Carnival Encounter

Carnival Encounter

Based in Brisbane year round, Carnival Encounter is a favourite with Kiwis and makes a great combination with a Queensland holiday. Enjoy round trip cruises to the South Pacific, The Great Barrier Reef and Mini Cruises to the Whitsundays

Carnival Encounter Stateroom Guide

Take a look inside the different cabin types onboard Carnival Adventure & Carnival Encounter, including Interior, Oceanview, Balcony and Suite staterooms, and find the right fit for your Brisbane roundtrip cruise with Carnival Cruise Line. Also includes a look through our accessible rooms

Ship facts

Maiden voyage2025
Guests2,600
Crew1,100
Decks18
Refurbished
2023
Length
290
m
Size
108.86
GT
Speed
24
kn

Carnival Encounter

Ready for an unforgettable adventure? Carnival Adventure is the ultimate cruise experience, offering 13 exciting decks packed with fun for all ages. Whether you're travelling with family, friends, or as a couple, you'll find endless activities on board. Dive into thrilling waterslides, relax by one of the four stunning pools, or take on the Edge Adventure Park for an adrenaline rush. Enjoy diverse dining, lively entertainment, and plenty of bars to keep the fun going!

Entertainment

The charismatic Marquee Theatre

Entertainment

The charismatic Marquee Theatre

Activities

Carnival Adventure has over 60 activities to keep you entertained, whether you're relaxing by the pool, joining a trivia challenge, or diving into thrilling adventures like ziplining, rock climbing, and abseiling. Kickstart your day with an exhilarating ride on the waterslides or a challenge at the Edge Adventure Park. After the excitement, take some time to unwind poolside, enjoy a refreshing drink, and soak in the sun and sea breeze. With so many options, the hardest part will be deciding what to do next!
Fly the length of the ship on the zip line

Activities

Carnival Adventure has over 60 activities to keep you entertained, whether you're relaxing by the pool, joining a trivia challenge, or diving into thrilling adventures like ziplining, rock climbing, and abseiling. Kickstart your day with an exhilarating ride on the waterslides or a challenge at the Edge Adventure Park. After the excitement, take some time to unwind poolside, enjoy a refreshing drink, and soak in the sun and sea breeze. With so many options, the hardest part will be deciding what to do next!

Fly the length of the ship on the zip line

Oasis pool

Activities

Carnival Adventure has over 60 activities to keep you entertained, whether you're relaxing by the pool, joining a trivia challenge, or diving into thrilling adventures like ziplining, rock climbing, and abseiling. Kickstart your day with an exhilarating ride on the waterslides or a challenge at the Edge Adventure Park. After the excitement, take some time to unwind poolside, enjoy a refreshing drink, and soak in the sun and sea breeze. With so many options, the hardest part will be deciding what to do next!

Oasis pool

Magrodome Pool area

Activities

Carnival Adventure has over 60 activities to keep you entertained, whether you're relaxing by the pool, joining a trivia challenge, or diving into thrilling adventures like ziplining, rock climbing, and abseiling. Kickstart your day with an exhilarating ride on the waterslides or a challenge at the Edge Adventure Park. After the excitement, take some time to unwind poolside, enjoy a refreshing drink, and soak in the sun and sea breeze. With so many options, the hardest part will be deciding what to do next!

Magrodome Pool area

HQ is for 10 to 13-year-olds, and the HQ+ is for 14 to 17-year-olds

Activities

Carnival Adventure has over 60 activities to keep you entertained, whether you're relaxing by the pool, joining a trivia challenge, or diving into thrilling adventures like ziplining, rock climbing, and abseiling. Kickstart your day with an exhilarating ride on the waterslides or a challenge at the Edge Adventure Park. After the excitement, take some time to unwind poolside, enjoy a refreshing drink, and soak in the sun and sea breeze. With so many options, the hardest part will be deciding what to do next!

