Prepare for six nights of luxurious cruising through the sea when you book your cabin on the Carnival Encounter from Brisbane and back again.
Stopping at very uncommon stops such as Airlie Beach and Cairns makes this cruise particularly interesting. This route is a rare one for the Encounter.
Our price is the total price, including meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes. With a cost of under $105 a day, this value is very strong.
The Encounter Carnival, based in Brisbane and refurbished just this year ago in 2026, is a highly-rated Grand class vessel that can carry over 2,500 guests.
The Encounter Carnival boasts a casino, a jacuzzi, a spa, a bowling lane, a waterslide, a gym, a rock climbing wall, and five pools.
This cruise consists of two days in port and three days at sea. Highlights include visits to once-in-a-lifetime destinations like Airlie Beach and Cairns.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Feb 27 | Brisbane, Australia | ||
| Mon, Feb 28 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, Feb 29 | Airlie Beach, Australia | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Mar 1 | Cairns, Australia | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Mar 2 | International Date Line (Cruising) | ||
| Willis Island, Australia (Cruising) | |||
| Thu, Mar 2 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Mar 3 | Brisbane, Australia | 9:00am |
The Encounter sails this route once this year in addition to once next year. The same itinerary is also sailed by the Quantum of the Seas. The Luminosa and Grand 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.
This graph indicates the price over time for every class of cabin. Since being listed seven months ago, The price of a cabin on this itinerary has fluctuated between $556 and $615 including $0 in taxes and port fees. At only $54 more expensive than the all time low of $556 today is a great time to reserve your room
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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026