Carnival Encounter: Ultimate Guide

With two P&O ships jumping over to Carnival Cruises, Carnival Cruises now officially has a year-round Brisbane ship, in the shape of Carnival Encounter. Carnival Encounter will sail alongside Luminosa out of Brisbane, and provide an option out of Brisbane for the winter months, sailing a mix of shorter cruises, journeys up north to the Barrier Reef and escapes to the South Pacific. 

The ship has a long and rich history, first built in 1998 as part of the Princess Cruises fleet. What was then the Star Princess became Pacific Encounter in 2018, sailing as a crucial part of the P&O Cruises Australia fleet right up until the start of this year, when she became Carnival Encounter.

An interesting thing to note about Carnival Encounter is that right now, she’s extremely similar to how she was as a P&O ship and not much has changed, however, this will only last for one season.

At the end of this season, Encounter will sail across to Singapore, where it will undergo a renovation. The details of this renovation aren’t yet known, however, it’s assumed that she’ll likely be refitted to more closely resemble the rest of the Carnival fleet.

Therefore, if you are a P&O tragic and don’t feel ready to give up the experience just yet, it’s definitely recommended that you hop onto Encounter this season, as she could look drastically different following her trip to Singapore. 

As far as the numbers goes, Encounter clocks in at 108,865 gross tonnage, a 2600 guest capacity, measures 951 feet in length and has 1100 crew onboard. 

There’s always plenty happening onboard with four pools, spas, waterslides, kids clubs, an adults-only retreat and more. 

While we don’t know what the future might contain for Carnival Encounter after its drydock, we do know how the ship will shape up for the season ahead, and this guide will cover just that.

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Should I book Carnival Encounter or Carnival Luminosa?

Carnival now has two ships running out of Brisbane, Encounter and Luminosa. Both provide great options and slightly different itineraries, but it can be useful to know a couple of the differences between the ships in making your choice as to which one to sail with. 

First of all, for the season ahead, you’ll generally find Encounter is slightly cheaper, with Encounter clocking in at an average of $8 cheaper per person per sailing for the season ahead, however, this could vary depending for the exact itinerary that you’re after. 

Secondly, a big factor for some who cruise with kids is waterslides, and Luminosa doesn’t have waterslides. However, Carnival Encounter is decked out with Edge Adventure Park, where plenty of fun can be had on waterslides.

Luminosa provides a slightly more intimate experience, with a capacity of 2200 passengers, 400 less than Encounter. 

However, the main difference, at least for the next season, is that Carnival Encounter is still essentially a P&O ship, with totally different restaurants, venues and more. If you’re an established Carnival Cruiser who wants to take a punt on a more P&O-flavoured experience before it’s too late, then you can take the leap and know you’ll have many of your Carnival comforts. 

If you’re a P&O fan, you can take comfort in knowing the experience won’t be too different from what you’re used to, but you’ll get a few new bonuses.

Then, if you’re brand new to cruising, take a squiz through this guide, and our guide for Carnival Luminosa, and see which ship captures your imagination. 

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Itineraries 

Carnival Encounter offers a range of quick three-night escapes, which start as low as $318. These can also be specialised comedy cruises, which have extensive comedy line-ups to inject a few laughs into your cruise.

For those who are looking for something short but with a port stop, you can treat yourself to a four-day cruise and enjoy a stop at the famous Airlie Beach, with prices kicking off from $370

If you’re looking to spend a week at sea, you could opt for a six-day Great Barrier Reef sailing, with stops at Airlie Beach, Cairns and sightseeing of Willis Island, starting from $497.

You can get even better per-day value, with an eight-day cruise out of the Pacific, such as this Vanuatu and New Caledonia sailing, starting at just $641.

For something slightly different, you can try this 10-day cruise to Papua New Guinea, which visits Kiriwina Island, Rabaul and the Conflict Islands, starting from just $773 per person.

If you want to enjoy the ship right before it dry-docks, you can hop on this 13-day South East Asia trip, where you’ll get the chance to visit Darwin, Airlie Beach, Denpasar, Lembar and end up in Singapore.

