Set sail with the Carnival Encounter and settle in for six nights of luxurious cruising across the sea from Brisbane and back!
Stopping at rare stops such as Airlie Beach and Cairns makes this cruise noteworthy. This is a frequent route for the Encounter, But this is the lowest price sailing on it.
We include all entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes in the price, so that you can compare sailings easily. Offered at under $95 a day, this deal is very good.
Based in Brisbane and refurbished just this year ago in 2026, over 2,500 travelers can travel comfortably on this top-rated Grand class ship.
The Encounter Carnival delights guests with a casino, a waterslide, a bowling lane, a jacuzzi, a gym, five pools, a spa, and a rock climbing wall.
This sailing consists of three sea days and two days in port. Major features include visits to very uncommon destinations like Airlie Beach and Cairns.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jan 31 | Brisbane, Australia | ||
| Mon, Feb 1 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, Feb 2 | International Date Line (Cruising) | ||
| Willis Island, Australia (Cruising) | |||
| Tue, Feb 2 | Cairns, Australia | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Feb 3 | Airlie Beach, Australia | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Feb 4 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Feb 5 | Brisbane, Australia | 9:00am |
The Encounter sails this route two times this year as well as eight times next year. The same itinerary is also sailed by the Voyager of the Seas. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
The accompanying graph indicates the cost over time for the different classes of cabin. Since being listed a year or so ago, The price of this itinerary has ranged between $563 and $608 for a stateroom, inclusive of $0 in taxes and port fees. Now this itinerary is at its lowest price, so lock in your cabin now before it rises.
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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026