Carnival Cruise Line

Carnival Encounter

2,600 passengers • 2002

Carnival Encounter

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Carnival Encounter

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Line style:Casual big-ship
Good fit for:families, groups
Ship experience:large resort ships, casual onboard atmosphere

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At a glance

Ship specifications

Capacity, dimensions, and onboard scale.

Passengers

2,600

Crew

1,100

Gross Tonnage

108,865 GT

Year Built

2002

Last Refit

2025

Length

290m

Beam

48.5m

Decks

14

Cabins

1,298

IMO

9192363

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Carnival Encounter is on an active sailing.

About

About Carnival Encounter

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!