6 Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter
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 $125 per day, this represents a strong deal.
The Carnival Encounter
The Encounter Carnival, based in Brisbane and refurbished only this year ago in 2026, is a highly-rated Grand class cruise ship that can accomodate more than 2,500 cruisers.
The Encounter Carnival has a casino, a rock climbing wall, a gym, a bowling lane, five pools, a spa, a waterslide, and a jacuzzi.
Your Itinerary
This sailing spends two days in port and three sea days. Highlights include visits to exotic ports like Airlie Beach and Cairns.
Alternate Sailings
The Encounter sails this route once this year in addition to four times next year. The Adventure and Voyager of the Seas 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
This graph shows the cost over time for all types of cabin. Since being listed fourteen months ago, The price of this itinerary has varied between $733 and $736 for a room, inclusive of taxes and port fees. Right now this cruise is at its minimum price, so reserve your cabin now before it moves upwards.
Last Updated: Aug 6, 2026
Last Modified: Aug 3, 2026