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Carnival Encounter

Carnival Cruise Line · Grand class · launched 2002 · 2,600 guests

  • 2,600guests
  • 2002launched, refurbished 2026
  • 109kgross tonnes
  • 160sailings listed
  • A$504per person, from
Carnival Encounter at sea
Carnival Encounter at sea
Carnival Splendor at sea
Carnival Splendor at sea
Guy’s Burger Joint
Guy’s Burger Joint
Carnival Topside Grill
Carnival Topside Grill
Waterfront Restaurant
Waterfront Restaurant
Dining Room
Dining Room
Lido Marketplace
Lido Marketplace
Fahrenheit 555
Fahrenheit 555
JavaBlue Café
JavaBlue Café
RedFrog Rum Bar
RedFrog Rum Bar
Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
Serenity Adult-Only Retreat
The Oasis
The Oasis
WaterWorks and Green Lightning
WaterWorks and Green Lightning
Cloud 9 Spa
Cloud 9 Spa
Seuss at Sea
Seuss at Sea
EDGE Adventure Activities
EDGE Adventure Activities
Interior cabin
Interior cabin
Ocean View cabin
Ocean View cabin
Balcony cabin
Balcony cabin
Suite cabin
Suite cabin

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Carnival Encounter at a glance

Carnival Encounter is a Grand class ship from Carnival Cruise Line, launched in 2002, carrying 2,600 guests. It is known for Fun Ship cruising from Brisbane, after sailing for P&O Australia as Pacific Encounter. We list 160 sailings between November 2026 and June 2029, mostly from Brisbane, from A$504 per person.

Carnival Encounter joined Carnival Cruise Line's Australian fleet in 2025, when P&O Cruises Australia was folded into Carnival. It sailed for P&O as Pacific Encounter and kept the P&O favourites families liked. It was built in 2002 as Star Princess.

Those include Byron Beach Suites, the adults-only Oasis retreat and the EDGE ropes course high above the deck, alongside Carnival's Fun Ship entertainment.

Carnival Encounter is based in Brisbane all year, sailing short getaways and voyages to the South Pacific islands and the Queensland coast.

Carnival Encounter is best for

  • Sailing from Brisbane any time of year
  • Families and groups of friends
  • The South Pacific
  • Value fares

What stands out on Carnival Encounter

  • The EDGE ropes course
  • Byron Beach Suites
  • The adults-only Oasis retreat
  • Waterslides and a family pool deck
  • Live music and comedy
Carnival Encounter facts
Cruise lineCarnival Cruise Line
Ship classGrand class
Launched2002
Last refurbished2026
Guests2,600 (double occupancy)
Crew1,100
Gross tonnage108,865
Length290 metres
Sails from (our sailings)Brisbane
Sailings we list160, November 2026 to June 2029

Ship facts from Carnival Cruise Line and Wikipedia, checked 25 October 2026. Sailings and fares updated 1 November 2026.

Carnival Encounter itineraries 2026–29

Every Carnival Encounter sailing we list, soonest first: 160 sailings from November 2026 to June 2029, from Brisbane. Fares are per person for two sharing, taxes and fees included, as listed by the cruise line on 2 November at 7:22am. Cabin types sell out and prices move between checks, so we confirm what is open and what it costs before you pay.

