Itineraries / 6-Night Great Barrier Reef Your journey, day by day Choose a day to explore the port and follow the route.
≈ Day 2 At sea
05 Day 5 Willis Island (onboard experience)
≈ Day 6 At sea
Day 1 · Australia
Brisbane Embarkation
Brisbane is Queensland's capital on the Brisbane River, a subtropical city with a riverside cultural precinct. South Bank's parklands, the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and the beaches of the Gold and Sunshine Coasts are common picks.
Brisbane port guide → See the complete schedule Day by day itinerary Day Port 1 Brisbane Australia 2 At sea 3 Airlie Beach (Whitsundays) Australia 4 Cairns Australia 5 Willis Island (onboard experience) 6 At sea 7 Brisbane Australia
The map illustrates the route. Port times, where supplied, may change. Follow the ship’s all-aboard deadline on the day.
Historical averages from NASA POWER . Check a forecast near departure.
Schedule supplied 2026-10-04. Ports and times are subject to change; the cruise line confirms the final itinerary.
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Let’s get this cruise booked DepartureNovember 22, 2026 December 13, 2026 January 17, 2027 January 31, 2027 April 6, 2027 May 30, 2027 August 8, 2027 September 4, 2027 September 25, 2027 October 24, 2027 November 21, 2027 December 12, 2027 January 16, 2028 February 6, 2028 February 27, 2028 March 19, 2028 April 9, 2028 June 4, 2028 July 2, 2028 From $1,407 per person
Checked October 15, 2026 Let’s get this cruise booked Cabin categories, per person Balcony Sold out Suite $1,407
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Carnival Encounter November 22, 2026
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