Prepare yourself for four nights of breathtaking sailing across the sea when you step aboard the Carnival Encounter from Brisbane and back.
On this cruise you'll visit one port, the exciting Airlie Beach. This route is an unusual one for the Encounter.
We include all meals, entertainment, taxes, and fees in the price, so there are no surprises. Offered at under $175 per day, this represents a deal. This price just dropped, so book quickly to reserve your cabin before the price moves upwards again!
Over 2,500 travelers can travel on this highly-rated Grand class vessel, based in Brisbane and refurbished less than this year ago in 2026.
The Encounter Carnival boasts a spa, a jacuzzi, five pools, a bowling lane, a rock climbing wall, a casino, a waterslide, and a gym.
This sailing is made up of one port day and two days at sea. See the full itinerary below for details.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Jul 14 | Brisbane, Australia | 3:00pm | |
| Wed, Jul 15 | At Sea | ||
| Thu, Jul 16 | Airlie Beach, Australia | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Jul 17 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Jul 18 | Brisbane, Australia | 7:00am |
The Encounter sails this route five times this year. The Luminosa, Quantum of the Seas, and Voyager of the Seas also 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.
Since being listed a year ago, The cost of a room on this itinerary has fluctuated between $378 and $697 including $0 in taxes and port fees. The accompanying graph shows the price over time for each type of cabin.
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Last Updated: Jun 4, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 4, 2026