Onboard experience
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Encounter
The ship, its cabins and what’s on board, with prices for every upcoming sailing we track.
- Cabin types: Balcony, Interior, Ocean view, Suite
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Explore rooms aboard Carnival Encounter
Official category examples help you compare layouts. Fare cards show these facts only when the operator’s category matches.
Interior
Interior
Room features
- Dedicated stateroom attendant
- Soft, cozy linens
- Plenty of closet and drawer space
- In-room safe for valuables
- Television
- Stateroom climate control
Official cabin details ↗ · Reviewed 2026-09-30. Category examples; assigned room layouts can vary.
Porthole
Porthole
Room features
- Dedicated stateroom attendant
- Soft, cozy linens
- Plenty of closet and drawer space
- In-room safe for valuables
- Television
- Stateroom climate control
Official cabin details ↗ · Reviewed 2026-09-30. Category examples; assigned room layouts can vary.
Ocean View
Ocean View
Room features
- Dedicated stateroom attendant
- Soft, cozy linens
- Plenty of closet and drawer space
- In-room safe for valuables
- Television
- Stateroom climate control
Official cabin details ↗ · Reviewed 2026-09-30. Category examples; assigned room layouts can vary.
Ocean View (Obstructed View)
Ocean View (Obstructed View)
Room features
- Dedicated stateroom attendant
- Soft, cozy linens
- Plenty of closet and drawer space
- In-room safe for valuables
- Television
- Stateroom climate control
Official cabin details ↗ · Reviewed 2026-09-30. Category examples; assigned room layouts can vary.
Aft-View Extended Balcony
Aft-View Extended Balcony
Room features
- Dedicated stateroom attendant
- Soft, cozy linens
- Plenty of closet and drawer space
- In-room safe for valuables
- Television
- Stateroom climate control
Official cabin details ↗ · Reviewed 2026-09-30. Category examples; assigned room layouts can vary.
Balcony
Balcony
Room features
- Dedicated stateroom attendant
- Soft, cozy linens
- Plenty of closet and drawer space
- In-room safe for valuables
- Television
- Stateroom climate control
Official cabin details ↗ · Reviewed 2026-09-30. Category examples; assigned room layouts can vary.
Byron Beach Presidential Suite
Byron Beach Presidential Suite
Room features
- Wine and welcome treat upon arrival
- Complimentary room service (regular bar prices apply for beverages)
- Complimentary minibar selection (water and soft drinks)
- Complimentary wash & fold laundry service
- Complimentary access to Byron Beach Club
- Immediate access to your suite after boarding
- Exclusive breakfast at Angelo’s
- Complimentary in-suite continental breakfast menu
- Exclusive spa discounts on treatments during port days
- In-suite coffee machine
Official cabin details ↗ · Reviewed 2026-09-30. Category examples; assigned room layouts can vary.
Byron Beach Extended Balcony Suite
Byron Beach Extended Balcony Suite
Room features
- Complimentary access to Byron Beach Club
- Immediate access to your suite after boarding
- Exclusive breakfast at Angelo’s
- Complimentary in-suite continental breakfast menu
- Exclusive spa discounts on treatments during port days
- In-suite coffee machine
- Byron Beach Club bathrobes and slippers to use during the cruise
- Priority check-in and boarding
- Priority dinner reservations at most specialty dining spots
- Priority debarkation at homeport, and ports of call requiring a water shuttle or with arrival times later than 9:30 AM
Official cabin details ↗ · Reviewed 2026-09-30. Category examples; assigned room layouts can vary.
Byron Beach Grand Suite
Byron Beach Grand Suite
Room features
- Complimentary access to Byron Beach Club
- Immediate access to your suite after boarding
- Exclusive breakfast at Angelo’s
- Complimentary in-suite continental breakfast menu
- Exclusive spa discounts on treatments during port days
- In-suite coffee machine
- Byron Beach Club bathrobes and slippers to use during the cruise
- Priority check-in and boarding
- Priority dinner reservations at most specialty dining spots
- Priority debarkation at homeport, and ports of call requiring a water shuttle or with arrival times later than 9:30 AM
Official cabin details ↗ · Reviewed 2026-09-30. Category examples; assigned room layouts can vary.
