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Overview

Carnival Encounter sails year-round from Brisbane, Australia, and is perfect for families, couples, and groups of friends who want to lean into both fun and relaxation on their vacation. Guests can expect the perfect blend between everyone's interests with kids clubs, teen-friendly hangout spaces, an adult-only retreat, dining options from casual to connoisseur, and entertainment for all ages.


Quick Facts

Year Built

2002

Refurbished

2025

Wheelchair Accessible

Yes

Godmother

Gunilla Antonini

Passenger Capacity

2,600

Crew

1,100

Passenger to Crew Ratio

2.36

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Deck Plans

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Deck 12

Deck 11

Deck 10

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Deck 8

Deck 7

Deck 6

Deck 5

Activities & Amenities

Trattoria
Trattoria
Lukes Bar and Grill
Lukes Bar and Grill
Lukes Burgers
Lukes Burgers
Thing 1 and Thing 2 Birthday Breakfast
Thing 1 and Thing 2 Birthday Breakfast
Waterfront
Waterfront
Special Diets
Steakhouse Selections
The Chefs Table
6
All Dining
Bottomless Bubbles
Bottomless Bubbles
Coffee Bar
Coffee Bar
Lukes Bar and Grill
Lukes Bar and Grill
New Zealand Naturals
New Zealand Naturals
Piano Bar
Piano Bar
Cheers
Bonded Store
Nightclub
Nightclub
Live Music
Live Music
Dive In Movies
Dive In Movies
Deal Or No Deal
Deal Or No Deal
The Punchliner Comedy Club
The Punchliner Comedy Club
Playlist Productions
Blanc de Blanc
Sailaway Party
1
All Entertainment & Nightlife
Drinks On Us
Drinks On Us
Casino Bar
Casino Bar
Military Appreciation Gathering
Military Appreciation Gathering
Video Arcade
Video Arcade
Build A Bear Workshop at Sea
Build A Bear Workshop at Sea
Bingo
Bingo
Dreams Studio
Dreams Studio
Games
Holidays Aboard
80s Rock N Glow Party
2
All Onboard Activities
Pools
Pools
Basketball
Basketball
The Oasis
The Oasis
Byron Beach Club
Byron Beach Club
Edge Adventure Park
Edge Adventure Park
Seuss a Palooza Parade
Seuss a Palooza Parade
Arts and Crafts
Arts and Crafts
Big Fun for Infants and Toddlers
Big Fun for Infants and Toddlers
Seuss at Sea
Seuss at Sea
Space Cruisers
Space Cruisers
Club O2
Circle C
Camp Ocean
1
All Kids & Teens
Fitness Classes
Fitness Classes
Mens Spa Services
Mens Spa Services
Hair and Beauty Salon
Hair and Beauty Salon
Facial Treatments
Facial Treatments
ZSpa
ZSpa
Cloud 9 Spa
Massage
Accessories
Accessories
Watches
Watches
Liquor
Liquor
Beauty
Beauty
Fine Jewelry
Fine Jewelry

Carnival Encounter Cruises

A beautiful tropical bay in Port Vila, Vanuatu, with several sailboats and yachts anchored in the clear turquoise water, surrounded by lush green trees on the coastline.
Carnival Cruise Line

9-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise

Noumea
Ile Lifou
Mystery Island (Aneityum)
Port Vila

Aboard

Carnival Encounter

From

Brisbane, Australia

2 Sailings

Dec 18 - Dec 30, 2027

Published prices from

$1,286

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
A tropical paradise on Kiriwina Island, with a pristine white sand beach, lush palm trees, and crystal-clear turquoise waters revealing a vibrant coral reef beneath.
Carnival Cruise Line

10-night Carnival Journeys - Papua New Guinea

Alotau
Kiriwina Island
Rabaul
Conflict Group

Aboard

Carnival Encounter

From

Brisbane, Australia

3 Sailings

Aug 18, 2027 - Jun 14, 2028

Published prices from

$1,153

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
A dynamic shot of powerful ocean waves crashing against a rugged, tiered rock formation covered in reddish-brown seaweed on the shoreline of Nuku'alofa, Tonga.
Carnival Cruise Line

14-night Carnival Journeys - Mutiny On The Bounty

Norfolk Island
Nuku'alofa
Mutiny on the Bounty (Scenic Cruising)
Suva
Dravuni Island
Port Vila

Aboard

Carnival Encounter

From

Brisbane, Australia

1 Sailing

Jul 17, 2027

Published prices from

$1,576

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
Brisbane Story Bridge and skyline at night.
FREE Dining, Waterparks, Entertainment & More*+ 1 more offer
Carnival Cruise Line

4-night Airlie Beach Cruise

Airlie Beach

Aboard

Carnival Encounter

From

Brisbane, Australia

44 Sailings

Nov 25, 2025 - Jun 10, 2028

Published prices from

$513

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
A breathtaking split-level view of the crystal-clear waters of Ile Lifou, showing a vibrant coral reef and fish below the surface and a tropical coastline with palm trees above the water.
FREE Dining, Waterparks, Entertainment & More*+ 1 more offer
Carnival Cruise Line

8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise

Ile Lifou
Mystery Island (Aneityum)
Noumea

Aboard

Carnival Encounter

From

Brisbane, Australia

27 Sailings

Dec 19, 2025 - Jun 24, 2028

Published prices from

$851

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
A breathtaking split-level view of the crystal-clear waters of Ile Lifou, showing a vibrant coral reef and fish below the surface and a tropical coastline with palm trees above the water.
FREE Dining, Waterparks, Entertainment & More*+ 1 more offer
Carnival Cruise Line

12-night Fiji & South Pacific Cruise

Mystery Island (Aneityum)
Lautoka
Dravuni Island
Port Vila
Ile Lifou

Aboard

Carnival Encounter

From

Brisbane, Australia

3 Sailings

May 18, 2026 - May 8, 2028

Published prices from

$1,364

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
Brisbane Story Bridge and skyline at night.
FREE Dining, Waterparks, Entertainment & More*+ 1 more offer
Carnival Cruise Line

3-night Comedy Getaway Cruise

Aboard

Carnival Encounter

From

Brisbane, Australia

5 Sailings

Nov 22, 2025 - Jan 24, 2026

Published prices from

$441

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
Brisbane Story Bridge and skyline at night.
FREE Dining, Waterparks, Entertainment & More*+ 1 more offer
Carnival Cruise Line

10-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise

Espiritu Santo Island
Port Vila
Mystery Island (Aneityum)
Noumea
Ile Lifou

Aboard

Carnival Encounter

From

Brisbane, Australia

4 Sailings

Dec 30, 2025 - Jun 8, 2027

Published prices from

$1,056

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
Brisbane Story Bridge and skyline at night.
FREE Dining, Waterparks, Entertainment & More*+ 1 more offer
Carnival Cruise Line

6-night Great Barrier Reef Cruise

Airlie Beach
Cairns
Willis Island

Aboard

Carnival Encounter

From

Brisbane, Australia

24 Sailings

Dec 6, 2025 - Jul 2, 2028

Published prices from

$743

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
A breathtaking split-level view of the crystal-clear waters of Ile Lifou, showing a vibrant coral reef and fish below the surface and a tropical coastline with palm trees above the water.
FREE Dining, Waterparks, Entertainment & More*+ 1 more offer
Carnival Cruise Line

7-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise

Noumea
Ile Lifou
Port Vila

Aboard

Carnival Encounter

From

Brisbane, Australia

4 Sailings

May 8, 2026 - Feb 27, 2027

Published prices from

$799

per person*

taxes & fees included

Cruise Details
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