Encounter
Carnival · 2,600 passengers
At sea today, arriving Brisbane, Australia on Sunday, November 15 · scheduled
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About Encounter
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.
- Cruise line
- Carnival
- Passengers
- 2,600
- IMO
- 9192363
Upcoming Encounter sailings
- Airlie Beach from Brisbane 4 nights · from Brisbane, Australia · Nov. 15, 2026 Weather outlook ›
- Getaway from Brisbane 3 nights · from Brisbane, Australia · Nov. 19, 2026 Weather outlook ›
- Great Barrier Reef from Brisbane 6 nights · from Brisbane, Australia · Nov. 22, 2026 Weather outlook ›
- Vanuatu and New Caledonia from Brisbane 8 nights · from Brisbane, Australia · Nov. 28, 2026 Weather outlook ›
- Airlie Beach from Brisbane 4 nights · from Brisbane, Australia · Dec. 6, 2026 Weather outlook ›
- Getaway from Brisbane 3 nights · from Brisbane, Australia · Dec. 10, 2026 Weather outlook ›
- Great Barrier Reef from Brisbane 6 nights · from Brisbane, Australia · Dec. 13, 2026 Weather outlook ›
Ports Encounter visits
On scheduled sailings over the next year.
- Brisbane, Australia
- Airlie Beach, Australia
- Willis Island, Coral Sea Islands, Australia
- Cairns, Australia
- Nouméa, New Caledonia, France
- Lifou, New Caledonia, France
- Mystery Island, Vanuatu