# Carnival Encounter

- Kind: ship
- Data version: 2026-10-14
- Reference month: 2026-10
- Checked: 2026-10-09
- Page: https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/carnival-encounter

For reference only. Bookings, prices and schedules are not guaranteed. Check current details with the official provider.

## Overview

- Cruise line: Carnival Cruise Line
- Size: Large
- Market segment: Unknown
- Ship: Carnival Encounter
- Class: Grand-class
- Year built: refurbished 2025
- Region: Oceania & South Pacific

Completed in 2002 as Star Princess, this Grand-class ship became Pacific Encounter in 2021 and Carnival Encounter in March 2025. At about 108,900 GT and roughly 2,600 guests, she matches Carnival Adventure in gross tonnage. She sails year-round from Brisbane on Australia and South Pacific itineraries. Onboard are water slides, four pools, the Edge zip line and climbing area, and the Byron Beach Club for suite guests. She was refitted in Singapore in 2021.

- Family-friendly
- Adult-oriented

Checked: 2026-10-09

[See the ship’s size](https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/carnival-encounter/scale)

## Specifications

Checked: 2026-10-09

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Gross tonnage | 108,865 GT |
| Passenger capacity | 2,600 |
| Crew | 1,100 |
| Decks | Unknown |
| Cabins | 1,299 |
| Length | 289.865 m (951 ft) |
| Year built | 2002 |
| IMO number | 9192363 |

## Ship character

Checked: 2026-10-09

| Item | Score (0–5) |
| --- | --- |
| Families | 3 |
| Adults | 4 |
| Luxury | 2 |
| First-time cruisers | 3 |
| Entertainment | 3 |
| Dining | 3 |
| Japanese-language support | 1 |

### Great for

South Pacific cruises from Brisbane
Families and groups of friends
Travelers who want onboard attractions

### Less suited to

Travelers looking for departure ports other than Brisbane
Travelers expecting the newest facilities

## Japanese language support and practical onboard information

A guide to public baths, Japanese food and language support, payment in yen, smoking, dress codes and power outlets, based on available official and other sources. Details may vary by itinerary and season. Check the official website for current information.

| Item | Value | Label | Description | Scope | Sources | Checked |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Public bath | Similar facilities, such as a thermal suite | Estimated | — | — | Unknown | Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Japanese food | Not stated in official sources | Not stated | Unconfirmed | — | Unknown | Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Japanese language support | No Japanese language support | Estimated | — | — | Unknown | Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Payment in yen | Payment in yen not accepted | Estimated | — | — | Unknown | Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Smoking | Smoking in designated areas only | Estimated | — | — | Unknown | Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Dress code | Formal nights | Estimated | — | — | Unknown | Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Power outlets | Not stated in official sources | Not stated | Unconfirmed | — | Unknown | Checked: 2026-10-09 |

Official: confirmed by the cruise line or another official source / Secondary source: confirmed by other sources / Estimated: inferred by Cruise Pitta / Not stated: no information found in official sources

English text in preparation.

## At a glance

Checked: 2026-10-09

- Japanese support rating (editorial): 1/5

Five-point rating of the scope of Japanese-language services

## Cabins by category

Checked: 2026-10-09

| Cabins | Description | Cabin count / recommended decks | Size | Capacity / beds | Features | Links |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Interior | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Balcony: Unknown, Window: Unknown, Concierge: Unknown, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: Unknown, Accessible: Unknown | [View official site](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-encounter) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Porthole | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Balcony: No, Window: Yes, Concierge: Unknown, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: Unknown, Accessible: Unknown | [View official site](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-encounter) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Ocean View | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Balcony: No, Window: Yes, Concierge: Unknown, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: Unknown, Accessible: Unknown | [View official site](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-encounter) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Ocean View (Obstructed View) | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Balcony: No, Window: Yes, Concierge: Unknown, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: Unknown, Accessible: Unknown | [View official site](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-encounter) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Balcony | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Balcony: Yes, Window: Yes, Concierge: Unknown, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: Unknown, Accessible: Unknown | [View official site](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-encounter) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Aft-View Extended Balcony | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Balcony: Yes, Window: Yes, Concierge: Unknown, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: Unknown, Accessible: Unknown | [View official site](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-encounter) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Ocean Suite | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Balcony: Yes, Window: Unknown, Concierge: Unknown, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: Unknown, Accessible: Unknown | [View official site](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-encounter) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Byron Beach Ocean Suite | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Balcony: Yes, Window: Unknown, Concierge: Unknown, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: Unknown, Accessible: Unknown | [View official site](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-encounter) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Byron Beach Vista Suite | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Balcony: Yes, Window: Unknown, Concierge: Unknown, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: Unknown, Accessible: Unknown | [View official site](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-encounter) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Byron Beach Grand Suite | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Balcony: Yes, Window: Unknown, Concierge: Unknown, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: Unknown, Accessible: Unknown | [View official site](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-encounter) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Byron Beach Extended Balcony Suite | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Balcony: Yes, Window: Unknown, Concierge: Unknown, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: Unknown, Accessible: Unknown | [View official site](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-encounter) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Byron Beach Presidential Suite | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | Balcony: Yes, Window: Unknown, Concierge: Unknown, Connecting: Unknown, Solo: Unknown, Accessible: Unknown | [View official site](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-encounter) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09 |

Approximate figures from official and reliable sources. Cabins vary by ship, category, and sailing.

