Embark on the Carnival Encounter and settle in for four nights of luxurious cruising through the sea from Brisbane and back again!
On this cruise you will stop in one stop, the beautiful Airlie Beach. This is a common route for the Encounter.
We include all all taxes and fees in this price, so there are no surprises at checkout. At less than $120 a day, this represents a solid deal.
Based in Brisbane and refurbished just this year ago in 2026, over 2,500 travelers can travel comfortably on this highly-rated Grand class ship.
The Encounter Carnival wows guests with a waterslide, five pools, a gym, a casino, a rock climbing wall, a bowling lane, a jacuzzi, and a spa.
This sailing includes one port day and two days at sea. See the full itinerary below for details.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 23 | Brisbane, Australia | ||
| Sun, Jan 24 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Jan 25 | Airlie Beach, Australia | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Jan 26 | At Sea | ||
| Wed, Jan 27 | Brisbane, Australia | 9:00am |
The Encounter sails this route five times this year as well as 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.
The accompanying graph indicates the cost over time for each class of cabin. Since being listed a year or so ago, The price of a room on this sailing has varied between $410 and $490 including $0 in taxes and port fees. Now this sailing is only fifteen percent higher than the all time low of $410 so reserve your room now before it goes up.
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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026