Carnival Cruise Line announced that 10 nurses and healthcare workers from Queensland Children’s Hospital were welcomed aboard the Carnival Luminosa for a spa experience as a thank you from the company, which is a longtime partner of the Children’s Hospital Foundation.
“Carnival is proud to support the incredible work of the Children’s Hospital Foundation and the healthcare heroes who make a difference every day,” said Anton Loeb, assistant vice president of sales and marketing at Carnival Cruise Line Australia.
“Through activities like our Conga for Kids initiative, our guests have helped raise funds that go directly towards improving the lives of children and families that need it most. Today’s ship spa day was a small way to say thank you to those who give so much,” added Loeb.
Children’s Hospital Foundation CEO Lyndsey Rice said: “Carnival’s continued support means so much to our team and the families we care for.”
“Today’s spa experience was a thoughtful way to recognise a group of our dedicated healthcare workers who work tirelessly to provide compassionate care and support to every family that comes through our doors. Their efforts play a vital role in bringing comfort and smiles to the children we serve,” added Rice.
Carnival said in a press release that it welcomed the staff aboard with a heartfelt gesture of appreciation for their care of the vulnerable children.
Hosted at the Cloud9 Spa onboard, one of the largest spas in the global fleet, the experience for the staff included access to the hydrotherapy pool and thermal suites, followed by massage treatments and lunch.
Since 2019, Carnival has been a supporter of the Children’s Hospital Foundation in Queensland and has donated over $132,000.
The funds help provide support and care for children across Queensland, including access to specialist equipment, research and wrap-around family services.
Carnival Cruise Line added that it hosted Conga for Kids events onboard the Carnival Luminosa since the ship began sailing from Queensland in November 2022 and onboard the Carnival Encounter since joining the fleet in March 2025.
