6 Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter
Set sail with the Carnival Encounter and prepare for six nights of breathtaking travel across the sea from Brisbane and back!
This cruise is special because you will exclusively stop at extremely rare ports like Airlie Beach and Cairns. This route is an interesting one for the Encounter. Actually, this is the only time it's scheduled to sail it!
With a cost of less than $170 per day for a balcony cabin, this bargain is strong. The price is the total price for a balcony cabin, including meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes. Act quickly, because the price of this sailing is going up! Reserve your balcony cabin before the price rises.
The Carnival Encounter
The Encounter Carnival, based in Brisbane and refurbished only this year ago in 2026, is a top-rated Grand class vessel that can accomodate more than 2,500 guests.
The Encounter Carnival boasts five pools, a gym, a rock climbing wall, a jacuzzi, a casino, a waterslide, a bowling lane, and a spa.
Your Itinerary
This sailing spends three sea days and two days in port. High points include visits to exotic cities like Airlie Beach and Cairns.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Nov 22 | Brisbane, Australia | 3:00pm | |
| Mon, Nov 23 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, Nov 24 | Airlie Beach, Australia | 8:00am | 4:00pm |
| Wed, Nov 25 | Cairns, Australia | 9:30am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Nov 26 | Willis Island, Australia (Cruising) | ||
| Fri, Nov 27 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Nov 28 | Brisbane, Australia | 7:00am |
Alternate Sailings
The Encounter sails this route once this year. The Luminosa, Quantum of the Seas, and Grand 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 for a balcony cabin.
Book Your Cruise
The accompanying graph shows the price over time for the different classes of cabin. Since it was first listed on June 16th of last year, The price of this cruise has ranged between $723 and $993 for a balcony cabin, inclusive of taxes and port charges. This cruise has just risen in price, so lock in your balcony room now before it moves upwards again.
Last Updated: Jul 17, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 17, 2026