Embark on the Carnival Encounter and settle in for six nights of breathtaking sailing through the sea from Brisbane and back again!
Spending time in rare stops like Airlie Beach and Cairns makes this trip noteworthy. This route is a rare one for the Encounter. In fact, it sails it just once.
This includes all all taxes and fees. No surprises at checkout! Offered at less than $120 per day, this bargain is good.
Over 2,500 passengers can comfortably travel on this highly-rated Grand class vessel, based in Brisbane and refurbished less than this year ago in 2026.
The Encounter Carnival delights guests with a bowling lane, a jacuzzi, a gym, a casino, a rock climbing wall, five pools, a waterslide, and a spa.
This itinerary includes three days at sea and two port days. Highlights include visits to extremely rare stops like Airlie Beach and Cairns.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, Oct 25 | Brisbane, Australia | 3:00pm | |
| Mon, Oct 26 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, Oct 27 | Airlie Beach, Australia | 8:00am | 4:00pm |
| Wed, Oct 28 | Cairns, Australia | 9:30am | 5:30pm |
| Thu, Oct 29 | International Date Line (Cruising) | ||
| Willis Island, Australia (Cruising) | |||
| Thu, Oct 29 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Oct 30 | Brisbane, Australia | 7:00am |
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.
Since it was first listed on June 16th of last year, The price of a stateroom on this sailing has ranged between $512 and $732 inclusive of $0 in taxes and port fees. This graph indicates the cost over time for the various types of cabin.
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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026