4 Night Airlie Beach Cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter
Book your cabin on the Carnival Encounter and settle in for four nights of luxurious cruising through the sea from Brisbane and back!
On this cruise you'll stop at one great destination: Airlie Beach. This is a common route for the Encounter.
Our price includes all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes. No surprises! At under $130 per day, this represents a strong deal.
The Carnival Encounter
Based in Brisbane and refurbished only this year ago in 2026, over 2,500 travelers can cruise on this highly-rated Grand class ship.
The Encounter Carnival has a rock climbing wall, a casino, five pools, a spa, a jacuzzi, a bowling lane, a gym, and a waterslide.
Your Itinerary
This sailing includes one port day and two days at sea. See the full itinerary below for details.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 6 | Brisbane, Australia | 3:00pm | |
| Mon, Dec 7 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, Dec 8 | Airlie Beach, Australia | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Dec 9 | At Sea | ||
| Thu, Dec 10 | Brisbane, Australia | 7:00am |
Alternate Sailings
The Encounter sails this route seven times this year in addition to nineteen times next year. The same itinerary is also sailed by the Luminosa. The Quantum of the Seas and Voyager of the Seas sail routes with the same stops but slightly different schedules. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
Book Your Cruise
Since it was first listed on June 16th of last year, The cost of this cruise has varied between $500 and $521 for a room, including taxes and port fees. The accompanying graph displays the price over time for every class of cabin. At only $20 more than the all time low of $500 right now is a great time to lock in your stateroom
Last Updated: Jul 19, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 17, 2026