Links generally lead to official pages; some have not been verified.

## Dining

Checked: 2026-10-09

- Onboard currency: USD

### Included in the fare (no extra charge)

#### Waterfront

- Category: Included

#### Angelo's

- Category: Included

#### Dragon Lady

- Category: Included

#### The Pantry

- Category: Included

### Specialty dining (prices in the onboard currency)

#### Steakhouse

- Category: Extra charge

[View official site](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-encounter) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09

#### Bonsai Sushi Express

- Category: Extra charge

[View official site](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-encounter) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09

#### Trattoria

- Category: Extra charge

[View official site](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-encounter) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09

#### New Zealand Natural

- Category: Extra charge

[View official site](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-encounter) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09

## Facilities and activities

Checked: 2026-10-09

| Facilities | Category | Kind | Scope | Amount | Description | Links |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| EDGE | Extra charge | Sports | Adults only: Unknown, For children: Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | [View official site](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-encounter) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Byron Beach Club | Extra charge | Other | Adults only: Unknown, For children: Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | [View official site](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-encounter) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| The Punchliner Comedy Club | Included | Theater | Adults only: Unknown, For children: Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | [View official site](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-encounter) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Oasis | Included | Other | Adults only: Unknown, For children: Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | [View official site](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-encounter) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Dive-In Movies | Included | Cinema | Adults only: Unknown, For children: Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | [View official site](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-encounter) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Cloud 9 Spa | Extra charge | Spa | Adults only: Unknown, For children: Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | [View official site](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-encounter) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09 |
| Video Arcade | Extra charge | Other | Adults only: Unknown, For children: Unknown | Unknown | Unknown | [View official site](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-encounter) (Unverified) / Checked: 2026-10-09 |

## Families, adults-only areas, and practical information

Checked: 2026-10-09

### Practical information (line-wide)

| Item | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Onboard currency | USD |
| Gratuities | Automatic gratuities are added to your onboard Sail & Sign account for each night of the cruise. The amount can be adjusted, including reduced, at the Guest Services desk. |
| Payment | Cashless onboard |
| Voltage | Both 110V (North American standard) and 220V (European style) are available at cabin outlets. |
| Formal nights | 1 "Cruise Elegant" night is scheduled on cruises of 5 nights or fewer, and 2 on cruises of 6 nights or more. Most are held on sea days (such as day 2 or the last sea day). |
| Medical facilities | Every ship has a permanent medical center, with 1 to 2 doctors and 3 to 5 nurses on board depending on ship size, available 24 hours. It follows CLIA/ACEP standards. Consultations, medication and tests are private-pay (non-insured) services charged separately, and insurance generally cannot be used at the counter; you pay first and then claim. |
| Bringing items onboard | Guests aged 21 and over may bring one unopened 750 ml bottle of wine/champagne per person in carry-on luggage, on embarkation day only (fortified wines over 15% alcohol are not allowed). A corkage fee of $15 per bottle is charged if you drink it in public areas such as the main dining room or bars, but there is no charge for drinking it in your cabin. |
| Mobile and connectivity | Through the maritime roaming partners of major carriers, you can make calls, send SMS and use data on the high seas with your own phone and phone number (displayed as "Cellular at Sea" and the like). Many flat-rate plans are excluded and billed by usage, so checking in advance is essential. To keep costs down, it is common to switch to Wi-Fi calling via a Wi-Fi package. |

- Japanese support: Staff: Unknown / Menus: Unknown / Announcements: Unknown

Checked: 2026-07-03

- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3407/~/money-&-gratuities)
- [cruise.blog](https://cruise.blog/2026/02/carnival-cruise-line-abruptly-raises-daily-gratuity-charges-first-time-three-years)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2822/~/electric-outlets-|-usb-ports)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3490/~/locations-where-you-can-smoke)
- [thetravel.com](https://www.thetravel.com/carnival-cruise-line-new-smoking-fine/)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5125/~/corkage-fee)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1136/~/medical-services)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1194/~/shipboard-staffing-and-equipment-/-medical-emergencies)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1129/~/cellular-phone-service)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1134/~/laundry-service)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/drink-packages/cheers-package/cheers-SUM)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/internet-plans)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1093/~/what-to-wear)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3349/~/travel-documents-and-online-check-in)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1138/~/sail-&-sign-onboard-account)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-deals/cruise-value-packages)

## Itineraries on this ship

### [9-Night Oceania & South Pacific Cruise from Brisbane](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/carnival-encounter-9n-brisbane)

