Set sail with the Carnival Encounter and prepare yourself for six nights of leisurely travel through the sea from Brisbane and back again!
Spending time in extremely rare destinations such as Airlie Beach and Cairns makes this cruise special. This route is a frequent one for the Encounter.
Our price is the total you pay, no surprises at checkout. Coming in at less than $115 per day, this represents a really good deal.
The Encounter Carnival, based in Brisbane and refurbished less than this year ago in 2026, is a top-rated Grand class vessel that can accomodate more than 2,500 guests.
The Encounter Carnival wows guests with a bowling lane, a rock climbing wall, a waterslide, a jacuzzi, five pools, a gym, a casino, and a spa.
This cruise spends three days at sea and two days in port. High points include visits to exotic stops like Airlie Beach and Cairns.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Dec 13 | Brisbane, Australia | ||
| Mon, Dec 14 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, Dec 15 | International Date Line (Cruising) | ||
| Willis Island, Australia (Cruising) | |||
| Tue, Dec 15 | Cairns, Australia | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Dec 16 | Airlie Beach, Australia | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Dec 17 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Dec 18 | Brisbane, Australia | 9:00am |
The Encounter sails this route two times this year as well as eight times next year. The same itinerary is also sailed by the Voyager of the Seas. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
This graph shows the cost over time for all types of cabin. Since being listed a year or so ago, The price of this itinerary has varied between $539 and $679 for a room, inclusive of $0 in taxes and port fees.
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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026