Step aboard the Carnival Encounter and get ready for three nights of breathtaking travel across the sea from Brisbane and back again!
This route is a standard one for the Encounter.
At less than $110 a day, this value is really good. We include all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes in the price, so that you can compare cruises easily.
Based in Brisbane and refurbished only this year ago in 2026, over 2,500 passengers can cruise comfortably on this top-rated Grand class vessel.
The Encounter Carnival boasts a rock climbing wall, a bowling lane, five pools, a spa, a waterslide, a gym, a casino, and a jacuzzi.
This itinerary spends two sea days and zero days in port. See the full itinerary below for details.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 20 | Brisbane, Australia | ||
| Sun, Feb 21 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Feb 22 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, Feb 23 | Brisbane, Australia |
The Encounter sails this route seven times this year plus fifteen times next year. The same itinerary is also sailed by the Voyager of the Seas, Quantum of the Seas, and Luminosa. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
Since being listed a year or so ago, The price of this sailing has varied between $297 and $344 for a stateroom, including $0 in taxes and port fees. This graph indicates the price over time for each type of cabin. At only $24 more than the all time low of $297 right now is a great time to lock in your stateroom
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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026