Sailing with Carnival Cruise Line from 2025, Carnival Encounter is embarking on incredible adventures to some of the most beautiful holiday hotspots around the world. With destinations like Papua New Guinea, Fiji, and the Great Barrier Reef region among the itineraries available, every cruise on this ship will be memorable. You can expect to enjoy sparkling swimming pools, excellent eateries like Dragon Lady Restaurant and Trattoria, lively bars, and incredible live entertainment onboard. Whichever itinerary you decide to book onto, you can rest assured knowing you’ll have a fantastic holiday aboard Carnival Encounter.
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Carnival Encounter is fantastic for families, with a wonderful range of fun-filled activities available alongside kids clubs catering to children of all ages and interactive entertainment that promises to dazzle and delight. So, however old you are, you can rest assured knowing that you’re in for a great getaway with Carnival Cruise Line.
Whether you want to sun-soak on a sun lounger poolside or take a quick dip to cool off, Carnival Encounter is well-equipped with multiple sparkling swimming pools to make sure there’s plenty of room to rest and relax within touching distance of a spot to swim. You’ll also find bubbling whirlpools, perfect for soaking your muscles after a busy day ashore, and ‘splash zones’, a great place for younger guests to play, onboard.
From fantastic casual complimentary dining venues to remarkable specialty restaurants and decadent fine dining experiences, Carnival Encounter caters to every mood, every taste, and every preference. Onboard, you’ll find a variety of eateries open throughout the day and into the night, whether you want to make your mealtimes more of a special occasion or you’re just looking to fuel up for the day ahead, featuring colourful cuisines from around the world. 24-hour room service is also available from a limited menu, for those of you who want to take full advantage of their stateroom.
If you’re worried about being bored while onboard, Carnival Cruise Line has you covered. The entertainment options aboard Carnival Encounter are as exciting as they are excellent, with interactive shows, live music, and stage productions all among what’s on offer. You’ll also find sports facilities, perfect for a bit of friendly competition, and an itinerary of onboard events and activities to get involved with during your sea days; with all the entertainment options on offer, your sea days will rival your shore days and be just as memorable.
Carnival Encounter is home to a fantastic variety of bars and lounges, with a venue on board to suit whatever mood you might be in when you’re looking for somewhere to grab a drink – be that coffee, a cocktail, or something in-between. If you’re looking for live music, or perhaps some laughs, you’ll find venues home to live entertainment as the sun sets; or, if you want somewhere a little calmer to sit and catch up with friends and family, you’ll find the perfect place to do that, too.
