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3 Night - Getaway
Starting in Brisbane, Australia
2026 Sails: Jan 24, Jan 31, Mar 27, Apr 18, May 1, May 15, Jun 19, Jul 11, Aug 29, Sep 11, Oct 10, Oct 31, Nov 19, Dec 10, Dec 27, 2027: Feb 6, Feb 20, Mar 6, Apr 16, May 7, Jun 5, Jun 18, Jul 10, More...
4 Night - Airlie Beach
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Airlie Beach, Australia, Brisbane, Australia
2026 Sails: Jan 27, Mar 30, May 4, Jun 5, Jun 22, Jul 14, Aug 15, Sep 1, Sep 14, Oct 13, Nov 3, Nov 15, Dec 6, 2027: Jan 23, Jan 27, Feb 9, Feb 23, Mar 9, Mar 21, Mar 25, Apr 12, Apr 29, May 3, More...
4 Night - Airlie Beach
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Airlie Beach, Australia, Brisbane, Australia
2027 Sails: Jul 13, Aug 14, Aug 31, Sep 13, Oct 12, Nov 2, Nov 14, Dec 5, 2028: Jan 8, Jan 12, Jan 25, Feb 15, Mar 7, Mar 28, May 1, May 28, Jun 10
6 Night - Great Barrier Reef
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Airlie Beach, Australia, Cairns, Australia, Willis Island, Brisbane, Australia
6 Night - Great Barrier Reef
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Airlie Beach, Australia, Cairns, Australia, Willis Island, Brisbane, Australia
6 Night - Great Barrier Reef
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Willis Island, Cairns, Australia, Airlie Beach, Australia, Brisbane, Australia
6 Night - Great Barrier Reef
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Airlie Beach, Australia, Cairns, Australia, Willis Island, Brisbane, Australia
2026 Sails: Oct 25
6 Night - Great Barrier Reef
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Airlie Beach, Australia, Cairns, Australia, Willis Island, Brisbane, Australia
2026 Sails: Nov 22
6 Night - Great Barrier Reef
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Willis Island, Cairns, Australia, Airlie Beach, Australia, Brisbane, Australia
6 Night - Great Barrier Reef
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Willis Island, Cairns, Australia, Airlie Beach, Australia, Brisbane, Australia
2027 Sails: Sep 4
6 Night - Great Barrier Reef
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Willis Island, Cairns, Australia, Airlie Beach, Australia, Brisbane, Australia
2027 Sails: Sep 25
6 Night - Great Barrier Reef
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Airlie Beach, Australia, Cairns, Australia, Willis Island, Brisbane, Australia
2027 Sails: Dec 12
6 Night - Great Barrier Reef
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Willis Island, Cairns, Australia, Airlie Beach, Australia, Brisbane, Australia
6 Night - Great Barrier Reef
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Airlie Beach, Australia, Cairns, Australia, Willis Island, Brisbane, Australia
2028 Sails: Apr 9
7 Night - Great Barrier Reef
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Willis Island, Cairns, Australia, Airlie Beach, Australia, Brisbane, Australia
2026 Sails: Jan 17
7 Night - Great Barrier Reef
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Willis Island, Cairns, Australia, Airlie Beach, Australia, Brisbane, Australia
2026 Sails: Mar 20
7 Night - Great Barrier Reef
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Willis Island, Cairns, Australia, Airlie Beach, Australia, Brisbane, Australia
2026 Sails: Apr 11
7 Night - Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Noumea, New Caledonia, Lifou, New Caledonia, Vila, Vanuatu, Brisbane, Australia
7 Night - Great Barrier Reef
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Willis Island, Cairns, Australia, Airlie Beach, Australia, Brisbane, Australia
2026 Sails: Jul 4
7 Night - Great Barrier Reef
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Airlie Beach, Australia, Cairns, Australia, Willis Island, Brisbane, Australia
2026 Sails: Sep 26
7 Night - Great Barrier Reef
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Airlie Beach, Australia, Cairns, Australia, Willis Island, Brisbane, Australia
2027 Sails: Jul 3
