Carnival Encounter

Carnival Encounter

Sail to Australia, Asia, and the South Pacific, enjoying every moment of your amazing Carnival Encounter cruise. This elegant ship joined Carnival Cruise Line’s fleet in 2025 along with her sister ship Carnival Adventure. She sails year-round from Brisbane (Australia) and often from Singapore, being a perfect vessel for families, friends, and couples who like to have fun and relax on their holidays.

Your Carnival Encounter cruise can last for 2-5 days, 6-9 days, or over 10 days. No matter how short or long your voyage is, the time will fly like a second aboard this action-packed ship. Kids and adults will love the Edge Adventure Park challenges, teen-friendly hangout spaces, thrilling waterslides, hot tubs and pools, an adult-only retreat, Cloud 9 Spa, dazzling entertainment, dining ranging from casual to connoisseur, and other fun activities and entertaining options!

Luxurious Accommodations

Carnival Encounter cruise offers elegant and comfortable accommodations, ranging from affordable interior and oceanview staterooms to more expensive balcony staterooms and luxurious suites with breathtaking views from a private balcony. Byron Beach Suites are the most premium accommodations featuring many great amenities, such as exclusive access to the Byron Beach Club, immediate access to your suite after boarding, an in-suite coffee machine, exclusive breakfast at Angelo’s, and other perks. All other staterooms offer plenty of closet and drawer space, soft linens, a dedicated stateroom attendant, and climate control so that you can completely relax and feel at home while on a cruise.

Onboard Entertainment

A fun Carnival Encounter cruise is filled with joy and numerous activities for all ages. Some of the more popular public spaces aboard this ship are pools and Dive-In movies, the Edge Adventure Park, complete with ziplining, rock climbing & abseiling, relaxing Cloud 9 Spa, multiple bars with signature cocktails, a video arcade, a big lounge with live comedy and stage shows, a casino, a nightclub, and a fitness center.

Mouthwatering Cuisine

Aboard Carnival Encounter cruise, you can dive into many delicious dining options, including:

• Waterfront Dining Room offering home-style dining favorites for breakfast, lunch, and dinner (complimentary);
• Angelo's, featuring classic Italian meals (complimentary);
• The Pantry, a complimentary food-court-style dining venue with tasty Mexican, delectable stir-fries, fresh salads, soups, and classic curries;
• Luke's Bar & Grill, offering signature meals by Australian celebrity chef Luke Mangan (additional fees apply);
• Luke's Burgers, serving delicious burgers and freshly made hot dogs with chips and favored toppings (additional fees apply);
• Dragon Lady, serving complimentary dishes inspired by Australians’ passion for East Asian cuisine.

On top of all of that, there is even 24-hour room service (additional charges may apply) available to you in your stateroom or suite. Now that’s convenient.

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Ship Highlights

Edge

Impressive Carnival Encounter cruises are filled with adrenalin-fuelled activities thanks to Edge. For an extra fee, you can fly across the ship's top deck on an exciting flying fox, dare to walk the plank, conquer your fears and new heights with rock climbing, and take a breathtaking bridge roof walk.

Dive-In Movies

The outdoor giant screen plays all different types of entertaining shows throughout each Carnival Encounter cruise, including blockbuster movies, concerts, and sporting events. You can grab a seat on the deck or even watch right from the pool!

Exclusive Byron Beach Club

Guests booked in Byron Beach Suites get exclusive access to this Club, located at the beautiful location aboard Carnival Encounter. The Byron Beach Club boasts an outdoor pool with hot tubs, a private bar, comfortable loungers, breathtaking ocean views, and a relaxing atmosphere. Guests are also offered table service from Luke’s Burgers and the Pizzeria for an additional fee.

Youth Programs

Like the rest of the Carnival Cruise Lines fleet, Carnival Encounter has a fantastic youth program available. Onboard this ship, there are a few special spaces that are just for kids and teens (including Camp Ocean for kids ages 2 to 11, Circle “C” for 12-14-year old’s, and Club O2 for 15 to 17-year old’s), as well as a video game room. Within these clubs, children and teens can enjoy playing games, dancing, arts & crafts, and sports as well as meet new friends.

Cloud 9 Spa

For ultimate relaxation, pay a visit to the spacious and tranquil Cloud 9 Spa aboard Carnival Encounter, where you can treat yourself to all kinds of relaxing and rejuvenating therapies in an oasis-like environment. Treatments on the spa menu include a variety of facials, massages, acupuncture, teeth whitening, and salon services for both men and women.

Adult-Only Oasis Retreat

A tranquil, adult-only Oasis Retreat makes Carnival Encounter cruise perfect for spending some quality "you" time if you’re looking just to relax and peacefully escape from the rest of the world. You can kick back on one of the comfortable lounge chairs, enjoy reading a book or daydreaming while taking in the fresh sea breeze, take a dip in the pool, and grab your favorite cocktail from the bar. It’s a great area to get away with your partner or simply do nothing.

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