HQ is for 10 to 13-year-olds, and the HQ+ is for 14 to 17-year-olds

Food & Drink

As the evening sets in, the excitement rises. Indulge in mouthwatering dining choices like Angelo's, Dragon Lady, or celebrity chef creations at Luke’s Bar & Grill. Enjoy live comedy, stunning stage performances, or dance the night away at a traditional Carnival deck party. Carnival Encounter has everything you need for an unforgettable experience.
Dragon Lady

Food & Drink

As the evening sets in, the excitement rises. Indulge in mouthwatering dining choices like Angelo's, Dragon Lady, or celebrity chef creations at Luke’s Bar & Grill. Enjoy live comedy, stunning stage performances, or dance the night away at a traditional Carnival deck party. Carnival Encounter has everything you need for an unforgettable experience.

Dragon Lady

Luke’s Bar & Grill

Food & Drink

As the evening sets in, the excitement rises. Indulge in mouthwatering dining choices like Angelo's, Dragon Lady, or celebrity chef creations at Luke’s Bar & Grill. Enjoy live comedy, stunning stage performances, or dance the night away at a traditional Carnival deck party. Carnival Encounter has everything you need for an unforgettable experience.

Luke’s Bar & Grill

The Waterfront

Food & Drink

As the evening sets in, the excitement rises. Indulge in mouthwatering dining choices like Angelo's, Dragon Lady, or celebrity chef creations at Luke’s Bar & Grill. Enjoy live comedy, stunning stage performances, or dance the night away at a traditional Carnival deck party. Carnival Encounter has everything you need for an unforgettable experience.

The Waterfront

The Pantry

Food & Drink

As the evening sets in, the excitement rises. Indulge in mouthwatering dining choices like Angelo's, Dragon Lady, or celebrity chef creations at Luke’s Bar & Grill. Enjoy live comedy, stunning stage performances, or dance the night away at a traditional Carnival deck party. Carnival Encounter has everything you need for an unforgettable experience.

The Pantry

Body & Soul

The Fitness Studio features top equipment, personal trainers, and classes like yoga and boot camp, along with an open-air running track. Enjoy the exclusive Byron Beach Club, the Adult-Only Oasis Retreat, and the luxurious spa and salon. On a Carnival cruise, the sea is all around you, but for a closer experience, head to the hydrotherapy pool at Cloud 9 Spa. Immerse yourself in seawater and enjoy the relaxing, rejuvenating benefits of its natural trace elements and vitamins.
Byron Beach Club

Body & Soul

The Fitness Studio features top equipment, personal trainers, and classes like yoga and boot camp, along with an open-air running track. Enjoy the exclusive Byron Beach Club, the Adult-Only Oasis Retreat, and the luxurious spa and salon. On a Carnival cruise, the sea is all around you, but for a closer experience, head to the hydrotherapy pool at Cloud 9 Spa. Immerse yourself in seawater and enjoy the relaxing, rejuvenating benefits of its natural trace elements and vitamins.

Byron Beach Club

Body & Soul

The Fitness Studio features top equipment, personal trainers, and classes like yoga and boot camp, along with an open-air running track. Enjoy the exclusive Byron Beach Club, the Adult-Only Oasis Retreat, and the luxurious spa and salon. On a Carnival cruise, the sea is all around you, but for a closer experience, head to the hydrotherapy pool at Cloud 9 Spa. Immerse yourself in seawater and enjoy the relaxing, rejuvenating benefits of its natural trace elements and vitamins.

Body & Soul

The Fitness Studio features top equipment, personal trainers, and classes like yoga and boot camp, along with an open-air running track. Enjoy the exclusive Byron Beach Club, the Adult-Only Oasis Retreat, and the luxurious spa and salon. On a Carnival cruise, the sea is all around you, but for a closer experience, head to the hydrotherapy pool at Cloud 9 Spa. Immerse yourself in seawater and enjoy the relaxing, rejuvenating benefits of its natural trace elements and vitamins.
The gym

Body & Soul

The Fitness Studio features top equipment, personal trainers, and classes like yoga and boot camp, along with an open-air running track. Enjoy the exclusive Byron Beach Club, the Adult-Only Oasis Retreat, and the luxurious spa and salon. On a Carnival cruise, the sea is all around you, but for a closer experience, head to the hydrotherapy pool at Cloud 9 Spa. Immerse yourself in seawater and enjoy the relaxing, rejuvenating benefits of its natural trace elements and vitamins.

