{"id":3008,"date":"2025-03-29T10:06:50","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T23:06:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com.au\/behind-the-seas\/?page_id=3008"},"modified":"2025-03-31T10:32:47","modified_gmt":"2025-03-30T23:32:47","slug":"encounter-sets-sail-from-brisbane","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.carnival.com.au\/behind-the-seas\/news-events\/encounter-sets-sail-from-brisbane\/","title":{"rendered":"Carnival Encounter Sets Sail on Maiden Cruise from Brisbane"},"content":{"rendered":"

Carnival Cruise Line is today celebrating a new chapter for cruising in Queensland, as Carnival Encounter<\/a> sets sail on her first cruise under the Carnival flag.<\/p>\n

Expanding its Australian fleet to four ships \u2014 including Brisbane-based Carnival Encounter and Carnival Luminosa<\/a> \u2014 Carnival Cruise Line is now the only global cruise line offering Queenslanders the opportunity to cruise from home all year round, following the transition of P&O Cruises Australia.<\/p>\n

Speaking in Brisbane, Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy said today marks a milestone moment for cruising in Queensland. \u201cCarnival Cruise Line is proud to strengthen our commitment to the hundreds of thousands of Queenslanders who love to cruise. As the world\u2019s most popular cruise line, we\u2019re now offering even more great-value, fun-filled holidays to Queenslanders who want to cruise from their doorstep with family and friends.\u201d<\/p>\n

With 81 sailings from Brisbane this year alone, Carnival Encounter and Carnival Luminosa will make Queensland cruising more accessible than ever. Sydney based ships Carnival Adventure<\/a> and Carnival Splendor<\/a> are also frequent Queensland visitors.<\/p>\n

Carnival\u2019s fleet of four ships will visit Airlie Beach<\/a> 47 times, Tangalooma Moreton Island<\/a> 44 times, and Cairns<\/a> 25 times in 2025. Carnival will make a total of 127 port calls across the Sunshine State carrying 250,000 guests and injecting $800m into Queensland\u2019s local economy.<\/p>\n

Formerly P&O\u2019s Pacific Encounter, Carnival Encounter has spent the past two weeks undergoing a signature Carnival transformation, emerging with a new name and exciting new features designed to deliver more fun at sea.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s New on Carnival Adventure & Carnival Encounter:<\/h2>\n

\u2022 Hub App: Guests can make online dining and excursion reservations, chat with other guests and check out the dining options.
\n\u2022 VIFP Club: Carnival\u2019s loyalty program with members-only promotions across our global fleet.
\n\u2022 Carnival\u2019s Iconic Fun Squad: Bringing the brand\u2019s trademark \u201cFun Ship\u201d energy to life, the Fun Squad will host everything from hilarious comedy shows and trivia to deck parties and games.
\n\u2022 Free Daily Pizza: Guests can indulge in unlimited slices of happiness, served daily between 11am and 4pm.
\n\u2022 Seuss at Sea: Bringing the fantastical world of Dr. Seuss to life on board with themed activities, interactive experiences, and character appearances.
\n\u2022 Carnival Favourites: Guests will enjoy beloved Carnival activities like Build-A-Bear workshop events, the Conga for Kids dance party, and the electrifying 80s Rock and Glow nights.<\/p>\n

In addition to new Carnival experiences, guests will continue to enjoy popular P&O favourites, including:<\/p>\n

\u2022 Byron Beach Club: An exclusive retreat for guests seeking a premium, resort-style experience.
\n\u2022 EDGE: A high-adrenaline challenge for thrill-seekers featuring zipline, walk the plank and rock-climbing
\n\u2022 Luke\u2019s Bar & Grill: Celebrity chef Luke Mangan\u2019s beloved onboard dining experience.<\/p>\n

Carnival Cruise Line is proud to continue its partnership with Children\u2019s Hospital Foundation, raising over $70,000 since 2019 through its Conga for Kids initiative. With Carnival Encounter sailing year-round from Brisbane, this partnership is expanding, bringing even more opportunities to support children and families in need.<\/p>\n

Children\u2019s Hospital Foundation CEO, Lyndsey Rice, said partnerships like this create real impact. “Since 2019, Conga for Kids has united Carnival\u2019s guests and crew to raise vital funds for the Foundation – funds that have powered life-changing medical research, placed essential equipment in the hands of doctors and nurses, and delivered moments of joy for families facing their toughest days – helping make the hospital feel more like home.<\/p>\n

“Now, with Carnival Encounter based in Brisbane, this partnership is set to make an even bigger difference – more cruises, more guests, and more opportunities to change the lives of Queensland\u2019s sickest and most critically injured children. We\u2019re incredibly grateful to Carnival Cruise Line for their unwavering commitment to bringing joy and hope where it\u2019s needed most”, concluded Ms Rice.\u201d<\/p>\n

Guests on Carnival cruises of seven nights or more can participate in Conga for Kids, a dance party on the top deck, where purchasing a $20 Conga for Kids T-shirt directly supports the Children’s Hospital Foundation’s life-changing work.<\/p>\n

With today\u2019s launch of Carnival Encounter, Carnival Cruise Line is delivering on its promise to bring more fun, more choice, and more unforgettable cruise holidays to Queenslanders\u2014now and into the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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