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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3-Day 80s Getaway
30th August 2025 for 3 nights
Brisbane, Queensland
Please call for availability
4-Day Airlie Beach
2nd September 2025 for 4 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Airlie Beach ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Please call for availability
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
Please call for availability
4-Day Airlie Beach
16th September 2025 for 4 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Airlie Beach ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Please call for availability
7-Day Vanuatu & New Caledonia
20th September 2025 for 7 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Nouméa ~ Lifou Island ~ Port Vila ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Please call for availability
7-Day Great Barrier Reef
27th September 2025 for 7 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Willis Island, Queensland ~ Cairns, Queensland ~ Airlie Beach ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Please call for availability
7-Day Vanuatu & New Caledonia
4th October 2025 for 7 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Nouméa ~ Lifou Island ~ Port Vila ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Please call for availability
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
Oceanview
£509pp
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
Please call for availability
3-Day Comedy Getaway
25th October 2025 for 3 nights
Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£241pp
Oceanview
£245pp
Balcony
£306pp
Suite
£396pp
Please Call
for Flights
4-Day Airlie Beach
28th October 2025 for 4 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Airlie Beach ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£326pp
Oceanview
Balcony
Suite
£679pp
Please Call
for Flights
3-Day Comedy Getaway
1st November 2025 for 3 nights
Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£204pp
Oceanview
£233pp
Balcony
£287pp
Suite
£342pp
Please Call
for Flights
4-Day Airlie Beach
4th November 2025 for 4 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Airlie Beach ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£304pp
Oceanview
Balcony
£411pp
Suite
£596pp
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
Please call for availability
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
£732pp
Oceanview
£784pp
Balcony
£1,686pp
Suite
£1,223pp
Please Call
for Flights
3-Day Comedy Getaway
22nd November 2025 for 3 nights
Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£206pp
Oceanview
£228pp
Balcony
£279pp
Suite
£337pp
Please Call
for Flights
4-Day Airlie Beach
25th November 2025 for 4 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Airlie Beach ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£305pp
Oceanview
£326pp
Balcony
£401pp
Suite
Please Call
for Flights
3-Day Comedy Getaway
29th November 2025 for 3 nights
Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£204pp
Oceanview
£233pp
Balcony
£284pp
Suite
£328pp
Please Call
for Flights
4-Day Airlie Beach
2nd December 2025 for 4 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Airlie Beach ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£277pp
Oceanview
£316pp
Balcony
£372pp
Suite
£456pp
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
Oceanview
£465pp
Balcony
£535pp
Suite
£862pp
Please Call
for Flights
3-Day Comedy Getaway
12th December 2025 for 3 nights
Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£235pp
Oceanview
£253pp
Balcony
£306pp
Suite
£372pp
Please Call
for Flights
4-Day Airlie Beach
15th December 2025 for 4 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Airlie Beach ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£314pp
Oceanview
£355pp
Balcony
£416pp
Suite
£548pp
Please Call
for Flights
8-Day Vanuatu & New Caledonia
19th December 2025 for 8 nights
Brisbane, Queensland ~ Nouméa ~ Mystery Island (Inyeug) ~ Lifou Island ~ Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£945pp
Oceanview
£1,067pp
Balcony
£1,363pp
Suite
£2,008pp
Please Call
for Flights
3-Day Comedy Getaway
27th December 2025 for 3 nights
Brisbane, Queensland
Cruise Only
from
Interior
£325pp
Oceanview
£338pp
Balcony
£396pp
Suite
£443pp
Please Call
for Flights
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