About Carnival Encounter Cruises
CruiseSheet currently has 114 sailings from Encounter from only $339. Encounter is a Carnival ship and is best known for its itineraries to the South Pacific.
Based in Brisbane and refurbished only this year ago in 2026, over 2,500 travelers can cruise comfortably on this highly-rated Grand class vessel.
The Encounter Carnival has a jacuzzi, five pools, a spa, a rock climbing wall, a waterslide, a casino, a gym, and a bowling lane.
Carnival Encounter
Best Encounter Cruise Deals
January 31, 2027
6 Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.37/5)
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Brisbane
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Cairns
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Airlie Beach
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Brisbane
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March 29, 2027
8 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.12/5)
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Brisbane
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Lifou
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Port-Vila
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Mystery Island
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Brisbane
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March 13, 2027
8 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.37/5)
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Brisbane
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Mystery Island
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Port-Vila
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Lifou
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Brisbane
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PRICE RISING
February 19, 2028
8 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.37/5)
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Brisbane
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Noumea
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Mystery Island
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Lifou
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Brisbane
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February 13, 2027
7 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.23/5)
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Brisbane
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Noumea
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Lifou
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Last Minute Encounter Cruise Deals
October 17, 2026
8 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.12/5)
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Brisbane
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Noumea
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Mystery Island
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Port-Vila
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LOWEST PRICE EVER
November 7, 2026
8 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.15/5)
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Brisbane
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Mystery Island
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Port-Vila
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Lifou
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Brisbane
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PRICE RISING
November 28, 2026
8 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.25/5)
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Brisbane
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Noumea
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Mystery Island
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Lifou
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LOWEST PRICE EVER
September 18, 2026
8 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.12/5)
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Brisbane
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Lifou
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Port-Vila
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Brisbane
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October 31, 2026
3 Night Getaway Cruise
CruiseScore™ (3.97/5)
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Monthly Encounter Pricing
Overall cruises on Encounter are rather affordable compared to other ships. Encounter cruises during the peak months of winter and summer are a bit more expensive than the low months of spring, summer, and fall. Check out the illustration below for the monthly average cost per day.
Jan
$132
Feb
$124
Mar
$119
Apr
$120
May
$122
Jun
$121
Jul
$132
Aug
$131
Sep
$127
Oct
$119
Nov
$117
Dec
$148
