Carnival Encounter

About this ship

The Carnival Encounter is a mid-sized cruise ship with a capacity of approximately 2,600 passengers, best known for its vibrant onboard experiences and family-friendly amenities. A distinctive feature is its expansive water park, making it an ideal choice for families and adventure-seekers alike.

Great Barrier Reef from Brisbane • 6 nights • Departs Nov. 22, 2026

Current Location Future Locations Local Time at Ports Packing List Daily Brief

Unlock 16-Day + Sea Day Forecast

Units: Imperial Metric

Cruise Weather Brief

Day 1

Sunday Nov. 22, 2026

Brisbane, Australia

Port Guide

Weather forecast available on Nov. 7, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Nov. 15, 2026 for free users.

Other ships at location: none

2,600 total passengers

Day 2

Sea Day

Monday Nov. 23, 2026

At Sea: Brisbane, Australia → Airlie Beach, Australia

Weather forecast available on Nov. 8, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Nov. 16, 2026 for free users.

Day 3

Tuesday Nov. 24, 2026

Airlie Beach, Australia

Port Guide

Weather forecast available on Nov. 9, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Nov. 17, 2026 for free users.

Other ships at location: none

2,600 total passengers

Day 4

Wednesday Nov. 25, 2026

Cairns, Australia

Port Guide

Weather forecast available on Nov. 10, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Nov. 18, 2026 for free users.

Other ships at location: none

2,600 total passengers

Day 5

Thursday Nov. 26, 2026

Willis Island, Coral Sea Islands, Australia

Weather forecast available on Nov. 11, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Nov. 19, 2026 for free users.

Other ships at location: none

2,600 total passengers

Day 6

Sea Day

Friday Nov. 27, 2026

At Sea: Willis Island, Coral Sea Islands, Australia → Brisbane, Australia

Weather forecast available on Nov. 12, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Nov. 20, 2026 for free users.

Day 7

Saturday Nov. 28, 2026

Brisbane, Australia

Port Guide

Weather forecast available on Nov. 13, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Nov. 21, 2026 for free users.

Other ships at location: none

2,600 total passengers

Weather data provided by OpenWeather

Back to Reports