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Carnival Encounter

Carnival Cruise Line

Sailings from $355 per person

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Carnival Encounter is a Carnival Cruise Line ship that carries up to 2,600 guests. Dining includes Waterfront, Angelo's and Dragon Lady, along with Bonsai Sushi Express and The Pantry. Staterooms range from Interior and Porthole to Ocean View, Obstructed Ocean View, Aft-View Extended Balcony and Balcony.

Guests
2,600
Crew
1,100
Tonnage
108,865
Length
951

Cheapest month on Carnival Encounter

  1. November 2026from $409
  2. December 2026from $468
  3. January 2027from $480
  4. February 2027from $355
  5. March 2027from $365
  6. April 2027from $446
  7. May 2027from $416
  8. June 2027from $380
  9. July 2027from $426
  10. August 2027from $412
  11. September 2027from $412
  12. October 2027from $384
  13. November 2027from $395
  14. December 2027from $423
  15. January 2028from $423
  16. February 2028from $384
  17. March 2028from $384
  18. April 2028from $394

Where Carnival Encounter sails

Sails from Brisbane

Staterooms

  • Interior stateroom, Carnival Encounter

    Interior

  • Porthole stateroom, Carnival Encounter

    Porthole

  • Ocean View stateroom, Carnival Encounter

    Ocean View

  • Ocean View (Obstructed View) stateroom, Carnival Encounter

    Ocean View (Obstructed View)

  • Aft-View Extended Balcony stateroom, Carnival Encounter

    Aft-View Extended Balcony

  • Balcony stateroom, Carnival Encounter

    Balcony

  • Byron Beach Presidential Suite stateroom, Carnival Encounter

    Byron Beach Presidential Suite

  • Byron Beach Extended Balcony Suite stateroom, Carnival Encounter

    Byron Beach Extended Balcony Suite

  • Byron Beach Grand Suite stateroom, Carnival Encounter

    Byron Beach Grand Suite

  • Byron Beach Vista Suite stateroom, Carnival Encounter

    Byron Beach Vista Suite

  • Byron Beach Ocean Suite stateroom, Carnival Encounter

    Byron Beach Ocean Suite

Dining and venues
  • Waterfront
  • Angelo's
  • Dragon Lady
  • Steakhouse
  • Bonsai Sushi Express
  • The Pantry
  • Trattoria
  • New Zealand Natural
  • EDGE
  • Byron Beach Club
  • The Punchliner Comedy Club
  • Oasis
  • Dive-In Movies
  • Cloud 9 Spa
  • Video Arcade

Deck plans

Open deck plans (PDF)

All decks
Carnival Encounter, All decks deck plan

Carnival Encounter · Australia & New Zealand

3-Day Getaway

Nov 19 to Nov 22, 2026 · 3 nights

Round trip from Brisbane

Ports of call and details

From $409 per person, double occupancy

Interior

Taxes & fees included

Interior
$409
Ocean View
$444
Balcony
$570
Suite
$1,103
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Carnival Encounter · Australia & New Zealand

6-Day Great Barrier Reef

Nov 22 to Nov 28, 2026 · 6 nights

Round trip from Brisbane

Ports of call and details

From $804 per person, double occupancy

Interior

Taxes & fees included

Interior
$804
Ocean View
$875
Balcony
$1,071
Suite
$1,360
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Carnival Encounter · Australia & New Zealand

4-Day Airlie Beach

Dec 6 to Dec 10, 2026 · 4 nights

Round trip from Brisbane

Ports of call and details

From $598 per person, double occupancy

Interior

Taxes & fees included

Interior
$598
Ocean View
$633
Balcony
$766
Suite
$998
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Carnival Encounter · Australia & New Zealand

3-Day Getaway

Dec 10 to Dec 13, 2026 · 3 nights

Round trip from Brisbane

Ports of call and details

From $468 per person, double occupancy

Interior

Taxes & fees included

Interior
$468
Ocean View
$490
Balcony
$556
Suite
$736
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Fares are per person, double occupancy.

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