

ABOARD
Carnival Encounter
Refurbished 2025
2,600 passengers
Built 2002

Departing
Visiting
Brisbane, Australia
6 Ports of Call
Sailing Jul 17, 2027
Your 14-night Australia/New Zealand Cruise at a Glance
Sailings aboard Carnival Encounter depart from Brisbane with 6 stops in ports-of-call including Dravuni Island, Port Vila, Vanuatu, and Norfolk Island. The Cruise Web can help you find the best deals and stateroom prices on the next sailing July 17, 2027.
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.
Destination
Australia/New Zealand
Stops on your Australia/New Zealand voyage will include Mutiny on the Bounty (Scenic Cruising) on day 8 and Port Vila, Vanuatu on day 12. We can help you with excursions and making the most of any itinerary.
Cruise Ship
Carnival Encounter
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 Waterfront and entertainment like Dive In Movies!
Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line
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 29 of Carnival’s other ships.








