About Carnival Encounter Cruises
CruiseSheet currently has 107 itineraries from Encounter from just $350. Encounter is a Carnival ship and is known for its itineraries to the South Pacific.
The Encounter Carnival, based in Brisbane and refurbished just this year ago in 2026, is a highly-rated Grand class ship that can house comfortably more than 2,500 guests.
The Encounter Carnival is home to a jacuzzi, a spa, five pools, a gym, a casino, a rock climbing wall, a bowling lane, and a waterslide.
Best Encounter Cruise Deals
February 19, 2028
8 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.37/5)
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January 29, 2028
8 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.27/5)
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Noumea
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March 13, 2027
8 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.24/5)
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Port-Vila
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April 19, 2027
10 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.18/5)
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Santo
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Brisbane
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November 6, 2027
8 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.18/5)
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Last Minute Encounter Cruise Deals
December 13, 2026
6 Night Round Trip Australia and New Zealand Cruise from Brisbane
CruiseScore™ (4.24/5)
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Airlie Beach
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Brisbane
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November 19, 2026
3 Night Getaway Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.26/5)
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December 6, 2026
4 Night Airlie Beach Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.37/5)
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December 10, 2026
3 Night Getaway Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.24/5)
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LOWEST PRICE EVER
November 22, 2026
6 Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.26/5)
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Monthly Encounter Pricing
On average Encounter is extremely affordable compared to other ships. Check out the graph below for the average cost per day by month. Prices are around steady throughout the year.
Jan
$124
Feb
$113
Mar
$117
Apr
$118
May
$116
Jun
$114
Jul
$126
Aug
$117
Sep
$124
Oct
$114
Nov
$113
Dec
$134