All Dates	All Itineraries	All Ports
Date	Itinerary	Departure Port
2025 Mar 29	9 days, round-trip Pacific Island Hopper	Sydney
Date / Time Port 29 Mar 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 01 Apr 08:00 - 17:30    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 02 Apr 08:00 - 17:00    Lifou Island, New Caledonia 03 Apr 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 07 Apr 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Apr 07	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 07 Apr 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 09 Apr 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 11 Apr 05:00    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 May 02	3 days, round-trip Comedy Getaway	Sydney
Cruise Theme: Comedy cruise Date / Time Port 02 May 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 05 May 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 May 05	12 days, round-trip Fiji South Pacific	Sydney
Date / Time Port 05 May 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 08 May 08:00 - 17:30    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 09 May 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 11 May 08:00 - 18:00    Lautoka, Fiji 12 May 08:00 - 17:00    Dravuni Island Fiji 17 May 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 May 17	9 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef	Sydney
Date / Time Port 17 May 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 19 May 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 21 May 13:00 - 14:00    Willis Island, Coral Sea, Australia 22 May 07:00 - 16:00    Cairns, Queensland Australia 23 May 09:00 - 18:00    Airlie Beach, Queensland Australia 26 May 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 May 26	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 26 May 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 28 May 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 30 May 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 May 30	3 days, round-trip 80S Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 30 May 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 02 Jun 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Jun 02	10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia	Sydney
Date / Time Port 02 Jun 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 05 Jun 08:00 - 17:30    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 06 Jun 08:00 - 17:00    Lifou Island, New Caledonia 07 Jun 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 08 Jun 08:00 - 17:00    Port Vila, Efate Island Vanuatu 12 Jun 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Jun 12	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 12 Jun 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 14 Jun 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 16 Jun 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Jun 16	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 16 Jun 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 18 Jun 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 20 Jun 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Jun 20	3 days, round-trip Comedy Getaway	Sydney
Cruise Theme: Comedy cruise Date / Time Port 20 Jun 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 23 Jun 04:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Jun 23	8 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef	Sydney
Date / Time Port 23 Jun 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 26 Jun 14:00 - 15:00    Willis Island, Coral Sea, Australia 27 Jun 07:00 - 17:00    Yorkeys Knob, Queensland Australia 28 Jun 10:00 - 18:00    Airlie Beach, Queensland Australia 01 Jul 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Jul 01	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 01 Jul 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 03 Jul 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 05 Jul 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Jul 05	9 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia	Sydney
Date / Time Port 05 Jul 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 09 Jul 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 10 Jul 08:00 - 17:00    Lifou Island, New Caledonia 11 Jul 08:00 - 17:30    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 14 Jul 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Jul 14	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 14 Jul 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 16 Jul 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 18 Jul 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Jul 18	3 days, round-trip 80S Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 18 Jul 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 21 Jul 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Jul 21	10 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef	Sydney
Date / Time Port 21 Jul 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 24 Jul 07:00 - 16:00    Airlie Beach, Queensland Australia 25 Jul 09:00 - 26 Jul 19:00    Cairns, Queensland Australia 27 Jul 11:00 - 12:00    Willis Island, Coral Sea, Australia 29 Jul 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 31 Jul 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Jul 31	3 days, round-trip Comedy Getaway	Sydney
Cruise Theme: Comedy cruise Date / Time Port 31 Jul 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 03 Aug 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Aug 03	10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia	Sydney
Date / Time Port 03 Aug 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 07 Aug 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 08 Aug 08:00 - 17:00    Port Vila, Efate Island Vanuatu 09 Aug 08:00 - 17:00    Lifou Island, New Caledonia 10 Aug 08:00 - 17:30    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 13 Aug 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Aug 13	9 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia	Sydney
Date / Time Port 13 Aug 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 16 Aug 08:00 - 17:30    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 17 Aug 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 18 Aug 08:00 - 17:00    Port Vila, Efate Island Vanuatu 22 Aug 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Aug 22	3 days, round-trip Comedy Getaway	Sydney
