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Raw Queries and Responses

1. Shard Calculation

Query:

Response:

Calculated Shard: 160 (from laksa161)

2. Crawled Status Check

Query:

curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa160.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Carnival-Encounter-705\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Carnival-Encounter-705\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

Response:

{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Encounter-705","crawl_time":1776406294,"first_indexed_time":1742495855,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,cruisemapper!www,\/ships\/Carnival-Encounter-705 s443","src_root_hash":"8346929737208318560","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Carnival Encounter Itinerary, Current Position, Ship Review | CruiseMapper","meta_descriptions":["Carnival Encounter cruise ship itinerary, 2026-2027-2028 itineraries (homeports, dates, prices), cruise tracker (ship location now\/current position tracking), review, news"],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"CruiseMapper\nShips\nCarnival Cruise Line\nCarnival Encounter\nFormer names                : P&O Pacific Encounter, Star Princess\nCarnival Encounter current position\nThe current location of Carnival Encounter is in East Australia cruising at speed of 17.6 kn (33 km\/h | 20 mph) en route to Brisbane. The AIS position was last reported 29 minutes ago.\nAll Itineraries\nCurrent Position\nCurrent itinerary           of Carnival Encounter\nCarnival Encounter current cruise is а\n7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\n.\n                        The itinerary begins on\nApril 11, 2026\nand ends on\nApril 18, 2026\n.\nDate \/ Time\nPort\n11 Apr 15:00\n \n \nDeparting\nfrom\nBrisbane, Queensland Australia\nhotels\n13 Apr 14:00 - 15:00\n \n \nWillis Island, Coral Sea, Australia\n14 Apr 08:00 - 15 Apr 16:00\n \n \nCairns, Queensland Australia\n16 Apr 09:00 - 18:30\n \n \nAirlie Beach, Queensland Australia\n18 Apr 07:00\n \n \nArriving\nin\nBrisbane, Queensland Australia\nhotels\nSpecifications of Carnival Encounter\nYear of build\n2002  \/  Age: 24\nFlag state\nBahamas\nBuilder\nFincantieri (Monfalcone, Italy)\nClass\nPRINCESS GRAND\nBuilding cost\nUSD 450 million\nEngines (power)\nWartsila-Sulzer  (63.4\nMW\n\/ 85021\nhp\n)\nSpeed\n24\nkn\n\/ 44\nkm\/h\n\/ 28\nmph\nLength (LOA)\n290\nm\n\/ 951\nft\nBeam (width)\n36\nm\n\/ 118\nft\nGross Tonnage\n108977\ngt\nPassengers\n2596 - 3115\nCrew\n1100\nPassengers-to-space ratio\n35\nDecks\n18\nCabins\n1298\nDecks with cabins\n7\nLast Refurbishment\n2026\nSister-ships\nCaribbean Princess, Crown Princess, Diamond Princess, Emerald Princess, Golden Princess (Carnival Adventure), Grand Princess, Ruby Princess, Sapphire Princess\nFormer names\nP&O Pacific Encounter, Star Princess\nChristened by\nGunilla Antonini (for Princess Cruises)\nOwner\nCarnival Corporation & PLC\nOperator\nCarnival Cruise Line (via Carnival Australia)\n  Itineraries\n  Review\n  Wiki\nCarnival Encounter Itineraries\nDate\nItinerary\nDeparture Port\nFrom\n2026 Mar 30\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2026 Apr 03\n8 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2026 Apr 11\n7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\nBrisbane\n2026 Apr 18\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2026 Apr 21\n10 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2026 May 01\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2026 May 04\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2026 May 08\n7 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2026 May 15\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2026 May 18\n12 days, round-trip Fiji  South Pacific\nBrisbane\n2026 May 30\n6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\nBrisbane\n2026 Jun 05\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2026 Jun 09\n10 days, round-trip Papua New Guinea\nBrisbane\n2026 Jun 19\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2026 Jun 22\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2026 Jun 26\n8 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2026 Jul 04\n7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\nBrisbane\n2026 Jul 14\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2026 Jul 18\n8 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2026 Jul 26\n6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\nBrisbane\n2026 Aug 01\n14 days, round-trip Mutiny On The Bounty  Fiji\nBrisbane\n2026 Aug 15\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2026 Aug 19\n10 days, round-trip Papua New Guinea\nBrisbane\n2026 Aug 29\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2026 Sep 01\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2026 Sep 05\n6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\nBrisbane\n2026 Sep 11\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2026 Sep 14\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2026 Sep 18\n8 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2026 Sep 26\n7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\nBrisbane\n2026 Oct 03\n7 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2026 Oct 10\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2026 Oct 13\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2026 Oct 17\n8 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2026 Oct 25\n6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\nBrisbane\n2026 Oct 31\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2026 Nov 03\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2026 Nov 07\n8 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2026 Nov 15\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2026 Nov 19\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2026 Nov 22\n6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\nBrisbane\n2026 Nov 28\n8 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2026 Dec 06\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2026 Dec 10\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2026 Dec 13\n6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\nBrisbane\n2026 Dec 19\n8 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2026 Dec 27\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2026 Dec 30\n10 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2027 Jan 09\n8 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2027 Jan 17\n6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\nBrisbane\n2027 Jan 23\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2027 Jan 27\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2027 Jan 31\n6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\nBrisbane\n2027 Feb 06\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2027 Feb 09\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2027 Feb 13\n7 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2027 Feb 20\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2027 Feb 23\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2027 Feb 27\n7 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2027 Mar 06\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2027 Mar 09\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2027 Mar 13\n8 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2027 Mar 21\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2027 Mar 25\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2027 Mar 29\n8 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2027 Apr 06\n6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\nBrisbane\n2027 Apr 12\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2027 Apr 16\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2027 Apr 19\n10 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2027 Apr 29\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2027 May 03\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2027 May 07\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2027 May 10\n12 days, round-trip Fiji  South Pacific\nBrisbane\n2027 May 22\n8 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2027 May 30\n6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\nBrisbane\n2027 Jun 05\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2027 Jun 08\n10 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2027 Jun 18\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2027 Jun 21\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2027 Jun 25\n8 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2027 Jul 03\n7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\nBrisbane\n2027 Jul 10\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2027 Jul 13\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2027 Jul 17\n14 days, round-trip Mutiny On The Bounty  Fiji\nBrisbane\n2027 Jul 31\n8 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2027 Aug 08\n6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\nBrisbane\n2027 Aug 14\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2027 Aug 18\n10 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2027 Aug 28\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2027 Aug 31\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2027 Sep 04\n6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\nBrisbane\n2027 Sep 10\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2027 Sep 13\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2027 Sep 17\n8 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2027 Sep 25\n6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\nBrisbane\n2027 Oct 01\n8 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2027 Oct 09\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2027 Oct 12\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2027 Oct 16\n8 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2027 Oct 24\n6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\nBrisbane\n2027 Oct 30\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2027 Nov 02\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2027 Nov 06\n8 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2027 Nov 14\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2027 Nov 18\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2027 Nov 21\n6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\nBrisbane\n2027 Nov 27\n8 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2027 Dec 05\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2027 Dec 09\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2027 Dec 12\n6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\nBrisbane\n2027 Dec 18\n9 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2027 Dec 27\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2027 Dec 30\n9 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2028 Jan 08\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2028 Jan 12\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2028 Jan 16\n6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\nBrisbane\n2028 Jan 22\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2028 Jan 25\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2028 Jan 29\n8 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2028 Feb 06\n6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\nBrisbane\n2028 Feb 12\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2028 Feb 15\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2028 Feb 19\n8 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2028 Feb 27\n6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\nBrisbane\n2028 Mar 04\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2028 Mar 07\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2028 Mar 11\n8 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2028 Mar 19\n6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\nBrisbane\n2028 Mar 25\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2028 Mar 28\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2028 Apr 01\n8 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2028 Apr 09\n6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\nBrisbane\n2028 Apr 15\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2028 Apr 18\n10 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2028 Apr 28\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2028 May 01\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2028 May 05\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2028 May 08\n12 days, round-trip Fiji  South Pacific\nBrisbane\n2028 May 20\n8 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2028 May 28\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2028 Jun 01\n3 days, round-trip Getaway\nBrisbane\n2028 Jun 04\n6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\nBrisbane\n2028 Jun 10\n4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach\nBrisbane\n2028 Jun 14\n10 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2028 Jun 24\n8 days, round-trip Vanuatu  New Caledonia\nBrisbane\n2028 Jul 02\n6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef\nBrisbane\nCarnival Encounter Review\nReview of Carnival Encounter\nThe 2002-built (as Star Princess) cruise ship Carnival Encounter (formerly Pacific Encounter) is the third GRAND-Class vessel constructed for\nPrincess Cruises\n, with sisterships\nCrown\n,\nDiamond\n,\nCaribbean\n,\nGrand\n,\nEmerald\n,\nRuby\n,\nGolden\/Carnival Adventure\n, and\nSapphire\n.\nThe vessel (IMO number 9192363) is currently Bahamas-\nflagged\n(MMSI 311001596) and registered in\nNassau\n. Previously, she was UK-flagged (MMSI 232032840) and registered in\nSouthampton\n. Under Princess Cruises, Star Princess was Bermuda-flagged (MMSI 310361000) and registered in\nHamilton\n.\nHistory - Construction and Ownership\nCarnival Cruise Line (CCL)\nis a US-based brand and subsidiary of\nCarnival Corporation\n, the ship’s owner. CCL was founded in 1972 by Ted Arison (1924–1999), co-founder of\nNCL-Norwegian\n.\nCCL operates the largest fleet within Carnival Corporation, both in number of ships and total GT-tonnage. In 2023, CCL held ~9% of global cruise industry revenue and ~19% of passenger share. In 2024, Carnival Corporation commanded ~51% of the global US$64+ billion cruise market.\nIn 2018, Princess Cruises announced that Golden Princess and Star Princess would be transferred to the\nP&O Australia fleet\nin 2021 and renamed Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter, respectively. The transfer was officially confirmed on October 21, 2020. Star Princess began operations for P&O Australia in November 2021 following a scheduled\ndrydock refurbishment\n.\nIn May 2023, Princess Cruises announced that its second SPHERE-class ship will be named\nStar Princess\n, joining the fleet in August 2025.\nIn May 2024, Carnival Corporation announced the discontinuation of the P&O Australia brand effective 2025. Pacific Explorer will be retired in February 2025, while Pacific Encounter and Pacific Adventure will transfer to Carnival Cruise Line and be renamed \"Carnival Encounter\" and \"Carnival Adventure.\"\nIn March 2025, Pacific Encounter and Pacific Adventure were taken out of service for unscheduled drydocking. After April 2025, both ships began operations under the Carnival Cruise Line brand. The third Carnival Australia ship is\nCarnival Splendor\n, homeported year-round in Sydney, NSW.\nDuring her 2008 drydock, Star Princess received several new venues, including The Piazza (entertainment space), a bakery, Internet Cafe, wine and sushi bars, The Sanctuary (adults-only area), Crown Grill (steakhouse and seafood), and seven new Suites with walk-in closets and spa bathrooms. The shopping complex was redesigned, relocating and expanding the Essence Shop and Meridian Bay Shop.\nDecks and Cabins\nPacific Encounter staterooms\n(1298 total, across 34 categories) include 205 Suites, 515 Balcony cabins, 212 Oceanviews, and 366 Interior cabins, including 25 wheelchair-accessible. Most staterooms are sized 160–190 ft&sup2; (15–18 m&sup2;), with balconies ranging from 45–90 ft&sup2; (4–8 m&sup2;). Nearly 80% of all outside cabins have private balconies. The largest accommodation is the Grand Suite at 615 ft&sup2; (57 m&sup2;) with a 115 ft&sup2; (11 m&sup2;) terrace.\nThe ship has\n16 decks\n, of which 14 are accessible to passengers and 7 contain staterooms.\nReview \/ Shipboard Facilities and Amenities\nDeck 4 contains crew cabins, Tender Embarkation\/Disembarkation areas, and the Infirmary\/Medical Center (with resident medical staff on 24-hour duty).\nDeck 5 features the Lobby Lounge (with live performances), Cherry on Top (candy shop), Level Up Arcade, Carnival Adventures, Marquee Theater (level 1 of 3), and the Waterfront Restaurant. The Lobby is served by Lilly's Bar, Charlie's Bar, and Avalon Cafe.\nCarnival Adventures\nprovides shore excursion info and booking assistance.\nCherry on Top\nsells bulk candies, confections, apparel, flowers, greeting cards, and offers formalwear rental (pre-ordered only).\nMarquee Theater\nhosts evening shows, comedy acts, magic, and live music twice nightly (6:30 and 8:45 pm), as well as trivia and lectures during the day.\nWaterfront Restaurant\nserves breakfast (7:30–9:30 am), lunch (12–1 pm), and dinner (5–9 pm), offering a varied menu of soups, salads, pastas, meats, and desserts.\nDeck 6 includes Marquee Theater (level 2), Casino (with bar and gaming tournaments), The Bonded Store (signature cocktails and tasting events), Reception Desk, Fun Shops, and Dreams Studio (photo sessions).\nAngelo’s Restaurant\n(midship) serves complimentary Italian cuisine; reservations at the Reception Desk.\nDragon Lady\n(aft) offers Asian cuisine served banquet-style; dinner bookings also via Reception.\nDeck 7 houses the outdoor Promenade, Marquee Theater (level 3), Internet Desk, Ocean Bar (with stage and dance floor), Fun Shops, Pixels Photo Gallery, Luke’s Bar & Grill, Noosa Room, Encounter Hotel, Black Circus Theatre, Piano Bar 88, and The Trattoria.\nLuke’s Bar & Grill\nserves signature dishes by Luke Mangan; operates as a fast food and specialty dining venue.\nEncounter Hotel\nis a piano lounge by day and pub by night with craft beers and live music.\nBlack Circus Theatre\nhosts cabaret shows, movies, and family programming.\nPiano Bar 88\noffers live music, singalongs, and themed nights.\nThe Trattoria\nis a complimentary lunch venue (pasta bar) and à la carte specialty dinner restaurant ($15 adults, $5 kids).\nDeck 14 includes the Navigation Bridge, two swimming pools (Main and Family), four Jacuzzis, and the Pool Deck with venues like The Pizzeria, Luke’s Burger Bar, Pool Bar, and Ice Cream Bar. Also here are The Pantry and the Oasis Pool Deck.\nThe Pantry\nis a buffet-style marketplace with 9 food outlets, serving all meals. It also offers a kids’ dinner service daily at 4:15 pm.\nOasis Bar\nserves the aft adults-only pool and sun deck area.\nDeck 15 features the Cloud 9 Spa, Sky Bar, Camp Ocean (kids' club), Circle C (ages 12–14), Club O2 (ages 15–17), Seaside Theater (outdoor cinema), Family Pool Area, and Bondi Conference Room.\nDeck 16 includes the Byron Beach Club (adults-only retreat with pool, Jacuzzis, cabanas, steward service), Edge Adventure Park, Kid’s Restroom, and The Spa (two hot tubs).\nDeck 17 has the Magra Dome (retractable roof), The Lawn (mini-golf and lawn games), Edge sports facilities, Waterslide, and an aft sun deck with pools and games.\nDeck 18 contains the Sports Court, The Walkway (jogging track), and Altitude Nightclub (which serves as a daytime observation lounge).\nIn May 2026, Carnival Australia's ships Adventure and Encounter introduced two new restaurants - Bonsai Sushi Express (made-to-order sushi, sashimi, rolls, tuna poke bowls, salads, desserts) and Fahrenheit 555 (steakhouse, replacing Luke’s Bar & Grill).\nItineraries\nCarnival Encounter sails year-round from\nBrisbane, QLD, Australia\n.\nPacific Encounter's inaugural P&O season began October 2, 2021, with a rescheduled maiden voyage on August 27, 2022 (7-day \"Barrier Reef Discovery\" to Airlie Beach, Cairns, and Willis Island).\nPorts of call included destinations in Australia (notably the\nGreat Barrier Reef\n) and South Pacific Islands (New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji, Papua New Guinea). Sample itineraries were \"Barrier Reef Discovery\" (7-night), \"Pacific Island Hopper\" (7-night), \"Comedy Cruise\" (4-night\ncruise to nowhere\n), and \"Whitsundays Cruise\" (4-night).\nStar Princess previously operated roundtrips from US West Coast ports (\nSan Francisco\nand\nLos Angeles\/Long Beach\n), sailing to Hawaii, Mexico, and Alaska on a seasonal basis.\nPhotos of Carnival Encounter\nCarnival Encounter Wiki\nThe\nFincantieri Monfalcone\n-built Star Princess was christened by godmother Gunilla Antonini, wife of Dr. Corrado Antonini (Executive Chairman of the Italian shipbuilding company\nFincantieri\n). The vessel began her 26-day maiden voyage (Pacific Ocean itinerary) on February 13, 2002.\nCarnival Encounter (Monfalcone shipyard\/hull number 6051) is powered by Wartsila-Sulzer marine diesel engines (models 8ZAV40S and 8ZAL40) with a total output of 63.36 MW.\nA fun fact: there was an earlier ship also named \"Star Princess\", later renamed\nColumbus\n, which was previously operated as \"Pacific Pearl\" by\nP&O Australia\n.\nCarnival Encounter refurbishments review\nDrydock 2026\nCarnival Encounter's first drydocking was in 2026 (February 16-March 5) in Singapore.\nThe project was for routine maintenance works and classification\/safety inspections, technical overhaul, hull cleaning\/repainting (adding CCL's Carnival’s red-white-blue livery), and minor hotel upkeep.\nThe updates included new Cloud 9 Spa Thermal Suites, fitted with saunas, steam baths and heated loungers.\nThe 5 pools were fully revitalized, while 7 whirlpools\/hot tubs were replaced.\nThe Sports Court received new hoops and netting.\nThe Twin Racer (waterslides) were polished up.\nDrydock 2025\nIn February-March 2025, the vessel was taken out of service for a refit\/refurbishment\/rebranding when it was transferred from P&O Australia to CCL\/Carnival Cruise Line.\nThis project was for necessary works to integrate it into the CCL fleet, including interior and exterior rebranding (venues, facilities, public spaces, cabin categories), renovations to all public spaces and staterooms, t\nechnical overhaul, safety, and classification inspections as part of its\nroutine maintenance.\nP&O Pacific Encounter refurbishments review\nDrydock 2023\nDuring the February 6–25, 2023, drydocking in Singapore, the ship received significant upgrades, including the addition of the Twin-Racer waterslide (142 meters long, 16 meters high) and the P&O Edge Adventure Park (Deck 16), which features a 55-meter zipline, cargo net, walk the plank, beam walk, and rock climbing wall. New venues added included Luke’s Bar & Grill, Byron Beach Club (pool deck), 400 Gradi Pizzeria (by chef Johnny Di Francesco), Black Circus Theatre, F45 Fitness Studio, Altitude Nightclub, Encounter Hotel, and the Bonded Store.\nDrydock 2021\nDuring a 2-week drydocking in March-April 2021 (at Damen Shipyards Singapore), the ship's hull and superstructure were repainted.\nThe three restaurants (Angelo’s, Dragon Lady, and The Waterfront) were upgraded with new carpets and artwork.\nThe Pantry (Lido Market) was expanded with three new Australian-themed food outlets: Stix, Curry House, and Kettle & Bun.\nThe drydocking project involved over 250 contractors, more than 84,000 man-hours, the installation of approximately 14,000 m2 (150,700 ft2) of carpeting, and the repainting of about 5,000 m&sup2; (53,800 ft&sup2;) of interior surfaces.\nAll public spaces were thoroughly cleaned and renovated. General maintenance and machinery overhauls were also completed.\nStar Princess refurbishment 2017 review\nThe 15-day drydock refurbishment in 2017 (December 3–15, in San Francisco, CA) resulted in the following changes:\nAll passenger cabins were upgraded with new bedding, replacing all beds with the Princess Luxury Bed. Many staterooms were converted into interconnecting cabins. Mini-Suite category MA was reclassified as M1.\nThe youth lounges for kids and teens (part of \"Camp Discovery\") were renovated through a partnership with Discovery Channel as part of Princess Cruises' “Discovery at Sea” program.\nThe onboard Boutiques were expanded with new outlets: \"Fragrance & Cosmetic\" and \"Effy Fine Jewelry\".\nSabatini's Italian Trattoria was enhanced with new décor and a refreshed menu created in partnership with Chef Angelo Auriana.\nThe wellness complex (Lotus Spa and Fitness Center) was modernized with state-of-the-art gym equipment.\nThe Casino Lounge was fully redesigned and recarpeted.\nAdditional upgrades included new upholstery and carpeting throughout the vessel, along with general maintenance work.\nStar Princess's 2017 refurbishment was part of Princess Cruises' USD 450 million multi-year fleet modernization program, \"Come Back New Promise\".\nP&O Pacific Encounter Ship Review\nDeck 4 accommodates crew cabins, Tender Embarkation\/Disembarkation areas, and the Medical Center (infirmary staffed 24\/7 by onboard physicians and nurses).\nDeck 5 features the three-deck-high Piazza Atrium (with a live performance stage), Lobby Hall (with Lobby Lounge and Shore Excursions Desk), and venues including Lilly's Bar, Charlie's Bar, and Avalon Café. The deck is also the lower level of the P&O Retail complex (spanning decks 5-7), and houses the Fine Arts Gallery and Waterfront Restaurant.\nWaterfront Restaurant is a complimentary venue open for breakfast (7:30–9:30 am), lunch (12–1 pm), and dinner (5–9 pm), serving a variety of international dishes and desserts.