--- type: cruise schema_type: TouristTrip id: 6f66f431-30df-4f2d-a5f9-1ee22a266ad0 slug: carnival-encounter-4-night-brisbane-airlie-beach-2026-12-06 voyage_code: None cruise_line: Carnival Cruise Line ship: Carnival Encounter departure_date: return_date: nights: 4 embarkation_port: Brisbane disembarkation_port: Brisbane starting_price_usd: 410.0 bookable: true last_updated: 2026-07-07T23:44:22Z --- # Airlie Beach from Brisbane, Australia > Carnival Cruise Line · Carnival Encounter · Dec 6 – 10   (4 nights) ## Quick Facts | Attribute | Value | |-----------|-------| | **Cruise Line** | Carnival Cruise Line | | **Ship** | Carnival Encounter | | **Duration** | 4 nights | | **Departure Date** | N/A | | **Return Date** | N/A | | **Embarkation Port** | Brisbane | | **Disembarkation Port** | Brisbane | | **Starting Price** | 410 USD per person | | **Voyage Code** | None | ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Brisbane **Arrives:** 12:00 AM · **Departs:** 03:00 PM Brisbane, capital of Queensland, is a large city on the Brisbane River. Clustered in its South Bank cultural precinct are the Queensland Museum and Sciencentre, with noted interactive exhibitions. Another South Bank cultural institution is Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, among Australia's major contemporary art museums. Looming over the city is Mt. Coot-tha, site of Brisbane Botanic Gardens ### Day 2: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 3: Airlie Beach **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 05:30 PM The white sands of world-famous Whitehaven Beach, glass-bottom-boat day tours on the turquoise waters of the Coral Sea, high-speed catamaran joy rides and Whitsundays region magic await in Airlie Beach cruises with Carnival. Travel to the heart of the 74 islands that comprise the picture-perfect Whitsunday Islands on an Airlie Beach cruise. Experience Great Barrier Reef magic on Airlie Beach cruises departing Sydney and Brisbane. Your fantastic cruise holiday to Airlie Beach begins the moment yo... ### Day 4: At Sea Enjoy a relaxing day at sea exploring the ship's amenities. ### Day 5: Brisbane **Arrives:** 07:00 AM · **Departs:** 12:00 AM Brisbane, capital of Queensland, is a large city on the Brisbane River. Clustered in its South Bank cultural precinct are the Queensland Museum and Sciencentre, with noted interactive exhibitions. Another South Bank cultural institution is Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, among Australia's major contemporary art museums. Looming over the city is Mt. Coot-tha, site of Brisbane Botanic Gardens ## Pricing Prices shown are per person based on double occupancy in USD. | Cabin Type | Starting Price | |------------|----------------| | Inside | $410 | | Ocean View | $423 | | Balcony | $557 | | Suite | $727 | ## Cabin Options ### Inside Cabins **Interior** (Code: 4H) Interior **Interior** (Code: 4B) Interior **Interior** (Code: 4E) Interior **Interior** (Code: 4D) Interior **Interior** (Code: 4F) Interior ### Outside Cabins **Obstructed Ocean View** (Code: 5A) Obstructed Ocean View ### Balcony Cabins **Balcony** (Code: 8B) Balcony **Balcony** (Code: 8C) Balcony **Extended Aft-Facing Balcony** (Code: 8M) Balcony **Balcony** (Code: 8A) Balcony ### Suite Cabins **Byron Grand Suite** (Code: GB) Byron Grand Suite **Byron Vista Suite** (Code: VB) Byron Vista Suite **Byron Presidential Suite** (Code: SB) Byron Presidential Suite **Ocean Suite** (Code: OS) Ocean Suite **Byron Family Ocean View Suite** (Code: FB) Byron Family Ocean View Suite **Byron Extended Suite** (Code: EB) Byron Extended Suite ## Ship Information ### Carnival Encounter #### Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Passenger Capacity | 0 | | Crew | 0 | | Gross Tonnage | 0.0 | | Length | 0.0 ft | | Total Cabins | 0 | ## Onboard Amenities ### Entertainment - **Sailaway Party**: There are two kinds of people — land people and sea people. Unless they were born on a pirate ship or something, pretty much everybody starts out as a... - **Casino Prize Games**: Try to keep your excitement under control — at least for the time being — because you're gonna need a steady hand and a little luck to win at our casi... - **Playlist Productions**: Everyone has those perfect songs that never fail to get them moving. Playlist Productions™ brings lists like yours to life! Your favorites become full... - **80s Rock-N-Glow Party**: Your cruise features an 80s Rock-N-Glow Party, so when the sun goes down you know things are gonna get bad… bad meaning good! The fun starts with a Pl... - **Dive-In Movies**: Ready to see stars? Park yourself in front of the big screen — the really big screen — and settle in for some true stars with Dive-In Movies at Carniv... ### Other - **Seuss-a-palooza Story Time**: Experience Dr. Seuss® books like never before at Seuss-a-palooza™ Story Time. Watch as your