Cruise Theme: Comedy cruise Date / Time Port 22 Aug 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 25 Aug 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Aug 25	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 25 Aug 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 27 Aug 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 29 Aug 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Aug 29	3 days, round-trip 90S Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 29 Aug 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 01 Sep 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Sep 01	9 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia	Sydney
Date / Time Port 01 Sep 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 04 Sep 08:00 - 17:30    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 05 Sep 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 06 Sep 08:00 - 17:00    Port Vila, Efate Island Vanuatu 10 Sep 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Sep 10	9 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef	Sydney
Date / Time Port 10 Sep 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 12 Sep 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 14 Sep 13:00 - 14:00    Willis Island, Coral Sea, Australia 15 Sep 07:00 - 16:00    Cairns, Queensland Australia 16 Sep 09:00 - 18:00    Airlie Beach, Queensland Australia 19 Sep 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Sep 19	3 days, round-trip Comedy Getaway	Sydney
Cruise Theme: Comedy cruise Date / Time Port 19 Sep 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 22 Sep 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Sep 22	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 22 Sep 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 24 Sep 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 26 Sep 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Sep 26	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 26 Sep 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 28 Sep 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 30 Sep 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Sep 30	9 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia	Sydney
Date / Time Port 30 Sep 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 03 Oct 08:00 - 17:30    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 04 Oct 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 05 Oct 08:00 - 18:00    Port Vila, Efate Island Vanuatu 09 Oct 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Oct 09	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 09 Oct 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 11 Oct 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 13 Oct 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Oct 13	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 13 Oct 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 15 Oct 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 17 Oct 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Oct 17	3 days, round-trip Comedy Getaway	Sydney
Cruise Theme: Comedy cruise Date / Time Port 17 Oct 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 20 Oct 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Oct 20	8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia	Sydney
Date / Time Port 20 Oct 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 23 Oct 08:00 - 17:30    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 24 Oct 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 28 Oct 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Oct 28	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 28 Oct 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 30 Oct 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 01 Nov 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Nov 01	6 days, round-trip Melbourne Cup Carnival	Sydney
Cruise Theme: Melbourne Cup cruise Date / Time Port 01 Nov 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 03 Nov 08:00 - 05 Nov 16:00    Melbourne, Victoria Australia 07 Nov 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Nov 07	3 days, round-trip Comedy Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 07 Nov 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 10 Nov 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Nov 10	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 10 Nov 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 12 Nov 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 14 Nov 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Nov 14	3 days, round-trip Comedy Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 14 Nov 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 17 Nov 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Nov 17	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 17 Nov 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 19 Nov 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 21 Nov 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Nov 21	3 days, round-trip 80S Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 21 Nov 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 24 Nov 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Nov 24	8 days, round-trip Tasmania	Sydney
Date / Time Port 24 Nov 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 26 Nov 08:00 - 18:00    Hobart, Tasmania Australia 27 Nov 07:00 - 16:00    Port Arthur, Tasmania Australia 29 Nov 08:00 - 19:00    Kangaroo Island, Penneshaw, South Australia 02 Dec 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Dec 02	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 02 Dec 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 04 Dec 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 06 Dec 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Dec 06	3 days, round-trip Comedy Getaway	Sydney
Cruise Theme: Comedy cruise Date / Time Port 06 Dec 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 09 Dec 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Dec 09	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 09 Dec 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 11 Dec 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 13 Dec 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Dec 13	3 days, round-trip Comedy Getaway	Sydney
Cruise Theme: Comedy cruise Date / Time Port 13 Dec 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 16 Dec 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Dec 16	10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia	Sydney
Cruise Theme: Christmas cruise Date / Time Port 16 Dec 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 19 Dec 08:00 - 17:30    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 20 Dec 08:00 - 17:00    Lifou Island, New Caledonia 21 Dec 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 22 Dec 08:00 - 18:00    Port Vila, Efate Island Vanuatu 26 Dec 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Dec 26	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 26 Dec 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 28 Dec 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 30 Dec 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2025 Dec 30	10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia	Sydney
