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Celebrate your uniqueness at the Thing 1 & Thing 2 Birthday Breakfast! Enjoy Dr. Seuss characters, lively music, and a colorful, delicious Seuss-inspired menu in a fun, family-friendly setting.
Experience culinary excellence at The Chef's Table with a VIP journey that includes a champagne toast, galley tour, and a sumptuous multicourse dinner by the Master Executive Chef.
Forget what “they” say. The most important meal of the day is brunch. Slumberers can sleep in and still enjoy breakfast favorites, while early-risers get a head-start on lunch. And Seaday Brunch brings everybody’s favorite mid-morning meal to your Carnival cruise, and does it right.
The Coffee Bar is your go-to spot for a cozy pick-me-up, offering specialty coffees, fresh teas, and homemade pastries. Craving something sweeter? Indulge in a creamy milkshake, decadent cake, or a warm cookie for the perfect treat.
Pull up a chair, request your favorite tune, and let the piano bar come alive with melody and cheer. From singalongs to quiet hums, it’s the ultimate spot for late-night cocktails and timeless songs. Whether you’re clapping, tapping, or sipping, this bar hits all the right notes.
Say goodbye to bar tabs and hello to unlimited toasts with Cheers!, Carnival’s prepaid drink package covering cocktails, beer, wine, and more for one flat rate. It’s convenience, value, and great service, just add your glass. Exclusions apply.
Enjoy ice-cold refreshments during meals, during shows, during, well... anytime you want with Bottomless Bubbles™. This unlimited soda program lets you indulge in all-you-can-drink soda and juice for the full length of your cruise. Sweet! Bottomless Bubbles is available for purchase at the Lobby, Casino and Pool Bars.
Get your game on at the onboard pickleball court! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the sport, it's the perfect opportunity to enjoy some friendly competition.
At the Build-A-Bear Workshop At Sea, kids unleash creativity by crafting a new stuffed friend, with a portion of proceeds from the special St. Jude bear supporting a noble cause.
Stay as connected as you want on your Carnival® cruise with options ranging from onboard WiFi for social media lovers to the Internet Café for a more relaxed, intermittent check-in, or fully embrace a disconnected vacation if you prefer an escape from news feeds and trends.
Get ready for a wild ride of bingo excitement like never before on a cruise ship! Play for big prizes, enjoy souvenir daubers, and bring your friends along to increase the jackpot chances. B-6 might just lead you to a $5,000 win!
When was the last time you got up and danced… at the theater? Playlist Productions takes tunes you know and puts them live on stage, transforming them into full blown musical productions featuring pro singers and dancers rocking the house.
Your parents deserve a nice vacation, but then again, so do you. So let’s let them go do their thing while you do yours. Where to? Club O2®. Hang out doing stuff like watching movies, listening to music from this decade, playing sports and video games, joining karaoke jam sessions, maybe even attending Carnival’s version of prom, all with other high schoolers ages 15 to 17.
Pull up a chair, request your favorite tune, and let the piano bar come alive with melody and cheer. From singalongs to quiet hums, it’s the ultimate spot for late-night cocktails and timeless songs. Whether you’re clapping, tapping, or sipping, this bar hits all the right notes.
Celebrate your casino wins with top-notch libations at the adjacent bar, perfect for sharing your luck with loved ones or newfound friends.
Embark on a fantastical journey with Seuss at Sea, where Dr. Seuss's beloved stories animate in a feast of colors, characters, and unparalleled fun for the family.
Camp Ocean welcomes 2-11 year-olds with ocean-themed activities, keeping them entertained and engaged in supervised, age-appropriate groups.
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 experience called Space Cruisers™, which introduces kids at Camp Ocean to the wonder of space exploration.
Your parents deserve a nice vacation, but then again, so do you. So let’s let them go do their thing while you do yours. Where to? Club O2®. Hang out doing stuff like watching movies, listening to music from this decade, playing sports and video games, joining karaoke jam sessions, maybe even attending Carnival’s version of prom, all with other high schoolers ages 15 to 17.
Unwind from the day's excitement at Cloud 9 Spa, where skilled staff specialize in the art of relaxation through massages, facials, and body wraps, offering a sanctuary designed for ultimate relaxation.
Designed just for teens, ZSPA offers trendy hair, skin, and nail treatments plus chill-worthy relaxation and fitness options tailored to younger cruisers. It’s all about feeling confident, refreshed, and totally in their zone.
No excuses for neglecting fitness on your cruise. The onboard gym awaits, providing the perfect opportunity to energize your body and enjoy extra time to invest in your well-being with our diverse fitness classes, making self-care a priority while having fun.
Stay fit your way with Carnival's range of onboard fitness classes, from yoga to boot camp, or opt for a personalized workout with personal training sessions.
Carnival Encounter cruises depart from Brisbane on 3- to 8-night itineraries to Australasia and Oceania. The Carnival ship was built in 2002 and carries 2,600 guests. The ship has 16 dining venues and 3 bars and lounges.
Carnival Encounter sailings run from November 2026 to July 2028, most often in January. Ports of call include Airlie Beach, Lifou, and Mystery Island Vanuatu. Choose from interior, oceanview, balcony, and suite cabins. Browse the sailings above to find a departure date and itinerary that suit your plans.
You can sail from Brisbane.
You can visit Australasia and Oceania. Ports of call include Airlie Beach, Lifou, and Mystery Island Vanuatu.
Carnival Encounter has 16 dining venues and 3 bars and lounges.
Carnival Encounter was built in 2002. The ship carries 2,600 guests.
You can choose interior, oceanview, balcony, and suite cabins.
There are currently 94 Carnival Encounter sailings. Departures run from November 2026 to July 2028.
The shortest trip is 3 nights, and the longest is 12 nights. Most trips last 3 to 8 nights.
Trips include 3- to 8-night itineraries.
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