Experience
For the first time in Australian Cruise History
Get On Board!
Get ready for an experience like no other onboard HELLBOUND — Australia’s first-ever metal cruise! This is your chance to escape to a floating metal paradise packed with epic live performances, themed dress-up nights, ice-cold cocktails, immersive activities, metal quizzes, trivia, on board resident tattooists and much more. But what truly sets this apart? It’s an intimate, up-close atmosphere where the line between artist and fan blurs. You’re not just watching the bands — you’re on holiday with them. From catching them side-stage to sharing a laugh at the bar or spotting them in the buffet line, anything can happen at sea. This is metal, redefined.
2026 HOST SHIP
Carnival Splendor
Step aboard Carnival Splendor, a floating paradise packed with non-stop excitement, world-class entertainment, and unforgettable adventures. This magnificent ship boasts a sprawling Serenity Pool and Hot Tubs, a thrilling WaterWorks waterslide park, and diverse dining options, from sizzling steakhouse delights to international flavors.
Mosh the night away at vibrant live music venues, nightclubs, enjoy non-stop entertainment, or relax in the Cloud 9 Spa. With spacious staterooms, endless activities, and metal-filled fun, Carnival Splendor delivers the perfect mix of relaxation and high-energy thrills. Whether cruising to rage, or simply soaking up the fun at sea, every moment on Carnival Splendor is a celebration!
Please note – The central pool on deck 9 will be unavailable on Hellbound 2026, as it will be covered to transform our mainstage moshpit/dancefloor area. You can access the Serentiy Pool, however, throughout the voyage on deck 9 back of the ship.
Ship Tour
Hell Yeah!
Festival Activities
Get ready for more than just music — HELLBOUND is bringing a full lineup of immersive onboard experiences to take your cruise to the next level. From booking a tattoo session for some fresh ink ($), to headbanging karaoke, band Q&As to live podcast recordings, this is your chance to dive deeper into the metal culture you love. These aren’t just side shows — they’re part of what makes HELLBOUND a truly interactive and unforgettable voyage. Closer to sailing, we’ll reveal even more epic activities and surprises designed to get you involved and make memories with your fellow metalheads. Stay tuned… things are about to get loud.
Live Q&A's
Karaoke
Passenger Activities
Live Podcasts
Games
Artist Experiences
Metal Quizzes & Trivia
Theme Nights
On HELLBOUND, we’re cranking the chaos to 11 with epic, interactive theme nights that bring the full ship together for unforgettable metal-fueled mayhem. Whether it’s battle vests, corpse paint, or your wildest rock-inspired look — these full-ship dress-up parties are your chance to let loose, get creative, and fully embrace the spirit of the cruise. Not big on dressing up? No stress — it’s totally optional. But trust us, getting involved is half the fun and an awesome way to connect with your fellow cruisers in true HELLBOUND style.
Aus Metal Tee's
Pirates and Wenches
Halloween
Get To Know Splendor
Around the ship
Sailaway Party
There is nothing quite like leaving Sydney Harbour onboard a Cruise Ship, drink in hand!
Green Lightning Waterslide
Ready for some thrills and spills?
Carnival WaterWorks
Built for some serious splashing.
Twister Waterslide
The splashiest route from point A to point B.
Sirenity Rear Pool & Hot Tubs
Serenity’s the faraway place… that’s actually quite close to it all.
Beer Station
Video Game Arcade ($)
Ready Player 1? Our video arcade is equipped with the latest and greatest high-tech video and arcade games.
Alchemy Bar ($)
For the perfect antidote to all that pre-holiday stress, try a unique cocktail custom-concocted by our mix-masters.
RedFrog Pub ($)
Good beer, good tunes, good times. Welcome to the island-inspired ambiance of Carnival’s chillest hangout.
RedFrog Rum Bar ($)
Get into the island vibe at this tropical hangout, serving your fave rum drinks and our own private-label draft beer.
BlueIguana Tequila Bar ($)
Feel like a frozen tequila drink? How about an ice-cold Mexican beer? Grab a stool, amigo. This is where you wanna be.
Our House Sports Bar ($)
Pretty much just like your favorite neighbourhood sports bar, except this bar travels at 18 knots.
Piano Bar
Finally. A bar where singing along isn’t just tolerated, it’s strongly encouraged.
Casino Bar ($)
Finding a great drink here is never a roll of the dice.
Beer Station
For a great time, PYOB — pour your own beer!
Cloud 9 Spa ($)
Cloud 9 Spa isn’t just a spa, it’s a shrine to relaxation.
Cloud 9 Spa: Thermal Suite ($)
In these rooms, the temperature only has one setting: “perfect.”
Cloud 9 Spa: Hydrotherapy Pool ($)
Not an easy word to say, but for relaxation and rejuvenation, it’s one worth learning.
Fitness Centre
Holiday is actually a great time to hit the gym. And here’s a good gym to hit.
Fitness Classes ($)
Holiday is actually a great time to hit the gym. And here’s a good gym to hit.
Jogging Track
Enjoy a run with a view.
Basketball Court
A game of hoops at sea is perhaps triple-double the fun of a game on land.
Atrium Bar ($)
There’s no place at sea as welcoming as the atrium — the welcome-aboard center.
