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Carnival Encounter Deck Plans

Summary of Room Types and Deck Locations

1. Suites

Presidential Suite (SB)

• Deck: 11
• Cabin Size: 613 sqft (58 m²)
• Balcony Size: 117 sqft (11 m²)
• Capacity: Sleeps up to 4
• Features:
  • King bed (non-convertible)
  • Walk-in closet, desk and chair, flat-screen TVs in bedroom and living room
  • Bathroom with whirlpool tub, separate shower, double sink, attached toilet and sink room
  • Vanity table with make-up mirror
  • Living room with sofa (opens to double sofa bed), 4 armchairs, coffee table, dining table for 6
  • Non-stocked mini bar, wet bar, coffee maker, telephone, climate control, safe
  • Large aft-view balcony with 2 patio chairs, 2 lounge chairs, dining table for 4
• Perks:
  • Priority Check-In, Luggage Delivery, Debarkation, Tender Boarding
  • Stateroom ready on boarding
  • Complimentary in-suite bottled water and laundry bag
  • Access to Byron Beach Club with private pool, bar, whirlpools, seating, and table service (charges apply)

Suite (GB, VB, EB)

• Decks: 8 (VB), 9 (VB), 10 (EB, GB), 11 (EB, GB)
• Cabin Size: approx. 304-411 sqft (varies by category and cabin)
• Balcony Size: approx. 155-180 sqft (varies)
• Capacity: Sleeps up to 3
• Features:
  • Two twin beds (convert to king), privacy curtain
  • Walk-in closet, vanity table, make-up mirror, flat-screen TVs
  • Bathroom with whirlpool tub and separate shower
  • Sitting area with sofa (opens to single/double sofa bed depending on category), armchair, coffee table, desk, dining table for 4
  • Non-stocked mini bar, coffee maker, telephone, climate control, safe
  • Balcony with 2 lounge chairs, table, dining table for 4
• Perks: Same as Presidential Suite including Byron Beach Club access

Vista Suite (2 Bedroom) (VB-4E)

• Deck: 9
• Cabin Size: 335 sqft (31 m²)
• Balcony Size: 92 sqft (9 m²)
• Capacity: Sleeps up to 6
• Features:
  • Two twin beds (convert to king)
  • Walk-in closet, vanity table, make-up mirror, flat-screen TV
  • Bathroom with combination tub and shower
  • Sitting area with sofa (opens to double sofa bed), 2 armchairs, coffee table, desk
  • Non-stocked mini bar, coffee maker, telephone, climate control, safe
  • Large balcony with 4 patio chairs and 2 tables
  • Can be combined with adjoining interior stateroom
• Perks: Private spa access and priority spa reservations (Cloud 9 Spa), Byron Beach Club access

Ocean Suites (BY, OT, OS)

• Decks: 8 (OS), 9 (BY, OS, OT)
• Cabin Size: 277 sqft (26 m²)
• Balcony Size: 46 sqft (4 m²), varies
• Capacity: Sleeps up to 4
• Features:
  • Two twin beds (convert to king) except some cabins with non-convertible twins
  • Walk-in closet, flat-screen TV, hair dryer
  • Bathroom: combination tub/shower or shower only depending on cabin
  • Sitting area with sofa (opens to single sofa bed except some exceptions), armchair, coffee table, desk
  • Non-stocked mini bar, coffee maker, telephone, climate control, safe
  • Extended balcony with 2 patio chairs and table; balconies on deck 9 have no overhead cover
• Perks: Cloud 9 Spa access, some with Byron Beach Club access

2. Balcony Rooms

Balcony Staterooms (8M, 8D, 8C, 8B, 8A)

• Decks: 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14 (varies by subcategory)
• Cabin Size: 168 sqft (16 m²)
• Balcony Size: 46 sqft (4 m²), varies
• Capacity: Sleeps up to 4
• Features:
  • Two twin beds (convert to king)
  • Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass door to balcony
  • Bathroom with shower, toilet, sink
  • Flat-screen TV, telephone, Australian power outlets, individual climate control
  • Walk-in closet and dressing area, desk and chair, armchair, coffee table
  • Non-stocked mini bar, hair dryer, safe
  • Some cabins are fully accessible or ambulatory accessible
• Perks: Cloud 9 Spa access and priority spa reservations

3. Oceanview Rooms

Oceanview Staterooms (6B, 6A, 5A, PT)

• Decks: 5, 8, 12
• Cabin Size: 158 – 194 sqft (varies)
• Capacity: Sleeps up to 4
• Features:
  • Two twin beds (convert to king)
  • Window with ocean view
  • Bathroom with shower, toilet, sink
  • Flat-screen TV, telephone, Australian power outlets, individual climate control
  • Walk-in closet and dressing area, desk and chair, armchair, coffee table
  • Non-stocked mini bar, hair dryer, safe
  • Some cabins are fully accessible
• Perks: Cloud 9 Spa access and priority spa reservations

4. Interior Rooms

Interior Staterooms (4G, 4F, 4E, 4D, 4C, 4B, 4A)

• Decks: 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14
• Cabin Size: 158 – 310 sqft (varies)
• Capacity: Sleeps up to 4
• Features:
  • Two twin beds (convert to king)
  • Bathroom with shower, toilet, sink
  • Flat-screen TV, telephone, Australian power outlets, individual climate control
  • Walk-in closet and dressing area, desk and chair
  • Non-stocked mini bar, hair dryer, safe
  • Some cabins are fully or ambulatory accessible
• Perks: Cloud 9 Spa access and priority spa reservations

Deck Overview

• Deck 5: Oceanview (6A, 6B), Interior (4A)
• Deck 8: Suites (VB), Ocean Suites (OS), Balcony (8A, 8M), Oceanview (5A), Interior (4B)
• Deck 9: Suites (VB), Vista Suite (VB-4E), Ocean Suites (BY, OS, OT), Balcony (8M), Interior (4C, 4E)
• Deck 10: Suites (EB, GB), Balcony (8A, 8B, 8M), Interior (4D, 4E)
• Deck 11: Presidential Suite (SB), Suites (EB, GB), Balcony (8B, 8C), Interior (4E, 4F)
• Deck 12: Balcony (8C, 8D), Oceanview (PT), Interior (4F, 4G)
• Deck 14: Balcony (8D), Interior (4G)

The ship offers a wide variety of staterooms ranging from luxurious Presidential and multi-bedroom suites with large balconies and extensive amenities, to comfortable balcony staterooms, oceanview rooms with scenic windows, and interior cabins that maximize space and comfort. Suites generally include priority services, access to exclusive areas like the Byron Beach Club, and spa privileges. The staterooms are distributed across multiple decks, with larger suites mostly on higher decks (8-11), and interior or oceanview rooms on lower decks (5-14). Accessibility options are available across room types to accommodate guests with different needs.