Set sail with the <a href="https://cruisesheet.com/cruise-lines/carnival/encounter">Carnival Encounter</a> and settle in for six nights of exciting sailing across the sea from Brisbane and back again!</p><p>Spending time at exotic destinations such as Airlie Beach and Cairns makes this cruise noteworthy. This route is a rare one for the Encounter.</p><p> We include all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes in this, so there are no surprises at checkout. Offered at less than $110 a day, this is a great value.
<a href="https://cruisesheet.com/cruise-lines/carnival/encounter">The Encounter</a> Carnival, based in <a href='https://cruisesheet.com/port/brisbane'>Brisbane</a> and refurbished less than this year ago in 2026, is a highly-rated Grand class vessel that can accomodate more than 2,500 passengers.</p><p> </p><p>The Encounter Carnival delights guests with a casino, a spa, a gym, a waterslide, a bowling lane, a rock climbing wall, a jacuzzi, and five pools.
This sailing consists of three days at sea and two port days. Highlights include visits to very uncommon cities like Airlie Beach and Cairns.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Apr 6 | Brisbane, Australia | ||
| Wed, Apr 7 | At Sea | ||
| Thu, Apr 8 | Airlie Beach, Australia | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Apr 9 | Cairns, Australia | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sat, Apr 10 | Willis Island, Australia (Cruising) | ||
| Sun, Apr 11 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Apr 12 | Brisbane, Australia | 9:00am |
<a href="https://cruisesheet.com/cruise-lines/carnival/encounter">The Encounter</a> sails this route once next year, but doesn't sail it this year. The same itinerary is also sailed by the Quantum of the Seas. The Luminosa and Grand 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 it was first listed on June 16th of last year, The price of a room on this sailing has ranged between $645 and $636 including $0 in taxes and port fees. The accompanying graph indicates the price over time for each type of cabin. Right now this cruise is at its minimum price, so reserve your room now before it moves upwards.
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Last Updated: Jul 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 3, 2026