\nDeck 6 includes the Marquee Theatre (main show lounge), Casino (with bar and gaming tables), The Bonded Store (offering signature cocktails and tasting classes), Reception Desk, Level UP Arcade, Life Photo Studio, and shops. Midship is Angelo's (Italian restaurant), and aft is Dragon Lady (Asian dining). Both require dinner reservations at the Reception Desk.\nDeck 7 includes the upper level of Marquee Theatre, the Ocean Front Bar (with live performances and art auctions), photo gallery, Luke’s Bar & Grill, Noosa Room (conference\/wedding venue), Encounter Hotel (piano\/English pub), Blue Room (live music\/lounge), 400 Gradi (pizzeria), and Black Circus Theatre (cabaret and kids’ events).\nLuke's Bar & Grill offers burgers, kebabs, and seafood. Prices apply, and the venue serves both lunch and dinner with signature dishes by chef Luke Mangan.\nEncounter Hotel operates as a piano bar and English-style pub.\nBlue Room offers live entertainment and transforms into a disco at night, also featuring late-night blues sessions.\n400 Gradi serves Neapolitan pizzas by chef Johnny Di Francesco for lunch and dinner, with room service delivery available.\nBlack Circus Theatre is a cabaret-style lounge with a bar, used for live performances, laser tag, and cinema sessions.\nDeck 14 features the navigation bridge, two pools (Main and Family), four Jacuzzis, band stage, and poolside bars and eateries. Also located here are The Pantry and the Oasis Pool Deck.\nThe Pantry is a buffet restaurant\/marketplace with nine food outlets. Open for all meals, it includes salad, stir fry, taco, curry, fish, Italian, carvery, sandwich, and dessert stations. Evenings feature Shell & Bones (à la carte), and a daily kids’ dinner service is available at 4:15 pm.\nThe Oasis Bar serves the adults-only Oasis Pool and Sundeck.\nDeck 15 houses the wellness complex (Elemis Spa) with pools, Jacuzzis, fitness studio, spa services, salon\/barbershop, and Bondi Bar & Lounge. Also here is the Youth Center (Turtle Cove and Shark Shack), Big Screen (outdoor cinema), and Sky Bar.\nDeck 16 includes Byron Beach Club (adults-only sun deck with pool, Jacuzzis, cabanas, steward service), and the upper level of the Youth Center with outdoor play areas.\nDeck 17 features the Magra Dome (sliding roof), The Lawn (bowling and mini-golf), P&O Edge activities (including zipline and climbing wall), Twin-Racer waterslides, a shaded kids’ aquapark, and an aft sundeck with pool, splash area, Jacuzzi, and games, served by the Sunset Bar.\nDeck 18 includes the Sports Court, The Walkway (jogging track), and Altitude Nightclub (evening disco, daytime observation lounge). Altitude is accessible via two elevators and stairs from The Oasis below.\nPacific Encounter Inaugural Itineraries 2022\nThe renamed Star Princess (as Pacific Encounter) was initially scheduled to debut with a 15-day repositioning cruise from\nSingapore\nto\nBrisbane\nin 2021, followed by her maiden Australian voyage.\nDate \/ Time\nPort\n11 Nov 17:00\nDeparting from Singapore\n12 Nov 07:00 - 18:00\nKlang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia\n16 Nov 07:00 - 18:00\nLembar, Lombok, Indonesia\n19 Nov 07:00 - 18:00\nDarwin, NT\n23 Nov 07:00 - 16:00\nCairns, Queensland\n24 Nov 10:00 - 18:00\nAirlie Beach, Queensland\n26 Nov 06:00\nArriving in Brisbane, Queensland\nFollowed by the 7-day \"Barrier Reef Discovery\" itinerary (2021 Maiden Voyage):\nDate \/ Time\nPort\n27 Nov 15:00\nDeparting from Brisbane\n29 Nov 07:00 - 16:00\nAirlie Beach, Queensland\n30 Nov 09:30 - 01 Dec 17:00\nCairns, Queensland (overnight)\n02 Dec 08:30 - 09:30\nWillis Island, Australia\n04 Dec 06:00\nArriving in Brisbane\nBoth sailings were canceled, and the ship's official debut was rescheduled for August 20, 2022.\n7-day \"Barrier Reef Discovery\" itinerary (2022 Maiden Voyage):\nDate \/ Time\nPort\n20 Aug 16:00\nDeparting from Brisbane\n22 Aug 16:00 - 23 Aug 17:00\nCairns, Queensland (overnight)\n25 Aug 08:00 - 09:30\nWillis Island, Coral Sea, Australia\n27 Aug 06:00\nArriving in Brisbane\nStar Princess Itineraries 2020–2021\nStar Princess’s last scheduled voyage for Princess Cruises was a 30-day relocation cruise from Alaska to Asia (Vancouver to Singapore, for drydock), priced from approximately USD 2700 per person. This voyage was later canceled.\nThe following were the last scheduled itineraries for Star Princess before her transfer to P&O Australia. Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy.\n(2020) 15-day Hawaiian Islands Christmas and New Year cruise – USD 1300\nDate \/ Time\nPort\n21 Dec 16:00\nDeparting from Los Angeles, California USA\n26 Dec 09:00 - 18:00\nHilo, Hawaii Island\n27 Dec 07:00 - 23:00\nHonolulu, Oahu Island, Hawaii\n28 Dec 08:00 - 17:00\nNawiliwili, Lihue, Kauai Island, Hawaii\n29 Dec 07:00 - 18:00\nLahaina, Maui Island, Hawaii\n04 Jan 08:00 - 17:00\nEnsenada, Baja California Mexico\n05 Jan\nArriving in Los Angeles\n(2021) 15-days Hawaiian Islands ($1200)\nDate \/ Time\nPort\n05 Jan 16:00\nDeparting from Los Angeles\n10 Jan 09:00 - 18:00\nHilo, Hawaii\n11 Jan 07:00 - 23:00\nHonolulu, Hawaii\n12 Jan 07:00 - 18:00\nLahaina, Hawaii\n13 Jan 08:00 - 17:00\nNawiliwili, Hawaii\n19 Jan 08:00 - 17:00\nEnsenada, Mexico\n20 Jan\nArriving in Los Angeles\n10-days Baja Peninsula Sea of Cortez ($850)\nDate \/ Time\nPort\n20 Jan 16:00\nDeparting from Los Angeles\n22 Jan 12:00 - 23 Jan 18:00 (overnight)\nCabo San Lucas, Baja California Mexico\n24 Jan 07:00 - 17:00\nLa Paz, Baja California Mexico\n25 Jan 07:00 - 18:00\nLoreto, Baja California Mexico\n27 Jan 07:00 - 18:00\nPuerto Vallarta, Jalisco Mexico\n30 Jan\nArriving in Los Angeles\n15-days Hawaiian Islands ($1200)\nDate \/ Time\nPort\n30 Jan 16:00\nDeparting from Los Angeles\n04 Feb 09:00 - 18:00\nHilo, Hawaii\n05 Feb 07:00 - 23:00\nHonolulu, Hawaii\n06 Feb 08:00 - 17:00\nNawiliwili, Hawaii\n07 Feb 07:00 - 18:00\nLahaina, Hawaii\n13 Feb 08:00 - 17:00\nEnsenada, Mexico\n14 Feb\nArriving in Los Angeles\n10-days Baja Peninsula Sea of Cortez ($850)\nDate \/ Time\nPort\n14 Feb 16:00\nDeparting from Los Angeles\n16 Feb 12:00 - 17 Feb 18:00\nCabo San Lucas, Mexico\n18 Feb 07:00 - 17:00\nLa Paz, Mexico\n19 Feb 07:00 - 18:00\nLoreto, Mexico\n21 Feb 07:00 - 18:00\nPuerto Vallarta, Mexico\n24 Feb\nArriving in Los Angeles\n15-days Hawaiian Islands ($1200)\nDate \/ Time\nPort\n24 Feb 16:00\nDeparting from Los Angeles\n01 Mar 07:00 - 23:00\nHonolulu, Hawaii\n02 Mar 08:00 - 17:00\nNawiliwili, Hawaii\n03 Mar 07:00 - 18:00\nLahaina, Hawaii\n04 Mar 08:00 - 17:00\nHilo, Hawaii\n10 Mar 08:00 - 17:00\nEnsenada, Mexico\n11 Mar\nArriving in Los Angeles\n15-days Hawaiian Islands ($1400)\nDate \/ Time\nPort\n11 Mar 16:00\nDeparting from Los Angeles\n16 Mar 07:00 - 23:00\nHonolulu, Hawaii\n17 Mar 08:00 - 17:00\nNawiliwili, Hawaii\n18 Mar 07:00 - 18:00\nLahaina, Hawaii\n19 Mar 08:00 - 17:00\nHilo, Hawaii\n25 Mar 08:00 - 17:00\nEnsenada, Mexico\n26 Mar\nArriving in Los Angeles\n28-days Hawaii, Tahiti Samoa ($3100)\nDate \/ Time\nPort\n26 Mar 16:00\nDeparting from Los Angeles\n31 Mar 09:00 - 18:00\nHilo, Hawaii\n01 Apr 07:00 - 23:00\nHonolulu, Hawaii\n02 Apr 07:00 - 18:00\nLahaina, Hawaii\n07 Apr 10:00 - 18:00\nPago Pago, Tutuila Island, American Samoa\n09 Apr 07:00 - 17:00\nApia, Upolu Island, Samoa\n11 Apr 08:00 - 12 Apr 22:00 (overnight)\nBora Bora Island, Society Islands, French Polynesia\n13 Apr 08:00 - 14 Apr 04:00 (overnight)\nPapeete, Tahiti Island, French Polynesia\n14 Apr 07:00 - 18:00\nMoorea Island, Society Islands, French Polynesia\n23 Apr\nArriving in Los Angeles\n10-days Baja Peninsula Sea of Cortez ($950)\nDate \/ Time\nPort\n23 Apr 16:00\nDeparting from Los Angeles\n25 Apr 12:00 - 26 Apr 18:00 (overnight)\nCabo San Lucas, Mexico\n27 Apr 07:00 - 17:00\nLa Paz, Mexico\n28 Apr 07:00 - 18:00\nLoreto, Mexico\n30 Apr 07:00 - 18:00\nPuerto Vallarta, Mexico\n03 May\nArriving in Los Angeles\nThe last in the Star Princess schedule was the 7-day relocation voyage from Los Angeles to Vancouver ($530 pp).\nDate \/ Time\nPort\n03 May 16:00\nDeparting from Los Angeles\n04 May 07:00 - 18:00\nSanta Barbara, California\n06 May 07:00 - 23:00\nSan Francisco, California\n08 May 07:00 - 17:00\nAstoria, Oregon\n09 May 08:00 - 23:00\nVictoria, BC Canada\n10 May\nArriving in Vancouver, BC Canada\nStar Princess Ship Review (Facilities and Amenities, Food, Drinks, Entertainment)\nStar Princess features open seating in its main restaurants. Alternative dinner venues include the reservations-only Sabatini's Italian Restaurant and Crown Grill, both with a cover charge per person. The Lido Buffet (Horizon Court) is open 24 hours a day.\nThe Wheelhouse Bar serves pub-style lunches, while the Trident Grill and Prego Pizzeria provide casual snack options.\nPremium ice cream and specialty coffees are available at the ice cream bars and patisseries for an additional charge.\nThe Vines Bar offers artisan cheeses and evening snacks, also at an extra charge.\nGuests can enjoy Chef's Table and Ultimate Balcony Dining experiences, as well as Afternoon Tea and 24-hour room service.\nBelow is the full list of Star Princess restaurants and food venues:\nCapri Restaurant (aft Dining Room; dinner only, Anytime Dining from 5:30–10:00 pm)\nCrown Grill (160-seat steakhouse\/seafood restaurant, reservations recommended; offers complimentary British Pub Lunch on select days)\nPortofino Restaurant (forward Dining Room; Breakfast 7–9 am, Lunch 12–1:30 pm, Afternoon Tea 3:30–4:30 pm, Dinner with Anytime Dining from 5:30–8:00 pm and 8:00–10:00 pm)\nAmalfi Restaurant (aft Dining Room; dinner only with two fixed seatings at 5:45 pm and 8:00 pm)\nSabatini's Restaurant (Italian specialty dining; reservations recommended)\nTrident Grill & Prego Pizzeria (self-service, complimentary fast food)\nHorizon Court (self-service buffet restaurant, complimentary)\nEntertainment venues include the Vista Lounge and Princess Theater, both hosting multiple showings of featured performers and production shows.\nThe Princess Theater resembles a Broadway-style venue with orchestra-level seating, stadium-style rows, and box seating.\nThe Vista Lounge is cabaret-style, with seating around small drink tables and large windows that brighten the space during the day.\nThe Explorers Lounge and Wheelhouse Bar, located side by side on the Promenade Deck, host karaoke, piano music, dance bands, theme parties, games, and trivia.\nBelow is the full list of Star Princess lounges, clubs, and entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults:\nThe Piazza Atrium (3-deck open-floor space with live entertainment and Lobby Bar Piazza)\nPrincess Fine Arts Gallery, Photo Gallery & Shop, Platinum Studio\nInternational Cafe (24-hour specialty coffee and patisserie)\nVines Bar (wine, seafood, and sushi bar)\nLibrary with Internet stations, and 24-hour Internet Cafe\nPrincess Star Theatre (2-level venue for musicals, shows, workshops, seminars, and game shows)\nShooter's Lounge & Bar (smoking lounge and sports bar)\nVines Shop, Calypso Cove Shop, Essence Shop, Meridian Bay Shop, Facets Shop\nPrincess Star Grand Casino\nCrooners Lounge & Bar (live music and seminars), Vista Lounge & Bar\nExplorers Lounge & Bar (disco\/show lounge hosting karaoke, comedy, game shows, art auctions)\nWheelhouse Bar (piano bar by day, English pub by night)\nScoops Bar (Sundaes Ice Cream Bar, complimentary)\nOutrigger Bar (poolside bar), Tradewinds Bar\nStar’s Lotus Spa complex, Beauty Salon, Fitness Center with Aerobics Studio\nHearts & Minds (Wedding Chapel)\nMovies Under the Stars (outdoor LED cinema screen)\nVideo Games Arcade, Teen Center, Youth Center with Paddling Pool and outdoor play areas\nThe Conservatory (recreation area), The Sanctuary (adults-only open-air area), The Oasis (relaxation area)\nCalypso Reef & Pool area, Neptune’s Reef & Pool area\nThe Skywalker (Jogging Track), Sports Court (volleyball, basketball, football), Shuffleboard, Deck Chess, Princess Links mini-golf course\nSkywalkers Disco Nightclub","attrs_markdown":"[![CruiseMapper logo](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/images\/logo.svg)CruiseMapper](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/)\n\n[![CruiseMapper Mobile apps](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/images\/graphics\/mobileapps.svg)](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/mobileapps)\n\n- [Tracker](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/)\n- [Ships](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships)\n- [Ports](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports)\n- [Lines](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/cruise-lines)\n- [Deck plans](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/deckplans)\n- [Cabins](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/cabins)\n- [Accidents](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/accidents)\n- [Repositioning](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/repositioning)\n- [Cruise Finder](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/cruise-search)\n- [News](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news)\n\n1. 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[Carnival Encounter](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Encounter-705)\n# Carnival Encounter\n## Former names : P\\&O Pacific Encounter, Star Princess\n\n[![Carnival Encounter cruise ship](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/images\/ships\/705-large-4a47d2983c8bd392b120b627e0e1cab4.jpg)](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/images\/ships\/705-large-4a47d2983c8bd392b120b627e0e1cab4.jpg \"Carnival Encounter cruise ship\")\n\nRating:\n\nCruise line  \n[Carnival Cruise Line](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/cruise-lines\/Carnival-Cruise-Line-9)\n\nHomeports:\n\n- [Brisbane (Queensland Australia)](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/brisbane-port-22)\n\n[Tracker](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/?imo=9192363)[Review](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Encounter-705)[Itineraries](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Encounter-705#itinerary)[Deck plans](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/deckplans\/Carnival-Encounter-705)[Accidents](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/accidents\/Carnival-Encounter-705)\n\n### Carnival Encounter current position\nThe current location of Carnival Encounter is in East Australia cruising at speed of 17.6 kn (33 km\/h \\| 20 mph) en route to Brisbane. The AIS position was last reported 29 minutes ago.\n\n[All Itineraries](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Encounter-705?tab=itinerary#itinerary) [Current Position](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/?imo=9192363)\n\n### Current itinerary of Carnival Encounter\nCarnival Encounter current cruise is а **7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef**. The itinerary begins on **April 11, 2026** and ends on **April 18, 2026**.\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 11 Apr 15:00 | **Departing** from [Brisbane, Queensland Australia](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/brisbane-port-22) [hotels](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/brisbane-port-22?tab=hotels#hotels) |\n| 13 Apr 14:00 - 15:00 | [Willis Island, Coral Sea, Australia](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/willis-island-port-1418) |\n| 14 Apr 08:00 - 15 Apr 16:00 | [Cairns, Queensland Australia](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/cairns-port-575) |\n| 16 Apr 09:00 - 18:30 | [Airlie Beach, Queensland Australia](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/airlie-beach-port-847) |\n| 18 Apr 07:00 | **Arriving** in [Brisbane, Queensland Australia](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/brisbane-port-22) [hotels](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/brisbane-port-22?tab=hotels#hotels) |\n\n### Specifications of Carnival Encounter\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| Year of build | 2002 \/ Age: 24 |\n| Flag state | Bahamas |\n| Builder | Fincantieri (Monfalcone, Italy) |\n| Class | PRINCESS GRAND |\n| Building cost | USD 450 million |\n| Engines (power) | Wartsila-Sulzer (63.4  MW \/ 85021  hp) |\n| Speed | 24 kn \/ 44 km\/h \/ 28 mph |\n| Length (LOA) | 290 m \/ 951 ft |\n| Beam (width) | 36 m \/ 118 ft |\n| Gross Tonnage | 108977 gt |\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| Passengers | 2596 - 3115 |\n| Crew | 1100 |\n| Passengers-to-space ratio | 35 |\n| Decks | 18 |\n| Cabins | 1298 |\n| Decks with cabins | 7 |\n| Last Refurbishment | 2026 |\n| Sister-ships | Caribbean Princess, Crown Princess, Diamond Princess, Emerald Princess, Golden Princess (Carnival Adventure), Grand Princess, Ruby Princess, Sapphire Princess |\n| Former names | P\\&O Pacific Encounter, Star Princess |\n| Christened by | Gunilla Antonini (for Princess Cruises) |\n| Owner | Carnival Corporation & PLC |\n| Operator | Carnival Cruise Line (via Carnival Australia) |\n\n- [Itineraries](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Encounter-705#itinerary)\n- [Review](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Encounter-705#review)\n- [Wiki](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Encounter-705#wiki)\n\n## Carnival Encounter Itineraries\n| Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | From |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| 2026 Mar 30 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Apr 03 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Apr 11 | 7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Apr 18 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Apr 21 | 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 May 01 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 May 04 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 May 08 | 7 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 May 15 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 May 18 | 12 days, round-trip Fiji South Pacific | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 May 30 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Jun 05 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Jun 09 | 10 days, round-trip Papua New Guinea | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Jun 19 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Jun 22 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Jun 26 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Jul 04 | 7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Jul 14 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Jul 18 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Jul 26 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Aug 01 | 14 days, round-trip Mutiny On The Bounty Fiji | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Aug 15 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Aug 19 | 10 days, round-trip Papua New Guinea | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Aug 29 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Sep 01 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Sep 05 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Sep 11 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Sep 14 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Sep 18 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Sep 26 | 7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Oct 03 | 7 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Oct 10 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Oct 13 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Oct 17 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Oct 25 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Oct 31 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Nov 03 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Nov 07 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Nov 15 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Nov 19 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Nov 22 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Nov 28 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Dec 06 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Dec 10 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Dec 13 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Dec 19 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Dec 27 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Dec 30 | 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jan 09 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jan 17 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jan 23 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jan 27 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jan 31 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Feb 06 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Feb 09 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Feb 13 | 7 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Feb 20 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Feb 23 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Feb 27 | 7 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Mar 06 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Mar 09 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Mar 13 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Mar 21 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Mar 25 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Mar 29 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Apr 06 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Apr 12 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Apr 16 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Apr 19 | 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Apr 29 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 May 03 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 May 07 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 May 10 | 12 days, round-trip Fiji South Pacific | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 May 22 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 May 30 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jun 05 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jun 08 | 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jun 18 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jun 21 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jun 25 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jul 03 | 7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jul 10 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jul 13 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jul 17 | 14 days, round-trip Mutiny On The Bounty Fiji | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jul 31 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Aug 08 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Aug 14 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Aug 18 | 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Aug 28 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Aug 31 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Sep 04 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Sep 10 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Sep 13 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Sep 17 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Sep 25 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Oct 01 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Oct 09 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Oct 12 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Oct 16 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Oct 24 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Oct 30 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Nov 02 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Nov 06 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Nov 14 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Nov 18 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Nov 21 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Nov 27 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Dec 05 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Dec 09 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Dec 12 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Dec 18 | 9 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Dec 27 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Dec 30 | 9 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Jan 08 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Jan 12 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Jan 16 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Jan 22 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Jan 25 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Jan 29 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Feb 06 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Feb 12 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Feb 15 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Feb 19 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Feb 27 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Mar 04 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Mar 07 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Mar 11 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Mar 19 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Mar 25 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Mar 28 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Apr 01 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Apr 09 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Apr 15 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Apr 18 | 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Apr 28 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 May 01 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 May 05 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 May 08 | 12 days, round-trip Fiji South Pacific | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 May 20 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 May 28 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Jun 01 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Jun 04 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Jun 10 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Jun 14 | 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Jun 24 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Jul 02 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n\n## Carnival Encounter Review\n### Review of Carnival Encounter\nThe 2002-built (as Star Princess) cruise ship Carnival Encounter (formerly Pacific Encounter) is the third GRAND-Class vessel constructed for [Princess Cruises](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/cruise-lines\/Princess-Cruises-3), with sisterships [Crown](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Crown-Princess-660), [Diamond](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Diamond-Princess-534), [Caribbean](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Caribbean-Princess-558), [Grand](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Grand-Princess-697), [Emerald](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Emerald-Princess-673), [Ruby](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Ruby-Princess-593), [Golden\/Carnival Adventure](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Adventure-678), and [Sapphire](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Sapphire-Princess-733).