favorite stories come to life in a setting that’s as one-o... - **Table Games**: Whether you're a seasoned veteran or it’s your first time at the table, we have a game for you: roulette, craps, poker, blackjack and more! We’ve even... - **Big Fun for Infants & Toddlers**: Their first couple of years are so special. Wouldn’t it be great to make a Carnival cruise one of their earliest experiences? Yep, even the under-twos... - **Night Owls**: Think back — as a kid, was there anything better than times you got to stay up late? Even as an adult, nighttime is funtime, especially with all there... - **Watches**: Time isn’t really a big deal on vacation, so it may seem surprising that one of the best times to save on watches is during your cruise. But it’s true... ### Food and Drink - **Oasis**: Just like its name suggests, The Oasis is a happy, peaceful escape that’s all about downtime and deck chairs - it could quite possibly be the calmest ... - **Drinks On Us!**: The onboard casino action can get intense, but here’s the deal: we’ve got a plan to make sure it always stays refreshing. With Drinks On Us!, once you... - **Liquor**: Did you know that your bartender will be glad to list the ingredients of your favorite onboard cocktail? Give it a shake once you get home… but first,... - **Holidays Aboard**: You don’t need a reason to celebrate… but if you want one, look no further than your calendar. Every Carnival cruise is a celebration — especially on ... - **Beer Station**: Thirsty? Be your own bartender and pour yourself a cold one during lunch, dinner… or really, any time of day. The Beer Station lets you fill up your m... ### Recreational - **Zumbini**: Cruises are great for relaxing… unless you’re a kid! Since kids have virtually unlimited energy — and you know they definitely bring it with them on v... - **Basketball**: You may think basketball is all about the hoop and getting the ball in there, but you may not have ever played on a Carnival® ship. Here, it’s all abo... - **Pools**: POOL DAY! Whether today's the day for a bit of a dip, a dash of splash or even some swimming — or just a serious poolside lounging session — your Carn... - **Byron Beach Club**: Looking to kick back while you cruise? The luxurious Byron Beach Club is the place to be. Exclusive to guests staying in Byron Beach Suites, Byron Be... - **Green Lightning Waterslide**: Carnival Splendor's Green Lightning thrill-slide begins with an impressive 11.3 metre free-fall drop as the capsule floor opens. Followed by a slingsh... ### Relaxation - **Cloud 9 Spa**: Sometimes you just need to get away… from all that vacation. We know — sitting at home, it’s hard to imagine that, but trust us — it’s really, really ... - **ZSpa**: There’s a lot to being a teen — they need to kick back, chill and sometimes even indulge just as much as adults… if not more! We understand them, whic... - **Hair & Beauty Salon**: A trip to the salon is an opportunity to relax, to chat with others, to focus on yourself. It’s about more than just getting your hair or nails done… ... - **Massage**: Cruising always feels good, but it doesn’t usually — ooh, right there. Right where? Sorry, we’re at the onboard spa, where they do these amazing massa... ### Fitness - **Fitness Center**: We have some bad news for you — your ship has a gym. In other words, there’s no excuse for leaving your fitness routine back on land. That’s great new... - **Fitness Classes**: You can have all the will in the world, a great attitude that keeps you working hard at the gym, but still not see the results you’re hoping for. If t... ### Technology - **Onboard Internet**: Is vacation a time for disconnecting? Yes! But isn’t it a great time to stay connected and share the good times you’re having with everyone back home?... - **Space Cruisers**: Exploration is an important part of the Carnival cruise experience, but why stop at the seas? For cruisers aged 2–11, there’s a new vacation experienc... ## Ports of Call ### Brisbane *Coordinates: -27.471, 153.023* Brisbane, capital of Queensland, is a large city on the Brisbane River. Clustered in its South Bank cultural precinct are the Queensland Museum and Sciencentre, with noted interactive exhibitions. Another South Bank cultural institution is Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, among Australia's major contemporary art museums. Looming over the city is Mt. Coot-tha, site of Brisbane Botanic Gardens ### Airlie Beach *Coordinates: -20.2679, 148.716* The white sands of world-famous Whitehaven Beach, glass-bottom-boat day tours on the turquoise waters of the Coral Sea, high-speed catamaran joy rides and Whitsundays region magic await in Airlie Beach cruises with Carnival. Travel to the heart of the 74 islands that comprise the picture-perfect Whitsunday Islands on an Airlie Beach cruise. 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