160 sailings

DepartsCruiseCabins openFromQuote
2026 to 27 season
Thu, 19 Nov 20263 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Ocean View, Balcony Interior fromA$581ppA$1,162 for 2
Sun, 6 Dec 20264 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$850ppA$1,700 for 2
Thu, 10 Dec 20263 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$666ppA$1,332 for 2
Sun, 13 Dec 20266 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneWillis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach 2 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Balcony Interior fromA$1,198ppA$2,396 for 2
Sun, 27 Dec 20263 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Ocean View, Balcony Interior fromA$835ppA$1,670 for 2
Wed, 30 Dec 202610 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSanto, Port Vila, Mystery Island, Lifou Only Balcony cabins leftBalcony Balcony fromA$2,902ppA$5,804 for 2
Sat, 9 Jan 20278 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneLifou, Mystery Island, Nouméa 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Ocean View, Balcony Interior fromA$1,458ppA$2,916 for 2
Sun, 17 Jan 20276 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneWillis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Ocean View, Balcony Interior fromA$928ppA$1,856 for 2
Sat, 23 Jan 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Ocean View, Balcony Interior fromA$706ppA$1,412 for 2
Wed, 27 Jan 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$683ppA$1,366 for 2
Sun, 31 Jan 20276 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneWillis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$986ppA$1,972 for 2
Sat, 6 Feb 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$504ppA$1,008 for 2
Tue, 9 Feb 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$689ppA$1,378 for 2
Sat, 13 Feb 20277 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Lifou, Port Vila All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$991ppA$1,982 for 2
Sat, 20 Feb 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$519ppA$1,038 for 2
Tue, 23 Feb 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$684ppA$1,368 for 2
Sat, 27 Feb 20277 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Lifou, Port Vila All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$976ppA$1,952 for 2
Sat, 6 Mar 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$519ppA$1,038 for 2
Tue, 9 Mar 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$659ppA$1,318 for 2
Sat, 13 Mar 20278 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneMystery Island, Port Vila, Lifou All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,041ppA$2,082 for 2
Sun, 21 Mar 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$679ppA$1,358 for 2
Thu, 25 Mar 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Ocean View, Balcony Interior fromA$885ppA$1,770 for 2
Mon, 29 Mar 20278 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneLifou, Port Vila, Mystery Island 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Ocean View, Balcony Interior fromA$1,156ppA$2,312 for 2
Tue, 6 Apr 20276 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Ocean View, Balcony Interior fromA$1,032ppA$2,064 for 2
Mon, 12 Apr 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$714ppA$1,428 for 2
Fri, 16 Apr 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$634ppA$1,268 for 2
Mon, 19 Apr 202710 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneLifou, Mystery Island, Port Vila, Santo All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,214ppA$2,428 for 2
Thu, 29 Apr 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$735ppA$1,470 for 2
Mon, 3 May 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$705ppA$1,410 for 2
Fri, 7 May 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$591ppA$1,182 for 2
Mon, 10 May 202712 nights Fiji and South Pacific from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneMystery Island, Lautoka, Dravuni Island, Port Vila, Lifou All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,921ppA$3,842 for 2
Sat, 22 May 20278 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneMystery Island, Port Vila, Lifou All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,137ppA$2,274 for 2
Sun, 30 May 20276 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneWillis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$974ppA$1,948 for 2
Sat, 5 June 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$540ppA$1,080 for 2
Tue, 8 June 202710 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSanto, Port Vila, Mystery Island, Lifou All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,265ppA$2,530 for 2
Fri, 18 June 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$561ppA$1,122 for 2
Mon, 21 June 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$728ppA$1,456 for 2
Fri, 25 June 20278 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Mystery Island, Lifou All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,244ppA$2,488 for 2
2027 to 28 season
Sat, 3 July 20277 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island Only Interior cabins leftInterior Interior fromA$1,320ppA$2,640 for 2
Sat, 10 July 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$606ppA$1,212 for 2
Tue, 13 July 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$751ppA$1,502 for 2
Sat, 17 July 202714 nights Mutiny on the Bounty and Fiji from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneNorfolk Island, Nuku'alofa, Mutiny on the Bounty, Suva, Dravuni Island, Port Vila Only Ocean View cabins leftOcean View Ocean View fromA$3,405ppA$6,810 for 2
Sat, 31 July 20278 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbanePort Vila, Mystery Island, Nouméa All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,106ppA$2,212 for 2
Sun, 8 Aug 20276 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneWillis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$999ppA$1,998 for 2
Sat, 14 Aug 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$715ppA$1,430 for 2
Wed, 18 Aug 202710 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneLifou, Mystery Island, Port Vila, Santo All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,326ppA$2,652 for 2
Sat, 28 Aug 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$586ppA$1,172 for 2
Tue, 31 Aug 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$706ppA$1,412 for 2
Sat, 4 Sept 20276 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneWillis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Ocean View, Balcony Interior fromA$979ppA$1,958 for 2
Fri, 10 Sept 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$586ppA$1,172 for 2
Mon, 13 Sept 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$711ppA$1,422 for 2
Fri, 17 Sept 20278 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbanePort Vila, Mystery Island, Nouméa 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Ocean View, Balcony Interior fromA$1,343ppA$2,686 for 2