\n\nThe vessel (IMO number 9192363) is currently Bahamas-[flagged](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/wiki\/758-cruise-ship-registry-flags-of-convenience-flag-state-control) (MMSI 311001596) and registered in [Nassau](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/nassau-port-27). Previously, she was UK-flagged (MMSI 232032840) and registered in [Southampton](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/southampton-port-115). Under Princess Cruises, Star Princess was Bermuda-flagged (MMSI 310361000) and registered in [Hamilton](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/hamilton-port-469).\n\n### History - Construction and Ownership\n[Carnival Cruise Line (CCL)](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/cruise-lines\/Carnival-Cruise-Line-9) is a US-based brand and subsidiary of [Carnival Corporation](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/wiki\/2872-carnival-corporation), the ship’s owner. CCL was founded in 1972 by Ted Arison (1924–1999), co-founder of [NCL-Norwegian](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/cruise-lines\/Norwegian-Cruise-Line-10).\n\nCCL operates the largest fleet within Carnival Corporation, both in number of ships and total GT-tonnage. In 2023, CCL held ~9% of global cruise industry revenue and ~19% of passenger share. In 2024, Carnival Corporation commanded ~51% of the global US\\$64+ billion cruise market.\n\n![Carnival Encounter cruise ship (P\\&O Pacific Encounter\/Star Princess)](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/images\/ships\/705-large-4a47d2983c8bd392b120b627e0e1cab4.jpg)\n\nIn 2018, Princess Cruises announced that Golden Princess and Star Princess would be transferred to the [P\\&O Australia fleet](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/cruise-lines\/PO-Cruises-23) in 2021 and renamed Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter, respectively. The transfer was officially confirmed on October 21, 2020. Star Princess began operations for P\\&O Australia in November 2021 following a scheduled [drydock refurbishment](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/wiki\/767-cruise-ship-refurbishment-dry-dock-schedule).\n\nIn May 2023, Princess Cruises announced that its second SPHERE-class ship will be named [Star Princess](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Star-Princess-2168), joining the fleet in August 2025.\n\nIn May 2024, Carnival Corporation announced the discontinuation of the P\\&O Australia brand effective 2025. Pacific Explorer will be retired in February 2025, while Pacific Encounter and Pacific Adventure will transfer to Carnival Cruise Line and be renamed \"Carnival Encounter\" and \"Carnival Adventure.\"\n\nIn March 2025, Pacific Encounter and Pacific Adventure were taken out of service for unscheduled drydocking. After April 2025, both ships began operations under the Carnival Cruise Line brand. The third Carnival Australia ship is [Carnival Splendor](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Splendor-547), homeported year-round in Sydney, NSW.\n\nDuring her 2008 drydock, Star Princess received several new venues, including The Piazza (entertainment space), a bakery, Internet Cafe, wine and sushi bars, The Sanctuary (adults-only area), Crown Grill (steakhouse and seafood), and seven new Suites with walk-in closets and spa bathrooms. The shopping complex was redesigned, relocating and expanding the Essence Shop and Meridian Bay Shop.\n\n### Decks and Cabins\n[Pacific Encounter staterooms](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/cabins\/Carnival-Encounter-705) (1298 total, across 34 categories) include 205 Suites, 515 Balcony cabins, 212 Oceanviews, and 366 Interior cabins, including 25 wheelchair-accessible. Most staterooms are sized 160–190 ft\\&sup2; (15–18 m\\&sup2;), with balconies ranging from 45–90 ft\\&sup2; (4–8 m\\&sup2;). Nearly 80% of all outside cabins have private balconies. The largest accommodation is the Grand Suite at 615 ft\\&sup2; (57 m\\&sup2;) with a 115 ft\\&sup2; (11 m\\&sup2;) terrace.\n\nThe ship has [16 decks](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/deckplans\/Carnival-Encounter-705), of which 14 are accessible to passengers and 7 contain staterooms.\n\n### Review \/ Shipboard Facilities and Amenities\nDeck 4 contains crew cabins, Tender Embarkation\/Disembarkation areas, and the Infirmary\/Medical Center (with resident medical staff on 24-hour duty).\n\nDeck 5 features the Lobby Lounge (with live performances), Cherry on Top (candy shop), Level Up Arcade, Carnival Adventures, Marquee Theater (level 1 of 3), and the Waterfront Restaurant. The Lobby is served by Lilly's Bar, Charlie's Bar, and Avalon Cafe.\n\n- **Carnival Adventures** provides shore excursion info and booking assistance.\n- **Cherry on Top** sells bulk candies, confections, apparel, flowers, greeting cards, and offers formalwear rental (pre-ordered only).\n- **Marquee Theater** hosts evening shows, comedy acts, magic, and live music twice nightly (6:30 and 8:45 pm), as well as trivia and lectures during the day.\n- **Waterfront Restaurant** serves breakfast (7:30–9:30 am), lunch (12–1 pm), and dinner (5–9 pm), offering a varied menu of soups, salads, pastas, meats, and desserts.\n\nDeck 6 includes Marquee Theater (level 2), Casino (with bar and gaming tournaments), The Bonded Store (signature cocktails and tasting events), Reception Desk, Fun Shops, and Dreams Studio (photo sessions).\n\n- **Angelo’s Restaurant** (midship) serves complimentary Italian cuisine; reservations at the Reception Desk.\n- **Dragon Lady** (aft) offers Asian cuisine served banquet-style; dinner bookings also via Reception.\n\nDeck 7 houses the outdoor Promenade, Marquee Theater (level 3), Internet Desk, Ocean Bar (with stage and dance floor), Fun Shops, Pixels Photo Gallery, Luke’s Bar & Grill, Noosa Room, Encounter Hotel, Black Circus Theatre, Piano Bar 88, and The Trattoria.\n\n- **Luke’s Bar & Grill** serves signature dishes by Luke Mangan; operates as a fast food and specialty dining venue.\n- **Encounter Hotel** is a piano lounge by day and pub by night with craft beers and live music.\n- **Black Circus Theatre** hosts cabaret shows, movies, and family programming.\n- **Piano Bar 88** offers live music, singalongs, and themed nights.\n- **The Trattoria** is a complimentary lunch venue (pasta bar) and à la carte specialty dinner restaurant (\\$15 adults, \\$5 kids).\n\nDeck 14 includes the Navigation Bridge, two swimming pools (Main and Family), four Jacuzzis, and the Pool Deck with venues like The Pizzeria, Luke’s Burger Bar, Pool Bar, and Ice Cream Bar. Also here are The Pantry and the Oasis Pool Deck.\n\n- **The Pantry** is a buffet-style marketplace with 9 food outlets, serving all meals. It also offers a kids’ dinner service daily at 4:15 pm.\n- **Oasis Bar** serves the aft adults-only pool and sun deck area.\n\nDeck 15 features the Cloud 9 Spa, Sky Bar, Camp Ocean (kids' club), Circle C (ages 12–14), Club O2 (ages 15–17), Seaside Theater (outdoor cinema), Family Pool Area, and Bondi Conference Room.\n\nDeck 16 includes the Byron Beach Club (adults-only retreat with pool, Jacuzzis, cabanas, steward service), Edge Adventure Park, Kid’s Restroom, and The Spa (two hot tubs).\n\nDeck 17 has the Magra Dome (retractable roof), The Lawn (mini-golf and lawn games), Edge sports facilities, Waterslide, and an aft sun deck with pools and games.\n\nDeck 18 contains the Sports Court, The Walkway (jogging track), and Altitude Nightclub (which serves as a daytime observation lounge).\n\nIn May 2026, Carnival Australia's ships Adventure and Encounter introduced two new restaurants - Bonsai Sushi Express (made-to-order sushi, sashimi, rolls, tuna poke bowls, salads, desserts) and Fahrenheit 555 (steakhouse, replacing Luke’s Bar & Grill).\n\n### Itineraries\nCarnival Encounter sails year-round from [Brisbane, QLD, Australia](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/brisbane-port-22).\n\nPacific Encounter's inaugural P\\&O season began October 2, 2021, with a rescheduled maiden voyage on August 27, 2022 (7-day \"Barrier Reef Discovery\" to Airlie Beach, Cairns, and Willis Island).\n\nPorts of call included destinations in Australia (notably the [Great Barrier Reef](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/great-barrier-reef-port-646)) and South Pacific Islands (New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji, Papua New Guinea). Sample itineraries were \"Barrier Reef Discovery\" (7-night), \"Pacific Island Hopper\" (7-night), \"Comedy Cruise\" (4-night [cruise to nowhere](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/wiki\/772-cruise-to-nowhere)), and \"Whitsundays Cruise\" (4-night).\n\nStar Princess previously operated roundtrips from US West Coast ports ([San Francisco](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/san-francisco-port-2) and [Los Angeles\/Long Beach](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/los-angeles-port-86)), sailing to Hawaii, Mexico, and Alaska on a seasonal basis.\n\n### Photos of Carnival Encounter\n[![Carnival Encounter cruise ship (P\\&O Pacific Encounter\/Star Princess)](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/images\/ships\/thumb\/705-45567a2d88be.jpg)](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/images\/ships\/705-45567a2d88be.jpg)\n\n### Carnival Encounter ship related cruise news\n- [![Maritime Safety investigation into Carnival Encounter in Darwin Harbour](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/images\/ships\/thumb\/705-large-4a47d2983c8bd392b120b627e0e1cab4.jpg)](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/15847-maritime-safety-investigation-into-carnival-encounter)\n  \n  ### [Maritime Safety investigation into Carnival Encounter in Darwin Harbour](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/15847-maritime-safety-investigation-into-carnival-encounter)\n  Investigators from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) boarded the cruise ship Carnival Encounter while the vessel was alongside in...\n  \n  February 10, 2026\n  [Cruise Industry](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/cruise-industry)\n- [![CCL-Carnival changes Australian itineraries following Conflict Islands port sale](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/images\/ships\/thumb\/705-large-4a47d2983c8bd392b120b627e0e1cab4.jpg)](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/15683-ccl-carnival-revises-australia-based-itineraries)\n  \n  ### [CCL-Carnival changes Australian itineraries following Conflict Islands port sale](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/15683-ccl-carnival-revises-australia-based-itineraries)\n  CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has confirmed revisions to its Australia-based itineraries for the 2026–2028 period following the sale of the Conflict...\n  \n  December 29, 2025\n  [Cruise Industry](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/cruise-industry)\n- [![CCL's ship Carnival Adventure returns to revitalize Port Vila after earthquake](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/images\/ships\/thumb\/678-e9937bc6f007.jpg)](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/15160-carnival-adventure-returns-port-vila)\n  \n  ### [CCL's ship Carnival Adventure returns to revitalize Port Vila after earthquake](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/15160-carnival-adventure-returns-port-vila)\n  Vanuatu has received a long-awaited resumption of cruise tourism as Carnival Adventure called at Port Vila on August 8th, 2025. This marked the...\n  \n  August 18, 2025\n  [Cruise Industry](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/cruise-industry)\n- [![CCL-Carnival's Australian fleet expanded with P\\&O's ships Adventure and Encounter](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/images\/ships\/thumb\/678-e9937bc6f007.jpg)](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/14615-carnival-cruise-line-expands-australian-fleet)\n  \n  ### [CCL-Carnival's Australian fleet expanded with P\\&O's ships Adventure and Encounter](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/14615-carnival-cruise-line-expands-australian-fleet)\n  CCL-Carnival Cruise Line expanded its Australian operations by adding two former P\\&O Australia ships - Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter...\n  \n  March 30, 2025\n  [Cruise Industry](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/cruise-industry)\n- [![Final departure of P\\&O Australia: Pacific Adventure's farewell voyage](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/images\/ships\/thumb\/678-e9937bc6f007.jpg)](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/14537-pacific-adventure-farewell-voyage)\n  \n  ### [Final departure of P\\&O Australia: Pacific Adventure's farewell voyage](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/14537-pacific-adventure-farewell-voyage)\n  On March 10th, 2025, P\\&O Cruises Australia concluded its operations as the Pacific Adventure ship left Sydney Harbour for the last time under the...\n  \n  March 11, 2025\n  [Cruise Industry](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/cruise-industry)\n- [![P\\&O Australia cancels Pacific Encounter’s final cruise due to weather](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/images\/ships\/thumb\/705-large-4a47d2983c8bd392b120b627e0e1cab4.jpg)](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/14532-po-cancels-pacific-encounter-final-voyage)\n  \n  ### [P\\&O Australia cancels Pacific Encounter’s final cruise due to weather](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/14532-po-cancels-pacific-encounter-final-voyage)\n  P\\&O Australia canceled the final scheduled voyage of the Pacific Encounter ship, citing severe disruptions caused by Tropical Cyclone Alfred...\n  \n  March 9, 2025\n  [Accidents](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/accidents)\n- [![Brisbane cruise terminal marks milestone with 2 million passengers](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/images\/ports\/thumb\/22-43119c36a8438.jpg)](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/14336-brisbane-cruise-terminal-marks-milestone)\n  \n  ### [Brisbane cruise terminal marks milestone with 2 million passengers](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/14336-brisbane-cruise-terminal-marks-milestone)\n  The Port of Brisbane (Queensland Australia) marks a major milestone as passenger movements at the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal (BICT...\n  \n  January 20, 2025\n  [Cruise Industry](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/cruise-industry)\n- [![Vanuatu earthquake disrupts cruise ship schedules amid infrastructure damage](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/images\/ports\/thumb\/9142-c034469df9c.gif)](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/14200-vanuatu-earthquake-disrupts-cruise-schedules)\n  \n  ### [Vanuatu earthquake disrupts cruise ship schedules amid infrastructure damage](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/14200-vanuatu-earthquake-disrupts-cruise-schedules)\n  A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, on Tuesday, December 17th, causing significant damage to the city and its port...\n  \n  December 18, 2024\n  [Accidents](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/accidents)\n- [![CCL-Carnival Cruise Line expands Australian fleet with 2 rebranded ships in 2025](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/images\/ships\/thumb\/678-e9937bc6f007.jpg)](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/14195-carnival-cruise-line-expands-australian-fleet)\n  \n  ### [CCL-Carnival Cruise Line expands Australian fleet with 2 rebranded ships in 2025](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/14195-carnival-cruise-line-expands-australian-fleet)\n  CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced its expansion in Australia, introducing Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter, formerly P\\&O Cruises...\n  \n  December 17, 2024\n  [Cruise Industry](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/cruise-industry)\n- [![CCL-Carnival Cruise Line expands Australian fleet with new 2026-2027 itineraries](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/images\/ships\/thumb\/678-e9937bc6f007.jpg)](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/13888-carnival-expands-australian-fleet)\n  \n  ### [CCL-Carnival Cruise Line expands Australian fleet with new 2026-2027 itineraries](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/13888-carnival-expands-australian-fleet)\n  CCL-Carnival Cruise Line is preparing for its Australian expansion with the addition of two ships from P\\&O Cruises Australia, Carnival Adventure...\n  \n  October 3, 2024\n  [Cruise Industry](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/cruise-industry)\n- [show more news](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/news\/bytag\/Carnival-Encounter)\n\n### Other Carnival Cruise Line cruise ships\n- [Carnival Adventure](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Adventure-678)\n- [Carnival Breeze](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Breeze-703)\n- [Carnival Celebration](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Celebration-2106)\n- [Carnival Conquest](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Conquest-616)\n- [Carnival Dream](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Dream-680)\n- [Carnival Elation](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Elation-577)\n- [Carnival Festivale](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Festivale-2291)\n- [Carnival Firenze](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Firenze-2120)\n- [Carnival Freedom](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Freedom-580)\n- [Carnival Glory](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Glory-730)\n- [Carnival Horizon](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Horizon-1355)\n- [Carnival Jubilee](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Jubilee-2077)\n- [Carnival Legend](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Legend-551)\n- [Carnival Liberty](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Liberty-568)\n- [Carnival Luminosa](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Luminosa-576)\n\n- [Carnival Magic](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Magic-681)\n- [Carnival Mardi Gras](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Mardi-Gras-2105)\n- [Carnival Miracle](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Miracle-734)\n- [Carnival Panorama](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Panorama-2099)\n- [Carnival Paradise](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Paradise-691)\n- [Carnival Pride](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Pride-655)\n- [Carnival Radiance](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Radiance-625)\n- [Carnival Spirit](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Spirit-560)\n- [Carnival Splendor](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Splendor-547)\n- [Carnival Sunrise](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Sunrise-567)\n- [Carnival Sunshine](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Sunshine-546)\n- [Carnival Tropicale](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Tropicale-2292)\n- [Carnival Valor](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Valor-604)\n- [Carnival Venezia](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Venezia-1651)\n- [Carnival Vista](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Vista-1039)\n\n## Carnival Encounter Wiki\nThe [Fincantieri Monfalcone](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/monfalcone-port-17732)\\-built Star Princess was christened by godmother Gunilla Antonini, wife of Dr. Corrado Antonini (Executive Chairman of the Italian shipbuilding company [Fincantieri](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/wiki\/769-shipbuilding-companies#Fincantieri)). The vessel began her 26-day maiden voyage (Pacific Ocean itinerary) on February 13, 2002.\n\nCarnival Encounter (Monfalcone shipyard\/hull number 6051) is powered by Wartsila-Sulzer marine diesel engines (models 8ZAV40S and 8ZAL40) with a total output of 63.36 MW.\n\nA fun fact: there was an earlier ship also named \"Star Princess\", later renamed [Columbus](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/CMV-Columbus-724), which was previously operated as \"Pacific Pearl\" by [P\\&O Australia](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/cruise-lines\/PO-Cruises-23).\n\n### Carnival Encounter refurbishments review\n#### Drydock 2026\nCarnival Encounter's first drydocking was in 2026 (February 16-March 5) in Singapore.\n\nThe project was for routine maintenance works and classification\/safety inspections, technical overhaul, hull cleaning\/repainting (adding CCL's Carnival’s red-white-blue livery), and minor hotel upkeep.\n\nThe updates included new Cloud 9 Spa Thermal Suites, fitted with saunas, steam baths and heated loungers.\n\nThe 5 pools were fully revitalized, while 7 whirlpools\/hot tubs were replaced.\n\nThe Sports Court received new hoops and netting.\n\nThe Twin Racer (waterslides) were polished up.\n\n#### Drydock 2025\nIn February-March 2025, the vessel was taken out of service for a refit\/refurbishment\/rebranding when it was transferred from P\\&O Australia to CCL\/Carnival Cruise Line.\n\nThis project was for necessary works to integrate it into the CCL fleet, including interior and exterior rebranding (venues, facilities, public spaces, cabin categories), renovations to all public spaces and staterooms, technical overhaul, safety, and classification inspections as part of its routine maintenance.\n\n### P\\&O Pacific Encounter refurbishments review\n#### Drydock 2023\nDuring the February 6–25, 2023, drydocking in Singapore, the ship received significant upgrades, including the addition of the Twin-Racer waterslide (142 meters long, 16 meters high) and the P\\&O Edge Adventure Park (Deck 16), which features a 55-meter zipline, cargo net, walk the plank, beam walk, and rock climbing wall. New venues added included Luke’s Bar & Grill, Byron Beach Club (pool deck), 400 Gradi Pizzeria (by chef Johnny Di Francesco), Black Circus Theatre, F45 Fitness Studio, Altitude Nightclub, Encounter Hotel, and the Bonded Store.\n\n#### Drydock 2021\nDuring a 2-week drydocking in March-April 2021 (at Damen Shipyards Singapore), the ship's hull and superstructure were repainted.\n\nThe three restaurants (Angelo’s, Dragon Lady, and The Waterfront) were upgraded with new carpets and artwork.\n\nThe Pantry (Lido Market) was expanded with three new Australian-themed food outlets: Stix, Curry House, and Kettle & Bun.\n\nThe drydocking project involved over 250 contractors, more than 84,000 man-hours, the installation of approximately 14,000 m2 (150,700 ft2) of carpeting, and the repainting of about 5,000 m\\&sup2; (53,800 ft\\&sup2;) of interior surfaces.\n\nAll public spaces were thoroughly cleaned and renovated. General maintenance and machinery overhauls were also completed.\n\n### Star Princess refurbishment 2017 review\nThe 15-day drydock refurbishment in 2017 (December 3–15, in San Francisco, CA) resulted in the following changes:\n\nAll passenger cabins were upgraded with new bedding, replacing all beds with the Princess Luxury Bed. Many staterooms were converted into interconnecting cabins. Mini-Suite category MA was reclassified as M1.\n\nThe youth lounges for kids and teens (part of \"Camp Discovery\") were renovated through a partnership with Discovery Channel as part of Princess Cruises' “Discovery at Sea” program.\n\nThe onboard Boutiques were expanded with new outlets: \"Fragrance & Cosmetic\" and \"Effy Fine Jewelry\".