6 Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter
Set sail with the Carnival Encounter and get ready for six nights of relaxing cruising across the sea from Brisbane and back again!
Spending time at once-in-a-lifetime cities like Airlie Beach makes this sailing noteworthy. This route is a special one for the Encounter. As a matter of fact, this is the only time it's going to sail it!
Coming in at under $120 a day, this represents a solid bargain. The price includes all entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes. No surprises at checkout!
The Carnival Encounter
Based in Brisbane and refurbished just this year ago in 2026, more than 2,500 travelers can travel comfortably on this top-rated Grand class vessel.
The Encounter Carnival is home to a spa, a rock climbing wall, five pools, a casino, a gym, a jacuzzi, a bowling lane, and a waterslide.
Your Itinerary
This sailing includes two port days and three sea days. Highlights include visits to once-in-a-lifetime destinations like Airlie Beach.
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Alternate Sailings
The Luminosa, Voyager of the Seas, Quantum of the Seas, and Grand 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.
Book Your Cruise
Since being listed six months ago, The cost of this sailing has ranged between $645 and $725 for a room, inclusive of taxes and port charges. The accompanying graph displays the price over time for the different classes of cabin. At only $55 higher than the all time low of $645 right now is a great time to lock in your room
Last Updated: Oct 5, 2026
Last Modified: Oct 4, 2026