6 Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter
Prepare for six nights of refreshing sailing through the sea when you step aboard the Carnival Encounter from Brisbane and back.
This sailing is notable because you will exclusively spend time at once-in-a-lifetime stops such as Airlie Beach. This route is a frequent one for the Encounter.
Our price includes all entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes. No surprises at checkout! With a cost of less than $140 a day, this is a solid deal.
The Carnival Encounter
The Encounter Carnival, based in Brisbane and refurbished just this year ago in 2026, is a top-rated Grand class cruise ship that can accomodate comfortably more than 2,500 travelers.
The Encounter Carnival offers guests a spa, a gym, five pools, a jacuzzi, a waterslide, a casino, a bowling lane, and a rock climbing wall.
Your Itinerary
This itinerary is made up of three sea days and two days in port. Highlights include visits to exotic destinations like Airlie Beach.
Alternate Sailings
The Encounter sails this route once this year as well as four times next year. The Adventure, Voyager of the Seas, and Ovation 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
The accompanying graph indicates the cost over time for the various types of cabin. Since being listed fifteen months ago, The price of this sailing has fluctuated between $534 and $1,024 for a room, including taxes and port charges.
Last Updated: Sep 19, 2026
Last Modified: Sep 19, 2026