Barrier Reef Discovery (Operated by Carnival) Carnival Encounter 2026-01-17

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Brisbane
At Sea
Willis Island, Australia
Cairns
Cairns
Airlie Beach
At Sea
Brisbane

Day 1

17th Jan '26

Brisbane

Brisbane, capital of Queensland, is a large city on the Brisbane River. Clustered in its South Bank cultural precinct are the Queensland Museum and Sciencentre, with noted interactive exhibitions. Another South Bank cultural institution is Queensland Gallery of Modern Art, among Australia’s major contemporary art museums. Looming over the city is Mt. Coot-tha, site of Brisbane Botanic Gardens More

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Day 2

18th Jan '26

At Sea

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Day 3

19th Jan '26

Willis Island, Australia

The tiny atoll known as Willis Island is a remote and pristine coral cay in the Coral Sea Islands territory. Willis Island is an external territory of Australia, located 450 kilometres east of Cairns in the pristine waters of the Coral Sea. More

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Day 4

20th Jan '26

Cairns

Visit the coastal city of Cairns, which offers a smorgasbord of amazing experiences to add to your list of holiday highlights. Tours to the Daintree rainforest and Karunda are the perfect way to experience the diverse ecosystem of the ‘Wet Tropics of Queensland’ (a UNESCO World Heritage Site). More

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Day 5

21st Jan '26

Cairns

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13:30

Day 6

22nd Jan '26

Airlie Beach

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. More

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18:30

Day 7

23rd Jan '26

At Sea

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Day 8

24th Jan '26

Brisbane

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Your ship - The Carnival Encounter

You know how, in the world of Dr. Seuss®, things can get… perhaps a bit wonderfully backwards or upside down? Well, the mischievous Thing 1 and Thing 2 are having a birthday party at sea — on your cruise — but in typical Seuss style they’ll actually be celebrating YOU. That’s right! Whether your birthday is near, was last week, or even last year, we want to celebrate your uniqueness at Thing 1 & Thing 2 Birthday Breakfast!

You’re going to find that special spirit all throughout the party, so get ready to celebrate as you enjoy unforgettable interactions with the stars of Dr. Seuss, fun music… and let’s not forget the delicious menu with great selections for kids and adults. It’s packed with dishes that are as fun to say as they are to eat, like One Berry, Two Berry, Strawberry And Peach Waffles; Who-Ville Red Velvet French Toast; and of course: Do You Like Green Eggs And Ham? This meal is proof: it is fun to have yums, but you have to know how!

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Your itinerary

Day 1

Brisbane

Arrive

Depart

Day 2

At Sea

Arrive

Depart

Day 3

Willis Island, Australia

Arrive

Depart

Day 4

Cairns

Arrive

Depart

Day 5

Cairns

Arrive

Depart

Day 6

Airlie Beach

Arrive

Depart

Day 7

At Sea

Arrive

Depart

Day 8

Brisbane

Arrive

Depart

Your ship - The Carnival Encounter

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outside

balcony

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