Sat, 25 Sept 20276 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneWillis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,161ppA$2,322 for 2
Fri, 1 Oct 20278 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneLifou, Mystery Island, Nouméa All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,118ppA$2,236 for 2
Sat, 9 Oct 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$546ppA$1,092 for 2
Tue, 12 Oct 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$715ppA$1,430 for 2
Sat, 16 Oct 20278 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Mystery Island, Lifou All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,118ppA$2,236 for 2
Sun, 24 Oct 20276 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneWillis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$993ppA$1,986 for 2
Sat, 30 Oct 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$546ppA$1,092 for 2
Tue, 2 Nov 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$700ppA$1,400 for 2
Sat, 6 Nov 20278 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Mystery Island, Lifou All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,118ppA$2,236 for 2
Sun, 14 Nov 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$700ppA$1,400 for 2
Thu, 18 Nov 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$561ppA$1,122 for 2
Sun, 21 Nov 20276 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneWillis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$963ppA$1,926 for 2
Sat, 27 Nov 20278 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Mystery Island, Lifou All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,118ppA$2,236 for 2
Sun, 5 Dec 20274 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$705ppA$1,410 for 2
Thu, 9 Dec 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$601ppA$1,202 for 2
Sun, 12 Dec 20276 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,003ppA$2,006 for 2
Sat, 18 Dec 20279 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Lifou, Mystery Island, Port Vila 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Ocean View, Balcony Interior fromA$1,604ppA$3,208 for 2
Mon, 27 Dec 20273 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$710ppA$1,420 for 2
Thu, 30 Dec 20279 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Lifou, Port Vila, Santo 3 of 4 cabin types leftInterior, Ocean View, Balcony Interior fromA$1,733ppA$3,466 for 2
Sat, 8 Jan 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$780ppA$1,560 for 2
Wed, 12 Jan 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$780ppA$1,560 for 2
Sun, 16 Jan 20286 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneWillis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,013ppA$2,026 for 2
Sat, 22 Jan 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$601ppA$1,202 for 2
Tue, 25 Jan 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$700ppA$1,400 for 2
Sat, 29 Jan 20288 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Mystery Island, Lifou All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,118ppA$2,236 for 2
Sun, 6 Feb 20286 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneWillis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$953ppA$1,906 for 2
Sat, 12 Feb 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$546ppA$1,092 for 2
Tue, 15 Feb 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$700ppA$1,400 for 2
Sat, 19 Feb 20288 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Mystery Island, Lifou All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,118ppA$2,236 for 2
Sun, 27 Feb 20286 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$953ppA$1,906 for 2
Sat, 4 Mar 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$546ppA$1,092 for 2
Tue, 7 Mar 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$700ppA$1,400 for 2
Sat, 11 Mar 20288 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneLifou, Mystery Island, Nouméa All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,128ppA$2,256 for 2
Sun, 19 Mar 20286 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneWillis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$953ppA$1,906 for 2
Sat, 25 Mar 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$546ppA$1,092 for 2
Tue, 28 Mar 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$700ppA$1,400 for 2
Sat, 1 Apr 20288 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Mystery Island, Lifou All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,188ppA$2,376 for 2
Sun, 9 Apr 20286 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,008ppA$2,016 for 2
Sat, 15 Apr 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$600ppA$1,200 for 2
Tue, 18 Apr 202810 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneLifou, Mystery Island, Port Vila, Santo All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,372ppA$2,744 for 2
Fri, 28 Apr 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$560ppA$1,120 for 2
Mon, 1 May 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$700ppA$1,400 for 2
Fri, 5 May 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$560ppA$1,120 for 2
Mon, 8 May 202812 nights Fiji and South Pacific from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneMystery Island, Lautoka, Dravuni Island, Port Vila, Lifou All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,917ppA$3,834 for 2
Sat, 20 May 20288 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Mystery Island, Lifou All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,128ppA$2,256 for 2
Sun, 28 May 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$700ppA$1,400 for 2
Thu, 1 June 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$546ppA$1,092 for 2
Sun, 4 June 20286 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$953ppA$1,906 for 2
Sat, 10 June 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$700ppA$1,400 for 2
Wed, 14 June 202810 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneLifou, Mystery Island, Port Vila, Santo All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,371ppA$2,742 for 2
Sat, 24 June 20288 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Mystery Island, Lifou All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,218ppA$2,436 for 2
2028 to 29 season
Sun, 2 July 20286 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneWillis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,028ppA$2,056 for 2
Sat, 8 July 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$605ppA$1,210 for 2
Tue, 11 July 20289 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Lifou, Port Vila, Mystery Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,260ppA$2,520 for 2
Thu, 20 July 20284 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSolar Eclipse Sydney Harbour All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$815ppA$1,630 for 2
Mon, 24 July 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$700ppA$1,400 for 2
Fri, 28 July 20288 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Mystery Island, Lifou All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,124ppA$2,248 for 2