\n\nSabatini's Italian Trattoria was enhanced with new décor and a refreshed menu created in partnership with Chef Angelo Auriana.\n\nThe wellness complex (Lotus Spa and Fitness Center) was modernized with state-of-the-art gym equipment.\n\nThe Casino Lounge was fully redesigned and recarpeted.\n\nAdditional upgrades included new upholstery and carpeting throughout the vessel, along with general maintenance work.\n\nStar Princess's 2017 refurbishment was part of Princess Cruises' USD 450 million multi-year fleet modernization program, \"Come Back New Promise\".\n\n### P\\&O Pacific Encounter Ship Review\nDeck 4 accommodates crew cabins, Tender Embarkation\/Disembarkation areas, and the Medical Center (infirmary staffed 24\/7 by onboard physicians and nurses).\n\nDeck 5 features the three-deck-high Piazza Atrium (with a live performance stage), Lobby Hall (with Lobby Lounge and Shore Excursions Desk), and venues including Lilly's Bar, Charlie's Bar, and Avalon Café. The deck is also the lower level of the P\\&O Retail complex (spanning decks 5-7), and houses the Fine Arts Gallery and Waterfront Restaurant.\n\nWaterfront Restaurant is a complimentary venue open for breakfast (7:30–9:30 am), lunch (12–1 pm), and dinner (5–9 pm), serving a variety of international dishes and desserts.\n\nDeck 6 includes the Marquee Theatre (main show lounge), Casino (with bar and gaming tables), The Bonded Store (offering signature cocktails and tasting classes), Reception Desk, Level UP Arcade, Life Photo Studio, and shops. Midship is Angelo's (Italian restaurant), and aft is Dragon Lady (Asian dining). Both require dinner reservations at the Reception Desk.\n\nDeck 7 includes the upper level of Marquee Theatre, the Ocean Front Bar (with live performances and art auctions), photo gallery, Luke’s Bar & Grill, Noosa Room (conference\/wedding venue), Encounter Hotel (piano\/English pub), Blue Room (live music\/lounge), 400 Gradi (pizzeria), and Black Circus Theatre (cabaret and kids’ events).\n\n- Luke's Bar & Grill offers burgers, kebabs, and seafood. Prices apply, and the venue serves both lunch and dinner with signature dishes by chef Luke Mangan.\n- Encounter Hotel operates as a piano bar and English-style pub.\n- Blue Room offers live entertainment and transforms into a disco at night, also featuring late-night blues sessions.\n- 400 Gradi serves Neapolitan pizzas by chef Johnny Di Francesco for lunch and dinner, with room service delivery available.\n- Black Circus Theatre is a cabaret-style lounge with a bar, used for live performances, laser tag, and cinema sessions.\n\nDeck 14 features the navigation bridge, two pools (Main and Family), four Jacuzzis, band stage, and poolside bars and eateries. Also located here are The Pantry and the Oasis Pool Deck.\n\n- The Pantry is a buffet restaurant\/marketplace with nine food outlets. Open for all meals, it includes salad, stir fry, taco, curry, fish, Italian, carvery, sandwich, and dessert stations. Evenings feature Shell & Bones (à la carte), and a daily kids’ dinner service is available at 4:15 pm.\n- The Oasis Bar serves the adults-only Oasis Pool and Sundeck.\n\nDeck 15 houses the wellness complex (Elemis Spa) with pools, Jacuzzis, fitness studio, spa services, salon\/barbershop, and Bondi Bar & Lounge. Also here is the Youth Center (Turtle Cove and Shark Shack), Big Screen (outdoor cinema), and Sky Bar.\n\nDeck 16 includes Byron Beach Club (adults-only sun deck with pool, Jacuzzis, cabanas, steward service), and the upper level of the Youth Center with outdoor play areas.\n\nDeck 17 features the Magra Dome (sliding roof), The Lawn (bowling and mini-golf), P\\&O Edge activities (including zipline and climbing wall), Twin-Racer waterslides, a shaded kids’ aquapark, and an aft sundeck with pool, splash area, Jacuzzi, and games, served by the Sunset Bar.\n\nDeck 18 includes the Sports Court, The Walkway (jogging track), and Altitude Nightclub (evening disco, daytime observation lounge). Altitude is accessible via two elevators and stairs from The Oasis below.\n\n### Pacific Encounter Inaugural Itineraries 2022\nThe renamed Star Princess (as Pacific Encounter) was initially scheduled to debut with a 15-day repositioning cruise from [Singapore](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/singapore-port-10) to [Brisbane](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/brisbane-port-22) in 2021, followed by her maiden Australian voyage.\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 11 Nov 17:00 | Departing from Singapore |\n| 12 Nov 07:00 - 18:00 | Klang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |\n| 16 Nov 07:00 - 18:00 | Lembar, Lombok, Indonesia |\n| 19 Nov 07:00 - 18:00 | Darwin, NT |\n| 23 Nov 07:00 - 16:00 | Cairns, Queensland |\n| 24 Nov 10:00 - 18:00 | Airlie Beach, Queensland |\n| 26 Nov 06:00 | Arriving in Brisbane, Queensland |\n\nFollowed by the 7-day \"Barrier Reef Discovery\" itinerary (2021 Maiden Voyage):\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 27 Nov 15:00 | Departing from Brisbane |\n| 29 Nov 07:00 - 16:00 | Airlie Beach, Queensland |\n| 30 Nov 09:30 - 01 Dec 17:00 | Cairns, Queensland (overnight) |\n| 02 Dec 08:30 - 09:30 | Willis Island, Australia |\n| 04 Dec 06:00 | Arriving in Brisbane |\n\nBoth sailings were canceled, and the ship's official debut was rescheduled for August 20, 2022.\n\n7-day \"Barrier Reef Discovery\" itinerary (2022 Maiden Voyage):\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 20 Aug 16:00 | Departing from Brisbane |\n| 22 Aug 16:00 - 23 Aug 17:00 | Cairns, Queensland (overnight) |\n| 25 Aug 08:00 - 09:30 | Willis Island, Coral Sea, Australia |\n| 27 Aug 06:00 | Arriving in Brisbane |\n### Star Princess Itineraries 2020–2021\nStar Princess’s last scheduled voyage for Princess Cruises was a 30-day relocation cruise from Alaska to Asia (Vancouver to Singapore, for drydock), priced from approximately USD 2700 per person. This voyage was later canceled.\n\nThe following were the last scheduled itineraries for Star Princess before her transfer to P\\&O Australia. Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy.\n\n(2020) 15-day Hawaiian Islands Christmas and New Year cruise – USD 1300\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 21 Dec 16:00 | Departing from Los Angeles, California USA |\n| 26 Dec 09:00 - 18:00 | Hilo, Hawaii Island |\n| 27 Dec 07:00 - 23:00 | Honolulu, Oahu Island, Hawaii |\n| 28 Dec 08:00 - 17:00 | Nawiliwili, Lihue, Kauai Island, Hawaii |\n| 29 Dec 07:00 - 18:00 | Lahaina, Maui Island, Hawaii |\n| 04 Jan 08:00 - 17:00 | Ensenada, Baja California Mexico |\n| 05 Jan | Arriving in Los Angeles |\n\n(2021) 15-days Hawaiian Islands (\\$1200)\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 05 Jan 16:00 | Departing from Los Angeles |\n| 10 Jan 09:00 - 18:00 | Hilo, Hawaii |\n| 11 Jan 07:00 - 23:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii |\n| 12 Jan 07:00 - 18:00 | Lahaina, Hawaii |\n| 13 Jan 08:00 - 17:00 | Nawiliwili, Hawaii |\n| 19 Jan 08:00 - 17:00 | Ensenada, Mexico |\n| 20 Jan | Arriving in Los Angeles |\n\n10-days Baja Peninsula Sea of Cortez (\\$850)\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 20 Jan 16:00 | Departing from Los Angeles |\n| 22 Jan 12:00 - 23 Jan 18:00 (overnight) | Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Mexico |\n| 24 Jan 07:00 - 17:00 | La Paz, Baja California Mexico |\n| 25 Jan 07:00 - 18:00 | Loreto, Baja California Mexico |\n| 27 Jan 07:00 - 18:00 | Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco Mexico |\n| 30 Jan | Arriving in Los Angeles |\n\n15-days Hawaiian Islands (\\$1200)\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 30 Jan 16:00 | Departing from Los Angeles |\n| 04 Feb 09:00 - 18:00 | Hilo, Hawaii |\n| 05 Feb 07:00 - 23:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii |\n| 06 Feb 08:00 - 17:00 | Nawiliwili, Hawaii |\n| 07 Feb 07:00 - 18:00 | Lahaina, Hawaii |\n| 13 Feb 08:00 - 17:00 | Ensenada, Mexico |\n| 14 Feb | Arriving in Los Angeles |\n\n10-days Baja Peninsula Sea of Cortez (\\$850)\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 14 Feb 16:00 | Departing from Los Angeles |\n| 16 Feb 12:00 - 17 Feb 18:00 | Cabo San Lucas, Mexico |\n| 18 Feb 07:00 - 17:00 | La Paz, Mexico |\n| 19 Feb 07:00 - 18:00 | Loreto, Mexico |\n| 21 Feb 07:00 - 18:00 | Puerto Vallarta, Mexico |\n| 24 Feb | Arriving in Los Angeles |\n\n15-days Hawaiian Islands (\\$1200)\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 24 Feb 16:00 | Departing from Los Angeles |\n| 01 Mar 07:00 - 23:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii |\n| 02 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 | Nawiliwili, Hawaii |\n| 03 Mar 07:00 - 18:00 | Lahaina, Hawaii |\n| 04 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 | Hilo, Hawaii |\n| 10 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 | Ensenada, Mexico |\n| 11 Mar | Arriving in Los Angeles |\n\n15-days Hawaiian Islands (\\$1400)\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 11 Mar 16:00 | Departing from Los Angeles |\n| 16 Mar 07:00 - 23:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii |\n| 17 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 | Nawiliwili, Hawaii |\n| 18 Mar 07:00 - 18:00 | Lahaina, Hawaii |\n| 19 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 | Hilo, Hawaii |\n| 25 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 | Ensenada, Mexico |\n| 26 Mar | Arriving in Los Angeles |\n\n28-days Hawaii, Tahiti Samoa (\\$3100)\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 26 Mar 16:00 | Departing from Los Angeles |\n| 31 Mar 09:00 - 18:00 | Hilo, Hawaii |\n| 01 Apr 07:00 - 23:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii |\n| 02 Apr 07:00 - 18:00 | Lahaina, Hawaii |\n| 07 Apr 10:00 - 18:00 | Pago Pago, Tutuila Island, American Samoa |\n| 09 Apr 07:00 - 17:00 | Apia, Upolu Island, Samoa |\n| 11 Apr 08:00 - 12 Apr 22:00 (overnight) | Bora Bora Island, Society Islands, French Polynesia |\n| 13 Apr 08:00 - 14 Apr 04:00 (overnight) | Papeete, Tahiti Island, French Polynesia |\n| 14 Apr 07:00 - 18:00 | Moorea Island, Society Islands, French Polynesia |\n| 23 Apr | Arriving in Los Angeles |\n\n10-days Baja Peninsula Sea of Cortez (\\$950)\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 23 Apr 16:00 | Departing from Los Angeles |\n| 25 Apr 12:00 - 26 Apr 18:00 (overnight) | Cabo San Lucas, Mexico |\n| 27 Apr 07:00 - 17:00 | La Paz, Mexico |\n| 28 Apr 07:00 - 18:00 | Loreto, Mexico |\n| 30 Apr 07:00 - 18:00 | Puerto Vallarta, Mexico |\n| 03 May | Arriving in Los Angeles |\n\nThe last in the Star Princess schedule was the 7-day relocation voyage from Los Angeles to Vancouver (\\$530 pp).\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 03 May 16:00 | Departing from Los Angeles |\n| 04 May 07:00 - 18:00 | Santa Barbara, California |\n| 06 May 07:00 - 23:00 | San Francisco, California |\n| 08 May 07:00 - 17:00 | Astoria, Oregon |\n| 09 May 08:00 - 23:00 | Victoria, BC Canada |\n| 10 May | Arriving in Vancouver, BC Canada |\n### Star Princess Ship Review (Facilities and Amenities, Food, Drinks, Entertainment)\nStar Princess features open seating in its main restaurants. Alternative dinner venues include the reservations-only Sabatini's Italian Restaurant and Crown Grill, both with a cover charge per person. The Lido Buffet (Horizon Court) is open 24 hours a day.\n\nThe Wheelhouse Bar serves pub-style lunches, while the Trident Grill and Prego Pizzeria provide casual snack options.\n\nPremium ice cream and specialty coffees are available at the ice cream bars and patisseries for an additional charge.\n\nThe Vines Bar offers artisan cheeses and evening snacks, also at an extra charge.\n\nGuests can enjoy Chef's Table and Ultimate Balcony Dining experiences, as well as Afternoon Tea and 24-hour room service.\n\nBelow is the full list of Star Princess restaurants and food venues:\n\n- Capri Restaurant (aft Dining Room; dinner only, Anytime Dining from 5:30–10:00 pm)\n- Crown Grill (160-seat steakhouse\/seafood restaurant, reservations recommended; offers complimentary British Pub Lunch on select days)\n- Portofino Restaurant (forward Dining Room; Breakfast 7–9 am, Lunch 12–1:30 pm, Afternoon Tea 3:30–4:30 pm, Dinner with Anytime Dining from 5:30–8:00 pm and 8:00–10:00 pm)\n- Amalfi Restaurant (aft Dining Room; dinner only with two fixed seatings at 5:45 pm and 8:00 pm)\n- Sabatini's Restaurant (Italian specialty dining; reservations recommended)\n- Trident Grill & Prego Pizzeria (self-service, complimentary fast food)\n- Horizon Court (self-service buffet restaurant, complimentary)\n\nEntertainment venues include the Vista Lounge and Princess Theater, both hosting multiple showings of featured performers and production shows.\n\nThe Princess Theater resembles a Broadway-style venue with orchestra-level seating, stadium-style rows, and box seating.\n\nThe Vista Lounge is cabaret-style, with seating around small drink tables and large windows that brighten the space during the day.\n\nThe Explorers Lounge and Wheelhouse Bar, located side by side on the Promenade Deck, host karaoke, piano music, dance bands, theme parties, games, and trivia.\n\nBelow is the full list of Star Princess lounges, clubs, and entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults:\n\n- The Piazza Atrium (3-deck open-floor space with live entertainment and Lobby Bar Piazza)\n- Princess Fine Arts Gallery, Photo Gallery & Shop, Platinum Studio\n- International Cafe (24-hour specialty coffee and patisserie)\n- Vines Bar (wine, seafood, and sushi bar)\n- Library with Internet stations, and 24-hour Internet Cafe\n- Princess Star Theatre (2-level venue for musicals, shows, workshops, seminars, and game shows)\n- Shooter's Lounge & Bar (smoking lounge and sports bar)\n- Vines Shop, Calypso Cove Shop, Essence Shop, Meridian Bay Shop, Facets Shop\n- Princess Star Grand Casino\n- Crooners Lounge & Bar (live music and seminars), Vista Lounge & Bar\n- Explorers Lounge & Bar (disco\/show lounge hosting karaoke, comedy, game shows, art auctions)\n- Wheelhouse Bar (piano bar by day, English pub by night)\n- Scoops Bar (Sundaes Ice Cream Bar, complimentary)\n- Outrigger Bar (poolside bar), Tradewinds Bar\n- Star’s Lotus Spa complex, Beauty Salon, Fitness Center with Aerobics Studio\n- Hearts & Minds 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[CruiseMapper](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/)\n2. [Ships](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships)\n3. [Carnival Cruise Line](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/cruise-lines\/Carnival-Cruise-Line-9)\n4. [Carnival Encounter](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Encounter-705)\n## Former names : P\\&O Pacific Encounter, Star Princess\n\n[![Carnival Encounter cruise ship](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/images\/ships\/705-large-4a47d2983c8bd392b120b627e0e1cab4.jpg)](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/images\/ships\/705-large-4a47d2983c8bd392b120b627e0e1cab4.jpg \"Carnival Encounter cruise ship\")\n\n### Carnival Encounter current position\nThe current location of Carnival Encounter is in East Australia cruising at speed of 17.6 kn (33 km\/h \\| 20 mph) en route to Brisbane. The AIS position was last reported 29 minutes ago.\n\n[All Itineraries](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Encounter-705?tab=itinerary#itinerary) [Current Position](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/?imo=9192363)\n\n### Current itinerary of Carnival Encounter\nCarnival Encounter current cruise is а **7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef**. The itinerary begins on **April 11, 2026** and ends on **April 18, 2026**.\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 11 Apr 15:00 | **Departing** from [Brisbane, Queensland Australia](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/brisbane-port-22) [hotels](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/brisbane-port-22?tab=hotels#hotels) |\n| 13 Apr 14:00 - 15:00 | [Willis Island, Coral Sea, Australia](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/willis-island-port-1418) |\n| 14 Apr 08:00 - 15 Apr 16:00 | [Cairns, Queensland Australia](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/cairns-port-575) |\n| 16 Apr 09:00 - 18:30 | [Airlie Beach, Queensland Australia](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/airlie-beach-port-847) |\n| 18 Apr 07:00 | **Arriving** in [Brisbane, Queensland Australia](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/brisbane-port-22) [hotels](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/brisbane-port-22?tab=hotels#hotels) |\n\nSpecifications of Carnival Encounter\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| Year of build | 2002 \/ Age: 24 |\n| Flag state | Bahamas |\n| Builder | Fincantieri (Monfalcone, Italy) |\n| Class | PRINCESS GRAND |\n| Building cost | USD 450 million |\n| Engines (power) | Wartsila-Sulzer (63.4  MW \/ 85021  hp) |\n| Speed | 24 kn \/ 44 km\/h \/ 28 mph |\n| Length (LOA) | 290 m \/ 951 ft |\n| Beam (width) | 36 m \/ 118 ft |\n| Gross Tonnage | 108977 gt |\n\n|   |   |\n|---|---|\n| Passengers | 2596 - 3115 |\n| Crew | 1100 |\n| Passengers-to-space ratio | 35 |\n| Decks | 18 |\n| Cabins | 1298 |\n| Decks with cabins | 7 |\n| Last Refurbishment | 2026 |\n| Sister-ships | Caribbean Princess, Crown Princess, Diamond Princess, Emerald Princess, Golden Princess (Carnival Adventure), Grand Princess, Ruby Princess, Sapphire Princess |\n| Former names | P\\&O Pacific Encounter, Star Princess |\n| Christened by | Gunilla Antonini (for Princess Cruises) |\n| Owner | Carnival Corporation & PLC |\n| Operator | Carnival Cruise Line (via Carnival Australia) |\n\n- [Itineraries](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Encounter-705#itinerary)\n- [Review](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Encounter-705#review)\n- [Wiki](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Encounter-705#wiki)\n\n## Carnival Encounter Itineraries\n| Date | Itinerary | Departure Port | From |\n|---|---|---|---|\n| 2026 Mar 30 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Apr 03 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Apr 11 | 7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Apr 18 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Apr 21 | 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 May 01 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 May 04 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 May 08 | 7 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 May 15 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 May 18 | 12 days, round-trip Fiji South Pacific | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 May 30 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Jun 05 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Jun 09 | 10 days, round-trip Papua New Guinea | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Jun 19 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Jun 22 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Jun 26 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Jul 04 | 7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Jul 14 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Jul 18 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Jul 26 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Aug 01 | 14 days, round-trip Mutiny On The Bounty Fiji | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Aug 15 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Aug 19 | 10 days, round-trip Papua New Guinea | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Aug 29 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Sep 01 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Sep 05 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Sep 11 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Sep 14 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Sep 18 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Sep 26 | 7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Oct 03 | 7 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Oct 10 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Oct 13 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Oct 17 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Oct 25 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Oct 31 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Nov 03 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Nov 07 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Nov 15 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Nov 19 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Nov 22 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Nov 28 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Dec 06 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Dec 10 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Dec 13 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Dec 19 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Dec 27 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2026 Dec 30 | 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jan 09 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jan 17 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jan 23 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jan 27 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jan 31 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Feb 06 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Feb 09 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Feb 13 | 7 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Feb 20 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Feb 23 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Feb 27 | 7 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Mar 06 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Mar 09 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Mar 13 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Mar 21 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Mar 25 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Mar 29 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Apr 06 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Apr 12 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Apr 16 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Apr 19 | 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Apr 29 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 May 03 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 May 07 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 May 10 | 12 days, round-trip Fiji South Pacific | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 May 22 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 May 30 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jun 05 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jun 08 | 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jun 18 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jun 21 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jun 25 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jul 03 | 7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jul 10 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jul 13 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jul 17 | 14 days, round-trip Mutiny On The Bounty Fiji | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Jul 31 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Aug 08 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Aug 14 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Aug 18 | 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Aug 28 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Aug 31 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Sep 04 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Sep 10 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Sep 13 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Sep 17 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Sep 25 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Oct 01 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Oct 09 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Oct 12 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Oct 16 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Oct 24 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Oct 30 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Nov 02 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Nov 06 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Nov 14 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Nov 18 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Nov 21 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Nov 27 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Dec 05 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Dec 09 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Dec 12 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Dec 18 | 9 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Dec 27 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2027 Dec 30 | 9 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Jan 08 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Jan 12 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Jan 16 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Jan 22 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Jan 25 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Jan 29 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Feb 06 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Feb 12 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Feb 15 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Feb 19 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Feb 27 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Mar 04 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Mar 07 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Mar 11 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Mar 19 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Mar 25 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Mar 28 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Apr 01 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Apr 09 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Apr 15 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Apr 18 | 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Apr 28 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 May 01 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 May 05 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 May 08 | 12 days, round-trip Fiji South Pacific | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 May 20 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 May 28 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Jun 01 | 3 days, round-trip Getaway | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Jun 04 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Jun 10 | 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Jun 14 | 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Jun 24 | 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia | Brisbane |   |\n| 2028 Jul 02 | 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef | Brisbane |   |\n\n## Carnival Encounter Review\n### Review of Carnival Encounter\nThe 2002-built (as Star Princess) cruise ship Carnival Encounter (formerly Pacific Encounter) is the third GRAND-Class vessel constructed for [Princess Cruises](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/cruise-lines\/Princess-Cruises-3), with sisterships [Crown](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Crown-Princess-660), [Diamond](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Diamond-Princess-534), [Caribbean](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Caribbean-Princess-558), [Grand](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Grand-Princess-697), [Emerald](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Emerald-Princess-673), [Ruby](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Ruby-Princess-593), [Golden\/Carnival Adventure](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Adventure-678), and [Sapphire](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Sapphire-Princess-733).