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Carnival Encounter

Specifications of Carnival Encounter

Year of build:2002
Last Refurbishment:2025
Class:PRINCESS GRAND
Builder:Fincantieri (Monfalcone, Italy)
Building cost:USD 450 million
Engines (power):Wartsila-Sulzer (63.4 MW / 85021 hp)
Speed:24 kt
Length (LOA):290 m
Beam (width):36 m
Gross Tonnage:108977 GT
Passaengers (min - max):2596 - 3115  (min - max)
Crew:1100
Passengers-to-space ratio:35
Decks:18
Cabins:1298
Decks with cabins:7
Sister-ships:Caribbean Princess, Crown Princess, Diamond Princess, Emerald Princess, Golden Princess (Carnival Adventure), Grand Princess, Ruby Princess, Sapphire Princess
Former names:P&O Pacific Encounter, Star Princess
Cristened by:Gunilla Antonini (for Princess Cruises)
Owner:Carnival Corporation & PLC
Operator:Carnival Cruise Line (via Carnival Australia)

Schedule for the Carnival Encounter

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Carnival Encounter Port overview/itinerary
Date Port Arrival Departure
Mar. 20th 2026 Friday, 20th of Mar. 2026 Brisbane Queensland 12:00 am 03:00 pm
Mar. 22nd 2026 Sunday, 22nd of Mar. 2026 Willis Island 02:00 pm 03:00 pm
Mar. 23rd 2026 Monday, 23rd of Mar. 2026 Cairns 08:00 am 12:00 am
Mar. 24th 2026 Tuesday, 24th of Mar. 2026 Cairns 12:00 am 01:30 pm
Mar. 25th 2026 Wednesday, 25th of Mar. 2026 Airlie Beach 08:00 am 06:30 pm
Mar. 27th 2026 Friday, 27th of Mar. 2026 Brisbane Queensland 12:00 am 03:00 pm
Mar. 30th 2026 Monday, 30th of Mar. 2026 Brisbane Queensland 12:00 am 03:00 pm
Apr. 1st 2026 Wednesday, 1st of Apr. 2026 Airlie Beach 07:00 am 05:30 pm
Apr. 3rd 2026 Friday, 3rd of Apr. 2026 Brisbane Queensland 12:00 am 03:00 pm
Apr. 6th 2026 Monday, 6th of Apr. 2026 Lifou 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Apr. 7th 2026 Tuesday, 7th of Apr. 2026 Mystery Island 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Apr. 8th 2026 Wednesday, 8th of Apr. 2026 Noumea 08:00 am 05:30 pm
Apr. 11th 2026 Saturday, 11th of Apr. 2026 Brisbane Queensland 12:00 am 03:00 pm
Apr. 13th 2026 Monday, 13th of Apr. 2026 Willis Island 02:00 pm 03:00 pm
Apr. 14th 2026 Tuesday, 14th of Apr. 2026 Cairns 08:00 am 12:00 am
Apr. 15th 2026 Wednesday, 15th of Apr. 2026 Cairns 12:00 am 04:00 pm
Apr. 16th 2026 Thursday, 16th of Apr. 2026 Airlie Beach 09:00 am 06:30 pm
Apr. 18th 2026 Saturday, 18th of Apr. 2026 Brisbane Queensland 12:00 am 03:00 pm
Apr. 21st 2026 Tuesday, 21st of Apr. 2026 Brisbane Queensland 12:00 am 03:00 pm
Apr. 24th 2026 Friday, 24th of Apr. 2026 Lifou 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Apr. 25th 2026 Saturday, 25th of Apr. 2026 Mystery Island 08:00 am 05:00 pm
Apr. 26th 2026 Sunday, 26th of Apr. 2026 Port Vila 08:00 am 04:00 pm
Apr. 27th 2026 Monday, 27th of Apr. 2026 Espiritu Santo 08:00 am 05:00 pm
May 1st 2026 Friday, 1st of May 2026 Brisbane Queensland 12:00 am 03:00 pm
May 4th 2026 Monday, 4th of May 2026 Brisbane Queensland 12:00 am 03:00 pm
May 6th 2026 Wednesday, 6th of May 2026 Airlie Beach 07:00 am 05:30 pm
May 8th 2026 Friday, 8th of May 2026 Brisbane Queensland 12:00 am 03:00 pm
May 10th 2026 Sunday, 10th of May 2026 Noumea 02:00 pm 09:00 pm
May 11th 2026 Monday, 11th of May 2026 Lifou 08:00 am 05:00 pm
May 12th 2026 Tuesday, 12th of May 2026 Port Vila 08:00 am 05:00 pm

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