad Games: Hog’s Wild, multiple Punchliner Comedy Club performances, Playlist Productions: Studio VIP, an ABBA Trivia Party, and a Silent White Hot Party.
The schedule continued into the evening with comedy, shows, music, photography, casino activities, and nightlife.
The Final Fun Day at Sea
Saturday, October 4 was designated the Fun Farewell Day at Sea.
Even though the cruise was approaching its end, the final full day maintained a busy schedule.
Morning activities included trivia, games, The Wave Morning Show, bingo, mini golf, shopping events, art programming, and fitness activities.
The afternoon included Family Feud Live, sports and Barbie trivia, games, Q & Awesome with Lizzie, bingo, family activities, spa programming, and more.
One particularly practical event was the Disembarkation Presentation, designed to provide information about the process for leaving the ship in Sydney the following morning.
Entertainment highlights included 5 Games of Bingo, Q & Awesome with Lizzie, Frightfully Fun Fest activities, Playlist Productions: Epic Rock, a Superhero Music Party, and Punchliner Comedy Club.
This final program shows that Carnival continues its regular entertainment schedule through the last day rather than treating it solely as preparation for disembarkation.
Dining on Carnival Splendor
One of the most useful sections of these Carnival Splendor daily programs is Food Venue Open Hours.
The schedules show a variety of dining options operating at different times throughout each day. Venues appearing in these FunTimes include the Lido Restaurant, Gold Pearl Restaurant, Black Pearl Restaurant, Masala Tiger, Mongolian Wok, Seafood Shack, Guy’s Burger Joint, Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Pizzeria del Capitano, Mad Sizzles, Carnival Deli, Swirls, Chopsticks and More, and All Things Wings.
Special dining experiences appearing in the programs include Sea Day Brunch, High Tea Party, and The Chef’s Table.
The important takeaway for future passengers is that individual restaurant hours vary throughout the cruise. A venue that is available for lunch on a sea day may operate differently on a port day.
Always check the current FunTimes or Carnival HUB app once aboard for the schedule applicable to your sailing.
Live Music Around Carnival Splendor
The FunTimes show live music taking place in numerous venues rather than being limited to the main theater.
Venues appearing throughout these programs include the Splendor Lobby, Lido, RedFrog Pub, Casino Bar, Grand Piano, and Red Carpet.
The sailing featured a mixture of DJs, solo guitar, violin music, bands, piano bar performances, rock, country, pop, and other musical styles.
For passengers who prefer informal entertainment, the daily planner makes it easy to find a performance without necessarily committing to a full production show.
Playlist Productions and Major Shows
Several Playlist Productions performances appear throughout these FunTimes.
Shows listed during the sailing include Dear Future Husband, ’80s Pop to the Max, Studio VIP, and Epic Rock.
Major productions were generally scheduled for multiple performances, providing passengers with more than one opportunity to attend.
The Spectacular theater also hosted activities beyond Playlist Productions, including bingo, Deal or No Deal, presentations, and other major events.
Punchliner Comedy Club
Comedy was another recurring part of the Carnival Splendor entertainment schedule.
Punchliner Comedy Club performances appear throughout these daily programs, with different comedians and show ratings listed depending on the performance.
Some shows were designated PG while others were marked R-18+, making the daily program particularly important for passengers choosing an appropriate performance.
As with all entertainment schedules, comedians and showtimes can change between cruises.
Halloween and Frightfully Fun Activities
Because this particular sailing took place around the beginning of October, Halloween-themed Frightfully Fun programming appears throughout several of the FunTimes.
Activities shown include Patch’s Family Pumpkin Hunt, pumpkin carving, Halloween trivia, a Halloween Costume Contest, Patch’s Halloween Deck Party, Frightfully Fun dance activities, and other seasonal events.
These programs provide a useful example of why FunTimes from one sailing should not be treated as an exact schedule for another. Seasonal activities can significantly affect the onboard entertainment lineup.
Kids and Family Activities
Family programming appears throughout the sailing.
The FunTimes include activities such as Build-A-Bear Workshop at Sea Party, family games, scavenger hunts, youth activities, and seasonal programming.
