Carnival Encounter: 6-Night Great Barrier Reef
This 6-night Australia & New Zealand cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter by Carnival Cruise Line departs Brisbane on December 13, 2026, calling at Willis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach, and returns December 19, 2026. Cabin prices start from $1,076 per person.
How this date compares
1 of 22 dates
Carnival Encounter sails round trip from Brisbane to these three ports on 22 dates between November 2026 and October 2028. 8 of the 11 other dates in the table below call at them in the same order.
2 other ships
Carnival Luminosa (7 dates) and Ovation of the Seas (1 date) also sail round trip from Brisbane to these three ports in 6 nights: 8 dates between December 2026 and January 2028.
- Dec 29, 2026 · Carnival Luminosa · No current price
- Jan 15, 2027 · Carnival Luminosa · interior $676
- Jan 24, 2027 · Carnival Luminosa · interior $591
Brisbane cruise port is Queensland's main cruise hub and the primary departure point for South Pacific and New Zealand itineraries out of Australia's east coast. The Brisbane International Cruise Terminal (BICT) opened in 2020 at Luggage Point near the mouth of the Brisbane River, replacing the older Portside Wharf facility which had depth limits that barred larger ships.
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Carnival Encounter to these three ports on other dates
| Departs | Port order | Interior from |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2026 | Airlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island | $792 |
| Dec 13, 2026 | Willis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach | No current price |
| Jan 17, 2027 | Willis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach | $612 |
| Jan 31, 2027 | Willis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach | $662 |
| Apr 6, 2027 | Airlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island | $684 |
| May 30, 2027 | Willis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach | $678 |
| Aug 8, 2027 | Willis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach | $685 |
| Sep 4, 2027 | Willis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach | $685 |
| Sep 25, 2027 | Willis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach | $796 |
| Oct 24, 2027 | Willis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach | $681 |
| Nov 21, 2027 | Willis Island, Cairns, Airlie Beach | $660 |
| Dec 12, 2027 | Airlie Beach, Cairns, Willis Island | $688 |
Carnival Encounter, round trip from Brisbane, 6 nights. Interior cabin, per person, two sharing, taxes and port fees included. Prices checked as of Nov 11, 2026.
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Questions about this sailing
How much does this cruise cost per night?
Balcony cabins start at $1,076 per person for the 6 nights, about $179 a night, with taxes and port fees included.
Is $1,076 a good price for this sailing?
It is $185 above the lowest balcony price we have recorded for this sailing since March 9, 2026 ($891 on July 2, 2026).
Which ports does it visit?
It sails round trip from Brisbane and calls at Willis Island, Cairns and Airlie Beach, with 2 days at sea.
Are there other dates with the same ports?
Yes. Carnival Encounter sails this route on 22 dates between November 2026 and October 2028. 2 other ships also sail the same route.
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