Carnival Encounter

Carnival Encounter

Ship facts

Maiden voyage2025
Guests2600
Crew1100
Decks18
Refurbished
2023
Length
290
m
Size
108.86
GT
Speed
24
kn

Carnival Encounter

Ready for an unforgettable adventure? Carnival Adventure is the ultimate cruise experience, offering 13 exciting decks packed with fun for all ages. Whether you're travelling with family, friends, or as a couple, you'll find endless activities on board. Dive into thrilling waterslides, relax by one of the four stunning pools, or take on the Edge Adventure Park for an adrenaline rush. Enjoy diverse dining, lively entertainment, and plenty of bars to keep the fun going!

Entertainment

The charismatic Marquee Theatre

Entertainment

The charismatic Marquee Theatre

Activities

Carnival Adventure has over 60 activities to keep you entertained, whether you're relaxing by the pool, joining a trivia challenge, or diving into thrilling adventures like ziplining, rock climbing, and abseiling. Kickstart your day with an exhilarating ride on the waterslides or a challenge at the Edge Adventure Park. After the excitement, take some time to unwind poolside, enjoy a refreshing drink, and soak in the sun and sea breeze. With so many options, the hardest part will be deciding what to do next!
Fly the length of the ship on the zip line

Activities

Carnival Adventure has over 60 activities to keep you entertained, whether you're relaxing by the pool, joining a trivia challenge, or diving into thrilling adventures like ziplining, rock climbing, and abseiling. Kickstart your day with an exhilarating ride on the waterslides or a challenge at the Edge Adventure Park. After the excitement, take some time to unwind poolside, enjoy a refreshing drink, and soak in the sun and sea breeze. With so many options, the hardest part will be deciding what to do next!

Fly the length of the ship on the zip line

Oasis pool

Activities

Carnival Adventure has over 60 activities to keep you entertained, whether you're relaxing by the pool, joining a trivia challenge, or diving into thrilling adventures like ziplining, rock climbing, and abseiling. Kickstart your day with an exhilarating ride on the waterslides or a challenge at the Edge Adventure Park. After the excitement, take some time to unwind poolside, enjoy a refreshing drink, and soak in the sun and sea breeze. With so many options, the hardest part will be deciding what to do next!

Oasis pool

Magrodome Pool area

Activities

Carnival Adventure has over 60 activities to keep you entertained, whether you're relaxing by the pool, joining a trivia challenge, or diving into thrilling adventures like ziplining, rock climbing, and abseiling. Kickstart your day with an exhilarating ride on the waterslides or a challenge at the Edge Adventure Park. After the excitement, take some time to unwind poolside, enjoy a refreshing drink, and soak in the sun and sea breeze. With so many options, the hardest part will be deciding what to do next!

Magrodome Pool area

HQ is for 10 to 13-year-olds, and the HQ+ is for 14 to 17-year-olds

Activities

Carnival Adventure has over 60 activities to keep you entertained, whether you're relaxing by the pool, joining a trivia challenge, or diving into thrilling adventures like ziplining, rock climbing, and abseiling. Kickstart your day with an exhilarating ride on the waterslides or a challenge at the Edge Adventure Park. After the excitement, take some time to unwind poolside, enjoy a refreshing drink, and soak in the sun and sea breeze. With so many options, the hardest part will be deciding what to do next!

HQ is for 10 to 13-year-olds, and the HQ+ is for 14 to 17-year-olds

Food & Drink

As the evening sets in, the excitement rises. Indulge in mouthwatering dining choices like Angelo's, Dragon Lady, or celebrity chef creations at Luke’s Bar & Grill. Enjoy live comedy, stunning stage performances, or dance the night away at a traditional Carnival deck party. Carnival Encounter has everything you need for an unforgettable experience.
Dragon Lady

Food & Drink

As the evening sets in, the excitement rises. Indulge in mouthwatering dining choices like Angelo's, Dragon Lady, or celebrity chef creations at Luke’s Bar & Grill. Enjoy live comedy, stunning stage performances, or dance the night away at a traditional Carnival deck party. Carnival Encounter has everything you need for an unforgettable experience.

