Great Barrier Reef from Brisbane, Australia

Overview

A 6-night voyage aboard Carnival Encounter, departing Brisbane on 26 Jul 2026 and returning to the same port, calling at 5 destinations along the way.

Cabin prices

Live prices per person based on two sharing. Select a grade to see its fare options.

1. 1

   Day 1 ·BrisbaneEmbark

   26 Jul 2026

   Depart 15:00

   Brisbane, capital of Queensland, is a large city on the Brisbane River. Clustered in its South Bank cultural precinct are the Queensland Museum and Sciencentre, with noted interactive exhibitions. Another South Bank cultural institution is Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, among Australia's major contemporary art museums. Looming over the city is Mt. Coot-tha, site of Brisbane Botanic Gardens
2. 2

   Day 2 ·Fun Day at Sea

   27 Jul 2026
3. 3

   Day 3 ·Airlie Beach

   28 Jul 2026

   Arrive 07:00Depart 16:00

   The white sands of world-famous Whitehaven Beach, glass-bottom-boat day tours on the turquoise waters of the Coral Sea, high-speed catamaran joy rides and Whitsundays region magic await in Airlie Beach cruises with Carnival. Travel to the heart of the 74 islands that comprise the picture-perfect Whitsunday Islands on an Airlie Beach cruise. Experience Great Barrier Reef magic on Airlie Beach cruises departing Sydney and Brisbane. Your fantastic cruise holiday to Airlie Beach begins the moment you step onboard Carnival’s cruise ships. There’s a multitude of tastes, sights, activities, themed events and more to suit the whole family.
4. 4

   Day 4 ·Cairns

   29 Jul 2026

   Arrive 09:00Depart 18:30

   Visit the coastal city of Cairns, which offers a smorgasbord of amazing experiences to add to your list of holiday highlights. Tours to the Daintree rainforest and Karunda are the perfect way to experience the diverse ecosystem of the ‘Wet Tropics of Queensland’ (a UNESCO World Heritage Site).
5. 5

   Day 5 ·Willis Island, Australia

   30 Jul 2026

   Arrive 10:00Depart 11:00

   The tiny atoll known as Willis Island is a remote and pristine coral cay in the Coral Sea Islands territory. Willis Island is an external territory of Australia, located 450 kilometres east of Cairns in the pristine waters of the Coral Sea.
6. 6

   Day 6 ·Fun Day at Sea

   31 Jul 2026
7. 7

   Day 7 ·BrisbaneDisembark

   1 Aug 2026

   Arrive 07:00

   Brisbane, capital of Queensland, is a large city on the Brisbane River. Clustered in its South Bank cultural precinct are the Queensland Museum and Sciencentre, with noted interactive exhibitions. Another South Bank cultural institution is Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, among Australia's major contemporary art museums. Looming over the city is Mt. Coot-tha, site of Brisbane Botanic Gardens

Your ship: Carnival Encounter

Explore Carnival Encounter's cabins, dining and onboard facilities.

About Carnival EncounterMore Carnival Cruise Line cruises