Cruise Theme: New Year cruise Date / Time Port 30 Dec 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 03 Jan 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 04 Jan 08:00 - 18:00    Port Vila, Efate Island Vanuatu 05 Jan 08:00 - 17:00    Lifou Island, New Caledonia 06 Jan 08:00 - 17:30    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 09 Jan 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Jan 09	10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia	Sydney
Date / Time Port 09 Jan 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 12 Jan 08:00 - 17:30    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 13 Jan 08:00 - 17:00    Lifou Island, New Caledonia 14 Jan 08:00 - 17:00    Port Vila, Efate Island Vanuatu 15 Jan 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 19 Jan 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Jan 24	3 days, round-trip Aussie Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 24 Jan 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 27 Jan 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Jan 27	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 27 Jan 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 29 Jan 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 31 Jan 05:00    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Jan 31	3 days, round-trip Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 31 Jan 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 03 Feb 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Feb 03	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 03 Feb 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 05 Feb 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 07 Feb 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Feb 07	3 days, round-trip Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 07 Feb 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 10 Feb 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Feb 10	10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia	Sydney
Date / Time Port 10 Feb 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 14 Feb 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 15 Feb 08:00 - 17:00    Port Vila, Efate Island Vanuatu 16 Feb 08:00 - 17:00    Lifou Island, New Caledonia 17 Feb 08:00 - 17:30    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 20 Feb 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Feb 20	3 days, round-trip Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 20 Feb 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 23 Feb 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Feb 23	5 days, round-trip Tasmania	Sydney
Date / Time Port 23 Feb 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 25 Feb 08:00 - 26 Feb 14:00    Hobart, Tasmania Australia 28 Feb 04:00    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Feb 28	9 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef	Sydney
Date / Time Port 28 Feb 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 03 Mar 07:00 - 16:00    Airlie Beach, Queensland Australia 04 Mar 09:00 - 18:00    Cairns, Queensland Australia 05 Mar 10:00 - 11:00    Willis Island, Coral Sea, Australia 07 Mar 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 09 Mar 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Mar 09	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 09 Mar 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 11 Mar 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 13 Mar 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Mar 13	3 days, round-trip Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 13 Mar 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 16 Mar 04:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Mar 16	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 16 Mar 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 18 Mar 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 20 Mar 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Mar 20	3 days, round-trip Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 20 Mar 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 23 Mar 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Mar 23	10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia	Sydney
Date / Time Port 23 Mar 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 26 Mar 08:00 - 17:30    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 27 Mar 08:00 - 17:00    Lifou Island, New Caledonia 28 Mar 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 29 Mar 08:00 - 18:00    Port Vila, Efate Island Vanuatu 02 Apr 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Apr 02	5 days, round-trip Phillip Island	Sydney
Cruise Theme: Easter cruise Date / Time Port 02 Apr 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 04 Apr 08:00 - 17:00    Phillip Island, Victoria Australia 07 Apr 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Apr 07	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 07 Apr 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 09 Apr 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 11 Apr 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Apr 11	9 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia	Sydney
Date / Time Port 11 Apr 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 14 Apr 08:00 - 17:30    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 15 Apr 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 16 Apr 08:00 - 18:00    Port Vila, Efate Island Vanuatu 20 Apr 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Apr 20	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 20 Apr 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 22 Apr 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 24 Apr 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Apr 24	3 days, round-trip Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 24 Apr 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 27 Apr 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Apr 27	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 27 Apr 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 29 Apr 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 01 May 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 May 01	3 days, round-trip Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 01 May 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 04 May 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 May 04	12 days, round-trip Fiji South Pacific	Sydney
