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 and Cairns 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 $110 a day, this represents a really good 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 and Cairns.
Alternate Sailings
The Luminosa, 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 four months ago, The cost of this sailing has ranged between $645 and $636 for a room, inclusive of taxes and port charges. The accompanying graph displays the price over time for the different classes of cabin. Right now this cruise is at its minimum price, so lock in your room now before it moves upwards.
Last Updated: Jul 21, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 11, 2026