Fare: Carnival rate code QT5
AvailableCategory 4A
A$709per 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
6-Day Great Barrier Reef from Brisbane, Australia
aboard Carnival Encounter.
Compare cabin prices and the route, then confirm the full cost and availability with Carnival Cruise Line.
Departs 19 Mar 2028From Brisbane6 nightsReturns 25 Mar 2028
Lowest recorded fare · your choices
A$709per 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 19 Mar 2028 for 6 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 4A · 3 fare options
Lowest recorded optionA$709per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 4 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply
Interior cabin
Category 4A · 3 fare options
Fare: Carnival rate code QT5
AvailableCategory 4A
A$953per 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: QT5
Fare: Carnival rate code QT5
AvailableCategory 4A
A$1,884per 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: QT5
Ocean view cabin
Category 5A · 3 fare options
Lowest recorded optionA$779per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 4 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply
Ocean view cabin
Category 5A · 3 fare options
Fare: Carnival rate code QT5
AvailableCategory 5A
A$779per 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
Fare: Carnival rate code QT5
AvailableCategory 5A
A$1,093per 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: QT5
Fare: Carnival rate code QT5
AvailableCategory 5A
A$2,164per 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: QT5
Balcony cabin
Category 8A · 3 fare options
Lowest recorded optionA$929per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 4 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply
Balcony cabin
Category 8A · 3 fare options
Fare: Carnival rate code QT5
AvailableCategory 8A
A$929per 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
Fare: Carnival rate code QT5
AvailableCategory 8A
A$1,313per 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: QT5
Fare: Carnival rate code QT5
AvailableCategory 8A
A$2,604per 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: QT5
Balcony cabin
Category 8B · 1 fare option
Lowest recorded optionA$1,065per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 3 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply
Balcony cabin
Category 8B · 1 fare option
Fare: Carnival rate code QT5
AvailableCategory 8B
A$1,065per 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
Suite
Category OS · 2 fare options
cabin assigned by cruise lineLowest recorded optionA$1,119per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 4 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply
Suite
Category OS · 2 fare options
cabin assigned by cruise lineFare: Carnival rate code QT5
AvailableCategory OS cabin assigned by cruise line
A$1,119per 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
Fare: Carnival rate code QT5
AvailableCategory OS cabin assigned by cruise line
A$1,314per 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
Suite
Category OT · 2 fare options
Lowest recorded optionA$1,723per person · guest 1 (adult) · for 2 guests · taxes included · AUD · Australia market offer · offer conditions apply
Suite
Category OT · 2 fare options
Fare: Carnival rate code QT5
AvailableCategory OT
A$1,723per 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: QT5
Fare: Carnival rate code QT5
AvailableCategory OT
A$3,424per 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: 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.
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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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| Gate | Rule | Result | Detail |
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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.