Date / Time Port 04 May 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 07 May 08:00 - 17:30    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 08 May 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 10 May 08:00 - 18:00    Lautoka, Fiji 11 May 08:00 - 17:00    Dravuni Island Fiji 16 May 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 May 16	9 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef	Sydney
Date / Time Port 16 May 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 19 May 07:00 - 16:00    Airlie Beach, Queensland Australia 20 May 09:00 - 20:30    Cairns, Queensland Australia 21 May 12:00 - 13:00    Willis Island, Coral Sea, Australia 23 May 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 25 May 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 May 25	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 25 May 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 27 May 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 29 May 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 May 29	3 days, round-trip Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 29 May 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 01 Jun 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Jun 01	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 01 Jun 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 03 Jun 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 05 Jun 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Jun 05	3 days, round-trip Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 05 Jun 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 08 Jun 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Jun 08	10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia	Sydney
Date / Time Port 08 Jun 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 12 Jun 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 13 Jun 08:00 - 17:00    Port Vila, Efate Island Vanuatu 14 Jun 08:00 - 17:00    Lifou Island, New Caledonia 15 Jun 08:00 - 17:30    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 18 Jun 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Jun 18	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 18 Jun 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 20 Jun 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 22 Jun 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Jun 22	10 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef	Sydney
Date / Time Port 22 Jun 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 25 Jun 14:00 - 15:00    Willis Island, Coral Sea, Australia 26 Jun 08:00 - 27 Jun 16:00    Cairns, Queensland Australia 28 Jun 09:00 - 18:30    Airlie Beach, Queensland Australia 30 Jun 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 02 Jul 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Jul 02	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 02 Jul 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 04 Jul 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 06 Jul 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Jul 06	9 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia	Sydney
Date / Time Port 06 Jul 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 10 Jul 08:00 - 16:00    Port Vila, Efate Island Vanuatu 11 Jul 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 12 Jul 08:00 - 17:00    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 15 Jul 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Jul 15	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 15 Jul 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 17 Jul 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 19 Jul 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Jul 19	10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia	Sydney
Date / Time Port 19 Jul 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 23 Jul 08:00 - 16:00    Port Vila, Efate Island Vanuatu 24 Jul 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 25 Jul 08:00 - 17:00    Lifou Island, New Caledonia 26 Jul 08:00 - 17:00    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 29 Jul 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Jul 29	9 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia	Sydney
Date / Time Port 29 Jul 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 01 Aug 08:00 - 17:00    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 02 Aug 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 03 Aug 08:00 - 17:00    Port Vila, Efate Island Vanuatu 07 Aug 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Aug 07	3 days, round-trip Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 07 Aug 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 10 Aug 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Aug 10	9 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef	Sydney
Date / Time Port 10 Aug 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 12 Aug 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 14 Aug 07:00 - 16:00    Airlie Beach, Queensland Australia 15 Aug 09:00 - 19:00    Cairns, Queensland Australia 16 Aug 10:30 - 11:30    Willis Island, Coral Sea, Australia 19 Aug 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Aug 19	10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia	Sydney
Date / Time Port 19 Aug 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 23 Aug 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 24 Aug 08:00 - 17:00    Port Vila, Efate Island Vanuatu 25 Aug 08:00 - 17:00    Lifou Island, New Caledonia 26 Aug 08:00 - 17:00    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 29 Aug 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Aug 29	3 days, round-trip Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 29 Aug 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 01 Sep 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Sep 01	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 01 Sep 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 03 Sep 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 05 Sep 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Sep 05	3 days, round-trip Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 05 Sep 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 08 Sep 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Sep 08	10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia	Sydney
