Carnival Encounter
Explore Carnival Encounter by Carnival Cruise Line — onboard facilities, cabin types, full specifications and upcoming sailings.
Prices from £412 pp
About Carnival Encounter
Carnival Encounter is a Grand-class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line. Originally delivered in 2002 as Star Princess to Princess Cruises, the ship was transferred to P&O Cruises Australia in 2020 and renamed Pacific Encounter before joining Carnival Cruise Line in 2025.
Ship specifications
Cabin types
Inside Cabin
Upcoming sailings on Carnival Encounter
Deal4 NIGHTSAirlie Beach
Deal3 NIGHTSGetaway
Deal6 NIGHTSGreat Barrier Reef
Deal13 NIGHTS4-night Brisbane & 8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Upcoming Carnival Encounter Cruises
Airlie Beach
Brisbane · 4 nights · Worldwide
15 Aug 2026
From £521 pp
Getaway
Brisbane, Australia · 3 nights · Worldwide
29 Aug 2026
From £412 pp
Great Barrier Reef
Brisbane · 6 nights · Worldwide
5 Sept 2026
From £549 pp
4-night Brisbane & 8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Brisbane · 13 nights · Worldwide
13 Sept 2026
From £2289 pp
4-night Brisbane & 8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Brisbane · 13 nights · Worldwide
2 Nov 2026
From £2049 pp
4-night Brisbane & 6-night Great Barrier Reef
Brisbane · 11 nights · Worldwide
26 Jan 2027
From £2059 pp
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