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Carnival Encounter cruise ship profile

Carnival Encounter is a cruise ship with 2,600 passengers, 1,100 crew, 108,865 GT, built in 2002. Compare ship facts, onboard context, and related sailings before choosing an itinerary.

Ship facts

  • Operator: Carnival Cruise Lines Operator.
  • Passenger capacity: 2,600.
  • Crew count: 1,100.
  • Gross tonnage: 108,865 GT.
  • Length: 290 meters.
  • Decks: 14.
  • Year built: 2002, making the ship about 24 years old in 2026.

Size, space, and onboard planning context

Carnival Encounter is a mid-size ship for Carnival Cruise Lines Operator. Its 108,865 GT size and 2,600 passenger capacity help indicate how busy public spaces, embarkation, dining, and port days may feel.

The passenger-to-crew ratio is approximately 2.4:1 using the current passenger and crew figures. The gross-tonnage-per-passenger figure is about 41.9, a useful rough signal when comparing ship scale and onboard space. 14 decks and 290 meters of length can affect walking distance between cabins, dining, entertainment, and gangway areas.

Onboard signals to compare

  • Carnival Encounter is not marked as having a kids club in the current ship record.
  • Carnival Encounter is not marked as having adult-only areas in the current ship record.
  • 1 included dining option is listed in the ship record.

Research this ship

Use Carnival Encounter's profile alongside cruise search, cruise line comparisons, and port timetables. Ship size, age, capacity, crew level, and onboard style can change the feel of an itinerary as much as the route itself.

Always confirm final ship amenities, deck plans, cabin details, and schedule changes with the cruise line before booking.