Carnival Encounter · Carnival Cruise Line
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Carnival Encounter
Carnival Encounter · Carnival Cruise Line · Official source ↗

Carnival Cruise Line

4-Day Airlie Beach from Brisbane, Australia
aboard Carnival Encounter.

Compare cabin prices and the route, then confirm the full cost and availability with Carnival Cruise Line.

Departs 21 Mar 2027From Brisbane4 nightsReturns 25 Mar 2027

Lowest recorded fare · your choices

A$400per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 4 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply

Checked 10 Nov 2026

Recorded fare · confirm current availability and compulsory charges with the cruise line.

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Look for Carnival Encounter, departing 21 Mar 2027 for 4 nights, in the cruise line’s search.

Choose a cabin and understand the cost.

14 priced options across 6 cabin categories. Open a category to compare its fare plans and eligibility.

Interior cabin

Category IS · 3 fare options

cabin assigned by cruise line
Lowest recorded optionA$400per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 4 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply

Fare: Carnival rate code KSS

Available

Category IS cabin assigned by cruise line

A$400per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 4 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply

Refunds: Terms not provided.

Offer reference

Cruise line plan code: KSS

Carnival Cruise Line
Checked 10 Nov 2026

Fare: Carnival rate code KSS

Available

Category IS cabin assigned by cruise line

A$634per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 2 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply

Refunds: Terms not provided.

Offer reference

Cruise line plan code: KSS

Carnival Cruise Line
Checked 10 Nov 2026

Fare: Carnival rate code KSS

Available

Category IS cabin assigned by cruise line

A$1,260per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 1 guest · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply

Refunds: Terms not provided.

Offer reference

Cruise line plan code: KSS

Carnival Cruise Line
Checked 10 Nov 2026

Ocean view cabin

Category OV · 3 fare options

cabin assigned by cruise line
Lowest recorded optionA$440per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 4 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply

Fare: Carnival rate code KSS

Available

Category OV cabin assigned by cruise line

A$440per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 4 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply

Refunds: Terms not provided.

Offer reference

Cruise line plan code: KSS

Carnival Cruise Line
Checked 10 Nov 2026

Fare: Carnival rate code KSS

Available

Category OV cabin assigned by cruise line

A$714per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 2 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply

Refunds: Terms not provided.

Offer reference

Cruise line plan code: KSS

Carnival Cruise Line
Checked 10 Nov 2026

Fare: Carnival rate code KSS

Available

Category OV cabin assigned by cruise line

A$1,420per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 1 guest · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply

Refunds: Terms not provided.

Offer reference

Cruise line plan code: KSS

Carnival Cruise Line
Checked 10 Nov 2026

Balcony cabin

Category BL · 4 fare options

cabin assigned by cruise line
Lowest recorded optionA$555per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 4 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply

Fare: Carnival rate code KSS

Available

Category BL cabin assigned by cruise line

A$555per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 4 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply

Refunds: Terms not provided.

Offer reference

Cruise line plan code: KSS

Carnival Cruise Line
Checked 10 Nov 2026

Fare: Carnival rate code KSS

Available

Category BL cabin assigned by cruise line

A$685per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 3 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply

Refunds: Terms not provided.

Offer reference

Cruise line plan code: KSS

Carnival Cruise Line
Checked 10 Nov 2026

Fare: Carnival rate code KSS

Available

Category BL cabin assigned by cruise line

A$944per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 2 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply

Refunds: Terms not provided.

Offer reference

Cruise line plan code: KSS

Carnival Cruise Line
Checked 10 Nov 2026

Fare: Carnival rate code KSS

Available

Category BL cabin assigned by cruise line

A$1,880per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 1 guest · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply

Refunds: Terms not provided.

Offer reference

Cruise line plan code: KSS

Carnival Cruise Line
Checked 10 Nov 2026

Suite

Category OS · 1 fare option

cabin assigned by cruise line
Lowest recorded optionA$667per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 4 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply

Fare: Carnival rate code QT5

Available

Category OS cabin assigned by cruise line

A$667per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 4 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply

Refunds: Terms not provided.

Offer reference

Cruise line plan code: QT5

Carnival Cruise Line
Checked 10 Nov 2026

Suite

Category OT · 1 fare option

Lowest recorded optionA$795per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 3 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply

Fare: Carnival rate code QT5

Available

Category OT

A$795per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 3 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply

Refunds: Terms not provided.

Offer reference

Cruise line plan code: QT5

Carnival Cruise Line
Checked 10 Nov 2026

Suite

Category EB · 2 fare options

Lowest recorded optionA$1,506per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 2 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply

Fare: Carnival rate code QT5

Available

Category EB

A$1,506per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 2 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply

Refunds: Terms not provided.

Offer reference

Cruise line plan code: QT5

Carnival Cruise Line
Checked 10 Nov 2026

Fare: Carnival rate code QT5

Available

Category EB

A$3,004per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 1 guest · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply

Refunds: Terms not provided.

Offer reference

Cruise line plan code: QT5

Carnival Cruise Line
Checked 10 Nov 2026

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

Carnival Encounter Interior Stateroom
Carnival Encounter Interior Stateroom · Category photo
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

Carnival Encounter Ocean View Stateroom
Carnival Encounter Ocean View Stateroom · Category photo
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)

Carnival Encounter Ocean View Obstructed View Stateroom
Carnival Encounter Ocean View Obstructed View Stateroom · Category photo
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

Carnival Encounter Aft-View Extended Balcony Stateroom
Carnival Encounter Aft-View Extended Balcony Stateroom · Category photo
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

Carnival Encounter Balcony Stateroom
Carnival Encounter Balcony Stateroom · Category photo
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

Carnival Encounter Byron Beach Presidential Suite
Carnival Encounter Byron Beach Presidential Suite · Category photo
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

Carnival Encounter Byron Beach Extended balcony Suite
Carnival Encounter Byron Beach Extended balcony Suite · Category photo
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

Carnival Encounter Byron Beach Grand Suite
Carnival Encounter Byron Beach Grand Suite · Category photo
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

Carnival Encounter Byron Beach Ocean Suite
Carnival Encounter Byron Beach Ocean Suite · Category photo
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

Carnival Encounter Ocean Suite
Carnival Encounter Ocean Suite · Category photo
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.
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Explore Carnival Encounter in pictures

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Carnival Encounter Interior Stateroom · Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Encounter Ocean View Stateroom · Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Encounter Aft-View Extended Balcony Stateroom · Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Encounter Byron Beach Presidential Suite · Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Encounter Byron Beach Extended balcony Suite · Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Encounter Byron Beach Ocean Suite · Carnival Cruise Line

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Carnival Encounter Interior Stateroom
Carnival Encounter Interior Stateroom · Carnival Cruise Line · Official source ↗

Life aboard Carnival Encounter

Official ship guide ↗
108,865 Gross Tonnage2,600 Guest Capacity951 Length In Feet1,100 Onboard Crew
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