- Region: Oceania & South Pacific
- Itinerary: Dec 2027
- Departure months: 2027-12
- Ship: Carnival Encounter
- Cruise line: Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration: 9 nights
- Departure / arrival: Brisbane → Brisbane
- Port: Brisbane › Noumea › Lifou › +2 › Brisbane
- Cruise type: Round trip / 6
- Amount: From $1,138.00 · Price on the US site (USD, incl. taxes; JPY is an estimate)
- Fare level: Lower

Checked: 2026-10-09

## What is included and what costs extra

Checked: 2026-10-09

### Onboard costs (original currency)

- Onboard currency: USD

| Item | Category | Amount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Drinks (one beer) | Extra charge | Unknown |
| Drink package | Extra charge | "Cheers!" all-you-can-drink package. $83.94 per person per day if bought in advance, $89.94 per person per day if bought onboard (both include a 20% service charge; state taxes and the like are extra). Purchase is required for everyone in the cabin (aged 21 and over). Up to 15 alcoholic drinks per 24-hour period (6:00 to 6:00 the next day) are covered, including spirits, cocktails, beer or wine by the glass priced at $20 or less, specialty coffee, soda and water. (Estimated) |
| Wi‑Fi | Unknown | 3 tiers: Social ($20.40 per day in advance, $22 per day onboard, for basic browsing), Value ($23.80 per day in advance, $26 per day onboard), and Premium ($25.50 per day in advance, up to $30 per day onboard, for high-speed use such as video streaming). The multi-device Premium plan starts from about $90 per day. Buying in advance gives a 15% discount (25% for multi-device Premium). (Estimated) |
| Gratuities (automatic service charge) | Extra charge | $17.00 per day ($19.00 per day for suites; after the April 2026 increase) (Estimated) |
| Laundry | Unknown | Some ships have self-service laundry rooms, where washers and dryers are both $3.50 per load, and small boxes of detergent/fabric softener are $2 from vending machines (paid with a Sail & Sign card rather than coins). However, newer Excel-class ships such as Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration and Carnival Jubilee have no self-service laundry facilities. (Estimated) |
| Shore excursions | Unknown | Extra; varies by port (Estimated) |

Prices are shown in the onboard currency; no currency conversion is applied.

Checked: 2026-07-03

- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3407/~/money-&-gratuities)
- [cruise.blog](https://cruise.blog/2026/02/carnival-cruise-line-abruptly-raises-daily-gratuity-charges-first-time-three-years)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2822/~/electric-outlets-|-usb-ports)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3490/~/locations-where-you-can-smoke)
- [thetravel.com](https://www.thetravel.com/carnival-cruise-line-new-smoking-fine/)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5125/~/corkage-fee)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1136/~/medical-services)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1194/~/shipboard-staffing-and-equipment-/-medical-emergencies)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1129/~/cellular-phone-service)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1134/~/laundry-service)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/drink-packages/cheers-package/cheers-SUM)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/internet-plans)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1093/~/what-to-wear)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3349/~/travel-documents-and-online-check-in)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1138/~/sail-&-sign-onboard-account)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-deals/cruise-value-packages)

## Links

### Official

- [Official ship page](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-encounter)

### External sites and sources

- [en.wikipedia.org](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival_Encounter)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3407/~/money-&-gratuities)
- [cruise.blog](https://cruise.blog/2026/02/carnival-cruise-line-abruptly-raises-daily-gratuity-charges-first-time-three-years)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2822/~/electric-outlets-|-usb-ports)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3490/~/locations-where-you-can-smoke)
- [thetravel.com](https://www.thetravel.com/carnival-cruise-line-new-smoking-fine/)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/5125/~/corkage-fee)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1136/~/medical-services)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1194/~/shipboard-staffing-and-equipment-/-medical-emergencies)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1129/~/cellular-phone-service)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1134/~/laundry-service)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/drink-packages/cheers-package/cheers-SUM)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/internet-plans)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1093/~/what-to-wear)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/3349/~/travel-documents-and-online-check-in)
- [help.carnival.com](https://help.carnival.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/1138/~/sail-&-sign-onboard-account)
- [carnival.com](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-deals/cruise-value-packages)
- [View on VesselFinder (IMO 9192363)](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9192363)

### Related Cruise Pitta pages

- [See the ship’s size](https://cruise-pitta.com/en/ship/carnival-encounter/scale)
- [9-Night Oceania & South Pacific Cruise from Brisbane](https://cruise-pitta.com/route/carnival-encounter-9n-brisbane)

## Current position (external site)

[View on VesselFinder (IMO 9192363)](https://www.vesselfinder.com/vessels/details/9192363)

External site. Position information has not been checked by Cruise Pitta.

Checked: none (unverified)

## About this data

- Ship detail verification: Source unverified

Checked: 2026-10-09

[Official ship page](https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-encounter)

## Sources

- official: carnival.com — https://www.carnival.com/cruise-ships/carnival-encounter
- encyclopedia: en.wikipedia.org — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival_Encounter

Source: Wikipedia “[Carnival Encounter](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival_Encounter)” ([CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/))