Prepare yourself for six nights of leisurely travel through the sea when you join the Carnival Encounter from Brisbane and back again.
This trip is noteworthy because you'll only stop at rare destinations like Airlie Beach and Cairns. This is a typical route for the Encounter.
The price is the total you pay, no surprises at checkout. Offered at less than $110 per day, this represents a very good value.
Over 2,500 guests can sail on this top-rated Grand class cruise ship, based in Brisbane and refurbished less than this year ago in 2026.
The Encounter Carnival wows guests with a rock climbing wall, a bowling lane, a spa, five pools, a waterslide, a gym, a jacuzzi, and a casino.
This itinerary is made up of three days at sea and two port days. Highlights include visits to exotic stops like Airlie Beach and Cairns.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Apr 9 | Brisbane, Australia | ||
| Mon, Apr 10 | International Date Line (Cruising) | ||
| Foveaux Strait (Cruising) | |||
| Mon, Apr 10 | Airlie Beach, Australia | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Apr 11 | Cairns, Australia | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Apr 12 | International Date Line (Cruising) | ||
| Willis Island, Australia (Cruising) | |||
| Wed, Apr 12 | International Date Line (Cruising) | ||
| Foveaux Strait (Cruising) | |||
| Thu, Apr 13 | Brisbane, Australia | 9:00am |
The Encounter sails this route once next year, but doesn't sail it this year. The same itinerary is also sailed by the Luminosa. The Quantum of the Seas 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.
The accompanying graph indicates the price over time for the various types of cabin. Since being listed two months ago, The cost of this itinerary has ranged between $645 and $632 for a room, inclusive of $0 in taxes and port charges. Now this sailing is at its minimum price, so reserve your stateroom now before it moves upwards.
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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026