The gym

Carnival Encounter

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Carnival Cruise Line
Duration
3 nights
Date
19 Nov 2026
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 2 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$570
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Carnival Cruise Line
Duration
6 nights
Date
22 Nov 2026
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 5 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$1,428
Price per person twin share / inside stateroom

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Carnival Encounter, Australia/New Zealand
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Carnival Cruise Line
Duration
4 nights
Date
6 Dec 2026
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 3 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$909
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Carnival Cruise Line
Duration
6 nights
Date
13 Dec 2026
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 5 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$1,479
Price per person twin share / balcony stateroom

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Carnival Encounter, South Pacific
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Carnival Cruise Line
Duration
10 nights
Date
30 Dec 2026
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 6 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$3,061
Price per person twin share / balcony stateroom

Prices are in NZ Dollars

Carnival Encounter, South Pacific
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Carnival Cruise Line
Duration
8 nights
Date
9 Jan 2027
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 5 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$1,565
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Carnival Cruise Line
Duration
6 nights
Date
17 Jan 2027
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 5 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$941
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Carnival Encounter, South Pacific
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Carnival Cruise Line
Duration
7 nights
Date
13 Feb 2027
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 5 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$1,127
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Carnival Encounter, South Pacific
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Carnival Cruise Line
Duration
8 nights
Date
13 Mar 2027
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 5 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$1,150
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Carnival Cruise Line
Duration
8 nights
Date
29 Mar 2027
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 5 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$1,140
Price per person twin share / inside stateroom

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Carnival Cruise Line
Duration
6 nights
Date
6 Apr 2027
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 5 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$1,125
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Carnival Encounter, South Pacific
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Carnival Cruise Line
Duration
10 nights
Date
19 Apr 2027
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 6 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$1,440
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Carnival Cruise Line
Duration
12 nights
Date
10 May 2027
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 7 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$2,027
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Carnival Cruise Line
Duration
10 nights
Date
8 Jun 2027
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 6 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$1,441
Price per person twin share / inside stateroom

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Duration
8 nights
Date
25 Jun 2027
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 5 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$1,329
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Duration
7 nights
Date
3 Jul 2027
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 6 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$1,426
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Carnival Encounter, South Pacific
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Carnival Cruise Line
Duration
8 nights
Date
31 Jul 2027
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 5 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$1,210
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Duration
6 nights
Date
4 Sep 2027
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 5 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$1,070
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Carnival Cruise Line
Duration
6 nights
Date
25 Sep 2027
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 5 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$1,225
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Duration
6 nights
Date
12 Dec 2027
Ship
Carnival Encounter
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$1,081
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Duration
9 nights
Date
30 Dec 2027
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 6 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$1,816
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Duration
6 nights
Date
6 Feb 2028
Ship
Carnival Encounter
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  • 5 stops  
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From
$1,034
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Duration
6 nights
Date
9 Apr 2028
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 5 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$1,086
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Carnival Cruise Line
Duration
6 nights
Date
4 Jun 2028
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 5 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$1,034
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Duration
9 nights
Date
11 Jul 2028
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 6 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$1,369
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Carnival Cruise Line
Duration
4 nights
Date
20 Jul 2028
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 3 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$882
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Duration
14 nights
Date
5 Aug 2028
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 7 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$2,316
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Carnival Encounter, Australia/New Zealand
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Carnival Cruise Line
Duration
6 nights
Date
19 Nov 2028
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 5 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$1,034
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Carnival Encounter, South Pacific
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Carnival Cruise Line
Duration
10 nights
Date
30 Dec 2028
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 6 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$1,913
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Carnival Encounter, Australia/New Zealand
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Carnival Cruise Line
Duration
13 nights
Date
4 Mar 2029
Ship
Carnival Encounter
  • Departure - Brisbane, Australia
  • 7 stops  
  • Arrival - Brisbane, Australia
From
$2,198
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