The daily programs also direct passengers to the Carnival HUB app for the schedules for Camp Ocean, Circle “C”, and Club O2.
Families should therefore check both the general daily planner and the current youth schedules once aboard.
Shore Excursions and Port Days
Carnival Adventures appears throughout these FunTimes as the onboard resource for shore excursions.
The itinerary shown includes Lifou Isle, Mystery Island, and Noumea, although the collection of daily programs pictured here does not include the FunTimes page for Lifou Isle.
For that reason, this guide does not attempt to reconstruct or speculate about the missing day’s activities.
The available port-day programs do, however, demonstrate how Carnival organizes days ashore. Port information, approximate times for going ashore, return times, emergency contact information, onboard activities, dining hours, and evening entertainment are all incorporated into the daily planner.
How to Use Carnival FunTimes
For anyone accustomed to another cruise line’s daily planner or looking for a Carnival equivalent to a Cruise Compass, FunTimes serves as the daily guide to what is happening aboard.
The programs can help passengers plan around:
• Daily activities
• Live entertainment
• Production shows
• Comedy
• Trivia and games
• Dining and restaurant hours
• Shore excursions
• Spa and fitness activities
• Casino events
• Shopping
• Movies
• Kids and teen activities
• Port schedules
• Important onboard notices
The Carnival HUB app provides additional schedule and venue information during the cruise.
These archived FunTimes are best used to understand the general pace and variety of a Carnival Splendor cruise rather than to predict exact activities or times for a future sailing.
FAQ
What ship are these Carnival FunTimes from?
These daily programs are from Carnival Splendor.
When was this Carnival Splendor cruise?
The itinerary shown began in Sydney on September 27, 2025 and returned to Sydney on October 5.
How long was the Carnival Splendor itinerary?
The FunTimes show a nine-day itinerary from Sydney.
Where did Carnival Splendor sail on this cruise?
The printed itinerary lists Sydney, two initial Fun Days at Sea, Lifou Isle, Mystery Island, Noumea, two additional Fun Days at Sea, and the return to Sydney.
Are all nine days of FunTimes included here?
No. The available photos do not include the FunTimes page for the Lifou Isle port day, so that day’s activities are not reconstructed in this guide.
What is Carnival FunTimes?
FunTimes is Carnival’s daily program containing schedules and information about activities, entertainment, dining, events, and other aspects of the cruise day.
Does Carnival Splendor have activities on sea days?
Yes. The sea-day programs shown here contain extensive schedules covering morning, afternoon, evening, and late-night activities.
Does Carnival Splendor have activities while the ship is in port?
Yes. The Mystery Island and Noumea FunTimes show onboard activities continuing while passengers are able to go ashore, with the schedule becoming busier as passengers return.
What entertainment is shown in these Carnival Splendor FunTimes?
The programs include Playlist Productions shows, Punchliner Comedy Club, live music, karaoke, trivia, bingo, game shows, parties, movies, family activities, and seasonal Frightfully Fun events.
Does Carnival Splendor have a steakhouse?
Yes. Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse appears repeatedly in the dining sections of these FunTimes.
Are dining hours the same every day?
No. The daily Food Venue Open Hours sections show different operating schedules depending on the venue and day.
Can these FunTimes be used as the schedule for a future Carnival Splendor cruise?
No. They are best used as a planning reference and an example of what the onboard experience can look like. Entertainment, activities, performers, dining hours, port schedules, and other details can change.
Conclusion
These Carnival Splendor FunTimes offer a detailed look at the rhythm of a longer South Pacific cruise from Sydney.
Sea days are packed with activities from morning until late at night, including trivia, games, live music, Playlist Productions, comedy, movies, casino events, spa activities, family programming, dining, and nightlife. Port days shift the emphasis toward time ashore while still maintaining activities onboard and a full evening entertainment schedule after guests return.
The seasonal Frightfully Fun programming also makes this particular collection an interesting example of how Carnival adapts its daily schedule for special events.
For travelers researching Carnival Splendor daily programs, activities, restaurant hours, entertainment schedules, or what to expect on a South Pacific cruise, these real FunTimes provide something a basic itinerary cannot: a practical look at how each day aboard Carnival Splendor is actually organized.
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