4 Nights Airlie Beach from Brisbane, Australia Cruise
Sat 16 Aug 2025 to Wed 20 Aug 2025
Carnival | Carnival Encounter
Roundtrip Brisbane

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Brisbane
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At Sea
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Airlie Beach
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At Sea
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Brisbane
My Itinerary
Sat 16 August 2025 - Wed 20 August 2025

Brisbane
Day 1: 16 Aug 25

At Sea
Day 2: 17 Aug 25

Airlie Beach
Day 3: 18 Aug 25

At Sea
Day 4: 19 Aug 25

Brisbane
Day 5: 20 Aug 25
Ship information
Carnival Encounter

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!
Plugs in cabin:
US 2 Pin 110v
Currency on ship:
USD
Childrens facilities:
Available
Gratuities:
Not Included

Cruise Line:
Carnival Cruise Line
Capacity:
2,600 passengers
Launched:
2002
Tonnage:
108,865 tonnes
Ship Length:
290 meters
Decks:
14 decks
Crew Count:
1,100 crew
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Ship information
Carnival Encounter

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!
Plugs in cabin:
US 2 Pin 110v
Currency on ship:
USD
Childrens facilities:
Available
Gratuities:
Not Included

Cruise Line:
Carnival Cruise Line
Capacity:
2,600 passengers
Launched:
2002
Tonnage:
108,865 tonnes
Ship Length:
290 meters
Decks:
14 decks
Crew Count:
1,100 crew
Cabin Information
28 Cabin types available with images

Available on decks: Deck 5-Promenade

Available on decks: Deck 10

Available on decks: Deck 9- Lido

Available on decks: Deck 10

Available on decks: Deck 10

Available on decks: Deck 11

Available on decks: Deck 12


Available on decks: Deck 8-Verandah



Available on decks: Deck 10

Available on decks: Deck 10

Available on decks: Deck 11

Available on decks: Deck 12

Available on decks: Deck 10

Available on decks: Deck 9- Lido

Available on decks: Deck 10


Available on decks: Deck 10

Available on decks: Deck 8-Verandah

Available on decks: Deck 9- Lido

Available on decks: Deck 11

Available on decks: Deck 8-Verandah
Carnival Encounter has 28 cabin types available

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Deck Plans
Here, you can explore detailed deck plans of Carnival Encounter from Carnival Cruise Line. With a total of 12 decks, our deck plans provide a comprehensive view of the ship’s layout, including cabins, restaurants, entertainment areas, and other onboard amenities. Use these plans to find the perfect cabin and get acquainted with everything the ship has to offer for your upcoming voyage.
Deck 5-Promenade
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Things to do
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!

Playlist Productions
Everyone has those perfect songs that never fail to get them moving. Playlist Productions™ brings lists like yours to life! Your favorites become full-blown musical productions featuring singers and dancers bringing down the house. Shows vary by ship, but there’s a playlist for every music lover. Need a few examples? How about the spicy sounds of Amor Cubano™, the movie-magic soundtrack of FLICK™, or Vintage Pop™ with its 20s-jazz-meets-modern-hits! Get ready for thrills as romance and pop hits collide in the interactive Dear Future Husband. Release your inner rock-n-roll patriot during America Rocks™! Enter the center of groove with the passionate Heart of Soul™. Feel the arena-shaking sounds of Epic Rock™, the piano-pounding sounds of 88 Keys™, the totally bad-meaning-good 80s Pop to the Max™, plus the funky, sophisticated... and not-at-all exclusive Studio VIP™, where everyone’s welcome to come and get down!

