Set sail with the Carnival Encounter and prepare yourself for four nights of luxurious travel across the sea from Brisbane and back again!
With this sailing you'll spend time in one exciting city: Airlie Beach. This is a typical route for the Encounter.
This price is the total price, including all taxes and fees. Book quickly, because the price of this itinerary is going up! Reserve your stateroom before the price moves upwards. At less than $95 per day, this represents a very good deal.
Based in Brisbane and refurbished only this year ago in 2025, more than 2,500 travelers can cruise on this highly-rated Grand class ship.
The Encounter Carnival offers guests a gym, a casino, a bowling lane, a rock climbing wall, two jacuzzis, a spa, and a waterslide.
Since being listed 17 days ago, The cost of this itinerary has fluctuated between $373 and $380 for a cabin, inclusive of $0 in taxes and port charges. This graph displays the cost over time for all types of cabin. Now this cruise is just $7 more expensive than the all time low of $373 so secure your stateroom now before it goes up.
This cruise is made up of two sea days and one day in port. High points include a long stop in Airlie Beach.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 13 | Brisbane, Australia | 3:00pm | |
| Wed, Oct 14 | At Sea | ||
| Thu, Oct 15 | Airlie Beach, Australia | 7:00am | 5:30pm |
| Fri, Oct 16 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Oct 17 | Brisbane, Australia | 6:00am |
The Encounter sails this route seven times this year plus eight times next year. The Luminosa, Voyager of the Seas, and Quantum 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.
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Last Updated: Jul 3, 2025
Last Modified: Jul 3, 2025
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