Great Barrier Reef for Labour Day 2026
Deal number: 22437283
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Encounter
This deal expires 16 Dec 2025
25-Oct-26
Australia
6-night cruise
Departing from Brisbane
Price from
$999*
per person, twin-share stateroom
Deal number: 22437283
Packed with value:
6-night cruise with Carnival
from Brisbane return, onboard Carnival Encounter in an Inside Stateroom, twin share.
Sail into Summer Bonus offer
Enjoy a great price plus receive AUD$50* Onboard Spending Money per stateroom
Main meals onboard
Entertainment
Government & port taxes
Gratuities are included in your cruise fare.
Airfares & transfers are additional.
UPGRADE
Why not upgrade to a Balcony Stateroom from an additional $65*pp per night.
NUMBER OF GUESTS PER ROOM
Travelling Solo? or with a family or group of friends? Our Travel Experts can advise single, triple or quad share pricing options - send an enquiry or give us a call today!
Itinerary
Make the most of the Labour Day holiday in 2026!
Day 1 Brisbane, Australia
Day 2 Fun Day At Sea
Day at sea - enjoy the ship's amenities and relax as you cruise to your next destination.
Day 3 Airlie Beach, Whitsundays
The white sands of world-famous Whitehaven Beach, glass-bottom-boat day tours on the turquoise waters of the Coral Sea, high-speed catamaran joy rides and Whitsundays region magic await in Airlie Beach cruises with Carnival. Travel to the heart of the 74 islands that comprise the picture-perfect Whitsunday Islands on an Airlie Beach cruise. Experience Great Barrier Reef magic on Airlie Beach cruises departing Sydney and Brisbane. Your fantastic cruise holiday to Airlie Beach begins the moment you step onboard Carnival's cruise ships. There's a multitude of tastes, sights, activities, themed events and more to suit the whole family.
Day 4 Cairns, Australia
Tours to the Daintree rainforest and Karunda are the perfect way to experience the diverse ecosystem of the 'Wet Tropics of Queensland' . Go snorkelling on the Great Barrier Reef, experience the Kuranda Scenic Railway and Skyrail, or have a tropical rainforest nature park adventure. A day trip to Cairns itself is always worth it, with amazing shopping on the Esplanade and scenic walks that will blow you away.
Day 5 Willis Island (Scenic cruising)
Established in 1921, the weather monitoring station is home to four weather observers and provides a cyclone early warning service for Queensland. This tiny island, located 450 kilometres east of Cairns, is home to fascinating wildlife, as well as a manned Australian Bureau of Meteorology weather monitoring station. While the cruise does not include a stop at Willis Island, you can catch glimpses of its natural beauty from the comfort of the ship. As you sail by, you'll have the opportunity to witness some amazing wildlife that calls this island home, including wedge-tailed shearwaters and sooty terns.
Day 6 Fun Day At Sea
Day at sea - enjoy the ship's amenities and relax as you cruise to your next destination.
Day 7 Brisbane, Australia
Disembark your cruise.
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Deal number: 22437283
Great Barrier Reef for Labour Day 2026
Carnival Cruise Line
Carnival Encounter
25-Oct-26
Australia
6-night cruise
Departing from Brisbane
Essential Product Information
- All prices are based ontwin share Interior Stateroomcategory, unless otherwise stated. Accommodation required pre/post cruise is not included unless otherwise specified.
- The cruise line may change prices or amend &/or cancel any cruise itinerary without prior notice. Cruise inventory is allocated at the cruise lines' discretion. Prices, itineraries & inclusions are subject to change without notice. Seasonal surcharges & blackout dates may apply depending on date of travel.
- Offers are valid for new bookings only. Cruises & any other components included in your holiday are provided by cruise lines, hoteliers, airlines & other operators with their own terms & conditions, which your booking is subject to.
- Onboard credit is per stateroom & is applied to the first 2 passengers only. Credit is non-refundable, non-redeemable for cash & cannot be used in the medical centre or casino. Some staterooms are based on a 'guarantee' stateroom. The exact stateroom grade, number and location on the ship will be allocated at the discretion of the cruise line. Some staterooms have obstructed views..
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