\n\nThe vessel (IMO number 9192363) is currently Bahamas-[flagged](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/wiki\/758-cruise-ship-registry-flags-of-convenience-flag-state-control) (MMSI 311001596) and registered in [Nassau](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/nassau-port-27). Previously, she was UK-flagged (MMSI 232032840) and registered in [Southampton](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/southampton-port-115). Under Princess Cruises, Star Princess was Bermuda-flagged (MMSI 310361000) and registered in [Hamilton](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/hamilton-port-469).\n\n### History - Construction and Ownership\n[Carnival Cruise Line (CCL)](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/cruise-lines\/Carnival-Cruise-Line-9) is a US-based brand and subsidiary of [Carnival Corporation](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/wiki\/2872-carnival-corporation), the ship’s owner. CCL was founded in 1972 by Ted Arison (1924–1999), co-founder of [NCL-Norwegian](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/cruise-lines\/Norwegian-Cruise-Line-10).\n\nCCL operates the largest fleet within Carnival Corporation, both in number of ships and total GT-tonnage. In 2023, CCL held ~9% of global cruise industry revenue and ~19% of passenger share. In 2024, Carnival Corporation commanded ~51% of the global US\\$64+ billion cruise market.\n\n![Carnival Encounter cruise ship (P\\&O Pacific Encounter\/Star Princess)](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/images\/ships\/705-large-4a47d2983c8bd392b120b627e0e1cab4.jpg)\n\nIn 2018, Princess Cruises announced that Golden Princess and Star Princess would be transferred to the [P\\&O Australia fleet](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/cruise-lines\/PO-Cruises-23) in 2021 and renamed Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter, respectively. The transfer was officially confirmed on October 21, 2020. Star Princess began operations for P\\&O Australia in November 2021 following a scheduled [drydock refurbishment](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/wiki\/767-cruise-ship-refurbishment-dry-dock-schedule).\n\nIn May 2023, Princess Cruises announced that its second SPHERE-class ship will be named [Star Princess](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Star-Princess-2168), joining the fleet in August 2025.\n\nIn May 2024, Carnival Corporation announced the discontinuation of the P\\&O Australia brand effective 2025. Pacific Explorer will be retired in February 2025, while Pacific Encounter and Pacific Adventure will transfer to Carnival Cruise Line and be renamed \"Carnival Encounter\" and \"Carnival Adventure.\"\n\nIn March 2025, Pacific Encounter and Pacific Adventure were taken out of service for unscheduled drydocking. After April 2025, both ships began operations under the Carnival Cruise Line brand. The third Carnival Australia ship is [Carnival Splendor](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/Carnival-Splendor-547), homeported year-round in Sydney, NSW.\n\nDuring her 2008 drydock, Star Princess received several new venues, including The Piazza (entertainment space), a bakery, Internet Cafe, wine and sushi bars, The Sanctuary (adults-only area), Crown Grill (steakhouse and seafood), and seven new Suites with walk-in closets and spa bathrooms. The shopping complex was redesigned, relocating and expanding the Essence Shop and Meridian Bay Shop.\n\n### Decks and Cabins\n[Pacific Encounter staterooms](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/cabins\/Carnival-Encounter-705) (1298 total, across 34 categories) include 205 Suites, 515 Balcony cabins, 212 Oceanviews, and 366 Interior cabins, including 25 wheelchair-accessible. Most staterooms are sized 160–190 ft\\&sup2; (15–18 m\\&sup2;), with balconies ranging from 45–90 ft\\&sup2; (4–8 m\\&sup2;). Nearly 80% of all outside cabins have private balconies. The largest accommodation is the Grand Suite at 615 ft\\&sup2; (57 m\\&sup2;) with a 115 ft\\&sup2; (11 m\\&sup2;) terrace.\n\nThe ship has [16 decks](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/deckplans\/Carnival-Encounter-705), of which 14 are accessible to passengers and 7 contain staterooms.\n\n### Review \/ Shipboard Facilities and Amenities\nDeck 4 contains crew cabins, Tender Embarkation\/Disembarkation areas, and the Infirmary\/Medical Center (with resident medical staff on 24-hour duty).\n\nDeck 5 features the Lobby Lounge (with live performances), Cherry on Top (candy shop), Level Up Arcade, Carnival Adventures, Marquee Theater (level 1 of 3), and the Waterfront Restaurant. The Lobby is served by Lilly's Bar, Charlie's Bar, and Avalon Cafe.\n\n- **Carnival Adventures** provides shore excursion info and booking assistance.\n- **Cherry on Top** sells bulk candies, confections, apparel, flowers, greeting cards, and offers formalwear rental (pre-ordered only).\n- **Marquee Theater** hosts evening shows, comedy acts, magic, and live music twice nightly (6:30 and 8:45 pm), as well as trivia and lectures during the day.\n- **Waterfront Restaurant** serves breakfast (7:30–9:30 am), lunch (12–1 pm), and dinner (5–9 pm), offering a varied menu of soups, salads, pastas, meats, and desserts.\n\nDeck 6 includes Marquee Theater (level 2), Casino (with bar and gaming tournaments), The Bonded Store (signature cocktails and tasting events), Reception Desk, Fun Shops, and Dreams Studio (photo sessions).\n\n- **Angelo’s Restaurant** (midship) serves complimentary Italian cuisine; reservations at the Reception Desk.\n- **Dragon Lady** (aft) offers Asian cuisine served banquet-style; dinner bookings also via Reception.\n\nDeck 7 houses the outdoor Promenade, Marquee Theater (level 3), Internet Desk, Ocean Bar (with stage and dance floor), Fun Shops, Pixels Photo Gallery, Luke’s Bar & Grill, Noosa Room, Encounter Hotel, Black Circus Theatre, Piano Bar 88, and The Trattoria.\n\n- **Luke’s Bar & Grill** serves signature dishes by Luke Mangan; operates as a fast food and specialty dining venue.\n- **Encounter Hotel** is a piano lounge by day and pub by night with craft beers and live music.\n- **Black Circus Theatre** hosts cabaret shows, movies, and family programming.\n- **Piano Bar 88** offers live music, singalongs, and themed nights.\n- **The Trattoria** is a complimentary lunch venue (pasta bar) and à la carte specialty dinner restaurant (\\$15 adults, \\$5 kids).\n\nDeck 14 includes the Navigation Bridge, two swimming pools (Main and Family), four Jacuzzis, and the Pool Deck with venues like The Pizzeria, Luke’s Burger Bar, Pool Bar, and Ice Cream Bar. Also here are The Pantry and the Oasis Pool Deck.\n\n- **The Pantry** is a buffet-style marketplace with 9 food outlets, serving all meals. It also offers a kids’ dinner service daily at 4:15 pm.\n- **Oasis Bar** serves the aft adults-only pool and sun deck area.\n\nDeck 15 features the Cloud 9 Spa, Sky Bar, Camp Ocean (kids' club), Circle C (ages 12–14), Club O2 (ages 15–17), Seaside Theater (outdoor cinema), Family Pool Area, and Bondi Conference Room.\n\nDeck 16 includes the Byron Beach Club (adults-only retreat with pool, Jacuzzis, cabanas, steward service), Edge Adventure Park, Kid’s Restroom, and The Spa (two hot tubs).\n\nDeck 17 has the Magra Dome (retractable roof), The Lawn (mini-golf and lawn games), Edge sports facilities, Waterslide, and an aft sun deck with pools and games.\n\nDeck 18 contains the Sports Court, The Walkway (jogging track), and Altitude Nightclub (which serves as a daytime observation lounge).\n\nIn May 2026, Carnival Australia's ships Adventure and Encounter introduced two new restaurants - Bonsai Sushi Express (made-to-order sushi, sashimi, rolls, tuna poke bowls, salads, desserts) and Fahrenheit 555 (steakhouse, replacing Luke’s Bar & Grill).\n\n### Itineraries\nCarnival Encounter sails year-round from [Brisbane, QLD, Australia](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/brisbane-port-22).\n\nPacific Encounter's inaugural P\\&O season began October 2, 2021, with a rescheduled maiden voyage on August 27, 2022 (7-day \"Barrier Reef Discovery\" to Airlie Beach, Cairns, and Willis Island).\n\nPorts of call included destinations in Australia (notably the [Great Barrier Reef](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/great-barrier-reef-port-646)) and South Pacific Islands (New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji, Papua New Guinea). Sample itineraries were \"Barrier Reef Discovery\" (7-night), \"Pacific Island Hopper\" (7-night), \"Comedy Cruise\" (4-night [cruise to nowhere](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/wiki\/772-cruise-to-nowhere)), and \"Whitsundays Cruise\" (4-night).\n\nStar Princess previously operated roundtrips from US West Coast ports ([San Francisco](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/san-francisco-port-2) and [Los Angeles\/Long Beach](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/los-angeles-port-86)), sailing to Hawaii, Mexico, and Alaska on a seasonal basis.\n\n### Photos of Carnival Encounter\n[![Carnival Encounter cruise ship (P\\&O Pacific Encounter\/Star Princess)](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/images\/ships\/thumb\/705-45567a2d88be.jpg)](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/images\/ships\/705-45567a2d88be.jpg)\n\n## Carnival Encounter Wiki\nThe [Fincantieri Monfalcone](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/monfalcone-port-17732)\\-built Star Princess was christened by godmother Gunilla Antonini, wife of Dr. Corrado Antonini (Executive Chairman of the Italian shipbuilding company [Fincantieri](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/wiki\/769-shipbuilding-companies#Fincantieri)). The vessel began her 26-day maiden voyage (Pacific Ocean itinerary) on February 13, 2002.\n\nCarnival Encounter (Monfalcone shipyard\/hull number 6051) is powered by Wartsila-Sulzer marine diesel engines (models 8ZAV40S and 8ZAL40) with a total output of 63.36 MW.\n\nA fun fact: there was an earlier ship also named \"Star Princess\", later renamed [Columbus](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ships\/CMV-Columbus-724), which was previously operated as \"Pacific Pearl\" by [P\\&O Australia](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/cruise-lines\/PO-Cruises-23).\n\n### Carnival Encounter refurbishments review\n#### Drydock 2026\nCarnival Encounter's first drydocking was in 2026 (February 16-March 5) in Singapore.\n\nThe project was for routine maintenance works and classification\/safety inspections, technical overhaul, hull cleaning\/repainting (adding CCL's Carnival’s red-white-blue livery), and minor hotel upkeep.\n\nThe updates included new Cloud 9 Spa Thermal Suites, fitted with saunas, steam baths and heated loungers.\n\nThe 5 pools were fully revitalized, while 7 whirlpools\/hot tubs were replaced.\n\nThe Sports Court received new hoops and netting.\n\nThe Twin Racer (waterslides) were polished up.\n\n#### Drydock 2025\nIn February-March 2025, the vessel was taken out of service for a refit\/refurbishment\/rebranding when it was transferred from P\\&O Australia to CCL\/Carnival Cruise Line.\n\nThis project was for necessary works to integrate it into the CCL fleet, including interior and exterior rebranding (venues, facilities, public spaces, cabin categories), renovations to all public spaces and staterooms, technical overhaul, safety, and classification inspections as part of its routine maintenance.\n\n### P\\&O Pacific Encounter refurbishments review\n#### Drydock 2023\nDuring the February 6–25, 2023, drydocking in Singapore, the ship received significant upgrades, including the addition of the Twin-Racer waterslide (142 meters long, 16 meters high) and the P\\&O Edge Adventure Park (Deck 16), which features a 55-meter zipline, cargo net, walk the plank, beam walk, and rock climbing wall. New venues added included Luke’s Bar & Grill, Byron Beach Club (pool deck), 400 Gradi Pizzeria (by chef Johnny Di Francesco), Black Circus Theatre, F45 Fitness Studio, Altitude Nightclub, Encounter Hotel, and the Bonded Store.\n\n#### Drydock 2021\nDuring a 2-week drydocking in March-April 2021 (at Damen Shipyards Singapore), the ship's hull and superstructure were repainted.\n\nThe three restaurants (Angelo’s, Dragon Lady, and The Waterfront) were upgraded with new carpets and artwork.\n\nThe Pantry (Lido Market) was expanded with three new Australian-themed food outlets: Stix, Curry House, and Kettle & Bun.\n\nThe drydocking project involved over 250 contractors, more than 84,000 man-hours, the installation of approximately 14,000 m2 (150,700 ft2) of carpeting, and the repainting of about 5,000 m\\&sup2; (53,800 ft\\&sup2;) of interior surfaces.\n\nAll public spaces were thoroughly cleaned and renovated. General maintenance and machinery overhauls were also completed.\n\n### Star Princess refurbishment 2017 review\nThe 15-day drydock refurbishment in 2017 (December 3–15, in San Francisco, CA) resulted in the following changes:\n\nAll passenger cabins were upgraded with new bedding, replacing all beds with the Princess Luxury Bed. Many staterooms were converted into interconnecting cabins. Mini-Suite category MA was reclassified as M1.\n\nThe youth lounges for kids and teens (part of \"Camp Discovery\") were renovated through a partnership with Discovery Channel as part of Princess Cruises' “Discovery at Sea” program.\n\nThe onboard Boutiques were expanded with new outlets: \"Fragrance & Cosmetic\" and \"Effy Fine Jewelry\".\n\nSabatini's Italian Trattoria was enhanced with new décor and a refreshed menu created in partnership with Chef Angelo Auriana.\n\nThe wellness complex (Lotus Spa and Fitness Center) was modernized with state-of-the-art gym equipment.\n\nThe Casino Lounge was fully redesigned and recarpeted.\n\nAdditional upgrades included new upholstery and carpeting throughout the vessel, along with general maintenance work.\n\nStar Princess's 2017 refurbishment was part of Princess Cruises' USD 450 million multi-year fleet modernization program, \"Come Back New Promise\".\n\n### P\\&O Pacific Encounter Ship Review\nDeck 4 accommodates crew cabins, Tender Embarkation\/Disembarkation areas, and the Medical Center (infirmary staffed 24\/7 by onboard physicians and nurses).\n\nDeck 5 features the three-deck-high Piazza Atrium (with a live performance stage), Lobby Hall (with Lobby Lounge and Shore Excursions Desk), and venues including Lilly's Bar, Charlie's Bar, and Avalon Café. The deck is also the lower level of the P\\&O Retail complex (spanning decks 5-7), and houses the Fine Arts Gallery and Waterfront Restaurant.\n\nWaterfront Restaurant is a complimentary venue open for breakfast (7:30–9:30 am), lunch (12–1 pm), and dinner (5–9 pm), serving a variety of international dishes and desserts.\n\nDeck 6 includes the Marquee Theatre (main show lounge), Casino (with bar and gaming tables), The Bonded Store (offering signature cocktails and tasting classes), Reception Desk, Level UP Arcade, Life Photo Studio, and shops. Midship is Angelo's (Italian restaurant), and aft is Dragon Lady (Asian dining). Both require dinner reservations at the Reception Desk.\n\nDeck 7 includes the upper level of Marquee Theatre, the Ocean Front Bar (with live performances and art auctions), photo gallery, Luke’s Bar & Grill, Noosa Room (conference\/wedding venue), Encounter Hotel (piano\/English pub), Blue Room (live music\/lounge), 400 Gradi (pizzeria), and Black Circus Theatre (cabaret and kids’ events).\n\n- Luke's Bar & Grill offers burgers, kebabs, and seafood. Prices apply, and the venue serves both lunch and dinner with signature dishes by chef Luke Mangan.\n- Encounter Hotel operates as a piano bar and English-style pub.\n- Blue Room offers live entertainment and transforms into a disco at night, also featuring late-night blues sessions.\n- 400 Gradi serves Neapolitan pizzas by chef Johnny Di Francesco for lunch and dinner, with room service delivery available.\n- Black Circus Theatre is a cabaret-style lounge with a bar, used for live performances, laser tag, and cinema sessions.\n\nDeck 14 features the navigation bridge, two pools (Main and Family), four Jacuzzis, band stage, and poolside bars and eateries. Also located here are The Pantry and the Oasis Pool Deck.\n\n- The Pantry is a buffet restaurant\/marketplace with nine food outlets. Open for all meals, it includes salad, stir fry, taco, curry, fish, Italian, carvery, sandwich, and dessert stations. Evenings feature Shell & Bones (à la carte), and a daily kids’ dinner service is available at 4:15 pm.\n- The Oasis Bar serves the adults-only Oasis Pool and Sundeck.\n\nDeck 15 houses the wellness complex (Elemis Spa) with pools, Jacuzzis, fitness studio, spa services, salon\/barbershop, and Bondi Bar & Lounge. Also here is the Youth Center (Turtle Cove and Shark Shack), Big Screen (outdoor cinema), and Sky Bar.\n\nDeck 16 includes Byron Beach Club (adults-only sun deck with pool, Jacuzzis, cabanas, steward service), and the upper level of the Youth Center with outdoor play areas.\n\nDeck 17 features the Magra Dome (sliding roof), The Lawn (bowling and mini-golf), P\\&O Edge activities (including zipline and climbing wall), Twin-Racer waterslides, a shaded kids’ aquapark, and an aft sundeck with pool, splash area, Jacuzzi, and games, served by the Sunset Bar.\n\nDeck 18 includes the Sports Court, The Walkway (jogging track), and Altitude Nightclub (evening disco, daytime observation lounge). Altitude is accessible via two elevators and stairs from The Oasis below.\n\n### Pacific Encounter Inaugural Itineraries 2022\nThe renamed Star Princess (as Pacific Encounter) was initially scheduled to debut with a 15-day repositioning cruise from [Singapore](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/singapore-port-10) to [Brisbane](https:\/\/www.cruisemapper.com\/ports\/brisbane-port-22) in 2021, followed by her maiden Australian voyage.\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 11 Nov 17:00 | Departing from Singapore |\n| 12 Nov 07:00 - 18:00 | Klang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia |\n| 16 Nov 07:00 - 18:00 | Lembar, Lombok, Indonesia |\n| 19 Nov 07:00 - 18:00 | Darwin, NT |\n| 23 Nov 07:00 - 16:00 | Cairns, Queensland |\n| 24 Nov 10:00 - 18:00 | Airlie Beach, Queensland |\n| 26 Nov 06:00 | Arriving in Brisbane, Queensland |\n\nFollowed by the 7-day \"Barrier Reef Discovery\" itinerary (2021 Maiden Voyage):\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 27 Nov 15:00 | Departing from Brisbane |\n| 29 Nov 07:00 - 16:00 | Airlie Beach, Queensland |\n| 30 Nov 09:30 - 01 Dec 17:00 | Cairns, Queensland (overnight) |\n| 02 Dec 08:30 - 09:30 | Willis Island, Australia |\n| 04 Dec 06:00 | Arriving in Brisbane |\n\nBoth sailings were canceled, and the ship's official debut was rescheduled for August 20, 2022.\n\n7-day \"Barrier Reef Discovery\" itinerary (2022 Maiden Voyage):\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 20 Aug 16:00 | Departing from Brisbane |\n| 22 Aug 16:00 - 23 Aug 17:00 | Cairns, Queensland (overnight) |\n| 25 Aug 08:00 - 09:30 | Willis Island, Coral Sea, Australia |\n| 27 Aug 06:00 | Arriving in Brisbane |\n### Star Princess Itineraries 2020–2021\nStar Princess’s last scheduled voyage for Princess Cruises was a 30-day relocation cruise from Alaska to Asia (Vancouver to Singapore, for drydock), priced from approximately USD 2700 per person. This voyage was later canceled.\n\nThe following were the last scheduled itineraries for Star Princess before her transfer to P\\&O Australia. Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy.\n\n(2020) 15-day Hawaiian Islands Christmas and New Year cruise – USD 1300\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 21 Dec 16:00 | Departing from Los Angeles, California USA |\n| 26 Dec 09:00 - 18:00 | Hilo, Hawaii Island |\n| 27 Dec 07:00 - 23:00 | Honolulu, Oahu Island, Hawaii |\n| 28 Dec 08:00 - 17:00 | Nawiliwili, Lihue, Kauai Island, Hawaii |\n| 29 Dec 07:00 - 18:00 | Lahaina, Maui Island, Hawaii |\n| 04 Jan 08:00 - 17:00 | Ensenada, Baja California Mexico |\n| 05 Jan | Arriving in Los Angeles |\n\n(2021) 15-days Hawaiian Islands (\\$1200)\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 05 Jan 16:00 | Departing from Los Angeles |\n| 10 Jan 09:00 - 18:00 | Hilo, Hawaii |\n| 11 Jan 07:00 - 23:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii |\n| 12 Jan 07:00 - 18:00 | Lahaina, Hawaii |\n| 13 Jan 08:00 - 17:00 | Nawiliwili, Hawaii |\n| 19 Jan 08:00 - 17:00 | Ensenada, Mexico |\n| 20 Jan | Arriving in Los Angeles |\n\n10-days Baja Peninsula Sea of Cortez (\\$850)\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 20 Jan 16:00 | Departing from Los Angeles |\n| 22 Jan 12:00 - 23 Jan 18:00 (overnight) | Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Mexico |\n| 24 Jan 07:00 - 17:00 | La Paz, Baja California Mexico |\n| 25 Jan 07:00 - 18:00 | Loreto, Baja California Mexico |\n| 27 Jan 07:00 - 18:00 | Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco Mexico |\n| 30 Jan | Arriving in Los Angeles |\n\n15-days Hawaiian Islands (\\$1200)\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 30 Jan 16:00 | Departing from Los Angeles |\n| 04 Feb 09:00 - 18:00 | Hilo, Hawaii |\n| 05 Feb 07:00 - 23:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii |\n| 06 Feb 08:00 - 17:00 | Nawiliwili, Hawaii |\n| 07 Feb 07:00 - 18:00 | Lahaina, Hawaii |\n| 13 Feb 08:00 - 17:00 | Ensenada, Mexico |\n| 14 Feb | Arriving in Los Angeles |\n\n10-days Baja Peninsula Sea of Cortez (\\$850)\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 14 Feb 16:00 | Departing from Los Angeles |\n| 16 Feb 12:00 - 17 Feb 18:00 | Cabo San Lucas, Mexico |\n| 18 Feb 07:00 - 17:00 | La Paz, Mexico |\n| 19 Feb 07:00 - 18:00 | Loreto, Mexico |\n| 21 Feb 07:00 - 18:00 | Puerto Vallarta, Mexico |\n| 24 Feb | Arriving in Los Angeles |\n\n15-days Hawaiian Islands (\\$1200)\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 24 Feb 16:00 | Departing from Los Angeles |\n| 01 Mar 07:00 - 23:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii |\n| 02 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 | Nawiliwili, Hawaii |\n| 03 Mar 07:00 - 18:00 | Lahaina, Hawaii |\n| 04 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 | Hilo, Hawaii |\n| 10 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 | Ensenada, Mexico |\n| 11 Mar | Arriving in Los Angeles |\n\n15-days Hawaiian Islands (\\$1400)\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 11 Mar 16:00 | Departing from Los Angeles |\n| 16 Mar 07:00 - 23:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii |\n| 17 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 | Nawiliwili, Hawaii |\n| 18 Mar 07:00 - 18:00 | Lahaina, Hawaii |\n| 19 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 | Hilo, Hawaii |\n| 25 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 | Ensenada, Mexico |\n| 26 Mar | Arriving in Los Angeles |\n\n28-days Hawaii, Tahiti Samoa (\\$3100)\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 26 Mar 16:00 | Departing from Los Angeles |\n| 31 Mar 09:00 - 18:00 | Hilo, Hawaii |\n| 01 Apr 07:00 - 23:00 | Honolulu, Hawaii |\n| 02 Apr 07:00 - 18:00 | Lahaina, Hawaii |\n| 07 Apr 10:00 - 18:00 | Pago Pago, Tutuila Island, American Samoa |\n| 09 Apr 07:00 - 17:00 | Apia, Upolu Island, Samoa |\n| 11 Apr 08:00 - 12 Apr 22:00 (overnight) | Bora Bora Island, Society Islands, French Polynesia |\n| 13 Apr 08:00 - 14 Apr 04:00 (overnight) | Papeete, Tahiti Island, French Polynesia |\n| 14 Apr 07:00 - 18:00 | Moorea Island, Society Islands, French Polynesia |\n| 23 Apr | Arriving in Los Angeles |\n\n10-days Baja Peninsula Sea of Cortez (\\$950)\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 23 Apr 16:00 | Departing from Los Angeles |\n| 25 Apr 12:00 - 26 Apr 18:00 (overnight) | Cabo San Lucas, Mexico |\n| 27 Apr 07:00 - 17:00 | La Paz, Mexico |\n| 28 Apr 07:00 - 18:00 | Loreto, Mexico |\n| 30 Apr 07:00 - 18:00 | Puerto Vallarta, Mexico |\n| 03 May | Arriving in Los Angeles |\n\nThe last in the Star Princess schedule was the 7-day relocation voyage from Los Angeles to Vancouver (\\$530 pp).