13-night Carnival Journeys - New Zealand From Brisbane, Australia

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Carnival Cruise Line Encounter ship exterior.
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Carnival Cruise Line Encounter ship exterior.

Departing

Visiting

Brisbane, Australia


5 Ports of Call

Sailing Mar 4, 2029

Your 13-night Australia/New Zealand Cruise at a Glance

Sailings aboard Carnival Encounter depart from Brisbane with 5 stops in ports-of-call including Dunedin (Port Chalmers), Lyttleton (Christchurch), and Fjordland National Park. The Cruise Web can help you find the best deals and stateroom prices on the next sailing March 4, 2029.

Departure Port

Brisbane, Australia

Brisbane is a vibrant city known for its sunny weather, riverfront lifestyle, and thriving arts, food, and cultural scenes. Before you depart Brisbane, Australia, we can help you plan travel and accommodations for your Australia/New Zealand cruise.

Stops on your Australia/New Zealand voyage will include Dunedin (Port Chalmers) on day 6 and Tauranga on day 9. We can help you with excursions and making the most of any itinerary.

Carnival Encounter, built in 2002 and refurbished in 2025, carries 2,600 passengers with a crew of 1,100. Ask us about dining options like Special Diets and entertainment like Deal Or No Deal!

Fun with a capital F is what you can expect on a Carnival Cruise. With the largest fleet at sea Carnival offers sailings perfect for the whole family. We can help you maximize deals on Australia/New Zealand cruises aboard Carnival Encounter or 30 of Carnival’s other ships.