6 Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter
Get ready for six nights of luxurious travel through the sea when you embark on the Carnival Encounter from Brisbane and back again.
Spending time at rare cities such as Airlie Beach makes this sailing particularly exciting. This route is an uncommon one for the Encounter.
This includes all all entertainment, meals, taxes, and port fees. No surprises at checkout! Coming in at under $125 a day, this represents a strong bargain.
The Carnival Encounter
More than 2,500 cruisers can sail on this top-rated Grand class cruise ship, based in Brisbane and refurbished less than this year ago in 2026.
The Encounter Carnival is home to a jacuzzi, a rock climbing wall, a waterslide, a casino, a gym, a spa, a bowling lane, and five pools.
Your Itinerary
This itinerary includes two port days and three days at sea. Highlights include visits to very uncommon cities like Airlie Beach.
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
The accompanying graph shows the price over time for the various types of cabin. Since being listed six months ago, The cost of this sailing has ranged between $591 and $965 for a room, including taxes and port fees.
Last Updated: Sep 19, 2026
Last Modified: Sep 19, 2026