\n\n| Date \/ Time | Port |\n|---|---|\n| 03 May 16:00 | Departing from Los Angeles |\n| 04 May 07:00 - 18:00 | Santa Barbara, California |\n| 06 May 07:00 - 23:00 | San Francisco, California |\n| 08 May 07:00 - 17:00 | Astoria, Oregon |\n| 09 May 08:00 - 23:00 | Victoria, BC Canada |\n| 10 May | Arriving in Vancouver, BC Canada |\n### Star Princess Ship Review (Facilities and Amenities, Food, Drinks, Entertainment)\nStar Princess features open seating in its main restaurants. Alternative dinner venues include the reservations-only Sabatini's Italian Restaurant and Crown Grill, both with a cover charge per person. The Lido Buffet (Horizon Court) is open 24 hours a day.\n\nThe Wheelhouse Bar serves pub-style lunches, while the Trident Grill and Prego Pizzeria provide casual snack options.\n\nPremium ice cream and specialty coffees are available at the ice cream bars and patisseries for an additional charge.\n\nThe Vines Bar offers artisan cheeses and evening snacks, also at an extra charge.\n\nGuests can enjoy Chef's Table and Ultimate Balcony Dining experiences, as well as Afternoon Tea and 24-hour room service.\n\nBelow is the full list of Star Princess restaurants and food venues:\n\n- Capri Restaurant (aft Dining Room; dinner only, Anytime Dining from 5:30–10:00 pm)\n- Crown Grill (160-seat steakhouse\/seafood restaurant, reservations recommended; offers complimentary British Pub Lunch on select days)\n- Portofino Restaurant (forward Dining Room; Breakfast 7–9 am, Lunch 12–1:30 pm, Afternoon Tea 3:30–4:30 pm, Dinner with Anytime Dining from 5:30–8:00 pm and 8:00–10:00 pm)\n- Amalfi Restaurant (aft Dining Room; dinner only with two fixed seatings at 5:45 pm and 8:00 pm)\n- Sabatini's Restaurant (Italian specialty dining; reservations recommended)\n- Trident Grill & Prego Pizzeria (self-service, complimentary fast food)\n- Horizon Court (self-service buffet restaurant, complimentary)\n\nEntertainment venues include the Vista Lounge and Princess Theater, both hosting multiple showings of featured performers and production shows.\n\nThe Princess Theater resembles a Broadway-style venue with orchestra-level seating, stadium-style rows, and box seating.\n\nThe Vista Lounge is cabaret-style, with seating around small drink tables and large windows that brighten the space during the day.\n\nThe Explorers Lounge and Wheelhouse Bar, located side by side on the Promenade Deck, host karaoke, piano music, dance bands, theme parties, games, and trivia.\n\nBelow is the full list of Star Princess lounges, clubs, and entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults:\n\n- The Piazza Atrium (3-deck open-floor space with live entertainment and Lobby Bar Piazza)\n- Princess Fine Arts Gallery, Photo Gallery & Shop, Platinum Studio\n- International Cafe (24-hour specialty coffee and patisserie)\n- Vines Bar (wine, seafood, and sushi bar)\n- Library with Internet stations, and 24-hour Internet Cafe\n- Princess Star Theatre (2-level venue for musicals, shows, workshops, seminars, and game shows)\n- Shooter's Lounge & Bar (smoking lounge and sports bar)\n- Vines Shop, Calypso Cove Shop, Essence Shop, Meridian Bay Shop, Facets Shop\n- Princess Star Grand Casino\n- Crooners Lounge & Bar (live music and seminars), Vista Lounge & Bar\n- Explorers Lounge & Bar (disco\/show lounge hosting karaoke, comedy, game shows, art auctions)\n- Wheelhouse Bar (piano bar by day, English pub by night)\n- Scoops Bar (Sundaes Ice Cream Bar, complimentary)\n- Outrigger Bar (poolside bar), Tradewinds Bar\n- Star’s Lotus Spa complex, Beauty Salon, Fitness Center with Aerobics Studio\n- Hearts & Minds (Wedding Chapel)\n- Movies Under the Stars (outdoor LED cinema screen)\n- Video Games Arcade, Teen Center, Youth Center with Paddling Pool and outdoor play areas\n- The Conservatory (recreation area), The Sanctuary (adults-only open-air area), The Oasis (relaxation area)\n- Calypso Reef & Pool area, Neptune’s Reef & Pool area\n- The Skywalker (Jogging Track), Sports Court (volleyball, basketball, football), Shuffleboard, Deck Chess, Princess Links mini-golf course\n- Skywalkers Disco Nightclub","meta_canonical":null}

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Boilerpipe Text	CruiseMapper Ships Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Encounter Former names : P&O Pacific Encounter, Star Princess Carnival Encounter current position The current location of Carnival Encounter is in East Australia cruising at speed of 17.6 kn (33 km/h \| 20 mph) en route to Brisbane. The AIS position was last reported 29 minutes ago. All Itineraries Current Position Current itinerary of Carnival Encounter Carnival Encounter current cruise is а 7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef . The itinerary begins on April 11, 2026 and ends on April 18, 2026 . Date / Time Port 11 Apr 15:00 Departing from Brisbane, Queensland Australia hotels 13 Apr 14:00 - 15:00 Willis Island, Coral Sea, Australia 14 Apr 08:00 - 15 Apr 16:00 Cairns, Queensland Australia 16 Apr 09:00 - 18:30 Airlie Beach, Queensland Australia 18 Apr 07:00 Arriving in Brisbane, Queensland Australia hotels Specifications of Carnival Encounter Year of build 2002 / Age: 24 Flag state Bahamas Builder Fincantieri (Monfalcone, Italy) Class PRINCESS GRAND Building cost USD 450 million Engines (power) Wartsila-Sulzer (63.4 MW / 85021 hp ) Speed 24 kn / 44 km/h / 28 mph Length (LOA) 290 m / 951 ft Beam (width) 36 m / 118 ft Gross Tonnage 108977 gt Passengers 2596 - 3115 Crew 1100 Passengers-to-space ratio 35 Decks 18 Cabins 1298 Decks with cabins 7 Last Refurbishment 2026 Sister-ships Caribbean Princess, Crown Princess, Diamond Princess, Emerald Princess, Golden Princess (Carnival Adventure), Grand Princess, Ruby Princess, Sapphire Princess Former names P&O Pacific Encounter, Star Princess Christened by Gunilla Antonini (for Princess Cruises) Owner Carnival Corporation & PLC Operator Carnival Cruise Line (via Carnival Australia) Itineraries Review Wiki Carnival Encounter Itineraries Date Itinerary Departure Port From 2026 Mar 30 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2026 Apr 03 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2026 Apr 11 7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef Brisbane 2026 Apr 18 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2026 Apr 21 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2026 May 01 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2026 May 04 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2026 May 08 7 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2026 May 15 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2026 May 18 12 days, round-trip Fiji South Pacific Brisbane 2026 May 30 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef Brisbane 2026 Jun 05 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2026 Jun 09 10 days, round-trip Papua New Guinea Brisbane 2026 Jun 19 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2026 Jun 22 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2026 Jun 26 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2026 Jul 04 7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef Brisbane 2026 Jul 14 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2026 Jul 18 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2026 Jul 26 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef Brisbane 2026 Aug 01 14 days, round-trip Mutiny On The Bounty Fiji Brisbane 2026 Aug 15 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2026 Aug 19 10 days, round-trip Papua New Guinea Brisbane 2026 Aug 29 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2026 Sep 01 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2026 Sep 05 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef Brisbane 2026 Sep 11 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2026 Sep 14 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2026 Sep 18 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2026 Sep 26 7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef Brisbane 2026 Oct 03 7 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2026 Oct 10 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2026 Oct 13 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2026 Oct 17 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2026 Oct 25 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef Brisbane 2026 Oct 31 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2026 Nov 03 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2026 Nov 07 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2026 Nov 15 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2026 Nov 19 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2026 Nov 22 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef Brisbane 2026 Nov 28 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2026 Dec 06 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2026 Dec 10 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2026 Dec 13 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef Brisbane 2026 Dec 19 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2026 Dec 27 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2026 Dec 30 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2027 Jan 09 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2027 Jan 17 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef Brisbane 2027 Jan 23 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2027 Jan 27 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2027 Jan 31 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef Brisbane 2027 Feb 06 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2027 Feb 09 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2027 Feb 13 7 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2027 Feb 20 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2027 Feb 23 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2027 Feb 27 7 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2027 Mar 06 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2027 Mar 09 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2027 Mar 13 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2027 Mar 21 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2027 Mar 25 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2027 Mar 29 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2027 Apr 06 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef Brisbane 2027 Apr 12 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2027 Apr 16 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2027 Apr 19 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2027 Apr 29 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2027 May 03 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2027 May 07 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2027 May 10 12 days, round-trip Fiji South Pacific Brisbane 2027 May 22 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2027 May 30 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef Brisbane 2027 Jun 05 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2027 Jun 08 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2027 Jun 18 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2027 Jun 21 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2027 Jun 25 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2027 Jul 03 7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef Brisbane 2027 Jul 10 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2027 Jul 13 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2027 Jul 17 14 days, round-trip Mutiny On The Bounty Fiji Brisbane 2027 Jul 31 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2027 Aug 08 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef Brisbane 2027 Aug 14 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2027 Aug 18 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2027 Aug 28 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2027 Aug 31 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2027 Sep 04 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef Brisbane 2027 Sep 10 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2027 Sep 13 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2027 Sep 17 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2027 Sep 25 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef Brisbane 2027 Oct 01 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2027 Oct 09 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2027 Oct 12 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2027 Oct 16 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2027 Oct 24 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef Brisbane 2027 Oct 30 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2027 Nov 02 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2027 Nov 06 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2027 Nov 14 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2027 Nov 18 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2027 Nov 21 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef Brisbane 2027 Nov 27 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2027 Dec 05 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2027 Dec 09 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2027 Dec 12 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef Brisbane 2027 Dec 18 9 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2027 Dec 27 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2027 Dec 30 9 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2028 Jan 08 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2028 Jan 12 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2028 Jan 16 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef Brisbane 2028 Jan 22 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2028 Jan 25 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2028 Jan 29 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2028 Feb 06 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef Brisbane 2028 Feb 12 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2028 Feb 15 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2028 Feb 19 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2028 Feb 27 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef Brisbane 2028 Mar 04 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2028 Mar 07 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2028 Mar 11 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2028 Mar 19 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef Brisbane 2028 Mar 25 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2028 Mar 28 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2028 Apr 01 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2028 Apr 09 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef Brisbane 2028 Apr 15 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2028 Apr 18 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2028 Apr 28 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2028 May 01 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2028 May 05 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2028 May 08 12 days, round-trip Fiji South Pacific Brisbane 2028 May 20 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2028 May 28 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2028 Jun 01 3 days, round-trip Getaway Brisbane 2028 Jun 04 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef Brisbane 2028 Jun 10 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach Brisbane 2028 Jun 14 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2028 Jun 24 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia Brisbane 2028 Jul 02 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef Brisbane Carnival Encounter Review Review of Carnival Encounter The 2002-built (as Star Princess) cruise ship Carnival Encounter (formerly Pacific Encounter) is the third GRAND-Class vessel constructed for Princess Cruises , with sisterships Crown , Diamond , Caribbean , Grand , Emerald , Ruby , Golden/Carnival Adventure , and Sapphire . The vessel (IMO number 9192363) is currently Bahamas- flagged (MMSI 311001596) and registered in Nassau . Previously, she was UK-flagged (MMSI 232032840) and registered in Southampton . Under Princess Cruises, Star Princess was Bermuda-flagged (MMSI 310361000) and registered in Hamilton . History - Construction and Ownership Carnival Cruise Line (CCL) is a US-based brand and subsidiary of Carnival Corporation , the ship’s owner. CCL was founded in 1972 by Ted Arison (1924–1999), co-founder of NCL-Norwegian . CCL operates the largest fleet within Carnival Corporation, both in number of ships and total GT-tonnage. In 2023, CCL held ~9% of global cruise industry revenue and ~19% of passenger share. In 2024, Carnival Corporation commanded ~51% of the global US$64+ billion cruise market. In 2018, Princess Cruises announced that Golden Princess and Star Princess would be transferred to the P&O Australia fleet in 2021 and renamed Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter, respectively. The transfer was officially confirmed on October 21, 2020. Star Princess began operations for P&O Australia in November 2021 following a scheduled drydock refurbishment . In May 2023, Princess Cruises announced that its second SPHERE-class ship will be named Star Princess , joining the fleet in August 2025. In May 2024, Carnival Corporation announced the discontinuation of the P&O Australia brand effective 2025. Pacific Explorer will be retired in February 2025, while Pacific Encounter and Pacific Adventure will transfer to Carnival Cruise Line and be renamed "Carnival Encounter" and "Carnival Adventure." In March 2025, Pacific Encounter and Pacific Adventure were taken out of service for unscheduled drydocking. After April 2025, both ships began operations under the Carnival Cruise Line brand. The third Carnival Australia ship is Carnival Splendor , homeported year-round in Sydney, NSW. During her 2008 drydock, Star Princess received several new venues, including The Piazza (entertainment space), a bakery, Internet Cafe, wine and sushi bars, The Sanctuary (adults-only area), Crown Grill (steakhouse and seafood), and seven new Suites with walk-in closets and spa bathrooms. The shopping complex was redesigned, relocating and expanding the Essence Shop and Meridian Bay Shop. Decks and Cabins Pacific Encounter staterooms (1298 total, across 34 categories) include 205 Suites, 515 Balcony cabins, 212 Oceanviews, and 366 Interior cabins, including 25 wheelchair-accessible. Most staterooms are sized 160–190 ft² (15–18 m²), with balconies ranging from 45–90 ft² (4–8 m²). Nearly 80% of all outside cabins have private balconies. The largest accommodation is the Grand Suite at 615 ft² (57 m²) with a 115 ft² (11 m²) terrace. The ship has 16 decks , of which 14 are accessible to passengers and 7 contain staterooms. Review / Shipboard Facilities and Amenities Deck 4 contains crew cabins, Tender Embarkation/Disembarkation areas, and the Infirmary/Medical Center (with resident medical staff on 24-hour duty). Deck 5 features the Lobby Lounge (with live performances), Cherry on Top (candy shop), Level Up Arcade, Carnival Adventures, Marquee Theater (level 1 of 3), and the Waterfront Restaurant. The Lobby is served by Lilly's Bar, Charlie's Bar, and Avalon Cafe. Carnival Adventures provides shore excursion info and booking assistance. Cherry on Top sells bulk candies, confections, apparel, flowers, greeting cards, and offers formalwear rental (pre-ordered only). Marquee Theater hosts evening shows, comedy acts, magic, and live music twice nightly (6:30 and 8:45 pm), as well as trivia and lectures during the day. Waterfront Restaurant serves breakfast (7:30–9:30 am), lunch (12–1 pm), and dinner (5–9 pm), offering a varied menu of soups, salads, pastas, meats, and desserts. Deck 6 includes Marquee Theater (level 2), Casino (with bar and gaming tournaments), The Bonded Store (signature cocktails and tasting events), Reception Desk, Fun Shops, and Dreams Studio (photo sessions). Angelo’s Restaurant (midship) serves complimentary Italian cuisine; reservations at the Reception Desk. Dragon Lady (aft) offers Asian cuisine served banquet-style; dinner bookings also via Reception. Deck 7 houses the outdoor Promenade, Marquee Theater (level 3), Internet Desk, Ocean Bar (with stage and dance floor), Fun Shops, Pixels Photo Gallery, Luke’s Bar & Grill, Noosa Room, Encounter Hotel, Black Circus Theatre, Piano Bar 88, and The Trattoria. Luke’s Bar & Grill serves signature dishes by Luke Mangan; operates as a fast food and specialty dining venue. Encounter Hotel is a piano lounge by day and pub by night with craft beers and live music. Black Circus Theatre hosts cabaret shows, movies, and family programming. Piano Bar 88 offers live music, singalongs, and themed nights. The Trattoria is a complimentary lunch venue (pasta bar) and à la carte specialty dinner restaurant ($15 adults, $5 kids). Deck 14 includes the Navigation Bridge, two swimming pools (Main and Family), four Jacuzzis, and the Pool Deck with venues like The Pizzeria, Luke’s Burger Bar, Pool Bar, and Ice Cream Bar. Also here are The Pantry and the Oasis Pool Deck. The Pantry is a buffet-style marketplace with 9 food outlets, serving all meals. It also offers a kids’ dinner service daily at 4:15 pm. Oasis Bar serves the aft adults-only pool and sun deck area. Deck 15 features the Cloud 9 Spa, Sky Bar, Camp Ocean (kids' club), Circle C (ages 12–14), Club O2 (ages 15–17), Seaside Theater (outdoor cinema), Family Pool Area, and Bondi Conference Room. Deck 16 includes the Byron Beach Club (adults-only retreat with pool, Jacuzzis, cabanas, steward service), Edge Adventure Park, Kid’s Restroom, and The Spa (two hot tubs). Deck 17 has the Magra Dome (retractable roof), The Lawn (mini-golf and lawn games), Edge sports facilities, Waterslide, and an aft sun deck with pools and games. Deck 18 contains the Sports Court, The Walkway (jogging track), and Altitude Nightclub (which serves as a daytime observation lounge). In May 2026, Carnival Australia's ships Adventure and Encounter introduced two new restaurants - Bonsai Sushi Express (made-to-order sushi, sashimi, rolls, tuna poke bowls, salads, desserts) and Fahrenheit 555 (steakhouse, replacing Luke’s Bar & Grill). Itineraries Carnival Encounter sails year-round from Brisbane, QLD, Australia . Pacific Encounter's inaugural P&O season began October 2, 2021, with a rescheduled maiden voyage on August 27, 2022 (7-day "Barrier Reef Discovery" to Airlie Beach, Cairns, and Willis Island). Ports of call included destinations in Australia (notably the Great Barrier Reef ) and South Pacific Islands (New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji, Papua New Guinea). Sample itineraries were "Barrier Reef Discovery" (7-night), "Pacific Island Hopper" (7-night), "Comedy Cruise" (4-night cruise to nowhere ), and "Whitsundays Cruise" (4-night). Star Princess previously operated roundtrips from US West Coast ports ( San Francisco and Los Angeles/Long Beach ), sailing to Hawaii, Mexico, and Alaska on a seasonal basis. Photos of Carnival Encounter Carnival Encounter Wiki The Fincantieri Monfalcone -built Star Princess was christened by godmother Gunilla Antonini, wife of Dr. Corrado Antonini (Executive Chairman of the Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri ). The vessel began her 26-day maiden voyage (Pacific Ocean itinerary) on February 13, 2002. Carnival Encounter (Monfalcone shipyard/hull number 6051) is powered by Wartsila-Sulzer marine diesel engines (models 8ZAV40S and 8ZAL40) with a total output of 63.36 MW. A fun fact: there was an earlier ship also named "Star Princess", later renamed Columbus , which was previously operated as "Pacific Pearl" by P&O Australia . Carnival Encounter refurbishments review Drydock 2026 Carnival Encounter's first drydocking was in 2026 (February 16-March 5) in Singapore. The project was for routine maintenance works and classification/safety inspections, technical overhaul, hull cleaning/repainting (adding CCL's Carnival’s red-white-blue livery), and minor hotel upkeep. The updates included new Cloud 9 Spa Thermal Suites, fitted with saunas, steam baths and heated loungers. The 5 pools were fully revitalized, while 7 whirlpools/hot tubs were replaced. The Sports Court received new hoops and netting. The Twin Racer (waterslides) were polished up. Drydock 2025 In February-March 2025, the vessel was taken out of service for a refit/refurbishment/rebranding when it was transferred from P&O Australia to CCL/Carnival Cruise Line. This project was for necessary works to integrate it into the CCL