Cruise itinerary
4-Night Pacific Cruise from Brisbane, Queensland
4 nights · Pacific · 3 ports of call
4-night Pacific cruise aboard Carnival Encounter, departing Brisbane, Queensland and calling at At Sea and Airlie Beach.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration
- 4 nights
- Region
- Pacific · Oceania
- Departs
- Brisbane, Queensland
- Returns
- Brisbane, Queensland
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Carnival Encounter sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
- Family Friendly
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Brisbane, Queensland
Depart 15:00
Queensland's riverside capital in eastern Australia, a sunny city wrapped in a bend of the Brisbane River. Riverside walkways, the green South Bank parklands and a man-made city beach line the water, with rainforest hinterland not far away.
- South Bank
- Story Bridge
- River City
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
Airlie Beach
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The gateway to Queensland's Whitsunday Islands, set on a hillside above a palm-lined marina on Australia's Coral Sea coast. Boats leave from here for the white silica sands of Whitehaven Beach and snorkelling trips out to the Great Barrier Reef.
- Whitehaven Beach
- Whitsunday Islands
- Great Barrier Reef
- Day4
At Sea
- Day5
Brisbane, Queensland
Arrive 07:00
Queensland's riverside capital in eastern Australia, a sunny city wrapped in a bend of the Brisbane River. Riverside walkways, the green South Bank parklands and a man-made city beach line the water, with rainforest hinterland not far away.
- South Bank
- Story Bridge
- River City
Upcoming departures
- 14 Jul 2026
- 15 Aug 2026
- 1 Sep 2026
- 14 Sep 2026
- 13 Oct 2026
- 3 Nov 2026
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
4-Night Pacific Cruise from Brisbane, Queensland FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 4-night Pacific cruise calls at Brisbane, Queensland, At Sea and Airlie Beach.
How many days are spent at sea?
2 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Brisbane, Queensland.
How long is this cruise?
4 nights aboard Carnival Encounter.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 14 Jul 2026, 15 Aug 2026, 1 Sep 2026 and 14 Sep 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.