6 Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter
Prepare yourself for six nights of breathtaking cruising across the sea when you set sail with the Carnival Encounter from Brisbane and back.
This sailing is notable because you'll only stop in once-in-a-lifetime cities such as Airlie Beach. This route is a special one for the Encounter.
This is the total price, including entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes. At less than $110 per day, this value is very strong.
The Carnival Encounter
Based in Brisbane and refurbished less than this year ago in 2026, more than 2,500 people can sail comfortably on this highly-rated Grand class cruise ship.
The Encounter Carnival wows guests with a rock climbing wall, a jacuzzi, a gym, a waterslide, five pools, a bowling lane, a casino, and a spa.
- Ship class
- Grand
- Built
- 2002
- Refurbished
- 2026
- Guests
- 2,596
- Crew
- 1,100
- Length
- 951 ft
Your Itinerary
This cruise spends two days in port and three sea days. Major features include visits to exotic destinations like Airlie Beach.
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Book Your Cruise
Since it was first listed on June 16th of last year, The price of this itinerary has varied between $541 and $716 for a cabin, including taxes and port fees. Now this cruise is only nineteen percent more expensive than the all time low of $541 so secure your room now before it goes up.
Photos show a typical cabin in each class. Layout and decor vary by category.
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Alternate Sailings
The Encounter sails this route two times next year, but doesn't sail it this year. The Adventure and Voyager of the Seas also sail routes with the same stops but slightly different schedules.
More dates on the Carnival Encounter
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Jan 17 Sun, 2027 This sailing
- Jan 31 Sun, 2027 $678 $113/day
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Data as of Oct 20, 2026