Day 1: 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!
Day 2: 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 3: Willis Island (Onboard Experience)
Established in 1921, the weather monitoring station is home to four weather observers and provides a cyclone early warning service for Queensland. This tiny island, located 450 kilometres east of Cairns, is home to fascinating wildlife, as well as a manned Australian Bureau of Meteorology weather monitoring station. While the cruise does not include a stop at Willis Island, you can catch glimpses of its natural beauty from the comfort of the ship. As you sail by, you'll have the opportunity to witness some amazing wildlife that calls this island home, including wedge-tailed shearwaters and sooty terns.
Day 4: 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 5: 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 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: 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!
Ship Profile & Stats
Tonnage: 108,865
Length: 290 m
Passenger capacity (dbl): 2600
Ship Amenities
Flat Screen TV
Telephone
Safety Deposit Box
Air Conditioning with Personal Controls
Ship Facilities
Byron Beach Club
Magra Dome
The Oasis
Swimming Pools
Hot Tubs
Oasis Bar
Nightclub
Fitness Centre
Elemis Spa
Teen Lounge
Youth Centres
The Pantry
Terrace Bar
Marquee Theatre
Luke Mangan Restaurant
Casino
Shops
Ocean Bar
Blue Room
400 Gradi
Photo Gallery
Black Circus
Angelo's
Dragon Lady
Piazza
Cafe
Lobby Bar
Waterfront
Medical Centre
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.
Interconnecting Rooms: The perfect combination of proximity and privacy. Enjoy neighbouring rooms with internal doors, perfect for families, groups and friends. Balcony Stateoom: Fling your doors wide open and breathe in the crisp ocean air. With all the comforts of a hotel - but on the sea - you’ll feel completely relaxed lounging on your private balcony, feet up, enjoying a view few will see. Order in some cocktails or curl up with a book for ultimate vacation vibes. DISCLAIMER: Room images are for illustration purposes only. Actual room layout and design may vary.
Private balcony with outdoor furniture
Private ensuite, shower only
Flat screen TV
Wardrobe, desk with chair
Telephone
Safety deposit box
Air-conditioning with personal controls
Fridge (not available on Pacific Aria)
Fling your doors wide open and breathe in the crisp ocean air. With all the comforts of a hotel - but on the sea - you’ll feel completely relaxed lounging on your private balcony, feet up, enjoying a view few will see. Order in some cocktails or curl up with a book for ultimate vacation vibes. DISCLAIMER: Room images are for illustration purposes only. Actual room layout and design may vary. Private balcony with outdoor furniture Private ensuite, shower only Flat screen TV Wardrobe, desk with chair Telephone Safety deposit box Air-conditioning with personal controls Fridge (not available on Pacific Aria)
Fling your doors wide open and breathe in the crisp ocean air. With all the comforts of a hotel - but on the sea - you’ll feel completely relaxed lounging on your private balcony, feet up, enjoying a view few will see. Order in some cocktails or curl up with a book for ultimate vacation vibes. DISCLAIMER: Room images are for illustration purposes only. Actual room layout and design may vary. Private balcony with outdoor furniture Private ensuite, shower only Flat screen TV Wardrobe, desk with chair Telephone Safety deposit box Air-conditioning with personal controls Fridge (not available on Pacific Aria)
Fling your doors wide open and breathe in the crisp ocean air. With all the comforts of a hotel - but on the sea - you’ll feel completely relaxed lounging on your private balcony, feet up, enjoying a view few will see. Order in some cocktails or curl up with a book for ultimate vacation vibes. DISCLAIMER: Room images are for illustration purposes only. Actual room layout and design may vary. Private balcony with outdoor furniture Private ensuite, shower only Flat screen TV Wardrobe, desk with chair Telephone Safety deposit box Air-conditioning with personal controls Fridge (not available on Pacific Aria)
Fling your doors wide open and breathe in the crisp ocean air. With all the comforts of a hotel - but on the sea - you’ll feel completely relaxed lounging on your private balcony, feet up, enjoying a view few will see. Order in some cocktails or curl up with a book for ultimate vacation vibes. DISCLAIMER: Room images are for illustration purposes only. Actual room layout and design may vary. Private balcony with outdoor furniture Private ensuite, shower only Flat screen TV Wardrobe, desk with chair Telephone Safety deposit box Air-conditioning with personal controls Fridge (not available on Pacific Aria)
Fling your doors wide open and breathe in the crisp ocean air. With all the comforts of a hotel - but on the sea - you’ll feel completely relaxed lounging on your private balcony, feet up, enjoying a view few will see. Order in some cocktails or curl up with a book for ultimate vacation vibes. DISCLAIMER: Room images are for illustration purposes only. Actual room layout and design may vary. Private balcony with outdoor furniture Private ensuite, shower only Flat screen TV Wardrobe, desk with chair Telephone Safety deposit box Air-conditioning with personal controls Fridge (not available on Pacific Aria)
