Carnival Encounter
By the numbers
12
Decks
$334 pp
Fares from
$554 pp
Median fare
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5 star
Rating
About Carnival Encounter
Carnival Encounter (formerly Star Princess and Pacific Encounter) is a Grand-class ship delivered in 2002 that spent two decades sailing for Princess Cruises before transferring to P&O Cruises Australia and then to Carnival Cruise Line in March 2025. She is currently homeported in Brisbane, operating South Pacific itineraries.
Where Carnival Encounter sails
Ports Carnival Encounter visits
Brisbane (100)
Airlie Beach (47)
Lifou Island (23)
Mystery Island, Vanuatu (23)
Port Vila, Vanuatu (19)
Cairns (18)
Noumea, New Caledonia (18)
Willis Island, Australia (18)
Dravuni, Fiji Islands (2)
Santo, Australia (2)
Santo, Vanuatu (2)
Aneityum Island, Vanuatu (1)
Lautoka (1)
Norfolk Island, Australia (1)
Nukualofa, Tonga (1)
Suva (1)
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a cruise on Carnival Encounter cost?
Fares start at $334 per person. The median fare across 94 upcoming sailings is $554 per person, and every sailing's page shows its full price history.
Where does Carnival Encounter sail?
Most upcoming sailings visit Oceania (97 sailings), then Pacific (2).
When is the next cruise on Carnival Encounter?
The next sailing departs Aug 29, 2026 — a 3-night Oceania cruise.
Sailing soon on Carnival Encounter
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How much does a cruise on Carnival Encounter cost?
Fares start at $334 per person. The median fare across 94 upcoming sailings is $554 per person, and every sailing's page shows its full price history.
Where does Carnival Encounter sail?
Most upcoming sailings visit Oceania (97 sailings), then Pacific (2).
When is the next cruise on Carnival Encounter?
The next sailing departs Aug 29, 2026 — a 3-night Oceania cruise.