Sat, 5 Aug 202814 nights Mutiny on the Bounty and Fiji from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneNorfolk Island, Nuku'alofa, Mutiny on the Bounty, Suva, Dravuni Island, Port Vila All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$2,219ppA$4,438 for 2
Sat, 19 Aug 20286 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$953ppA$1,906 for 2
Fri, 25 Aug 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$699ppA$1,398 for 2
Tue, 29 Aug 202810 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneLifou, Mystery Island, Port Vila, Santo All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,368ppA$2,736 for 2
Fri, 8 Sept 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$560ppA$1,120 for 2
Mon, 11 Sept 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$700ppA$1,400 for 2
Fri, 15 Sept 20288 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Mystery Island, Lifou All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,324ppA$2,648 for 2
Sat, 23 Sept 20286 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneWillis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,033ppA$2,066 for 2
Fri, 29 Sept 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$710ppA$1,420 for 2
Mon, 2 Oct 20288 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneLifou, Mystery Island, Nouméa All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,124ppA$2,248 for 2
Tue, 10 Oct 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$700ppA$1,400 for 2
Sat, 14 Oct 20288 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneLifou, Mystery Island, Nouméa All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,124ppA$2,248 for 2
Sun, 22 Oct 20286 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneWillis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$953ppA$1,906 for 2
Sat, 28 Oct 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$545ppA$1,090 for 2
Tue, 31 Oct 20284 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$700ppA$1,400 for 2
Thu, 16 Nov 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$545ppA$1,090 for 2
Sun, 19 Nov 20286 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneWillis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$953ppA$1,906 for 2
Sat, 25 Nov 20288 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneLifou, Mystery Island, Nouméa All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,124ppA$2,248 for 2
Sun, 3 Dec 20284 nights Australia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneTownsville All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$693ppA$1,386 for 2
Sat, 16 Dec 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$710ppA$1,420 for 2
Tue, 19 Dec 20288 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Mystery Island, Lifou All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,565ppA$3,130 for 2
Wed, 27 Dec 20283 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$760ppA$1,520 for 2
Sat, 30 Dec 202810 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Lifou, Mystery Island, Port Vila All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,829ppA$3,658 for 2
Tue, 9 Jan 20298 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneLifou, Mystery Island, Nouméa All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,285ppA$2,570 for 2
Wed, 17 Jan 20294 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$785ppA$1,570 for 2
Tue, 30 Jan 20294 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$705ppA$1,410 for 2
Sat, 3 Feb 20298 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneLifou, Mystery Island, Nouméa All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,134ppA$2,268 for 2
Sun, 11 Feb 20296 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$963ppA$1,926 for 2
Sat, 17 Feb 20293 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$550ppA$1,100 for 2
Tue, 20 Feb 20294 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$705ppA$1,410 for 2
Sat, 24 Feb 20298 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneLifou, Mystery Island, Nouméa All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,134ppA$2,268 for 2
Sun, 4 Mar 202913 nights New Zealand from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneFiordland National Park, Dunedin, Lyttelton, Tauranga, Auckland All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$2,046ppA$4,092 for 2
Sat, 17 Mar 20298 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneNouméa, Mystery Island, Lifou All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,134ppA$2,268 for 2
Sun, 25 Mar 20296 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$963ppA$1,926 for 2
Sat, 31 Mar 20293 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$615ppA$1,230 for 2
Tue, 3 Apr 20294 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$785ppA$1,570 for 2
Sat, 7 Apr 20298 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneLifou, Mystery Island, Nouméa All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,194ppA$2,388 for 2
Sun, 15 Apr 20296 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$963ppA$1,926 for 2
Sat, 21 Apr 20293 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$550ppA$1,100 for 2
Tue, 24 Apr 202910 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneLifou, Mystery Island, Port Vila, Santo All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,378ppA$2,756 for 2
Fri, 4 May 20293 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$565ppA$1,130 for 2
Mon, 7 May 20294 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$705ppA$1,410 for 2
Fri, 11 May 20293 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$565ppA$1,130 for 2
Mon, 14 May 202912 nights Fiji and South Pacific from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneMystery Island, Lautoka, Dravuni Island, Port Vila, Lifou All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,807ppA$3,614 for 2
Sat, 26 May 20298 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneLifou, Mystery Island, Nouméa All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,134ppA$2,268 for 2
Sun, 3 June 20294 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$705ppA$1,410 for 2
Thu, 7 June 20293 nights Getaway from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneSea days, no ports of call All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$550ppA$1,100 for 2
Sun, 10 June 20296 nights Great Barrier Reef from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$963ppA$1,926 for 2
Sat, 16 June 20294 nights Airlie Beach from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneAirlie Beach All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$704ppA$1,408 for 2
Wed, 20 June 202910 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneLifou, Mystery Island, Port Vila, Santo All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,538ppA$3,076 for 2
Sat, 30 June 20298 nights Vanuatu and New Caledonia from BrisbaneCarnival Encounter · Round trip from BrisbaneLifou, Mystery Island, Nouméa All cabin types availableInterior, Ocean View, Balcony, Suite Interior fromA$1,224ppA$2,448 for 2

