Carnival Encounter sailing on April 18th, 2026

3-Night Australia/New Zealand (Australia) Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Encounter 3-Night Australia/New Zealand (Australia)
Departure Port:
Brisbane
Sailing Date: 
Saturday, 04/18/26
Return Date: 
Tuesday, 04/21/26
Nights: 
3
Ship: 
Carnival Encounter
Cruise Line: 
Carnival Cruise Line
 
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Additional Sailing Dates
2025 Departures: 10/25, 11/1, 11/22, 11/29, 12/12, 12/27
2026 Departures: 1/24, 1/31, 3/27, 5/1, 5/15, 6/19, 7/11, 8/29, 9/11, 10/10, 10/31, 11/19, 12/10, 12/27
2027 Departures: 2/6, 2/20, 3/6, 4/16, 5/7, 6/5, 6/18
 
About The Cruise

Carnival Encounter sails year-round from Brisbane and is perfect for families, couples and groups of friends who want to lean into both fun and relaxation on their holiday.

Guests can expect the perfect blend between everyone’s interests with kids clubs, teen-friendly hangout spaces, an adult-only retreat, dining that ranges from casual to connoisseur, and entertainment for all ages.

Water lovers will be spoilt for choice with spas, four pools, and waterslides. Thrill seekers are covered too with Edge Adventure Park, complete with ziplining, rock climbing and abseiling. More of a chill seeker? You’ll love the exclusive Byron Beach Club, the Adult-Only Oasis Retreat, and the day spa and salon.

As the sun goes down, the fun only goes up. Dive into delicious dining options like Angelo’s, Dragon Lady, or celebrity-chef dining at Luke’s Bar & Grill. Be entertained with live comedy and dazzling stage shows. Or dance the night away at a classic Carnival deck party. Yep, Carnival Encounter has got it all!

 
Day # Date Port Arrive Depart
1 Saturday, 4/18/26 Brisbane, Australia --   4:00pm 
2 Sunday, 4/19/26 At Sea --   --  
3 Monday, 4/20/26 At Sea --   --  
4 Tuesday, 4/21/26 Brisbane, Australia 6:00am  --  
Number of Nights: 3
Fuel Supplement: Carnival reserves the right to re-instate the fuel supplement for all guests at up to $9 per person per day if the NYMEX oil price exceeds $70 per barrel.
Ships' Registry: The Bahamas & Panama
Prices are per person, double occupancy, cruise only and on select sailings. Prices shown are for stateroom categories as noted and are shown in US Dollars. Government taxes and fees are additional. Airfare is not included. Prices and itineraries are based on availability and are subject to change without notice.