Carnival Encounter
By the numbers
12
Decks
$344 pp
Fares from
$593 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 (24)
Mystery Island, Vanuatu (24)
Cairns (19)
Noumea, New Caledonia (19)
Willis Island, Australia (19)
Port Vila, Vanuatu (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 $344 per person. The median fare across 98 upcoming sailings is $593 per person. Open a sailing to see its listed cabin fares and any observed price history.
Where does Carnival Encounter sail?
Most upcoming sailings visit Oceania (100 sailings).
When is the next cruise on Carnival Encounter?
The next sailing departs Oct 17, 2026 — a 8-night Oceania cruise.
Sailing soon on Carnival Encounter
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How much does a cruise on Carnival Encounter cost?
Fares start at $344 per person. The median fare across 98 upcoming sailings is $593 per person. Open a sailing to see its listed cabin fares and any observed price history.
Where does Carnival Encounter sail?
Most upcoming sailings visit Oceania (100 sailings).
When is the next cruise on Carnival Encounter?
The next sailing departs Oct 17, 2026 — a 8-night Oceania cruise.
