6 Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter
Settle in for six nights of exciting travel through the sea when you book your cabin on the Carnival Encounter from Brisbane and back again.
Spending time at exotic cities such as Airlie Beach and Cairns makes this sailing notable. This is a standard route for the Encounter.
We include all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes in this, so there are no sneaky extra fees. Offered at less than $110 per day, this represents a great bargain.
The Carnival Encounter
Based in Brisbane and refurbished only this year ago in 2026, more than 2,500 travelers can sail comfortably on this top-rated Grand class vessel.
The Encounter Carnival has a spa, a waterslide, a casino, five pools, a rock climbing wall, a gym, a bowling lane, and a jacuzzi.
Your Itinerary
This cruise spends three days at sea and two days in port. Highlights include visits to once-in-a-lifetime destinations like Airlie Beach and Cairns.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Aug 8 | Brisbane, Australia | 3:00pm | |
| Mon, Aug 9 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, Aug 10 | Willis Island, Australia (Cruising) | ||
| Wed, Aug 11 | Cairns, Australia | 7:00am | 4:00pm |
| Thu, Aug 12 | Airlie Beach, Australia | 9:00am | 6:00pm |
| Fri, Aug 13 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Aug 14 | Brisbane, Australia | 7:00am |
Alternate Sailings
The Encounter sails this route once this year in addition to four times next year. The Voyager of the Seas also sails a route with the same stops but a slightly different schedule. 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 cruise has varied between $633 and $653 for a cabin, inclusive of taxes and port charges. This graph displays the price over time for the various types of cabin. Now this cruise is only $11 more expensive than the all time low of $633 so secure your stateroom now before it goes up.
Last Updated: Jul 17, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 11, 2026