6 Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter
Reserve your cabin on the Carnival Encounter and settle in for six nights of luxurious cruising across the sea from Brisbane and back!
Stopping at once-in-a-lifetime ports like Airlie Beach and Cairns makes this trip noteworthy. This route is a rare one for the Encounter.
This includes all all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes. No surprises! At less than $135 per day, this is a good bargain.
The Carnival Encounter
The Encounter Carnival, based in Brisbane and refurbished less than this year ago in 2026, is a top-rated Grand class cruise ship that can house more than 2,500 travelers.
The Encounter Carnival has a waterslide, a rock climbing wall, a gym, a bowling lane, a jacuzzi, a spa, five pools, and a casino.
Your Itinerary
This sailing includes three days at sea and two port days. Major features include visits to very uncommon ports like Airlie Beach and Cairns.
Alternate Sailings
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
Since being listed five months ago, The cost of this itinerary has fluctuated between $605 and $799 for a cabin, inclusive of taxes and port fees. This graph shows the price over time for every class of cabin.
Last Updated: Sep 7, 2026
Last Modified: Sep 7, 2026