Date / Time Port 08 Sep 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 12 Sep 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 13 Sep 08:00 - 17:00    Port Vila, Efate Island Vanuatu 14 Sep 08:00 - 17:00    Lifou Island, New Caledonia 15 Sep 08:00 - 17:00    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 18 Sep 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Sep 18	3 days, round-trip Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 18 Sep 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 21 Sep 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Sep 21	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 21 Sep 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 23 Sep 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 25 Sep 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Sep 25	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 25 Sep 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 27 Sep 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 29 Sep 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Sep 29	9 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia	Sydney
Date / Time Port 29 Sep 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 02 Oct 08:00 - 17:00    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 03 Oct 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 04 Oct 08:00 - 17:00    Port Vila, Efate Island Vanuatu 08 Oct 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Oct 08	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 08 Oct 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 10 Oct 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 12 Oct 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Oct 12	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 12 Oct 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 14 Oct 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 16 Oct 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Oct 16	3 days, round-trip Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 16 Oct 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 19 Oct 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Oct 19	8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia	Sydney
Date / Time Port 19 Oct 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 22 Oct 08:00 - 17:00    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 23 Oct 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 27 Oct 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Oct 27	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 27 Oct 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 29 Oct 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 31 Oct 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Oct 31	6 days, round-trip Melbourne Cup	Sydney
Cruise Theme: Melbourne Cup cruise Date / Time Port 31 Oct 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 02 Nov 08:00 - 04 Nov 16:00    Melbourne, Victoria Australia 06 Nov 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Nov 06	3 days, round-trip Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 06 Nov 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 09 Nov 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Nov 09	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 09 Nov 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 11 Nov 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 13 Nov 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Nov 13	3 days, round-trip Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 13 Nov 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 16 Nov 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Nov 16	10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia	Sydney
Date / Time Port 16 Nov 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 19 Nov 08:00 - 17:00    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 20 Nov 08:00 - 17:00    Lifou Island, New Caledonia 21 Nov 08:00 - 17:00    Port Vila, Efate Island Vanuatu 22 Nov 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 26 Nov 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Nov 26	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 26 Nov 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 28 Nov 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 30 Nov 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Nov 30	4 days, round-trip Phillip Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 30 Nov 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 02 Dec 08:00 - 17:00    Phillip Island, Victoria Australia 04 Dec 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Dec 04	3 days, round-trip Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 04 Dec 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 07 Dec 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Dec 07	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 07 Dec 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 09 Dec 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 11 Dec 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Dec 11	3 days, round-trip Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 11 Dec 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 14 Dec 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Dec 14	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 14 Dec 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 16 Dec 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 18 Dec 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Dec 18	9 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia	Sydney
Cruise Theme: Christmas cruise Date / Time Port 18 Dec 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 21 Dec 08:00 - 17:00    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 22 Dec 08:00 - 17:00    Lifou Island, New Caledonia 23 Dec 08:00 - 17:00    Port Vila, Efate Island Vanuatu 27 Dec 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Dec 27	3 days, round-trip Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 27 Dec 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 30 Dec 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2026 Dec 30	10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia	Sydney
Cruise Theme: New Year cruise Date / Time Port 30 Dec 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 02 Jan 08:00 - 17:00    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 03 Jan 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 04 Jan 08:00 - 17:00    Port Vila, Efate Island Vanuatu 05 Jan 08:00 - 17:00    Lifou Island, New Caledonia 09 Jan 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2027 Jan 09	10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia	Sydney
