Carnival Encounter, 15 Night Southeast Asia ex Singapore to Brisbane, QLD, Australia

15-Day Southeast Asia from Singapore

Day 1: Singapore
Embark on an unforgettable journey to Singapore with a Carnival Cruise. Each cruise getaway begins or ends with the Singapore Harbour, a destination that every cruise lover should experience. The cruise showcases the elegance of Singapore, with highlights including the world-renowned Orchard Road, the awe-inspiring Marina Bay, and the tranquil Botanical Gardens. This Southeast Asia cruise package promises to leave you spellbound. But with Carnival Cruise Line, the journey is about more than just the destination. It's about immersing yourself in exciting onboard activities, savouring a variety of dining options, and diving into the thrilling adventures you've always dreamed of on the best cruise ship.

Day 2: Crossing The Equator
For one of the most memorable experiences at sea, this destination sure doesn't look like much! But crossing the invisible line of Earth's equator has long been a fun maritime tradition, celebrated everywhere from military vessels to the merchant marines... to, yes, even cruise ships. And when we say "long," this whole thing dates back to at least the 17th century, so this connects you to a tradition you can read about in history books. Speaking of tradition, your ship will be the site of a King Neptune ceremony, where all the pollywogs graduate to become trusty shellbacks, with the certificates to prove it. (Don't ask… just trust us on this one.)

Day 3: Fun Day At Sea
No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.

Day 4: Lembar (Lombok)
A Carnival cruise to Lembar (Lombok) is the perfect chance to get away from it all and create memories that will last forever. A Lombok cruise reveals an island that features stunning mountains, green pastures and tall trees as far as the eye can see.
Spend time walking along pristine Senggigi Beach and make the most of the spectacular location. Lose yourself in the Lingsar temple and appreciate the rich cultural traditions of the area.
A Lombok cruise is also about more than the destination. With more than 45 activities onboard, the fun and adventure will never stop.

Day 5: Benoa (Denpasar)
There’s a reason so many people love Bali cruises, and it’s easy to see why.

Enjoy the white sand beaches, visit sacred temples, experience active volcanoes and ancient rice paddies and soak in everything Benoa (Bali) has to offer.
And make the most of our Bali cruises with more than 45 onboard activities, with a lot of fun and adventure for people of all ages.

Day 6: Fun Day At Sea
No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.

Day 7: Fun Day At Sea
No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.

Day 8: Fun Day At Sea
No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.

Day 9: Darwin
Cruise across the Top End in style with a Carnival Darwin cruise. Enjoy a cruise to Darwin, and make the most of everything the laid-back capital of the Northern Territory has to offer.
Take in the city’s beaches, buzzing markets and stunning air conditioned restaurants and cafes. With a Darwin cruise you can also enjoy the marinas, jetties and waterfront parks that have made the city so popular with visitors.
And don’t miss the city’s amazing natural beauty, including the Charles Darwin National Park, almost alongside the Darwin cruise terminal. The fun and adventure will start before you get there, with more than 45 activities onboard a Darwin cruise, helping you make memories that will last a lifetime.

Day 10: Fun Day At Sea
No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.

Day 11: Fun Day At Sea
No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.

Day 12: Fun Day At Sea
No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.

Day 13: Cairns
Visit the coastal city of Cairns and enjoy a smorgasbord of fun and adventure. A Carnival Cruise Line holiday to Cairns offers the perfect mix of shore excursions the whole family will love - on water and land. Daintree Rainforest tours are the ideal way to experience the ecosystem of the wet tropics of Queensland (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). Go snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef, experience the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail, or have a tropical rainforest nature park adventure. A day trip to Cairns itself is always worth it, with amazing shopping on the Esplanade and scenic walks that will blow you away.

Day 14: Airlie Beach
The white sands of world-famous Whitehaven Beach, glass-bottom-boat day tours on the turquoise waters of the Coral Sea, high-speed catamaran joy rides and Hamilton Island region magic awaits Airlie Beach cruises with Carnival.
Travel to the heart of the 74 islands that comprise the picture-perfect Whitsunday Islands, an Australian treasure.
Snorkel from the Great Barrier Reef pontoon on an Airlie Beach 4, 7, 9, or 10-day cruise departing Sydney or Brisbane. Your fantastic holiday begins the moment you step onboard Carnival’s cruise ships. There’s a multitude of tastes, sights, natural wonders, sightseeing, themed events and year-round fun to suit the whole family.

Day 15: Fun Day At Sea
No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.

Day 16: Brisbane
Whether you’re departing or arriving in Brisbane, you’ll be surrounded by an offering of adventure and endless amounts of fun. Think sunshine, relaxation and a holiday the whole family will love!

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!

Why Carnival?

Cause we're just as fun as you, of course!

In 2014, Carnival Spirit, currently the largest and newest cruise ship home ported year-round in Sydney, was joined by sister ship Carnival Legend which has been sailing on an extended summer season Down Under every year, until recently departing for the incoming Carnival Splendor.

Carnival Spirit will reposition to Brisbane, its new home port, and sail year-round from October 2020. Carnival Splendor will join the Australian fleet in December 2019 as the ship repositions to her new home port in Sydney and is set to become the newest and largest ship home ported year-round in Australia.

Carnival sails from Sydney and Melbourne and will do so from Brisbane in 2020. Carnival's itineraries range from three-night short weekend getaways to 8-night Pacific Island escapes to longer holidays between Australia, New Zealand, Asia and Hawaii.

With more than 45 daily activities from the thrilling Green Thunder waterslide, themed nights, live Broadway-style entertainment and the whimsical world of Dr. Seuss with Seuss at Sea™.

Carnival's ships offer fun-loving families and couples fun, memorable holidays at great value.