Mon-Fri 9am to 5:30pm, Sat 9am to 8pm
Sun 10am to 7pm, Bank Holidays Closed
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Carnival Encounter
Launch Year
2001
Refit Year
2025
Tonnage
108,865
Capacity
2,600
Carnival Encounter
  • Introduction
  • Gratuities
Drinks Packages available
Evening entertainment & Broadway style shows
Serenity adults only retreat (extra charges apply)
Speciality Restaurants (charges may apply)
24-hour room service
24-hour Pizzeria

Carnival Encounter sails year-round from Brisbane and 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? You’ll love the exclusive Byron Beach Club, the Adult-Only Oasis Retreat, and the day spa and salon.

As the sun goes down, the fun only goes up. Dive into delicious dining options like Angelo’s, Dragon Lady, or celebrity-chef dining at Luke’s Bar & Grill. Be entertained with live comedy and dazzling stage shows. Or dance the night away at a classic Carnival deck party. Yep, Carnival Encounter has got it all!

Available cruises aboard the Carnival Encounter
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8-Day Vanuatu & New Caledonia
8th August 2025 for 8 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Port Vila ~ Mystery Island (Inyeug) ~ Nouméa ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Please call for availability
4-Day Airlie Beach
16th August 2025 for 4 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Airlie Beach ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Please call for availability
10-Day Vanuatu & New Caledonia
20th August 2025 for 10 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Lifou Island ~ Mystery Island (Inyeug) ~ Port Vila ~ Espiritu Santo ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Please call for availability
3-Day 80s Getaway
30th August 2025 for 3 nights
Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£267pp
Oceanview
£291pp
Balcony
£366pp
Suite
£497pp
Please Call
for Flights
4-Day Airlie Beach
2nd September 2025 for 4 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Airlie Beach ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
Oceanview
Balcony
£482pp
Suite
Please Call
for Flights
7-Day Great Barrier Reef
6th September 2025 for 7 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Airlie Beach ~ Cairns, Queensland ~ Willis Island, Queensland ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Please call for availability
3-Day Comedy Getaway
13th September 2025 for 3 nights
Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£257pp
Oceanview
£274pp
Balcony
£331pp
Suite
£378pp
Please Call
for Flights
4-Day Airlie Beach
16th September 2025 for 4 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Airlie Beach ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£361pp
Oceanview
Balcony
£494pp
Suite
Please Call
for Flights
7-Day Vanuatu & New Caledonia
20th September 2025 for 7 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Nouméa ~ Lifou Island ~ Port Vila ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£718pp
Oceanview
£775pp
Balcony
£1,072pp
Suite
£1,260pp
Please Call
for Flights
7-Day Great Barrier Reef
27th September 2025 for 7 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Willis Island, Queensland ~ Cairns, Queensland ~ Airlie Beach ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£586pp
Oceanview
Balcony
Suite
Please Call
for Flights
7-Day Vanuatu & New Caledonia
4th October 2025 for 7 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Nouméa ~ Lifou Island ~ Port Vila ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£564pp
Oceanview
£646pp
Balcony
£837pp
Suite
£1,107pp
Please Call
for Flights
6-Day Great Barrier Reef
11th October 2025 for 6 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Willis Island, Queensland ~ Cairns, Queensland ~ Airlie Beach ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£460pp
Oceanview
£507pp
Balcony
Suite
Please Call
for Flights
8-Day Vanuatu & New Caledonia
17th October 2025 for 8 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Nouméa ~ Mystery Island (Inyeug) ~ Lifou Island ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£542pp
Oceanview
£628pp
Balcony
£772pp
Suite
£995pp
Please Call
for Flights
3-Day Comedy Getaway
25th October 2025 for 3 nights
Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£220pp
Oceanview
£242pp
Balcony
£306pp
Suite
£358pp
Please Call
for Flights
4-Day Airlie Beach
28th October 2025 for 4 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Airlie Beach ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£309pp
Oceanview
£351pp
Balcony
£457pp
Suite
£673pp
Please Call
for Flights
3-Day Comedy Getaway
1st November 2025 for 3 nights
Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£220pp
Oceanview
£239pp
Balcony
£294pp
Suite
£348pp
Please Call
for Flights
4-Day Airlie Beach
4th November 2025 for 4 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Airlie Beach ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£294pp
Oceanview
£336pp
Balcony
£408pp
Suite
£550pp
Please Call
for Flights
6-Day Great Barrier Reef
8th November 2025 for 6 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Willis Island, Queensland ~ Cairns, Queensland ~ Airlie Beach ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£420pp
Oceanview
£470pp
Balcony
£606pp
Suite
Please Call
for Flights
Journeys - 8-Day Papua New Guinea
14th November 2025 for 8 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Alotau ~ Kiriwina Island ~ Conflict Island Group ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£715pp
Oceanview
£775pp
Balcony
£958pp
Suite
£1,374pp
Please Call
for Flights
3-Day Comedy Getaway
22nd November 2025 for 3 nights
Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£224pp
Oceanview
£247pp
Balcony
£294pp
Suite
£333pp
Please Call
for Flights
4-Day Airlie Beach
25th November 2025 for 4 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Airlie Beach ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£286pp
Oceanview
£319pp
Balcony
£400pp
Suite
£447pp
Please Call
for Flights
3-Day Comedy Getaway
29th November 2025 for 3 nights
Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£217pp
Oceanview
£252pp
Balcony
£284pp
Suite
£344pp
Please Call
for Flights
4-Day Airlie Beach
2nd December 2025 for 4 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Airlie Beach ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£286pp
Oceanview
£306pp
Balcony
£371pp
Suite
£473pp
Please Call
for Flights
6-Day Great Barrier Reef
6th December 2025 for 6 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Willis Island, Queensland ~ Cairns, Queensland ~ Airlie Beach ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£415pp
Oceanview
£452pp
Balcony
£544pp
Suite
£846pp
Please Call
for Flights
3-Day Comedy Getaway
12th December 2025 for 3 nights
Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£237pp
Oceanview
£267pp
Balcony
£319pp
Suite
£381pp
Please Call
for Flights
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