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 $125 per day, this value is strong.
The Carnival Encounter
Based in Brisbane and refurbished only this year ago in 2026, over 2,500 cruisers can cruise comfortably on this top-rated Grand class vessel.
The Encounter Carnival has a casino, a rock climbing wall, a gym, a spa, a jacuzzi, a waterslide, a bowling lane, and five pools.
Your Itinerary
This sailing spends two days at sea and one port day. See the full itinerary below for details.
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Alternate Sailings
The Encounter sails this route four 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, Adventure, and Ovation 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 a year ago, The cost of this cruise has fluctuated between $392 and $559 for a cabin, including taxes and port charges. The accompanying graph indicates the price over time for every type of cabin.
Last Updated: Oct 5, 2026
Last Modified: Oct 4, 2026