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Carnival Encounter

Name: Carnival Encounter
Brand: Carnival Cruise Line
Availability: InStock

Carnival Cruise Line·Princess Grand class·Built 2002

Passengers

2,600

Tonnage

108,977 GT

Built

2002

Length

290m

Decks

Crew

1,100

About this ship

The Carnival Encounter entered service in 2002 as part of Carnival Cruise Line's contemporary fleet. Built by Fincantieri at their Monfalcone shipyard, the vessel accommodates 2,600 passengers and carries a crew of 1,100.

The ship was registered in Hamilton, Bermuda from its launch through 2021. As a mainstream cruise ship, the Encounter provides typical amenities and activities suited to family cruisers and vacation travelers seeking accessible pricing and casual onboard experiences.

Ship details

Class: Princess Grand
Built: 2002
Refurbished: 2026
Gross Tonnage: 108,977 GT
Length: 290 m
Beam: 36 m
Passengers: 2,600
Cabins: 1,298
Crew: 1,100
Decks: 18
Max Speed: 24 knots
Builder: Fincantieri Monfalcone
Registry: Nassau, Bahamas

Quick facts

Age: 24 years old
Size: Large
Space Ratio: 41.9 GT/pax
Passenger-to-Crew: 2.4:1
Sister Ships: 1 other in class
Fleet Rank: 20th largest of 31
Typical Cruise: 4 nights
Primary Region: Australia & New Zealand
Next Sailing: Oct 3, 2026
Family: Kids Club on board

Amenities

🍽️ Dining & Bars

BuffetSteakhouseSushi BarIce Cream BarPubSports BarSpecialty Restaurant

🎭 Entertainment

TheaterPiano BarNight ClubLive Music VenueCasinoOutdoor Cinema

🏊 Recreation

PoolHot TubWater SlideRopes CourseMini GolfBasketball CourtJogging Track

👨‍👩‍👧 Family

Kids ClubPreteen LoungeTeen LoungeVideo Arcade

🧖 Wellness & Relaxation

SpaFitness CenterAdults-Only Retreat

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Carnival Encounter prices

Upcoming Carnival Encounter cruises start from $350. The lowest fare we've tracked in the past 90 days was $300. Pick a sailing below, choose your cabin, and we'll email you when the price drops.

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