8 Night - Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Lifou, New Caledonia, Mystery Island, Vanuatu, Noumea, New Caledonia, Brisbane, Australia
2026 Sails: Apr 3
8 Night - Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Vila, Vanuatu, Mystery Island, Vanuatu, Noumea, New Caledonia, Brisbane, Australia
2026 Sails: Jun 26
8 Night - Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Lifou, New Caledonia, Mystery Island, Vanuatu, Noumea, New Caledonia, Brisbane, Australia
8 Night - Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Lifou, New Caledonia, Vila, Vanuatu, Mystery Island, Vanuatu, Brisbane, Australia
8 Night - Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Noumea, New Caledonia, Mystery Island, Vanuatu, Vila, Vanuatu, Brisbane, Australia
8 Night - Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Mystery Island, Vanuatu, Vila, Vanuatu, Lifou, New Caledonia, Brisbane, Australia
8 Night - Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Noumea, New Caledonia, Mystery Island, Vanuatu, Lifou, New Caledonia, Brisbane, Australia
2026 Sails: Nov 28, 2027: Jun 25, Oct 16, Nov 6, Nov 27, 2028: Jan 29, Feb 19, Apr 1, May 20, Jun 24
8 Night - Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Vila, Vanuatu, Mystery Island, Vanuatu, Noumea, New Caledonia, Brisbane, Australia
9 Night - Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Noumea, New Caledonia, Lifou, New Caledonia, Mystery Island, Vanuatu, Vila, Vanuatu, Brisbane, Australia
2027 Sails: Dec 18
9 Night - Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Noumea, New Caledonia, Lifou, New Caledonia, Vila, Vanuatu, Santo, Vanuatu, Brisbane, Australia
2027 Sails: Dec 30
10 Night - Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Lifou, New Caledonia, Mystery Island, Vanuatu, Vila, Vanuatu, Santo, Vanuatu, Brisbane, Australia
2026 Sails: Apr 21
10 Night - Journeys - Papua New Guinea
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Alotau, Papua New Guinea, Kiriwina Island, Rabaul, Papua New Guinea, Conflict Islands, Brisbane, Australia
10 Night - Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Santo, Vanuatu, Vila, Vanuatu, Mystery Island, Vanuatu, Lifou, New Caledonia, Brisbane, Australia
2026 Sails: Dec 30
10 Night - Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Santo, Vanuatu, Vila, Vanuatu, Mystery Island, Vanuatu, Lifou, New Caledonia, Brisbane, Australia
2027 Sails: Jun 8
12 Night - Fiji & South Pacific
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Mystery Island, Vanuatu, Lautoka, Fiji, Dravuni Island, Fiji, Vila, Vanuatu, Lifou, New Caledonia, Brisbane, Australia
13 Night - Journeys - Southeast Asia
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Airlie Beach, Australia, Darwin, Australia, Benoa (Denpasar), Bali, Lembar, Lombok, Indonesia, Crossing the Equator, Singapore
2026 Sails: Feb 3
14 Night - Journeys - Mutiny On the Bounty
Starting in Brisbane, Australia, Norfolk Island, Australia, Nukualofa, Tonga, Cruise Mutiny On the Bounty, Suva, Fiji, Dravuni Island, Fiji, Vila, Vanuatu, Brisbane, Australia
About Carnival Encounter
Carnival Encounter is perfect for families, couples and groups of friends who want to lean into both fun and relaxation on their holiday.
Guests can expect the perfect blend between everyone's interests with kids clubs, teen-friendly hangout spaces, an adult-only retreat, dining that ranges from casual to connoisseur, and entertainment for all ages.
Water lovers will be spoilt for choice with spas, four pools, and waterslides. Thrill seekers are covered too with Edge Adventure Park, complete with ziplining, rock climbing and abseiling. More of a chill seeker?...
Just like a delicious cake, your ship is made of layers. Find out which fun ingredients - staterooms, dining, activities - go into each deck.
An Interior stateroom is the most affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun.
Every room includes:
Dedicated stateroom attendant
Soft, cozy linens
Plenty of closet and drawer space
In-room safe for valuables
Television
Stateroom climate control