Fling your doors wide open and breathe in the crisp ocean air. With all the comforts of a hotel - but on the sea - you’ll feel completely relaxed lounging on your private balcony, feet up, enjoying a view few will see. Order in some cocktails or curl up with a book for ultimate vacation vibes. DISCLAIMER: Room images are for illustration purposes only. Actual room layout and design may vary. Private balcony with outdoor furniture Private ensuite, shower only Flat screen TV Wardrobe, desk with chair Telephone Safety deposit box Air-conditioning with personal controls Fridge (not available on Pacific Aria)
Fling your doors wide open and breathe in the crisp ocean air. With all the comforts of a hotel - but on the sea - you’ll feel completely relaxed lounging on your private balcony, feet up, enjoying a view few will see. Order in some cocktails or curl up with a book for ultimate vacation vibes. DISCLAIMER: Room images are for illustration purposes only. Actual room layout and design may vary. Private balcony with outdoor furniture Private ensuite, shower only Flat screen TV Wardrobe, desk with chair Telephone Safety deposit box Air-conditioning with personal controls Fridge (not available on Pacific Aria)
Interconnecting Rooms: The perfect combination of proximity and privacy. Enjoy neighbouring rooms with internal doors, perfect for families, groups and friends. Oceanview Stateroom: Wake up to million dollar water views, all to yourself. Our Oceanview rooms feature a window or porthole, so you can let beautiful natural light stream in while enjoying breakfast in bed. Equipped with everything you need, Oceanview rooms are available in a range of bedding combinations and can be interconnecting - perfect for families or groups of friends. DISCLAIMER: Room images are for illustration purposes only. Actual room layout and design may vary.
Flat screen TV
Wardrobe, desk with chair
Fridge (excluding Pacific Aria)
Private ensuite, shower only
Wake up to million dollar water views, all to yourself. Our Oceanview rooms feature a window or porthole, so you can let beautiful natural light stream in while enjoying breakfast in bed. Equipped with everything you need, Oceanview rooms are available in a range of bedding combinations and can be interconnecting - perfect for families or groups of friends. DISCLAIMER: Room images are for illustration purposes only. Actual room layout and design may vary. Flat screen TV Wardrobe, desk with chair Fridge (excluding Pacific Aria) Private ensuite, shower only
Wake up to million dollar water views, all to yourself. Our Oceanview rooms feature a window or porthole, so you can let beautiful natural light stream in while enjoying breakfast in bed. Equipped with everything you need, Oceanview rooms are available in a range of bedding combinations and can be interconnecting - perfect for families or groups of friends. DISCLAIMER: Room images are for illustration purposes only. Actual room layout and design may vary. Flat screen TV Wardrobe, desk with chair Fridge (excluding Pacific Aria) Private ensuite, shower only
Wake up to million dollar water views, all to yourself. Our Oceanview rooms feature a window or porthole, so you can let beautiful natural light stream in while enjoying breakfast in bed. Equipped with everything you need, Oceanview rooms are available in a range of bedding combinations and can be interconnecting - perfect for families or groups of friends. DISCLAIMER: Room images are for illustration purposes only. Actual room layout and design may vary. Flat screen TV Wardrobe, desk with chair Fridge (excluding Pacific Aria) Private ensuite, shower only
Wake up to million dollar water views, all to yourself. Our Oceanview rooms feature a window or porthole, so you can let beautiful natural light stream in while enjoying breakfast in bed. Equipped with everything you need, Oceanview rooms are available in a range of bedding combinations and can be interconnecting - perfect for families or groups of friends. DISCLAIMER: Room images are for illustration purposes only. Actual room layout and design may vary. Flat screen TV Wardrobe, desk with chair Fridge (excluding Pacific Aria) Private ensuite, shower only
Wake up to million dollar water views, all to yourself. Our Oceanview rooms feature a window or porthole, so you can let beautiful natural light stream in while enjoying breakfast in bed. Equipped with everything you need, Oceanview rooms are available in a range of bedding combinations and can be interconnecting - perfect for families or groups of friends. DISCLAIMER: Room images are for illustration purposes only. Actual room layout and design may vary. Flat screen TV Wardrobe, desk with chair Fridge (excluding Pacific Aria) Private ensuite, shower only
Wake up to million dollar water views, all to yourself. Our Oceanview rooms feature a window or porthole, so you can let beautiful natural light stream in while enjoying breakfast in bed. Equipped with everything you need, Oceanview rooms are available in a range of bedding combinations and can be interconnecting - perfect for families or groups of friends. DISCLAIMER: Room images are for illustration purposes only. Actual room layout and design may vary. Flat screen TV Wardrobe, desk with chair Fridge (excluding Pacific Aria) Private ensuite, shower only
Interconnecting Rooms: The perfect combination of proximity and privacy. Enjoy neighbouring rooms with internal doors, perfect for families, groups and friends.
