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 $125 per day, this represents a strong deal.
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.
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 | ||
| Mon, Dec 7 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, Dec 8 | Airlie Beach, Australia | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Dec 9 | At Sea | ||
| Thu, Dec 10 | Brisbane, Australia | 9:00am |
The Encounter sails this route five times this year in addition to nineteen 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 it was first listed on June 16th of last year, The cost of this cruise has varied between $500 and $487 for a room, including $0 in taxes and port fees. The accompanying graph displays the price over time for every class of cabin. Right now this sailing is at an all time low, so lock in your stateroom now before it moves upwards.
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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026