Step aboard the Carnival Encounter and prepare yourself for three nights of exciting cruising through the sea from Brisbane and back again!
This is a typical route for the Encounter.
We include all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes in the price, so there are no surprises. Offered at less than $120 a day, this bargain is strong.
More than 2,500 guests can comfortably travel on this highly-rated Grand class vessel, based in Brisbane and refurbished less than this year ago in 2026.
The Encounter Carnival offers five pools, a jacuzzi, a spa, a gym, a rock climbing wall, a casino, a waterslide, and a bowling lane.
This cruise consists of zero port days and two sea days. See the full itinerary below for details.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, May 7 | Brisbane, Australia | ||
| Sat, May 8 | At Sea | ||
| Sun, May 9 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, May 10 | Brisbane, Australia |
The Encounter sails this route seven times this year as well as 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.
This graph indicates the price over time for all types of cabin. Since it was first listed on June 16th of last year, The price of a stateroom on this cruise has fluctuated between $317 and $353 including $0 in taxes and port charges. At only $36 more expensive than the all time low of $317 now is a great time to secure your cabin
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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026