Date / Time Port 09 Jan 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 12 Jan 08:00 - 17:00    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 13 Jan 08:00 - 17:00    Lifou Island, New Caledonia 14 Jan 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 15 Jan 08:00 - 17:00    Port Vila, Efate Island Vanuatu 19 Jan 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2027 Jan 19	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 19 Jan 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 21 Jan 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 23 Jan 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2027 Jan 23	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 23 Jan 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 25 Jan 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 27 Jan 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2027 Jan 27	14 days, one-way from Sydney to Singapore	Sydney
Date / Time Port 27 Jan 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 30 Jan 07:00 - 17:00    Airlie Beach, Queensland Australia 03 Feb 08:00 - 18:00    Darwin, NT Australia 06 Feb 07:00 - 18:00    Benoa, Bali Indonesia 07 Feb 07:00 - 17:00    Lembar, Lombok Indonesia 10 Feb 04:00    Arriving in Singapore
2027 Feb 27	9 days, round-trip Cambodia Cruises	Singapore
Date / Time Port 27 Feb 18:00    Departing from Singapore 01 Mar 07:00 - 16:00    Koh Samui Island Thailand 02 Mar 07:00 - 18:00    Laem Chabang, Bangkok, Thailand 03 Mar 09:00 - 18:00    Sihanoukville, Cambodia 05 Mar 07:00 - 20:00    Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 08 Mar 07:00    Arriving in Singapore
2027 Mar 08	16 days, one-way from Singapore to Melbourne	Singapore
Date / Time Port 08 Mar 17:00    Departing from Singapore 09 Mar 07:00 - 17:00    Klang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Selangor 10 Mar 08:00 - 17:00    Pulau Langkawi Island, Malaysia Kedah 14 Mar 07:00 - 17:00    Benoa, Bali Indonesia 18 Mar 07:00 - 18:00    Fremantle, Perth, Western Australia 20 Mar 07:00 - 18:00    Albany WA, Western Australia 24 Mar 07:00    Arriving in Melbourne, Victoria Australia
2027 Mar 24	6 days, round-trip South Australia	Melbourne
Cruise Theme: Easter cruise Date / Time Port 24 Mar 16:00    Departing from Melbourne, Victoria Australia 26 Mar 07:00 - 18:00    Port Lincoln, South Australia 27 Mar 07:00 - 18:00    Kangaroo Island, Penneshaw, South Australia 28 Mar 07:00 - 18:00    Adelaide, South Australia 30 Mar 07:00    Arriving in Melbourne, Victoria Australia
2027 Mar 30	4 days, round-trip Kangaroo Island	Melbourne
Date / Time Port 30 Mar 16:00    Departing from Melbourne, Victoria Australia 01 Apr 08:00 - 18:00    Kangaroo Island, Penneshaw, South Australia 03 Apr 07:00    Arriving in Melbourne, Victoria Australia
2027 Apr 03	4 days, round-trip Kangaroo Island	Melbourne
Date / Time Port 03 Apr 16:00    Departing from Melbourne, Victoria Australia 05 Apr 08:00 - 18:00    Kangaroo Island, Penneshaw, South Australia 07 Apr 07:00    Arriving in Melbourne, Victoria Australia
2027 Apr 07	2 days, one-way from Melbourne to Sydney	Melbourne
Date / Time Port 07 Apr 16:00    Departing from Melbourne, Victoria Australia 09 Apr 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2027 Apr 09	9 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia	Sydney
Date / Time Port 09 Apr 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 13 Apr 08:00 - 16:00    Port Vila, Efate Island Vanuatu 14 Apr 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 15 Apr 08:00 - 17:00    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 18 Apr 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2027 Apr 18	8 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef	Sydney
Date / Time Port 18 Apr 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 21 Apr 07:00 - 16:00    Airlie Beach, Queensland Australia 22 Apr 09:00 - 17:30    Cairns, Queensland Australia 23 Apr 09:00 - 10:00    Willis Island, Coral Sea, Australia 26 Apr 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2027 Apr 26	12 days, round-trip Fiji South Pacific	Sydney
Date / Time Port 26 Apr 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 30 Apr 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 02 May 08:00 - 18:00    Lautoka, Fiji 03 May 07:00 - 16:00    Dravuni Island Fiji 05 May 08:00 - 17:00    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 08 May 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2027 May 08	2 days, round-trip Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 08 May 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 10 May 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2027 May 10	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 10 May 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 12 May 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 14 May 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2027 May 14	3 days, round-trip Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 14 May 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 17 May 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2027 May 17	8 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef	Sydney
Date / Time Port 17 May 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 20 May 07:00 - 16:00    Airlie Beach, Queensland Australia 21 May 09:00 - 17:30    Cairns, Queensland Australia 22 May 09:00 - 10:00    Willis Island, Coral Sea, Australia 25 May 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2027 May 25	9 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia	Sydney
Date / Time Port 25 May 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 28 May 08:00 - 17:00    Noumea, Grande Terre Island New Caledonia 29 May 08:00 - 17:00    Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu 30 May 08:00 - 17:00    Port Vila, Efate Island Vanuatu 03 Jun 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2027 Jun 03	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 03 Jun 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 05 Jun 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 07 Jun 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2027 Jun 07	4 days, round-trip Tangalooma - Moreton Island	Sydney
Date / Time Port 07 Jun 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 09 Jun 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 11 Jun 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2027 Jun 11	3 days, round-trip Getaway	Sydney
Date / Time Port 11 Jun 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 14 Jun 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia
2027 Jun 14	9 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef	Sydney
Date / Time Port 14 Jun 16:00    Departing from Sydney, NSW Australia 17 Jun 07:00 - 16:00    Airlie Beach, Queensland Australia 18 Jun 09:00 - 17:45    Cairns, Queensland Australia 19 Jun 10:00 - 11:00    Willis Island, Coral Sea, Australia 21 Jun 08:00 - 18:00    Moreton Island, Queensland Australia 23 Jun 06:30    Arriving in Sydney, NSW Australia