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Dining and things to do with Carnival Cruise Line

Venues found across the Carnival Cruise Line fleet; not every venue is on Carnival Encounter, so ask us about this ship. Anything marked Included carries no extra cost. Photos are Carnival Cruise Line’s own and may show a sister ship.

Dining & bars

Guy’s Burger Joint on Carnival Encounter
Included

Guy’s Burger Joint

Guy Fieri’s poolside burger bar with a build-your-own toppings station. Exclusive to Carnival Splendor among the Australian ships.

Carnival Topside Grill on Carnival Encounter
Included

Carnival Topside Grill

Poolside burgers, wings and plant-based options on Adventure and Encounter, the ex-P&O ships’ answer to Guy’s.

Waterfront Restaurant on Carnival Encounter
Included

Waterfront Restaurant

Modern Australian main dining on Adventure and Encounter, with a kids’ menu that changes daily.

Dining Room on Carnival Encounter
Included

Dining Room

Three-course dinner on Splendor and Luminosa, with Early, Late or Your Time seating and a vegan menu.

Lido Marketplace on Carnival Encounter
Included

Lido Marketplace

The buffet on Splendor and Luminosa: barbecue, deli, salad bar, an Asian station and a daily chef’s special.

Fahrenheit 555 on Carnival Encounter
Extra Charge

Fahrenheit 555

The steakhouse on all four Australian ships, premium cuts and seafood in an elegant-casual room.

JavaBlue Café on Carnival Encounter
Extra Charge

JavaBlue Café

Coffee, tea and baked treats on Splendor and Luminosa, for the days the included coffee will not do.

RedFrog Rum Bar on Carnival Encounter
Extra Charge

RedFrog Rum Bar

Poolside Caribbean rum cocktails and Carnival’s own ThirstyFrog Red draft beer, on Splendor and Luminosa.

Onboard activities

Serenity Adult-Only Retreat on Carnival Encounter
Adults Only

Serenity Adult-Only Retreat

A quieter deck with its own bar, on Splendor and Luminosa, away from the family pools.

The Oasis on Carnival Encounter
Adults Only

The Oasis

The adults-only retreat on Adventure and Encounter, with a pool, deckchairs and cocktails from a dedicated bar.

WaterWorks and Green Lightning on Carnival Encounter
Included

WaterWorks and Green Lightning

Carnival’s onboard waterpark and the Green Lightning thrill slide, only on Splendor: fast, wet and open to guests of all ages.

Cloud 9 Spa on Carnival Encounter
Extra Charge

Cloud 9 Spa

Massages, facials and thermal suites on every ship; book a Cloud 9 Spa cabin for included access.

Seuss at Sea on Carnival Encounter
Included

Seuss at Sea

Character breakfasts, a parade and story time from the world of Dr Seuss, on all four Australian ships.

EDGE Adventure Activities on Carnival Encounter
Extra Charge

EDGE Adventure Activities

Flying Fox, rock climbing and the Bridge Roof Walk on Adventure and Encounter, Carnival’s most active deck.

Carnival Encounter cabins and suites

The lowest fare we list for each cabin type on Carnival Encounter, per person twin share, taxes and fees included, as listed on 2 November at 7:22am. Fares vary by sailing and date.

