Fare: Carnival rate code QT5
AvailableCategory 4C
A$705per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 4 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions applyRefunds: Terms not provided.
Offer reference
Cruise line plan code: QT5
Carnival Cruise Line
3-Day Getaway from Brisbane, Australia
aboard Carnival Encounter.
Compare cabin prices and the route, then confirm the full cost and availability with Carnival Cruise Line.
Departs 27 Dec 2026From Brisbane3 nightsReturns 30 Dec 2026
Lowest recorded fare · your choices
A$705per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 4 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions applyChecked 11 Nov 2026
Recorded fare · confirm current availability and compulsory charges with the cruise line.
Explore this shipLook for Carnival Encounter, departing 27 Dec 2026 for 3 nights, in the cruise line’s search.
Choose a cabin and understand the cost.
9 priced options across 6 cabin categories. Open a category to compare its fare plans and eligibility.
Interior cabin
Category 4C · 1 fare option
Lowest recorded optionA$705per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 4 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply
Interior cabin
Category 4C · 1 fare option
Interior cabin
Category IS · 2 fare options
cabin assigned by cruise lineLowest recorded optionA$850per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 2 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply
Interior cabin
Category IS · 2 fare options
cabin assigned by cruise lineFare: Carnival rate code KSV
AvailableCategory IS cabin assigned by cruise line
A$850per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 2 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions applyRefunds: Terms not provided.
Offer reference
Cruise line plan code: KSV
Fare: Carnival rate code KSV
AvailableCategory IS cabin assigned by cruise line
A$1,700per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 1 guest · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions applyRefunds: Terms not provided.
Offer reference
Cruise line plan code: KSV
Balcony cabin
Category 8A · 1 fare option
Lowest recorded optionA$863per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 4 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply
Balcony cabin
Category 8A · 1 fare option
Fare: Carnival rate code QT5
AvailableCategory 8A
A$863per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 4 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions applyRefunds: Terms not provided.
Offer reference
Cruise line plan code: QT5
Ocean view cabin
Category OV · 2 fare options
cabin assigned by cruise lineLowest recorded optionA$945per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 2 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply
Ocean view cabin
Category OV · 2 fare options
cabin assigned by cruise lineFare: Carnival rate code KSS
AvailableCategory OV cabin assigned by cruise line
A$945per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 2 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions applyRefunds: Terms not provided.
Offer reference
Cruise line plan code: KSS
Fare: Carnival rate code KSS
AvailableCategory OV cabin assigned by cruise line
A$1,890per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 1 guest · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions applyRefunds: Terms not provided.
Offer reference
Cruise line plan code: KSS
Balcony cabin
Category BL · 2 fare options
cabin assigned by cruise lineLowest recorded optionA$1,075per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 2 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply
Balcony cabin
Category BL · 2 fare options
cabin assigned by cruise lineFare: Carnival rate code KSV
AvailableCategory BL cabin assigned by cruise line
A$1,075per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 2 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions applyRefunds: Terms not provided.
Offer reference
Cruise line plan code: KSV
Fare: Carnival rate code KSV
AvailableCategory BL cabin assigned by cruise line
A$2,150per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 1 guest · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions applyRefunds: Terms not provided.
Offer reference
Cruise line plan code: KSV
Suite
Category OT · 1 fare option
Lowest recorded optionA$1,140per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 3 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply
Suite
Category OT · 1 fare option
Fare: Carnival rate code QT5
AvailableCategory OT
A$1,140per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 3 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions applyRefunds: Terms not provided.
Offer reference
Cruise line plan code: QT5
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.
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
Before you book
- Your room: Check your selected category’s bed layout and location, including any connecting or accessible room requirements.
- Your final cost: Ask what the quote includes: taxes, gratuities, drinks, Wi-Fi, excursions and travel to the port.
- Your plans: Check the deposit, payment deadline, cancellation conditions and boarding time before arranging flights.
Travelling with children?
Confirm whether children can travel on this ship, minimum sailing ages, children’s club age limits, childcare charges and suitable beds.
A guarantee fare means the cruise line assigns the specific cabin later. Confirm whether that room assignment suits your preferences.
Explore Carnival Encounter in pictures
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Life aboard Carnival Encounter
Official ship guide ↗Onboard experience
EDGE
Extra chargeExplore with the cruise line ↗Onboard experience
Byron Beach Club
Extra chargeExplore with the cruise line ↗Onboard experience
The Punchliner Comedy Club
IncludedExplore with the cruise line ↗Onboard experience
Oasis
IncludedExplore with the cruise line ↗Onboard experience
Dive-In Movies
IncludedExplore with the cruise line ↗Onboard experience
Cloud 9 Spa
Extra chargeExplore with the cruise line ↗View 9 more onboard experiences
Onboard experience
Video Arcade
Extra chargeExplore with the cruise line ↗Onboard experience
Waterfront
IncludedExplore with the cruise line ↗Onboard experience
Angelo's
IncludedExplore with the cruise line ↗Onboard experience
Dragon Lady
IncludedExplore with the cruise line ↗Onboard experience
Steakhouse
Extra chargeExplore with the cruise line ↗Onboard experience
Bonsai Sushi Express
Extra chargeExplore with the cruise line ↗Onboard experience
The Pantry
IncludedExplore with the cruise line ↗Onboard experience
Trattoria
Extra chargeExplore with the cruise line ↗Onboard experience
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.
Data quality & publishing details
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| Non-empty facet | a facet with zero matching sailings is never generated | pass | 1 sailing(s) match this facet |
| Inventory | >= 5 distinct sailings matching the facet | fail | 1 distinct sailing(s); needs 5 |
| Price data | >= 1 observed fare with a stated occupancy basis and tax basis | pass | 1 observed fare(s) with a stated occupancy and tax basis; unstated bases are not counted |
| History (verdict gate) | >= 8 observations spanning >= 30 days | pass | best series on this page has 256 observation(s) spanning 57 day(s); needs 8 over 30 days |
| Uniqueness | facet overlap with a sibling page < 90% | pass | A sailing is keyed by its source sailing identity. |
| Freshness | newest observation behind this page is within 48h | pass | newest observation is 37h old |
Rules: inventory ≥ 5 distinct sailings · price data ≥ 1 observed fare with a stated occupancy and tax basis · history ≥ 8 observations over ≥ 30 days for any page asserting a verdict · uniqueness facet overlap < 90% · freshness within 48 h.