6 Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter
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.
The Carnival Encounter
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.
Your Itinerary
This itinerary includes three days at sea and two port days. Highlights include visits to extremely rare stops like Airlie Beach and Cairns.
Alternate Sailings
The Encounter sails this route once this year. The Luminosa, Voyager of the Seas, Quantum of the Seas, Adventure, 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.
Book Your Cruise
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 taxes and port fees. This graph indicates the cost over time for the various types of cabin.
Last Updated: Jul 30, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 28, 2026