About Carnival Encounter Cruises
Encounter is a Carnival ship and is best known for its voyages to the South Pacific. CruiseSheet currently lists 107 sailings from Encounter from only $350.
More than 2,500 travelers can cruise on this highly-rated Grand class ship, based in Brisbane and refurbished just this year ago in 2026.
The Encounter Carnival has a gym, a bowling lane, a spa, a waterslide, a casino, five pools, a jacuzzi, and a rock climbing wall.
Carnival Encounter
Best Encounter Cruise Deals
February 19, 2028
8 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.37/5)
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March 29, 2027
8 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.18/5)
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Lifou
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Port-Vila
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January 29, 2028
8 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.37/5)
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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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Mystery Island
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Port-Vila
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January 31, 2027
6 Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.37/5)
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Last Minute Encounter Cruise Deals
November 28, 2026
8 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.24/5)
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LOWEST PRICE EVER
November 22, 2026
6 Night Great Barrier Reef Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.37/5)
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November 19, 2026
3 Night Getaway Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.37/5)
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November 15, 2026
4 Night Airlie Beach Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.21/5)
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October 31, 2026
3 Night Getaway Cruise
CruiseScore™ (4.19/5)
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Monthly Encounter Pricing
On average Encounter is extremely affordable compared to other ships. Prices are around the same throughout the year. Check out the diagram below for the monthly average cost per day.
Jan
$127
Feb
$114
Mar
$119
Apr
$120
May
$118
Jun
$116
Jul
$124
Aug
$119
Sep
$123
Oct
$116
Nov
$114
Dec
$141