fleet, including interior and exterior rebranding (venues, facilities, public spaces, cabin categories), renovations to all public spaces and staterooms, t echnical overhaul, safety, and classification inspections as part of its routine maintenance. P&O Pacific Encounter refurbishments review Drydock 2023 During the February 6–25, 2023, drydocking in Singapore, the ship received significant upgrades, including the addition of the Twin-Racer waterslide (142 meters long, 16 meters high) and the P&O Edge Adventure Park (Deck 16), which features a 55-meter zipline, cargo net, walk the plank, beam walk, and rock climbing wall. New venues added included Luke’s Bar & Grill, Byron Beach Club (pool deck), 400 Gradi Pizzeria (by chef Johnny Di Francesco), Black Circus Theatre, F45 Fitness Studio, Altitude Nightclub, Encounter Hotel, and the Bonded Store. Drydock 2021 During a 2-week drydocking in March-April 2021 (at Damen Shipyards Singapore), the ship's hull and superstructure were repainted. The three restaurants (Angelo’s, Dragon Lady, and The Waterfront) were upgraded with new carpets and artwork. The Pantry (Lido Market) was expanded with three new Australian-themed food outlets: Stix, Curry House, and Kettle & Bun. The drydocking project involved over 250 contractors, more than 84,000 man-hours, the installation of approximately 14,000 m2 (150,700 ft2) of carpeting, and the repainting of about 5,000 m² (53,800 ft²) of interior surfaces. All public spaces were thoroughly cleaned and renovated. General maintenance and machinery overhauls were also completed. Star Princess refurbishment 2017 review The 15-day drydock refurbishment in 2017 (December 3–15, in San Francisco, CA) resulted in the following changes: All passenger cabins were upgraded with new bedding, replacing all beds with the Princess Luxury Bed. Many staterooms were converted into interconnecting cabins. Mini-Suite category MA was reclassified as M1. The youth lounges for kids and teens (part of "Camp Discovery") were renovated through a partnership with Discovery Channel as part of Princess Cruises' “Discovery at Sea” program. The onboard Boutiques were expanded with new outlets: "Fragrance & Cosmetic" and "Effy Fine Jewelry". Sabatini's Italian Trattoria was enhanced with new décor and a refreshed menu created in partnership with Chef Angelo Auriana. The wellness complex (Lotus Spa and Fitness Center) was modernized with state-of-the-art gym equipment. The Casino Lounge was fully redesigned and recarpeted. Additional upgrades included new upholstery and carpeting throughout the vessel, along with general maintenance work. Star Princess's 2017 refurbishment was part of Princess Cruises' USD 450 million multi-year fleet modernization program, "Come Back New Promise". P&O Pacific Encounter Ship Review Deck 4 accommodates crew cabins, Tender Embarkation/Disembarkation areas, and the Medical Center (infirmary staffed 24/7 by onboard physicians and nurses). Deck 5 features the three-deck-high Piazza Atrium (with a live performance stage), Lobby Hall (with Lobby Lounge and Shore Excursions Desk), and venues including Lilly's Bar, Charlie's Bar, and Avalon Café. The deck is also the lower level of the P&O Retail complex (spanning decks 5-7), and houses the Fine Arts Gallery and Waterfront Restaurant. Waterfront Restaurant is a complimentary venue open for breakfast (7:30–9:30 am), lunch (12–1 pm), and dinner (5–9 pm), serving a variety of international dishes and desserts. Deck 6 includes the Marquee Theatre (main show lounge), Casino (with bar and gaming tables), The Bonded Store (offering signature cocktails and tasting classes), Reception Desk, Level UP Arcade, Life Photo Studio, and shops. Midship is Angelo's (Italian restaurant), and aft is Dragon Lady (Asian dining). Both require dinner reservations at the Reception Desk. Deck 7 includes the upper level of Marquee Theatre, the Ocean Front Bar (with live performances and art auctions), photo gallery, Luke’s Bar & Grill, Noosa Room (conference/wedding venue), Encounter Hotel (piano/English pub), Blue Room (live music/lounge), 400 Gradi (pizzeria), and Black Circus Theatre (cabaret and kids’ events). Luke's Bar & Grill offers burgers, kebabs, and seafood. Prices apply, and the venue serves both lunch and dinner with signature dishes by chef Luke Mangan. Encounter Hotel operates as a piano bar and English-style pub. Blue Room offers live entertainment and transforms into a disco at night, also featuring late-night blues sessions. 400 Gradi serves Neapolitan pizzas by chef Johnny Di Francesco for lunch and dinner, with room service delivery available. Black Circus Theatre is a cabaret-style lounge with a bar, used for live performances, laser tag, and cinema sessions. Deck 14 features the navigation bridge, two pools (Main and Family), four Jacuzzis, band stage, and poolside bars and eateries. Also located here are The Pantry and the Oasis Pool Deck. The Pantry is a buffet restaurant/marketplace with nine food outlets. Open for all meals, it includes salad, stir fry, taco, curry, fish, Italian, carvery, sandwich, and dessert stations. Evenings feature Shell & Bones (à la carte), and a daily kids’ dinner service is available at 4:15 pm. The Oasis Bar serves the adults-only Oasis Pool and Sundeck. Deck 15 houses the wellness complex (Elemis Spa) with pools, Jacuzzis, fitness studio, spa services, salon/barbershop, and Bondi Bar & Lounge. Also here is the Youth Center (Turtle Cove and Shark Shack), Big Screen (outdoor cinema), and Sky Bar. Deck 16 includes Byron Beach Club (adults-only sun deck with pool, Jacuzzis, cabanas, steward service), and the upper level of the Youth Center with outdoor play areas. Deck 17 features the Magra Dome (sliding roof), The Lawn (bowling and mini-golf), P&O Edge activities (including zipline and climbing wall), Twin-Racer waterslides, a shaded kids’ aquapark, and an aft sundeck with pool, splash area, Jacuzzi, and games, served by the Sunset Bar. Deck 18 includes the Sports Court, The Walkway (jogging track), and Altitude Nightclub (evening disco, daytime observation lounge). Altitude is accessible via two elevators and stairs from The Oasis below. Pacific Encounter Inaugural Itineraries 2022 The renamed Star Princess (as Pacific Encounter) was initially scheduled to debut with a 15-day repositioning cruise from Singapore to Brisbane in 2021, followed by her maiden Australian voyage. Date / Time Port 11 Nov 17:00 Departing from Singapore 12 Nov 07:00 - 18:00 Klang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 16 Nov 07:00 - 18:00 Lembar, Lombok, Indonesia 19 Nov 07:00 - 18:00 Darwin, NT 23 Nov 07:00 - 16:00 Cairns, Queensland 24 Nov 10:00 - 18:00 Airlie Beach, Queensland 26 Nov 06:00 Arriving in Brisbane, Queensland Followed by the 7-day "Barrier Reef Discovery" itinerary (2021 Maiden Voyage): Date / Time Port 27 Nov 15:00 Departing from Brisbane 29 Nov 07:00 - 16:00 Airlie Beach, Queensland 30 Nov 09:30 - 01 Dec 17:00 Cairns, Queensland (overnight) 02 Dec 08:30 - 09:30 Willis Island, Australia 04 Dec 06:00 Arriving in Brisbane Both sailings were canceled, and the ship's official debut was rescheduled for August 20, 2022. 7-day "Barrier Reef Discovery" itinerary (2022 Maiden Voyage): Date / Time Port 20 Aug 16:00 Departing from Brisbane 22 Aug 16:00 - 23 Aug 17:00 Cairns, Queensland (overnight) 25 Aug 08:00 - 09:30 Willis Island, Coral Sea, Australia 27 Aug 06:00 Arriving in Brisbane Star Princess Itineraries 2020–2021 Star Princess’s last scheduled voyage for Princess Cruises was a 30-day relocation cruise from Alaska to Asia (Vancouver to Singapore, for drydock), priced from approximately USD 2700 per person. This voyage was later canceled. The following were the last scheduled itineraries for Star Princess before her transfer to P&O Australia. Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy. (2020) 15-day Hawaiian Islands Christmas and New Year cruise – USD 1300 Date / Time Port 21 Dec 16:00 Departing from Los Angeles, California USA 26 Dec 09:00 - 18:00 Hilo, Hawaii Island 27 Dec 07:00 - 23:00 Honolulu, Oahu Island, Hawaii 28 Dec 08:00 - 17:00 Nawiliwili, Lihue, Kauai Island, Hawaii 29 Dec 07:00 - 18:00 Lahaina, Maui Island, Hawaii 04 Jan 08:00 - 17:00 Ensenada, Baja California Mexico 05 Jan Arriving in Los Angeles (2021) 15-days Hawaiian Islands ($1200) Date / Time Port 05 Jan 16:00 Departing from Los Angeles 10 Jan 09:00 - 18:00 Hilo, Hawaii 11 Jan 07:00 - 23:00 Honolulu, Hawaii 12 Jan 07:00 - 18:00 Lahaina, Hawaii 13 Jan 08:00 - 17:00 Nawiliwili, Hawaii 19 Jan 08:00 - 17:00 Ensenada, Mexico 20 Jan Arriving in Los Angeles 10-days Baja Peninsula Sea of Cortez ($850) Date / Time Port 20 Jan 16:00 Departing from Los Angeles 22 Jan 12:00 - 23 Jan 18:00 (overnight) Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Mexico 24 Jan 07:00 - 17:00 La Paz, Baja California Mexico 25 Jan 07:00 - 18:00 Loreto, Baja California Mexico 27 Jan 07:00 - 18:00 Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco Mexico 30 Jan Arriving in Los Angeles 15-days Hawaiian Islands ($1200) Date / Time Port 30 Jan 16:00 Departing from Los Angeles 04 Feb 09:00 - 18:00 Hilo, Hawaii 05 Feb 07:00 - 23:00 Honolulu, Hawaii 06 Feb 08:00 - 17:00 Nawiliwili, Hawaii 07 Feb 07:00 - 18:00 Lahaina, Hawaii 13 Feb 08:00 - 17:00 Ensenada, Mexico 14 Feb Arriving in Los Angeles 10-days Baja Peninsula Sea of Cortez ($850) Date / Time Port 14 Feb 16:00 Departing from Los Angeles 16 Feb 12:00 - 17 Feb 18:00 Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 18 Feb 07:00 - 17:00 La Paz, Mexico 19 Feb 07:00 - 18:00 Loreto, Mexico 21 Feb 07:00 - 18:00 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 24 Feb Arriving in Los Angeles 15-days Hawaiian Islands ($1200) Date / Time Port 24 Feb 16:00 Departing from Los Angeles 01 Mar 07:00 - 23:00 Honolulu, Hawaii 02 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 Nawiliwili, Hawaii 03 Mar 07:00 - 18:00 Lahaina, Hawaii 04 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 Hilo, Hawaii 10 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 Ensenada, Mexico 11 Mar Arriving in Los Angeles 15-days Hawaiian Islands ($1400) Date / Time Port 11 Mar 16:00 Departing from Los Angeles 16 Mar 07:00 - 23:00 Honolulu, Hawaii 17 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 Nawiliwili, Hawaii 18 Mar 07:00 - 18:00 Lahaina, Hawaii 19 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 Hilo, Hawaii 25 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 Ensenada, Mexico 26 Mar Arriving in Los Angeles 28-days Hawaii, Tahiti Samoa ($3100) Date / Time Port 26 Mar 16:00 Departing from Los Angeles 31 Mar 09:00 - 18:00 Hilo, Hawaii 01 Apr 07:00 - 23:00 Honolulu, Hawaii 02 Apr 07:00 - 18:00 Lahaina, Hawaii 07 Apr 10:00 - 18:00 Pago Pago, Tutuila Island, American Samoa 09 Apr 07:00 - 17:00 Apia, Upolu Island, Samoa 11 Apr 08:00 - 12 Apr 22:00 (overnight) Bora Bora Island, Society Islands, French Polynesia 13 Apr 08:00 - 14 Apr 04:00 (overnight) Papeete, Tahiti Island, French Polynesia 14 Apr 07:00 - 18:00 Moorea Island, Society Islands, French Polynesia 23 Apr Arriving in Los Angeles 10-days Baja Peninsula Sea of Cortez ($950) Date / Time Port 23 Apr 16:00 Departing from Los Angeles 25 Apr 12:00 - 26 Apr 18:00 (overnight) Cabo San Lucas, Mexico 27 Apr 07:00 - 17:00 La Paz, Mexico 28 Apr 07:00 - 18:00 Loreto, Mexico 30 Apr 07:00 - 18:00 Puerto Vallarta, Mexico 03 May Arriving in Los Angeles The last in the Star Princess schedule was the 7-day relocation voyage from Los Angeles to Vancouver ($530 pp). Date / Time Port 03 May 16:00 Departing from Los Angeles 04 May 07:00 - 18:00 Santa Barbara, California 06 May 07:00 - 23:00 San Francisco, California 08 May 07:00 - 17:00 Astoria, Oregon 09 May 08:00 - 23:00 Victoria, BC Canada 10 May Arriving in Vancouver, BC Canada Star Princess Ship Review (Facilities and Amenities, Food, Drinks, Entertainment) Star Princess features open seating in its main restaurants. Alternative dinner venues include the reservations-only Sabatini's Italian Restaurant and Crown Grill, both with a cover charge per person. The Lido Buffet (Horizon Court) is open 24 hours a day. The Wheelhouse Bar serves pub-style lunches, while the Trident Grill and Prego Pizzeria provide casual snack options. Premium ice cream and specialty coffees are available at the ice cream bars and patisseries for an additional charge. The Vines Bar offers artisan cheeses and evening snacks, also at an extra charge. Guests can enjoy Chef's Table and Ultimate Balcony Dining experiences, as well as Afternoon Tea and 24-hour room service. Below is the full list of Star Princess restaurants and food venues: Capri Restaurant (aft Dining Room; dinner only, Anytime Dining from 5:30–10:00 pm) Crown Grill (160-seat steakhouse/seafood restaurant, reservations recommended; offers complimentary British Pub Lunch on select days) Portofino Restaurant (forward Dining Room; Breakfast 7–9 am, Lunch 12–1:30 pm, Afternoon Tea 3:30–4:30 pm, Dinner with Anytime Dining from 5:30–8:00 pm and 8:00–10:00 pm) Amalfi Restaurant (aft Dining Room; dinner only with two fixed seatings at 5:45 pm and 8:00 pm) Sabatini's Restaurant (Italian specialty dining; reservations recommended) Trident Grill & Prego Pizzeria (self-service, complimentary fast food) Horizon Court (self-service buffet restaurant, complimentary) Entertainment venues include the Vista Lounge and Princess Theater, both hosting multiple showings of featured performers and production shows. The Princess Theater resembles a Broadway-style venue with orchestra-level seating, stadium-style rows, and box seating. The Vista Lounge is cabaret-style, with seating around small drink tables and large windows that brighten the space during the day. The Explorers Lounge and Wheelhouse Bar, located side by side on the Promenade Deck, host karaoke, piano music, dance bands, theme parties, games, and trivia. Below is the full list of Star Princess lounges, clubs, and entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults: The Piazza Atrium (3-deck open-floor space with live entertainment and Lobby Bar Piazza) Princess Fine Arts Gallery, Photo Gallery & Shop, Platinum Studio International Cafe (24-hour specialty coffee and patisserie) Vines Bar (wine, seafood, and sushi bar) Library with Internet stations, and 24-hour Internet Cafe Princess Star Theatre (2-level venue for musicals, shows, workshops, seminars, and game shows) Shooter's Lounge & Bar (smoking lounge and sports bar) Vines Shop, Calypso Cove Shop, Essence Shop, Meridian Bay Shop, Facets Shop Princess Star Grand Casino Crooners Lounge & Bar (live music and seminars), Vista Lounge & Bar Explorers Lounge & Bar (disco/show lounge hosting karaoke, comedy, game shows, art auctions) Wheelhouse Bar (piano bar by day, English pub by night) Scoops Bar (Sundaes Ice Cream Bar, complimentary) Outrigger Bar (poolside bar), Tradewinds Bar Star’s Lotus Spa complex, Beauty Salon, Fitness Center with Aerobics Studio Hearts & Minds (Wedding Chapel) Movies Under the Stars (outdoor LED cinema screen) Video Games Arcade, Teen Center, Youth Center with Paddling Pool and outdoor play areas The Conservatory (recreation area), The Sanctuary (adults-only open-air area), The Oasis (relaxation area) Calypso Reef & Pool area, Neptune’s Reef & Pool area The Skywalker (Jogging Track), Sports Court (volleyball, basketball, football), Shuffleboard, Deck Chess, Princess Links mini-golf course Skywalkers Disco Nightclub
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[Carnival Encounter](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Carnival-Encounter-705) # Carnival Encounter ## Former names : P\&O Pacific Encounter, Star Princess [![Carnival Encounter cruise ship](https://www.cruisemapper.com/images/ships/705-large-4a47d2983c8bd392b120b627e0e1cab4.jpg)](https://www.cruisemapper.com/images/ships/705-large-4a47d2983c8bd392b120b627e0e1cab4.jpg "Carnival Encounter cruise ship") Rating: Cruise line [Carnival Cruise Line](https://www.cruisemapper.com/cruise-lines/Carnival-Cruise-Line-9) Homeports: - [Brisbane (Queensland Australia)](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/brisbane-port-22) [Tracker](https://www.cruisemapper.com/?imo=9192363)[Review](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Carnival-Encounter-705)[Itineraries](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Carnival-Encounter-705#itinerary)[Deck plans](https://www.cruisemapper.com/deckplans/Carnival-Encounter-705)[Accidents](https://www.cruisemapper.com/accidents/Carnival-Encounter-705) ### Carnival Encounter current position The current location of Carnival Encounter is in East Australia cruising at speed of 17.6 kn (33 km/h \\| 20 mph) en route to Brisbane. The AIS position was last reported 29 minutes ago. [All Itineraries](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Carnival-Encounter-705?tab=itinerary#itinerary) [Current Position](https://www.cruisemapper.com/?imo=9192363) ### Current itinerary of Carnival Encounter Carnival Encounter current cruise is а 7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef. The itinerary begins on April 11, 2026 and ends on April 18, 2026. \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 11 Apr 15:00 \| Departing from [Brisbane, Queensland Australia](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/brisbane-port-22) [hotels](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/brisbane-port-22?tab=hotels#hotels) \| \| 13 Apr 14:00 - 15:00 \| [Willis Island, Coral Sea, Australia](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/willis-island-port-1418) \| \| 14 Apr 08:00 - 15 Apr 16:00 \| [Cairns, Queensland Australia](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/cairns-port-575) \| \| 16 Apr 09:00 - 18:30 \| [Airlie Beach, Queensland Australia](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/airlie-beach-port-847) \| \| 18 Apr 07:00 \| Arriving in [Brisbane, Queensland Australia](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/brisbane-port-22) [hotels](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/brisbane-port-22?tab=hotels#hotels) \| ### Specifications of Carnival Encounter \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| Year of build \| 2002 / Age: 24 \| \| Flag state \| Bahamas \| \| Builder \| Fincantieri (Monfalcone, Italy) \| \| Class \| PRINCESS GRAND \| \| Building cost \| USD 450 million \| \| Engines (power) \| Wartsila-Sulzer (63.4 MW / 85021 hp) \| \| Speed \| 24 kn / 44 km/h / 28 mph \| \| Length (LOA) \| 290 m / 951 ft \| \| Beam (width) \| 36 m / 118 ft \| \| Gross Tonnage \| 108977 gt \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| Passengers \| 2596 - 3115 \| \| Crew \| 1100 \| \| Passengers-to-space ratio \| 35 \| \| Decks \| 18 \| \| Cabins \| 1298 \| \| Decks with cabins \| 7 \| \| Last Refurbishment \| 2026 \| \| Sister-ships \| Caribbean Princess, Crown Princess, Diamond Princess, Emerald Princess, Golden Princess (Carnival Adventure), Grand Princess, Ruby Princess, Sapphire Princess \| \| Former names \| P\&O Pacific Encounter, Star Princess \| \| Christened by \| Gunilla Antonini (for Princess Cruises) \| \| Owner \| Carnival Corporation & PLC \| \| Operator \| Carnival Cruise Line (via Carnival Australia) \| - [Itineraries](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Carnival-Encounter-705#itinerary) - [Review](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Carnival-Encounter-705#review) - [Wiki](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Carnival-Encounter-705#wiki) ## Carnival Encounter Itineraries \| Date \| Itinerary \| Departure Port \| From \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| 2026 Mar 30 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Apr 03 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Apr 11 \| 7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Apr 18 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Apr 21 \| 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 May 01 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 May 04 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 May 08 \| 7 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 May 15 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 May 18 \| 12 days, round-trip Fiji South Pacific \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 May 30 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Jun 05 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Jun 09 \| 10 days, round-trip Papua New Guinea \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Jun 19 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Jun 22 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Jun 26 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Jul 04 \| 7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Jul 14 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Jul 18 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Jul 26 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Aug 01 \| 14 days, round-trip Mutiny On The Bounty Fiji \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Aug 15 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Aug 19 \| 10 days, round-trip Papua New Guinea \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Aug 29 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Sep 01 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Sep 05 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Sep 11 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Sep 14 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Sep 18 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Sep 26 \| 7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Oct 03 \| 7 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Oct 10 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Oct 13 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Oct 17 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Oct 25 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Oct 31 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Nov 03 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Nov 07 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Nov 15 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Nov 19 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Nov 22 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Nov 28 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Dec 06 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Dec 10 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Dec 13 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Dec 19 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Dec 27 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Dec 30 \| 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jan 09 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jan 17 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jan 23 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jan 27 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jan 31 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Feb 06 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Feb 09 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Feb 13 \| 7 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Feb 20 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Feb 23 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Feb 27 \| 7 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Mar 06 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Mar 09 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Mar 13 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Mar 21 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Mar 25 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Mar 29 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Apr 06 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Apr 12 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Apr 16 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Apr 19 \| 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Apr 29 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 May 03 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 May 07 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 May 10 \| 12 days, round-trip Fiji South Pacific \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 May 22 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 May 30 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jun 05 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jun 08 \| 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jun 18 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jun 21 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jun 25 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jul 03 \| 7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jul 10 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jul 13 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jul 17 \| 14 days, round-trip Mutiny On The Bounty Fiji \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jul 31 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Aug 08 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Aug 14 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Aug 18 \| 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Aug 28 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Aug 31 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Sep 04 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Sep 10 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Sep 13 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Sep 17 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Sep 25 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Oct 01 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Oct 09 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Oct 