Dragon Lady

Luke’s Bar & Grill

Food & Drink

As the evening sets in, the excitement rises. Indulge in mouthwatering dining choices like Angelo's, Dragon Lady, or celebrity chef creations at Luke’s Bar & Grill. Enjoy live comedy, stunning stage performances, or dance the night away at a traditional Carnival deck party. Carnival Encounter has everything you need for an unforgettable experience.

Luke’s Bar & Grill

The Waterfront

Food & Drink

As the evening sets in, the excitement rises. Indulge in mouthwatering dining choices like Angelo's, Dragon Lady, or celebrity chef creations at Luke’s Bar & Grill. Enjoy live comedy, stunning stage performances, or dance the night away at a traditional Carnival deck party. Carnival Encounter has everything you need for an unforgettable experience.

The Waterfront

The Pantry

Food & Drink

As the evening sets in, the excitement rises. Indulge in mouthwatering dining choices like Angelo's, Dragon Lady, or celebrity chef creations at Luke’s Bar & Grill. Enjoy live comedy, stunning stage performances, or dance the night away at a traditional Carnival deck party. Carnival Encounter has everything you need for an unforgettable experience.

The Pantry

Body & Soul

The Fitness Studio features top equipment, personal trainers, and classes like yoga and boot camp, along with an open-air running track. Enjoy the exclusive Byron Beach Club, the Adult-Only Oasis Retreat, and the luxurious spa and salon. On a Carnival cruise, the sea is all around you, but for a closer experience, head to the hydrotherapy pool at Cloud 9 Spa. Immerse yourself in seawater and enjoy the relaxing, rejuvenating benefits of its natural trace elements and vitamins.
Byron Beach Club

Body & Soul

The Fitness Studio features top equipment, personal trainers, and classes like yoga and boot camp, along with an open-air running track. Enjoy the exclusive Byron Beach Club, the Adult-Only Oasis Retreat, and the luxurious spa and salon. On a Carnival cruise, the sea is all around you, but for a closer experience, head to the hydrotherapy pool at Cloud 9 Spa. Immerse yourself in seawater and enjoy the relaxing, rejuvenating benefits of its natural trace elements and vitamins.

Byron Beach Club

Body & Soul

The Fitness Studio features top equipment, personal trainers, and classes like yoga and boot camp, along with an open-air running track. Enjoy the exclusive Byron Beach Club, the Adult-Only Oasis Retreat, and the luxurious spa and salon. On a Carnival cruise, the sea is all around you, but for a closer experience, head to the hydrotherapy pool at Cloud 9 Spa. Immerse yourself in seawater and enjoy the relaxing, rejuvenating benefits of its natural trace elements and vitamins.

Body & Soul

The Fitness Studio features top equipment, personal trainers, and classes like yoga and boot camp, along with an open-air running track. Enjoy the exclusive Byron Beach Club, the Adult-Only Oasis Retreat, and the luxurious spa and salon. On a Carnival cruise, the sea is all around you, but for a closer experience, head to the hydrotherapy pool at Cloud 9 Spa. Immerse yourself in seawater and enjoy the relaxing, rejuvenating benefits of its natural trace elements and vitamins.
The gym

Body & Soul

The Fitness Studio features top equipment, personal trainers, and classes like yoga and boot camp, along with an open-air running track. Enjoy the exclusive Byron Beach Club, the Adult-Only Oasis Retreat, and the luxurious spa and salon. On a Carnival cruise, the sea is all around you, but for a closer experience, head to the hydrotherapy pool at Cloud 9 Spa. Immerse yourself in seawater and enjoy the relaxing, rejuvenating benefits of its natural trace elements and vitamins.

The gym

Carnival Encounter

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9 Jan 2027
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