Set sail with the Carnival Encounter and prepare for six nights of refreshing cruising through the sea from Brisbane and back!
This cruise is noteworthy because you will only stop at rare destinations like Airlie Beach and Cairns. This route is a special one for the Encounter.
Offered at less than $105 per day, this value is very good. This includes all all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes. No surprises at checkout!
Over 2,500 people can comfortably sail on this top-rated Grand class ship, based in Brisbane and refurbished less than this year ago in 2026.
The Encounter Carnival boasts five pools, a spa, a casino, a waterslide, a gym, a jacuzzi, a bowling lane, and a rock climbing wall.
This sailing consists of two days in port and three days at sea. Highlights include visits to rare ports like Airlie Beach and Cairns.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Jun 4 | Brisbane, Australia | ||
| Mon, Jun 5 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, Jun 6 | Airlie Beach, Australia | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Jun 7 | Cairns, Australia | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Jun 8 | International Date Line (Cruising) | ||
| Willis Island, Australia (Cruising) | |||
| Thu, Jun 8 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Jun 9 | Brisbane, Australia | 9:00am |
The Encounter sails this route once this year in addition to once next year. The same itinerary is also sailed by the Quantum of the Seas. The Luminosa and Grand 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.
Since being listed seven months ago, The cost of a room on this itinerary has fluctuated between $556 and $615 including $0 in taxes and port fees. This graph indicates the price over time for every class of cabin. At only $54 more expensive than the all time low of $556 right now is a great time to lock in your cabin
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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026