Edge
Guaranteed to get your heart racing, EDGE offers a range of adrenalin-fuelled activities throughout the ship.
From flying across the top deck on a thrilling flying fox, scaling new heights with rock climbing, walking the plank (if you dare!), to taking in the stunning views on a bridge roof walk – there are so many adventures waiting for you!
Please note, to safely participate, you must be able to correctly fit in the appropriate personal protective equipment, minimum age and maximum weight restrictions apply and health conditions or mobility issues may restrict you from participating.
Dining Options

Waterfront
Waterfront Restaurant is a modern Australian dining venue serving up a selection of home-style, casual dining favourites. With a menu of delicious classics, you’ll find there’s something for the whole family at Waterfront Restaurant. Offering a huge choice of menu options that are both nutritious and sure to please, the kids' specials menu changes daily, so even the fussiest eaters will find something they’ll love.
Tip: For convenience, guests who choose rotational dining will receive automatic bookings in the three complimentary restaurants onboard (including Waterfront). These can be adjusted once onboard if required.

Angelo's
When it comes to food, Italians sure are passionate and the chefs at Angelo’s are no different.
From the first bite to the last mouthful, the menu at Angelo’s features classic Italian dining. Guests can expect delicious dishes like caprese salad, chicken parmigiana, lasagne, tiramisu, and more.
Surrounded by images of Latin legends captured by one of Italy’s most famous photographers, Angelo Frontoni, the restaurant is the perfect setting to enjoy la dolce vita as you indulge in a meal to remember.
Tip: For convenience, guests who choose rotational dining will receive automatic bookings in the three complimentary restaurants onboard (including Angelo's). These can be adjusted once onboard if required.
Cruiser reviews
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Cruiser reviews

Drea1269
2-5 Cruises: 50s
Amazing journey
i’ve worked in the travel industry for over 30 years. This is far beyond any service I’ve ever experienced. Viking did an amazing job from beginning to end. Will highly recommend traveling again. The small tours during the day were just enough they provided up-to-date itineraries the night before our journeys. I felt completely and totally safe.. The service was second to none during dining and cocktail hour. The ship was absolutely immaculate. The staff were amazing. I highly recommend Henry as a tour guide. He had options for everything that you were interested in doing outside the tour, the arrangements and all the hotels were well prepared. They were beautiful hotels. The bus ride in between to temples was perfectly temperature. Ayzed. They had cold water wipes everything that a person could possibly need during the journey they were mindful about dietary restrictions I do not eat seafood. Great trip!!!!!
Sail Date: 10-2025

Lawnwife
6-10 Cruises: 60s
A Lovely Vacation!
This was our third time on this specific ship. The size is perfect for us, not too big, not too small. Has lots to offer. The trip itinerary itself was amazing. Enjoyed all of the ports, and we had gorgeous weather. The staff on every Princess cruise we have ever been on (8 so far) have always been beyond pleasant, they are personable, friendly, helpful..... a total joy to spend time with. The ship offers many activities and options for all types of travelers. Whether you want to just hang out and relax with a good book somewhere, or spend time up on the Lido deck watching the entertainment provided by the staff or on the big screen. There is something for everyone. We are not Horizon Court fans so we do eat breakfast in the main dining room each morning - they are always delicious! And we do make dinner reservations as well - we enjoy having the same dining staff as we get to know them a bit more personally, where they are from, their family life... Would recommend a Princess Cruise vacation to anyone interested in cruising.
Sail Date: 10-2025

Sa122l
2-5 Cruises: 60s
Wonderful
Having read some negative reviews I felt prepared for itinerary but not for the ship. How wrong were we. We are currently on this cruise embarking October 17 from Tokyo. Embarkation took five minutes maybe less. Many helpful supportive staff.guiding the process. The ship is beautifully refurbished, the cabin absolutely more than comfortable. Our cabin attendant Mistan could not do more. Housekeeping twice a day, with a very clean cabin. Buffet a cut above other cruise lines, far more staff ratio than other cruises. At dinner in the main dining room there was a small issue, by the time we had finished dinner this was resolved for the remainder of the cruise. Itinerary with only three sea days. I cannot understand the negative reviews or comments. Drinks were costly but we were lucky as we had a drinks package included in our purchase. Basic WiFi is as expected, and appears to be working.
Sail Date: 10-2025




