Byron Beach Vista Suite
Byron Beach Vista Suite
Room features
- Complimentary access to Byron Beach Club
- Immediate access to your suite after boarding
- Exclusive breakfast at Angelo’s
- Complimentary in-suite continental breakfast menu
- Exclusive spa discounts on treatments during port days
- In-suite coffee machine
- Byron Beach Club bathrobes and slippers to use during the cruise
- Priority check-in and boarding
- Priority dinner reservations at most specialty dining spots
- Priority debarkation at homeport, and ports of call requiring a water shuttle or with arrival times later than 9:30 AM
Official cabin details ↗ · Reviewed 2026-09-30. Category examples; assigned room layouts can vary.
Byron Beach Ocean Suite
Byron Beach Ocean Suite
Room features
- Complimentary access to Byron Beach Club
- Immediate access to your suite after boarding
- Exclusive breakfast at Angelo’s
- Complimentary in-suite continental breakfast menu
- Exclusive spa discounts on treatments during port days
- In-suite coffee machine
- Byron Beach Club bathrobes and slippers to use during the cruise
- Priority check-in and boarding
- Priority dinner reservations at most specialty dining spots
- Priority debarkation at homeport, and ports of call requiring a water shuttle or with arrival times later than 9:30 AM
Official cabin details ↗ · Reviewed 2026-09-30. Category examples; assigned room layouts can vary.
Ocean Suite
Ocean Suite
Room features
- Priority check-in and boarding
- Priority dinner reservations at most specialty dining spots
- Priority debarkation at homeport, and ports of call requiring a water shuttle or with arrival times later than 9:30 AM
- Complimentary wash & fold laundry service (1 bag per cruise)
- Two large bottles of water
- Pillow-top mattress
- Curated in-stateroom bath products
- Bathrobes
- Dedicated stateroom attendant
- Soft, cozy linens
Official cabin details ↗ · Reviewed 2026-09-30. Category examples; assigned room layouts can vary.
Life aboard Carnival Encounter
Official ship guide ↗Onboard experience
Byron Beach Club
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The Punchliner Comedy Club
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Oasis
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Dive-In Movies
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Cloud 9 Spa
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Onboard experience
Video Arcade
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Waterfront
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Angelo's
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Dragon Lady
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Steakhouse
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Bonsai Sushi Express
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The Pantry
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Trattoria
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New Zealand Natural
Extra chargeExplore with the cruise line ↗Choosing your deck and room location
Use the official deck legend to identify connecting rooms, accessible layouts, restricted views and extra beds. Check the deck-plan version for your sailing date and where your category sits relative to lifts, public spaces and open decks.
What to budget for
Carnival’s published guide · the selected fare plan can change what is included.