Interior Stateroom: Wake up with your loved ones! Available in a range of bedding combinations including twin, double, triple and quad share, our Interior rooms are perfect for both families and couples. With comfortable furnishings and soft beds, you’ll love having a cosy place to return to after a day of cruisey fun. DISCLAIMER: Room images are for illustration purposes only. Actual room layout and design may vary. Private ensuite, shower only Flat screen TV Telephone Wardrobe, desk with chair Safety deposit box Air-conditioning with personal controls
Wake up with your loved ones! Available in a range of bedding combinations including twin, double, triple and quad share, our Interior rooms are perfect for both families and couples. With comfortable furnishings and soft beds, you’ll love having a cosy place to return to after a day of cruisey fun. DISCLAIMER: Room images are for illustration purposes only. Actual room layout and design may vary. Private ensuite, shower only Flat screen TV Telephone Wardrobe, desk with chair Safety deposit box Air-conditioning with personal controls
Wake up with your loved ones! Available in a range of bedding combinations including twin, double, triple and quad share, our Interior rooms are perfect for both families and couples. With comfortable furnishings and soft beds, you’ll love having a cosy place to return to after a day of cruisey fun. DISCLAIMER: Room images are for illustration purposes only. Actual room layout and design may vary. Private ensuite, shower only Flat screen TV Telephone Wardrobe, desk with chair Safety deposit box Air-conditioning with personal controls
Wake up with your loved ones! Available in a range of bedding combinations including twin, double, triple and quad share, our Interior rooms are perfect for both families and couples. With comfortable furnishings and soft beds, you’ll love having a cosy place to return to after a day of cruisey fun. DISCLAIMER: Room images are for illustration purposes only. Actual room layout and design may vary. Private ensuite, shower only Flat screen TV Telephone Wardrobe, desk with chair Safety deposit box Air-conditioning with personal controls
Wake up with your loved ones! Available in a range of bedding combinations including twin, double, triple and quad share, our Interior rooms are perfect for both families and couples. With comfortable furnishings and soft beds, you’ll love having a cosy place to return to after a day of cruisey fun. DISCLAIMER: Room images are for illustration purposes only. Actual room layout and design may vary. Private ensuite, shower only Flat screen TV Telephone Wardrobe, desk with chair Safety deposit box Air-conditioning with personal controls
Wake up with your loved ones! Available in a range of bedding combinations including twin, double, triple and quad share, our Interior rooms are perfect for both families and couples. With comfortable furnishings and soft beds, you’ll love having a cosy place to return to after a day of cruisey fun. DISCLAIMER: Room images are for illustration purposes only. Actual room layout and design may vary. Private ensuite, shower only Flat screen TV Telephone Wardrobe, desk with chair Safety deposit box Air-conditioning with personal controls
Wake up with your loved ones! Available in a range of bedding combinations including twin, double, triple and quad share, our Interior rooms are perfect for both families and couples. With comfortable furnishings and soft beds, you’ll love having a cosy place to return to after a day of cruisey fun.
DISCLAIMER: Room images are for illustration purposes only. Actual room layout and design may vary.
Private ensuite, shower only
Flat screen TV
Telephone
Wardrobe, desk with chair
Safety deposit box
Air-conditioning with personal controls
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