6 Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter
Set sail with the Carnival Encounter and get ready for six nights of refreshing travel across the sea from Brisbane and back!
Spending time at rare stops such as Airlie Beach and Cairns makes this trip notable. This route is a rare one for the Encounter, But this is the best deal on it.
This includes all entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes. No sneaky extra fees! At under $95 a day, this is a very good value.
The Carnival Encounter
Over 2,500 guests can sail on this highly-rated Grand class cruise ship, based in Brisbane and refurbished only this year ago in 2026.
The Encounter Carnival boasts a waterslide, a spa, a gym, a bowling lane, a rock climbing wall, five pools, a jacuzzi, and a casino.
Your Itinerary
This itinerary consists of two days in port and three days at sea. High points include visits to rare ports like Airlie Beach and Cairns.
Alternate Sailings
The Encounter sails this route once this year as well as two 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 indicates the price over time for each class of cabin. Since being listed fourteen months ago, The cost of this itinerary has ranged between $549 and $608 for a stateroom, including taxes and port charges. Now this cruise is at an all time low, so lock in your stateroom now before it moves upwards.
Last Updated: Aug 6, 2026
Last Modified: Aug 4, 2026