4 Night Airlie Beach Cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter
Prepare for four nights of exciting cruising through the sea when you embark on the Carnival Encounter from Brisbane and back again.
During this trip you will experience one amazing port: Airlie Beach. This route is a typical one for the Encounter.
Our price includes all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes. No surprises! Offered at under $110 per day, this value is very good.
The Carnival Encounter
The Encounter Carnival, based in Brisbane and refurbished only this year ago in 2026, is a top-rated Grand class vessel that can accomodate comfortably over 2,500 cruisers.
The Encounter Carnival offers a rock climbing wall, a spa, a gym, a casino, a jacuzzi, a waterslide, five pools, and a bowling lane.
Your Itinerary
This itinerary spends two days at sea and one day in port. See the full itinerary below for details.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Nov 2 | Brisbane, Australia | 3:00pm | |
| Wed, Nov 3 | At Sea | ||
| Thu, Nov 4 | Airlie Beach, Australia | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Nov 5 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Nov 6 | 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 being listed eight months ago, The cost of this cruise has fluctuated between $392 and $435 for a cabin, including taxes and port charges. The accompanying graph indicates the price over time for every type of cabin. At only $42 more than the all time low of $392 now is a great time to lock in your room
Last Updated: Jul 19, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 17, 2026