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Accommodation

Carnival Encounter won’t see major changes over the short term to its cabins in their furnishings and lay-out, but for those already accustomed to their P&O groupings, should make themselves aware of how the cabins will be mapped out under Carnival.

As is customary with a Carnival ship, each room will have a dedicated attendant, lines, closet and drawer space, a safe, a television and climate control.

Cabins are divided up into categories: interior, ocean view, balcony and suites.

Interior cabins also have an option for rooms with a porthole.

Ocean View and Balcony are as you’d expect, with the rooms a bit larger, and you can also opt for extended balcony options if you’d like a slightly larger space to relax and take in the sea views.

Suites begin with a simple ocean suite, which offers a larger space, a balcony and a tub in the bathroom. Suites will also come with a range of amenities like priority boarding, priority reservations, a one-off laundry service, pillow-top mattresses and more.

Now, for other suite categories, what used to be the Byron Beach Retreat on P&O ships, will stay on the ships for now, with a range of different suites available.

Depending on the level of luxury you’re after you can opt for anything from the Byron Beach Ocean View Suite, right up to the luxury of the Byron Beach Presidential Suite.

Every guest who books a Byron Beach suite gets a range of further perks. These include free access to the Byron Beach Club, exclusive breakfast at Angelo’s restaurant, an in-suite coffee machine, special bathrobes and slippers and more.

Here you can view exactly what P&O cabins correlate to which cabins on Carnival.

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Dining and Culinary Experience

Included dining on Carnival Encounter

• Dragon Lady: A P&O classic, Dragon Lady brings East Asian style dining into a contemporary Australian context.
• Waterfront: At Waterfront enjoy classic Aussie dining for the whole family with ocean views to match.
• Trattoria: At Trattoria pizza and pasta are the highlights at this classic Italian eatery, and be sure to enquire about the wine menu as well.
• Angelo’s: Another option to test out Italian onboard, with the menu featuring favourites like a caprese salad, chicken parmigiana, lasagne and plenty more.
• The Pantry: The Pantry is where you can head for something for everyone, with this main-dining hall bringing together all sorts of different cuisines for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Additional dining

• Luke’s Burgers: Coming straight from the brain of celebrity chef Luke Mangan is Luke’s Burgers. While the burgers aren’t included like Guy’s Burgers on Carnival ships, they are a classic choice for P&O’s cruises.
• Luke’s Bar & Grill: Another option from Luke Mangan is the more sophisticated Luke’s Bar & Grill, where you can try out some more unique dishes, like the crab omelette with enoki mushroom salad or the Kingfish sashimi.
• Steakhouse Selections: A classic at-sea Steakhouse, this where to head for Encounter’s finest cuts.
• Coffee Bar: This is where to head for premium coffee, as well as top-notch pastries and other snacks.
• New Zealand Natural: Rather than the soft-serve bar found on other ships, Encounter will have New Zealand Natural, with milkshakes, ice cream and more on offer.

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Onboard Activities (Family, Kids and Couple)

What’s included?

All sorts of activities can be enjoyed onboard without spending any extra, such as Pickleball, basketball, dive-in movies, a dip in any of the pools, karaoke, scavenger hunts, various arts and crafts and more.

Furthermore, access to the fitness centre is included for those looking to keep up, or kick off their exercise routine.

Additional activities

The classic P&O Edge Adventure Park will keep operating, where are all sorts of waterslides, adrenaline activities, splash pools and more can be enjoyed.

Then there are plenty of other options for those looking to splash a bit more cash like the video arcade, various retail options, Bingo, Deal or No Deal, Build-a-Bear workshops and plenty more.

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Deck Plan

The full Carnival Encounter deck plan can be viewed here.

For those familiar with Pacific Encounter, nothing will seem too new or unfamiliar. However, there are a few new Carnival venues and spots in there. For example, Carnival’s fun shops will now be onboard, as well as the Cherry On Top Sweet Spots.

Another notable change is that P&O’s Blue Room has become the Piano Bar on Carnival Encounter.

You can use this deck plan to wrap your head around the ship and already have your bearings once you’re on board.

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Bar and Night Clubs

It’s been confirmed that the Carnival 80s Rock-N-Glow Party and the White Hot Night Party will be both be happening onboard.

There’s also karaoke onboard and live music in different venues all across the ship.

The only new bar is the Piano Bar, where you can expect to find classic drinks and sing-a-longs. 

The other venues on board include Sunset Bar on Deck 16 and Altitude Nightclub on Deck 17. 

There’s also Sky Bar on Deck 16 and the Pool Bar on Deck 14 for other spots to grab a drink.

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Entertainment

Blanc de Blanc Show, a P&O classic and fan-favourite, will continue showing on Carnival Encounter. You can expect a mixture of jaw-dropping stunts, cheeky humour, and plenty of glitz and glamour.

Another show to catch onboard Encounter is Playlist Productions. This show brings classic songs into a more extravagant setting, reimagining your favourite classics as larger musical theatre pieces. Playlist productions also carry a slightly different flavour on each ship, so we’ll see what Carnival Encounter has to offer as far as the show goes.

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Frequently Asked Questions