Nightclub (18+)
The main location for all Taking Back Saturday DJ’s epic anthems and Parties!
Bingo ($)
B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O, B-I-N-G-O … this BINGO is a game-o.
Pixels Photography ($)
Getting great photos from your cruise is easy — just stop and smile!
Library
Need a break? Find yourself a good book to lose yourself in.
WiFi & Onboard Internet ($)
Stay connected and share the good times you’re having.
Camp Ocean (2-11)
At Camp Ocean, 2–11 year-olds stay busy, keep active and have fun as they enjoy all new ocean-themed activities in supervised, age-based groups.
Circle "C" (12-14
Welcome to the ultimate hot spot for guests ages 12 to 14. And with all this fun happening, they’ll be LOLing in no time.
Club O2 (14+)
This is Club O2, the just-for-teens hangout on board Carnival.
Night Owls ($)
Made for kids, great for adults! (We watch ‘em until the wee hours of the morning — you have worry-free fun.)
Cherry On Top Lolly Bar ($)
Made for kids, great for adults! (We watch ‘em until the wee hours of the morning — you have worry-free fun.)
Accessories Shopping
There’s an almost-endless selection of designer jewelry and accessories on the ship… so bring your inner fashionista along.
Fine Jewellery ($)
Commemorate your vacation by picking up a great deal on a lifetime supply of sparkles.
Designer Watches ($)
Your Carnival cruise is a great time… to save big on watches, tax- and duty-free!
Acupuncture ($)
Acupuncture
Facial Treatments ($)
We won’t just treat you, we’ll treat you well.
Hair & Beauty Salon ($)
Get that classic ‘just went to the salon’ look while you cruise.
Men's Spa Services
Hey man, been to the spa lately?
Medi-Spa
Looking to get some work done? Look no further.
Turtles (Infants & u/2)
Bring the kids under 2! They’re going to have some amazing fun with us during this cruise so Mum and Dad can Mosh!.
Dining Locations Around The SHip
Eat, Drink, Mosh, Repeat
Carnival Splendor brings the flavour with a massive range of food and drink options to satisfy every craving while you cruise. From the endless variety at the Lido Marketplace buffet — including salad bars, deli classics, gluten-free and vegan-friendly options — to 24/7 pizza, poolside burgers, ice cream, and specialty dining, there’s something for every appetite. Sip cocktails in the many themed bars and lounges or grab a casual bite between sets. Whether you’re fuelling up before a mosh pit or winding down with dessert, Carnival has your taste buds covered from morning to midnight.
Special Diets – We don’t all have the luxury of dropping our diets when we go on holidays. If you’ve got an eye on what crosses your plate, we’ve got your back. Carnival’s chefs are specially-trained to prepare food options for a variety of diets — vegetarian, gluten-free, kosher, Indian vegetarian, or food low in carbs, fat, sugar or cholesterol — so you don’t have to let your dietary restrictions restrict you from having a great time. Or from having seconds. There are also helpful hints on our Empire Dining menu.
Guy's Burger Joint
Take a big juicy bite of one of the best burgers at sea, brought to you by none other than celebrity chef Guy Fieri.
Fahrenheit 555 ($)
Hope you packed your taste buds. Let them loose on a juicy steak cooked to your exact specs.
Mongolian Wok
Add some Asian flavours to your cruise at our design-your-own stir-fry bar. (Chopsticks totally optional.)
Seafood Shack ($)
Favour flavour above all? See your way to Seafood Shack for something simply delicious.
Masala Tiger
Stop by and grab a hot “naan” — amazing bread. Then be tempted by other traditional Indian oven delicacies!
Lido Marketplace Buffet
When it comes to a variety of food served in a casual dining atmosphere, this is the centre of it all.
Dining Room Breakfast
Start your day off right with this enjoyable made-to-order breakfast experience.
Main Dining Room
Your main included dining location – A multi-part meal experience, that’s simply coursing with flavour.
Steakhouse Selections ($)
Enjoy signature Fahrenheit 555 favourites anytime, in our lively main dining room.
Deli, Artisan Eats
Pile ’em high at this neighborhood deli. Choose from old time favorites filled with juicy cuts of meat!
JavaBlue Café ($)
From the simply caffeinated to the simply sublime, nothing satisfies your coffee craving like JavaBlue Café.
Juice & Java ($)
Find fresh pressed juices, coffees and more here.
Chef's Table ($)
Get a backstage pass to what’s cooking in our kitchen with this private tour and meal featuring our chefs’ best dishes.
Swirls Icecream Bar
Grab a cone and choose from frozen yogurt or delicious soft-serve ice cream — the original heat blaster.
24-Hour Room Service ($)
Hungry enough to eat, but feel more like staying in? Relax. Room service is available 24 hours a day.
Mad Sizzle BBQ ($)
Bringing the “skill” to skillet, Mad Sizzle serves up an irresistible array of mouth-watering kebabs and satays featuring succulent slow-spit-roasted meats.
Steakhouse Restaurant
Take a look at the Steakhouse Restaurant, a fine dining eating and drinking experience.
Sweet Spot
Put an exclamation point at the end of a great meal and pick up a slice of goodness that really hits the spot.
Pizzeria del Capitano
We’re serving up fresh pizza – perfect for those cravings!