Carnival Encounter
Explore Carnival Encounter by Carnival Cruise Line — onboard facilities, cabin types, full specifications and upcoming sailings.
Prices from £2,049 pp
● About
About Carnival Encounter
Carnival Encounter is a Grand-class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line. Originally delivered in 2002 as Star Princess to Princess Cruises, the ship was transferred to P&O Cruises Australia in 2020 and renamed Pacific Encounter before joining Carnival Cruise Line in 2025.
● Technical Details
Ship specifications
Year Built
2002
Gross Tonnage
109,000 GT
Passenger Capacity
2,600
Crew
1,100
Decks
0
Length
290m
Speed
● Accommodation
Cabin types
Inside Cabin
Sleeps 2
● Set Sail
Upcoming sailings on Carnival Encounter
Deal13 NIGHTSCarnival Cruise Line · Carnival Encounter
4-night Brisbane & 8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Worldwide · Brisbane
Price on request
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Deal13 NIGHTSCarnival Cruise Line · Carnival Encounter
4-night Brisbane & 8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Worldwide · Brisbane
Price on request
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Deal11 NIGHTSCarnival Cruise Line · Carnival Encounter
4-night Brisbane & 6-night Great Barrier Reef
Worldwide · Brisbane
Price on request
Enquire● Upcoming Sailings
Upcoming Carnival Encounter Cruises
4-night Brisbane & 8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Brisbane · 13 nights · Worldwide
13 Sept 2026
From £2289 pp
4-night Brisbane & 8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia
Brisbane · 13 nights · Worldwide
2 Nov 2026
From £2049 pp
4-night Brisbane & 6-night Great Barrier Reef
Brisbane · 11 nights · Worldwide
26 Jan 2027
From £2059 pp
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