Barrier Reef Discovery

A tropical Queensland adventure aboard the Carnival Encounter, this Brisbane roundtrip combines relaxed sea days with some of Australia's most iconic coastal destinations. Explore the gateway to the Whitsundays at Airlie Beach, experience the vibrant reef city of Cairns, and enjoy the unique sailing past Willis Island, where the remote beauty of the Coral Sea comes into view. Between ports, the ship offers a fun, easy-going onboard atmosphere with casual dining, entertainment, and plenty of spaces to unwind. It's a classic Great Barrier Reef-style escape that blends discovery with laid-back cruising comfort.