6-night Great Barrier Reef Cruise From Brisbane, Australia
ABOARD
Carnival Encounter
Refurbished 2025
2,600 passengers
Built 2002
Departing
Visiting
Brisbane, Australia
3 Ports of Call
Sailing Jul 26, 2026 - Jul 2, 2028
Your 6-night Australia/New Zealand Cruise at a Glance
Sailings aboard Carnival Encounter depart from Brisbane with 3 stops in ports-of-call including Airlie Beach, Cairns, and Willis Island. The Cruise Web can help you find the best deals and stateroom prices on any of the 22 upcoming sailings in 2026, 2027 and 2028.
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 Cairns on day 4 and Willis Island on day 5. 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 Trattoria and entertainment like Nightclub!
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.
