Step aboard the Carnival Encounter and prepare for six nights of refreshing travel across the sea from Brisbane and back again!
This cruise is special because you will exclusively stop in once-in-a-lifetime ports such as Airlie Beach and Cairns. This route is a typical one for the Encounter.
Our price is the total price, including entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes. Offered at less than $105 per day, this value is very strong.
The Encounter Carnival, based in Brisbane and refurbished only this year ago in 2026, is a top-rated Grand class vessel that can house comfortably more than 2,500 cruisers.
The Encounter Carnival offers a bowling lane, a spa, a jacuzzi, a waterslide, a gym, a casino, five pools, and a rock climbing wall.
This cruise consists of two port days and three sea days. Highlights include visits to very uncommon cities like Airlie Beach and Cairns.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 4 | Brisbane, Australia | ||
| Sun, Sep 5 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Sep 6 | International Date Line (Cruising) | ||
| Willis Island, Australia (Cruising) | |||
| Mon, Sep 6 | Cairns, Australia | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Sep 7 | Airlie Beach, Australia | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Sep 8 | At Sea | ||
| Thu, Sep 9 | Brisbane, Australia | 9:00am |
The Encounter sails this route two times this year as well as eight times next year. The same itinerary is also sailed by the Voyager of the Seas. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
This graph displays the price over time for all types of cabin. Since it was first listed on March 28th of this year, The cost of this sailing has ranged between $585 and $603 for a room, including $0 in taxes and port fees. Right now this cruise is only $18 higher than the all time low of $585 so reserve your stateroom now before it goes up.
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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026