6 Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter
Prepare yourself for six nights of breathtaking travel through the sea when you set sail with the Carnival Encounter from Brisbane and back.
This cruise is noteworthy because you will only stop at very uncommon cities such as Airlie Beach. This is a frequent route for the Encounter.
Our price is the total price, including meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes. With a cost of less than $115 a day, this value is great.
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 comfortably over 2,500 travelers.
The Encounter Carnival wows guests with a bowling lane, a jacuzzi, a gym, a spa, five pools, a waterslide, a rock climbing wall, and a casino.
- Ship class
- Grand
- Built
- 2002
- Refurbished
- 2026
- Guests
- 2,596
- Crew
- 1,100
- Length
- 951 ft
Your Itinerary
This sailing consists of two port days and three sea days. Highlights include visits to very uncommon cities like Airlie Beach.
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Book Your Cruise
Since it was first listed on March 28th of this year, The cost of this sailing has fluctuated between $585 and $812 for a cabin, inclusive of taxes and port charges. At only 18% more expensive than the all time low of $585 now is a great time to secure your room
Photos show a typical cabin in each class. Layout and decor vary by category.
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Alternate Sailings
The Encounter sails this route once this year as well as four times next year. The Adventure and Voyager of the Seas also sail routes with the same stops but slightly different schedules.
More dates on the Carnival Encounter
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Data as of Oct 20, 2026