Encounter
Encounter is a Carnival ship and is well known for its cruises to the South Pacific. CruiseSheet currently lists 121 cruises from Encounter beginning at just $311.
The Encounter Carnival, based in Brisbane and refurbished less than this year ago in 2026, is a highly-rated Grand class ship that can accomodate comfortably over 2,500 travelers.
The Encounter Carnival offers a bowling lane, a spa, a gym, a casino, five pools, a waterslide, a jacuzzi, and a rock climbing wall.
Prices are about steady throughout the year. Overall Encounter is extremely inexpensive compared to other ships. See the diagram below for the monthly average cost per day.
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