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 $120 a day, this represents a strong bargain.
The Carnival Encounter
Based in Brisbane and refurbished less than this year ago in 2026, more than 2,500 travelers can travel comfortably on this top-rated Grand class cruise ship.
The Encounter Carnival wows guests with a spa, a rock climbing wall, a jacuzzi, a bowling lane, a waterslide, a gym, five pools, and a casino.
- Ship class
- Grand
- Built
- 2002
- Refurbished
- 2026
- Guests
- 2,596
- Crew
- 1,100
- Length
- 951 ft
Your Itinerary
This itinerary consists of two days in port and three days at sea. High points include visits to very uncommon destinations like Airlie Beach.
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Book Your Cruise
Since being listed seven months ago, The cost of this sailing has ranged between $591 and $965 for a room, including taxes and port fees.
Photos show a typical cabin in each class. Layout and decor vary by category.
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Alternate Sailings
The Adventure, Voyager of the Seas, and Ovation of the Seas also sail routes with the same stops but slightly different schedules.
More dates on the Carnival Encounter
- Feb 6 Sun, 2028 $661 $110/day
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Jul 2 Sun, 2028 This sailing
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Data as of Oct 20, 2026