4 Night Airlie Beach Cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter
Get ready for four nights of relaxing sailing across the sea when you step aboard the Carnival Encounter from Brisbane and back again.
During this sailing you'll visit one stop, the amazing Airlie Beach. This route is a typical one for the Encounter.
With a cost of less than $110 per day, this is a very strong deal. We include all entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes in our price, so that you can compare sailings easily.
The Carnival Encounter
Based in Brisbane and refurbished just this year ago in 2026, over 2,500 guests can sail on this highly-rated Grand class cruise ship.
The Encounter Carnival has five pools, a gym, a jacuzzi, a waterslide, a casino, a rock climbing wall, a spa, and a bowling lane.
Your Itinerary
This sailing includes two sea days and one day in port. See the full itinerary below for details.
Alternate Sailings
The Encounter sails this route seven times this year as well as nineteen times next year. The same itinerary is also sailed by the Luminosa. The Grand, Voyager of the Seas, Quantum of the Seas, and Adventure 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 price of this cruise has ranged between $407 and $426 for a room, including taxes and port fees. The accompanying graph displays the price over time for every class of cabin. Right now this sailing is just $16 more than the all time low of $407 so secure your room now before it goes up.
Last Updated: Aug 9, 2026
Last Modified: Aug 8, 2026