Generally included
- Main dining, Lido food, selected casual dining and Sea Day Brunch
- Shows, comedy and selected activities
- Non-bottled water, nonspecialty coffee/tea, iced tea and lemonade
Budget for extras
- Chef’s Table, Steakhouse and selected specialty dining
- Bars and selected paid activities
Depends on your fare
- Guarantee fares let the operator assign the room
Check current inclusions and conditions ↗ · Reviewed 2026-09-30
Upcoming sailings on Carnival Encounter
Carnival Cruise Line
4 nights · 4-Day Airlie Beach from Brisbane, Australia
Aboard Carnival Encounter
15 Nov 2026 – 19 Nov 2026From Brisbane
Brisbane → Fun Day At Sea → Airlie Beach
Interior cabin cabin assigned by cruise line
Carnival Cruise Line
3 nights · 3-Day Getaway from Brisbane, Australia
Aboard Carnival Encounter
19 Nov 2026 – 22 Nov 2026From Brisbane
Brisbane → Fun Day At Sea
Interior cabin cabin assigned by cruise line
Carnival Cruise Line
6 nights · 6-Day Great Barrier Reef from Brisbane, Australia
Aboard Carnival Encounter
22 Nov 2026 – 28 Nov 2026From Brisbane
Brisbane → Fun Day At Sea → Airlie Beach → Cairns · +1 ports
Balcony cabin
Carnival Cruise Line
6 nights · 6-Day Great Barrier Reef from Brisbane, Australia
Aboard Carnival Encounter
22 Nov 2026 – 28 Nov 2026From Brisbane
Interior cabin cabin assigned by cruise line
Carnival Cruise Line
8 nights · 8-Day Vanuatu & New Caledonia from Brisbane, Australia
Aboard Carnival Encounter
28 Nov 2026 – 6 Dec 2026From Brisbane
Brisbane → Fun Day At Sea → Noumea → Mystery Island · +1 ports
Balcony cabin
Carnival Cruise Line
4 nights · 4-Day Airlie Beach from Brisbane, Australia
Aboard Carnival Encounter
6 Dec 2026 – 10 Dec 2026From Brisbane
Brisbane → Fun Day At Sea → Airlie Beach
Interior cabin cabin assigned by cruise line
Carnival Cruise Line
4 nights · 4-Day Airlie Beach from Brisbane, Australia
Aboard Carnival Encounter
6 Dec 2026 – 10 Dec 2026From Brisbane
Interior cabin cabin assigned by cruise line
Carnival Cruise Line
3 nights · 3-Day Getaway from Brisbane, Australia
Aboard Carnival Encounter
10 Dec 2026 – 13 Dec 2026From Brisbane
Brisbane → Fun Day At Sea
Ocean view cabin
Carnival Cruise Line
6 nights · 6-Day Great Barrier Reef from Brisbane, Australia
Aboard Carnival Encounter
13 Dec 2026 – 19 Dec 2026From Brisbane
Brisbane → Fun Day At Sea → Willis Island (Onboard Experience) → Cairns · +1 ports
Suite cabin assigned by cruise line
Carnival Cruise Line
8 nights · 8-Day Vanuatu & New Caledonia from Brisbane, Australia
Aboard Carnival Encounter
19 Dec 2026 – 27 Dec 2026From Brisbane
Brisbane → Fun Day At Sea → Noumea → Mystery Island · +1 ports
Interior cabin cabin assigned by cruise line
Carnival Cruise Line
3 nights · 3-Day Getaway from Brisbane, Australia
Aboard Carnival Encounter
27 Dec 2026 – 30 Dec 2026From Brisbane
Brisbane → Fun Day At Sea
Interior cabin
Carnival Cruise Line
10 nights · 10-Day Vanuatu & New Caledonia from Brisbane, Australia
Aboard Carnival Encounter
30 Dec 2026 – 9 Jan 2027From Brisbane
Brisbane → Fun Day At Sea → Santo → Port Vila · +2 ports
Balcony cabin cabin assigned by cruise line
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All cabin categories on Carnival Encounter
Each cruise line sells cabins by category. Open a category to compare its prices across sailings.
| Cabin | Category code | Sailings |
|---|---|---|
| Suite | OS | 167 |
| Ocean view cabin | 5A | 162 |
| Balcony cabin | 8A | 160 |
| Interior cabin | 4A | 154 |
| Balcony cabin | 8B | 135 |
| Suite | OT | 125 |
| Balcony cabin | 8C | 66 |
| Interior cabin | IS | 42 |
| Ocean view cabin | OV | 42 |
| Balcony cabin | BL | 35 |
| Interior cabin | 4D | 20 |
| Balcony cabin | 8D | 18 |
| Suite | BY | 16 |
| Interior cabin | 4C | 15 |
| Interior cabin | 4E | 14 |
| Balcony cabin | 8M | 11 |
| Ocean view cabin | 6A | 9 |
| Ocean view cabin | 6B | 9 |
| Suite | EB | 9 |
| Interior cabin | 4B | 7 |
| Interior cabin | 4G | 7 |
| Interior cabin | 4F | 6 |
| Interior cabin | 4H | 4 |
| Suite | VB | 4 |
| Interior cabin | PT | 2 |
| Suite | SB | 2 |