Interior on Carnival Encounter

Interior

  • Sleeps 2 to 4, no window, the lowest fare on every ship
  • A television, safe and full bathroom, same as every other cabin
  • The pick for a short getaway when you are rarely in the room anyway
FromA$504ppA$1,008 for 2Getaway from Brisbane, 3 nights
Ocean View on Carnival Encounter

Ocean View

  • A picture window or a pair of portholes, depending on the ship
  • Sleeps 2 to 4, mostly on the lower decks
  • Some cabins have an obstructed view at a lower fare, ask us which
FromA$534ppA$1,068 for 2Getaway from Brisbane, 3 nights
Balcony on Carnival Encounter

Balcony

  • Private balcony with two chairs and a table
  • Sleeps 2 to 4; the most popular category and the first to sell out
  • Aft-facing and extended balconies are bigger for a similar fare, ask us
FromA$644ppA$1,288 for 2Getaway from Brisbane, 3 nights
Suite on Carnival Encounter

Suite

  • A separate sitting area, more storage and a larger bathroom
  • Priority boarding, and on Splendor and Luminosa a bathtub
  • Cloud 9 Spa suites add spa access; Byron Beach suites add a private bow-deck club
FromA$830ppA$1,660 for 2Getaway from Brisbane, 3 nights

Where does Carnival Encounter sail?

Carnival Encounter calls at 22 ports on the sailings we list. Its voyages: Great Barrier Reef and Queensland (68), South Pacific (45), Short getaways (40), Fiji and Vanuatu (5) and Australia (1). Solid pins are where sailings begin.

  • Brisbane
  • Airlie Beach
  • Lifou
  • Mystery Island
  • Nouméa
  • Cairns
  • Willis Island
  • Port Vila
  • Santo
  • Dravuni Island
  • Lautoka
  • Norfolk Island
  • Nuku'alofa
  • Mutiny on the Bounty
  • Suva
  • Solar Eclipse Sydney Harbour
  • Townsville
  • Fiordland National Park
  • Dunedin
  • Lyttelton
  • Tauranga
  • Auckland

What’s included in your fare

The essentials come with every cabin: complimentary dining across a range of restaurants, live shows and music, and most things to do on board.

Sailing in a suite? Most lines add extras to their top suites: a drinks package, Wi-Fi, a private restaurant or lounge and priority boarding. Ask us what the suites on your ship include.

  • Standard beverages like water and coffee
  • Complimentary meals and snacks across a variety of restaurants
  • Live shows and entertainment
  • Most onboard activities and games

Available at an additional cost

  • Drink package
  • Wi-Fi package
  • 24 hour room service
  • Laundry service
  • Specialty dining
  • Spa treatments
  • Photo package
  • Shore excursions

Usually included in the top suites; ask us what your ship offers.

Carnival Encounter, answered

How many passengers does Carnival Encounter carry?

Carnival Encounter carries 2,600 guests at double occupancy, looked after by about 1,100 crew. At 108,865 gross tonnes and 290 metres long, it is one of the larger ships sailing from Australia.

How old is Carnival Encounter?

Carnival Encounter was launched in 2002 and last refurbished in 2026. It is a Grand class ship.

Where does Carnival Encounter sail from in Australia?

On the sailings we list, Carnival Encounter sails from Brisbane. Its most common voyages are Great Barrier Reef and Queensland (68) and South Pacific (45). Its 160 sailings run from November 2026 to June 2029 and last 3 to 14 nights.

How much does a cruise on Carnival Encounter cost?

Fares on Carnival Encounter start at A$504 per person, twin share, for the 3 night Getaway from Brisbane departing 6 February 2027, as listed on 2 November at 7:22am. The lowest fare per night is A$121, on the 10 night Vanuatu and New Caledonia from Brisbane. Taxes and port fees are included.

Which cabin should I choose on Carnival Encounter?

On Carnival Encounter interior cabins are the lowest fare and sell to families who plan to spend the day on deck. A Balcony cabin is the most popular upgrade, and suites add more space.

How do I book Carnival Encounter with Luxury Cruises Guide?

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Luxury Cruises Guide is an independent Australian cruise agency operated by Orange Ninja Pty Ltd, ABN 17 682 640 713. It is not owned or operated by Carnival Cruise Line. Carnival Encounter and Carnival Cruise Line are trademarks of their owner and are used here to identify the ship. Page updated 1 November 2026.