12 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Oct 16 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Oct 24 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Oct 30 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Nov 02 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Nov 06 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Nov 14 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Nov 18 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Nov 21 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Nov 27 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Dec 05 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Dec 09 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Dec 12 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Dec 18 \| 9 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Dec 27 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Dec 30 \| 9 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Jan 08 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Jan 12 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Jan 16 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Jan 22 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Jan 25 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Jan 29 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Feb 06 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Feb 12 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Feb 15 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Feb 19 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Feb 27 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Mar 04 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Mar 07 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Mar 11 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Mar 19 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Mar 25 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Mar 28 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Apr 01 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Apr 09 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Apr 15 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Apr 18 \| 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Apr 28 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 May 01 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 May 05 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 May 08 \| 12 days, round-trip Fiji South Pacific \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 May 20 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 May 28 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Jun 01 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Jun 04 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Jun 10 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Jun 14 \| 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Jun 24 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Jul 02 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| ## Carnival Encounter Review ### Review of Carnival Encounter The 2002-built (as Star Princess) cruise ship Carnival Encounter (formerly Pacific Encounter) is the third GRAND-Class vessel constructed for [Princess Cruises](https://www.cruisemapper.com/cruise-lines/Princess-Cruises-3), with sisterships [Crown](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Crown-Princess-660), [Diamond](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Diamond-Princess-534), [Caribbean](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Caribbean-Princess-558), [Grand](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Grand-Princess-697), [Emerald](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Emerald-Princess-673), [Ruby](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Ruby-Princess-593), [Golden/Carnival Adventure](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Carnival-Adventure-678), and [Sapphire](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Sapphire-Princess-733). The vessel (IMO number 9192363) is currently Bahamas-[flagged](https://www.cruisemapper.com/wiki/758-cruise-ship-registry-flags-of-convenience-flag-state-control) (MMSI 311001596) and registered in [Nassau](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/nassau-port-27). Previously, she was UK-flagged (MMSI 232032840) and registered in [Southampton](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/southampton-port-115). Under Princess Cruises, Star Princess was Bermuda-flagged (MMSI 310361000) and registered in [Hamilton](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/hamilton-port-469). ### History - Construction and Ownership [Carnival Cruise Line (CCL)](https://www.cruisemapper.com/cruise-lines/Carnival-Cruise-Line-9) is a US-based brand and subsidiary of [Carnival Corporation](https://www.cruisemapper.com/wiki/2872-carnival-corporation), the ship’s owner. CCL was founded in 1972 by Ted Arison (1924–1999), co-founder of [NCL-Norwegian](https://www.cruisemapper.com/cruise-lines/Norwegian-Cruise-Line-10). CCL operates the largest fleet within Carnival Corporation, both in number of ships and total GT-tonnage. In 2023, CCL held ~9% of global cruise industry revenue and ~19% of passenger share. In 2024, Carnival Corporation commanded ~51% of the global US\$64+ billion cruise market. ![Carnival Encounter cruise ship (P\&O Pacific Encounter/Star Princess)](https://www.cruisemapper.com/images/ships/705-large-4a47d2983c8bd392b120b627e0e1cab4.jpg) In 2018, Princess Cruises announced that Golden Princess and Star Princess would be transferred to the [P\&O Australia fleet](https://www.cruisemapper.com/cruise-lines/PO-Cruises-23) in 2021 and renamed Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter, respectively. The transfer was officially confirmed on October 21, 2020. Star Princess began operations for P\&O Australia in November 2021 following a scheduled [drydock refurbishment](https://www.cruisemapper.com/wiki/767-cruise-ship-refurbishment-dry-dock-schedule). In May 2023, Princess Cruises announced that its second SPHERE-class ship will be named [Star Princess](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Star-Princess-2168), joining the fleet in August 2025. In May 2024, Carnival Corporation announced the discontinuation of the P\&O Australia brand effective 2025. Pacific Explorer will be retired in February 2025, while Pacific Encounter and Pacific Adventure will transfer to Carnival Cruise Line and be renamed "Carnival Encounter" and "Carnival Adventure." In March 2025, Pacific Encounter and Pacific Adventure were taken out of service for unscheduled drydocking. After April 2025, both ships began operations under the Carnival Cruise Line brand. The third Carnival Australia ship is [Carnival Splendor](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Carnival-Splendor-547), homeported year-round in Sydney, NSW. During her 2008 drydock, Star Princess received several new venues, including The Piazza (entertainment space), a bakery, Internet Cafe, wine and sushi bars, The Sanctuary (adults-only area), Crown Grill (steakhouse and seafood), and seven new Suites with walk-in closets and spa bathrooms. The shopping complex was redesigned, relocating and expanding the Essence Shop and Meridian Bay Shop. ### Decks and Cabins [Pacific Encounter staterooms](https://www.cruisemapper.com/cabins/Carnival-Encounter-705) (1298 total, across 34 categories) include 205 Suites, 515 Balcony cabins, 212 Oceanviews, and 366 Interior cabins, including 25 wheelchair-accessible. Most staterooms are sized 160–190 ft\² (15–18 m\²), with balconies ranging from 45–90 ft\² (4–8 m\²). Nearly 80% of all outside cabins have private balconies. The largest accommodation is the Grand Suite at 615 ft\² (57 m\²) with a 115 ft\² (11 m\²) terrace. The ship has [16 decks](https://www.cruisemapper.com/deckplans/Carnival-Encounter-705), of which 14 are accessible to passengers and 7 contain staterooms. ### Review / Shipboard Facilities and Amenities Deck 4 contains crew cabins, Tender Embarkation/Disembarkation areas, and the Infirmary/Medical Center (with resident medical staff on 24-hour duty). Deck 5 features the Lobby Lounge (with live performances), Cherry on Top (candy shop), Level Up Arcade, Carnival Adventures, Marquee Theater (level 1 of 3), and the Waterfront Restaurant. The Lobby is served by Lilly's Bar, Charlie's Bar, and Avalon Cafe. - Carnival Adventures provides shore excursion info and booking assistance. - Cherry on Top sells bulk candies, confections, apparel, flowers, greeting cards, and offers formalwear rental (pre-ordered only). - Marquee Theater hosts evening shows, comedy acts, magic, and live music twice nightly (6:30 and 8:45 pm), as well as trivia and lectures during the day. - Waterfront Restaurant serves breakfast (7:30–9:30 am), lunch (12–1 pm), and dinner (5–9 pm), offering a varied menu of soups, salads, pastas, meats, and desserts. Deck 6 includes Marquee Theater (level 2), Casino (with bar and gaming tournaments), The Bonded Store (signature cocktails and tasting events), Reception Desk, Fun Shops, and Dreams Studio (photo sessions). - Angelo’s Restaurant (midship) serves complimentary Italian cuisine; reservations at the Reception Desk. - Dragon Lady (aft) offers Asian cuisine served banquet-style; dinner bookings also via Reception. Deck 7 houses the outdoor Promenade, Marquee Theater (level 3), Internet Desk, Ocean Bar (with stage and dance floor), Fun Shops, Pixels Photo Gallery, Luke’s Bar & Grill, Noosa Room, Encounter Hotel, Black Circus Theatre, Piano Bar 88, and The Trattoria. - Luke’s Bar & Grill serves signature dishes by Luke Mangan; operates as a fast food and specialty dining venue. - Encounter Hotel is a piano lounge by day and pub by night with craft beers and live music. - Black Circus Theatre hosts cabaret shows, movies, and family programming. - Piano Bar 88 offers live music, singalongs, and themed nights. - The Trattoria is a complimentary lunch venue (pasta bar) and à la carte specialty dinner restaurant (\$15 adults, \$5 kids). Deck 14 includes the Navigation Bridge, two swimming pools (Main and Family), four Jacuzzis, and the Pool Deck with venues like The Pizzeria, Luke’s Burger Bar, Pool Bar, and Ice Cream Bar. Also here are The Pantry and the Oasis Pool Deck. - The Pantry is a buffet-style marketplace with 9 food outlets, serving all meals. It also offers a kids’ dinner service daily at 4:15 pm. - Oasis Bar serves the aft adults-only pool and sun deck area. Deck 15 features the Cloud 9 Spa, Sky Bar, Camp Ocean (kids' club), Circle C (ages 12–14), Club O2 (ages 15–17), Seaside Theater (outdoor cinema), Family Pool Area, and Bondi Conference Room. Deck 16 includes the Byron Beach Club (adults-only retreat with pool, Jacuzzis, cabanas, steward service), Edge Adventure Park, Kid’s Restroom, and The Spa (two hot tubs). Deck 17 has the Magra Dome (retractable roof), The Lawn (mini-golf and lawn games), Edge sports facilities, Waterslide, and an aft sun deck with pools and games. Deck 18 contains the Sports Court, The Walkway (jogging track), and Altitude Nightclub (which serves as a daytime observation lounge). In May 2026, Carnival Australia's ships Adventure and Encounter introduced two new restaurants - Bonsai Sushi Express (made-to-order sushi, sashimi, rolls, tuna poke bowls, salads, desserts) and Fahrenheit 555 (steakhouse, replacing Luke’s Bar & Grill). ### Itineraries Carnival Encounter sails year-round from [Brisbane, QLD, Australia](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/brisbane-port-22). Pacific Encounter's inaugural P\&O season began October 2, 2021, with a rescheduled maiden voyage on August 27, 2022 (7-day "Barrier Reef Discovery" to Airlie Beach, Cairns, and Willis Island). Ports of call included destinations in Australia (notably the [Great Barrier Reef](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/great-barrier-reef-port-646)) and South Pacific Islands (New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji, Papua New Guinea). Sample itineraries were "Barrier Reef Discovery" (7-night), "Pacific Island Hopper" (7-night), "Comedy Cruise" (4-night [cruise to nowhere](https://www.cruisemapper.com/wiki/772-cruise-to-nowhere)), and "Whitsundays Cruise" (4-night). Star Princess previously operated roundtrips from US West Coast ports ([San Francisco](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/san-francisco-port-2) and [Los Angeles/Long Beach](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/los-angeles-port-86)), sailing to Hawaii, Mexico, and Alaska on a seasonal basis. ### Photos of Carnival Encounter [![Carnival Encounter cruise ship (P\&O Pacific Encounter/Star Princess)](https://www.cruisemapper.com/images/ships/thumb/705-45567a2d88be.jpg)](https://www.cruisemapper.com/images/ships/705-45567a2d88be.jpg) ### Carnival Encounter ship related cruise news - [![Maritime Safety investigation into Carnival Encounter in Darwin Harbour](https://www.cruisemapper.com/images/ships/thumb/705-large-4a47d2983c8bd392b120b627e0e1cab4.jpg)](https://www.cruisemapper.com/news/15847-maritime-safety-investigation-into-carnival-encounter) ### [Maritime Safety investigation into Carnival Encounter in Darwin Harbour](https://www.cruisemapper.com/news/15847-maritime-safety-investigation-into-carnival-encounter) Investigators from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) boarded the cruise ship Carnival Encounter while the vessel was alongside in... February 10, 2026 [Cruise Industry](https://www.cruisemapper.com/news/cruise-industry) - [![CCL-Carnival changes Australian itineraries following Conflict Islands port sale](https://www.cruisemapper.com/images/ships/thumb/705-large-4a47d2983c8bd392b120b627e0e1cab4.jpg)](https://www.cruisemapper.com/news/15683-ccl-carnival-revises-australia-based-itineraries) ### [CCL-Carnival changes Australian itineraries following Conflict Islands port sale](https://www.cruisemapper.com/news/15683-ccl-carnival-revises-australia-based-itineraries) CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has confirmed revisions to its Australia-based itineraries for the 2026–2028 period following the sale of the Conflict... 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August 18, 2025 [Cruise Industry](https://www.cruisemapper.com/news/cruise-industry) - [![CCL-Carnival's Australian fleet expanded with P\&O's ships Adventure and Encounter](https://www.cruisemapper.com/images/ships/thumb/678-e9937bc6f007.jpg)](https://www.cruisemapper.com/news/14615-carnival-cruise-line-expands-australian-fleet) ### [CCL-Carnival's Australian fleet expanded with P\&O's ships Adventure and Encounter](https://www.cruisemapper.com/news/14615-carnival-cruise-line-expands-australian-fleet) CCL-Carnival Cruise Line expanded its Australian operations by adding two former P\&O Australia ships - Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter... March 30, 2025 [Cruise Industry](https://www.cruisemapper.com/news/cruise-industry) - [![Final departure of P\&O Australia: Pacific Adventure's farewell voyage](https://www.cruisemapper.com/images/ships/thumb/678-e9937bc6f007.jpg)](https://www.cruisemapper.com/news/14537-pacific-adventure-farewell-voyage) ### [Final departure of P\&O Australia: Pacific Adventure's farewell voyage](https://www.cruisemapper.com/news/14537-pacific-adventure-farewell-voyage) On March 10th, 2025, P\&O Cruises Australia concluded its operations as the Pacific Adventure ship left Sydney Harbour for the last time under the... March 11, 2025 [Cruise Industry](https://www.cruisemapper.com/news/cruise-industry) - [![P\&O Australia cancels Pacific Encounter’s final cruise due to weather](https://www.cruisemapper.com/images/ships/thumb/705-large-4a47d2983c8bd392b120b627e0e1cab4.jpg)](https://www.cruisemapper.com/news/14532-po-cancels-pacific-encounter-final-voyage) ### [P\&O Australia cancels Pacific Encounter’s final cruise due to weather](https://www.cruisemapper.com/news/14532-po-cancels-pacific-encounter-final-voyage) P\&O Australia canceled the final scheduled voyage of the Pacific Encounter ship, citing severe disruptions caused by Tropical Cyclone Alfred... March 9, 2025 [Accidents](https://www.cruisemapper.com/news/accidents) - [![Brisbane cruise terminal marks milestone with 2 million passengers](https://www.cruisemapper.com/images/ports/thumb/22-43119c36a8438.jpg)](https://www.cruisemapper.com/news/14336-brisbane-cruise-terminal-marks-milestone) ### [Brisbane cruise terminal marks milestone with 2 million passengers](https://www.cruisemapper.com/news/14336-brisbane-cruise-terminal-marks-milestone) The Port of Brisbane (Queensland Australia) marks a major milestone as passenger movements at the Brisbane International Cruise Terminal (BICT... January 20, 2025 [Cruise Industry](https://www.cruisemapper.com/news/cruise-industry) - [![Vanuatu earthquake disrupts cruise ship schedules amid infrastructure damage](https://www.cruisemapper.com/images/ports/thumb/9142-c034469df9c.gif)](https://www.cruisemapper.com/news/14200-vanuatu-earthquake-disrupts-cruise-schedules) ### [Vanuatu earthquake disrupts cruise ship schedules amid infrastructure damage](https://www.cruisemapper.com/news/14200-vanuatu-earthquake-disrupts-cruise-schedules) A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Port Vila, the capital of Vanuatu, on Tuesday, December 17th, causing significant damage to the city and its port... December 18, 2024 [Accidents](https://www.cruisemapper.com/news/accidents) - [![CCL-Carnival Cruise Line expands Australian fleet with 2 rebranded ships in 2025](https://www.cruisemapper.com/images/ships/thumb/678-e9937bc6f007.jpg)](https://www.cruisemapper.com/news/14195-carnival-cruise-line-expands-australian-fleet) ### [CCL-Carnival Cruise Line expands Australian fleet with 2 rebranded ships in 2025](https://www.cruisemapper.com/news/14195-carnival-cruise-line-expands-australian-fleet) CCL-Carnival Cruise Line has announced its expansion in Australia, introducing Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter, formerly P\&O Cruises... 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The vessel began her 26-day maiden voyage (Pacific Ocean itinerary) on February 13, 2002. Carnival Encounter (Monfalcone shipyard/hull number 6051) is powered by Wartsila-Sulzer marine diesel engines (models 8ZAV40S and 8ZAL40) with a total output of 63.36 MW. A fun fact: there was an earlier ship also named "Star Princess", later renamed [Columbus](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/CMV-Columbus-724), which was previously operated as "Pacific Pearl" by [P\&O Australia](https://www.cruisemapper.com/cruise-lines/PO-Cruises-23). ### Carnival Encounter refurbishments review #### Drydock 2026 Carnival Encounter's first drydocking was in 2026 (February 16-March 5) in Singapore. The project was for routine maintenance works and classification/safety inspections, technical overhaul, hull cleaning/repainting (adding CCL's Carnival’s red-white-blue livery), and minor hotel upkeep. The updates included new Cloud 9 Spa Thermal Suites, fitted with saunas, steam baths and heated loungers. The 5 pools were fully revitalized, while 7 whirlpools/hot tubs were replaced. The Sports Court received new hoops and netting. The Twin Racer (waterslides) were polished up. #### Drydock 2025 In February-March 2025, the vessel was taken out of service for a refit/refurbishment/rebranding when it was transferred from P\&O Australia to CCL/Carnival Cruise Line. This project was for necessary works to integrate it into the CCL fleet, including interior and exterior rebranding (venues, facilities, public spaces, cabin categories), renovations to all public spaces and staterooms, technical overhaul, safety, and classification inspections as part of its routine maintenance. ### P\&O Pacific Encounter refurbishments review #### Drydock 2023 During the February 6–25, 2023, drydocking in Singapore, the ship received significant upgrades, including the addition of the Twin-Racer waterslide (142 meters long, 16 meters high) and the P\&O Edge Adventure Park (Deck 16), which features a 55-meter zipline, cargo net, walk the plank, beam walk, and rock climbing wall. New venues added included Luke’s Bar & Grill, Byron Beach Club (pool deck), 400 Gradi Pizzeria (by chef Johnny Di Francesco), Black Circus Theatre, F45 Fitness Studio, Altitude Nightclub, Encounter Hotel, and the Bonded Store. #### Drydock 2021 During a 2-week drydocking in March-April 2021 (at Damen Shipyards Singapore), the ship's hull and superstructure were repainted. The three restaurants (Angelo’s, Dragon Lady, and The Waterfront) were upgraded with new carpets and artwork. The Pantry (Lido Market) was expanded with three new Australian-themed food outlets: Stix, Curry House, and Kettle & Bun. The drydocking project involved over 250 contractors, more than 84,000 man-hours, the installation of approximately 14,000 m2 (150,700 ft2) of carpeting, and the repainting of about 5,000 m\² (53,800 ft\²) of interior surfaces. All public spaces were thoroughly cleaned and renovated. General maintenance and machinery overhauls were also completed. ### Star Princess refurbishment 2017 review The 15-day drydock refurbishment in 2017 (December 3–15, in San Francisco, CA) resulted in the following changes: All passenger cabins were upgraded with new bedding, replacing all beds with the Princess Luxury Bed. Many staterooms were converted into interconnecting cabins. Mini-Suite category MA was reclassified as M1. The youth lounges for kids and teens (part of "Camp Discovery") were renovated through a partnership with Discovery Channel as part of Princess Cruises' “Discovery at Sea” program. The onboard Boutiques were expanded with new outlets: "Fragrance & Cosmetic" and "Effy Fine Jewelry". Sabatini's Italian Trattoria was enhanced with new décor and a refreshed menu created in partnership with Chef Angelo Auriana. The wellness complex (Lotus Spa and Fitness Center) was modernized with state-of-the-art gym equipment. The Casino Lounge was fully redesigned and recarpeted. Additional upgrades included new upholstery and carpeting throughout the vessel, along with general maintenance work. Star Princess's 2017 refurbishment was part of Princess Cruises' USD 450 million multi-year fleet modernization program, "Come Back New Promise". ### P\&O Pacific Encounter Ship Review Deck 4 accommodates crew cabins, Tender Embarkation/Disembarkation areas, and the Medical Center (infirmary staffed 24/7 by onboard physicians and nurses). Deck 5 features the three-deck-high Piazza Atrium (with a live performance stage), Lobby Hall (with Lobby Lounge and Shore Excursions Desk), and venues including Lilly's Bar, Charlie's Bar, and Avalon Café. The deck is also the lower level of the P\&O Retail complex (spanning decks 5-7), and houses the Fine Arts Gallery and Waterfront Restaurant. Waterfront Restaurant is a complimentary venue open for breakfast (7:30–9:30 am), lunch (12–1 pm), and dinner (5–9 pm), serving a variety of international dishes and desserts. Deck 6 includes the Marquee Theatre (main show lounge), Casino (with bar and gaming tables), The Bonded Store (offering signature cocktails and tasting classes), Reception Desk, Level UP Arcade, Life Photo Studio, and shops. Midship is Angelo's (Italian restaurant), and aft is Dragon Lady (Asian dining). Both require dinner reservations at the Reception Desk. Deck 7 includes the upper level of Marquee Theatre, the Ocean Front Bar (with live performances and art auctions), photo gallery, Luke’s Bar & Grill, Noosa Room (conference/wedding venue), Encounter Hotel (piano/English pub), Blue Room (live music/lounge), 400 Gradi (pizzeria), and Black Circus Theatre (cabaret and kids’ events). - Luke's Bar & Grill offers burgers, kebabs, and seafood. Prices apply, and the venue serves both lunch and dinner with signature dishes by chef Luke Mangan. - Encounter Hotel operates as a piano bar and English-style pub. - Blue Room offers live entertainment and transforms into a disco at night, also featuring late-night blues sessions. - 400 Gradi serves Neapolitan pizzas by chef Johnny Di Francesco for lunch and dinner, with room service delivery available. - Black Circus Theatre is a cabaret-style lounge with a bar, used for live performances, laser tag, and cinema sessions. Deck 14 features the navigation bridge, two pools (Main and Family), four Jacuzzis, band stage, and poolside bars and eateries. Also located here are The Pantry and the Oasis Pool Deck. - The Pantry is a buffet restaurant/marketplace with nine food outlets. Open for all meals, it includes salad, stir fry, taco, curry, fish, Italian, carvery, sandwich, and dessert stations. Evenings feature Shell & Bones (à la carte), and a daily kids’ dinner service is available at 4:15 pm. - The Oasis Bar serves the adults-only Oasis Pool and Sundeck. Deck 15 houses the wellness complex (Elemis Spa) with pools, Jacuzzis, fitness studio, spa services, salon/barbershop, and Bondi Bar & Lounge. Also here is the Youth Center (Turtle Cove and Shark Shack), Big Screen (outdoor cinema), and Sky Bar. Deck 16 includes Byron Beach Club (adults-only sun deck with pool, Jacuzzis, cabanas, steward service), and the upper level of the Youth Center with outdoor play areas. Deck 17 features the Magra Dome (sliding roof), The Lawn (bowling and mini-golf), P\&O Edge activities (including zipline and climbing wall), Twin-Racer waterslides, a shaded kids’ aquapark, and an aft sundeck with pool, splash area, Jacuzzi, and games, served by the Sunset Bar. Deck 18 includes the Sports Court, The Walkway (jogging track), and Altitude Nightclub (evening disco, daytime observation lounge). Altitude is accessible via two elevators and stairs from The Oasis below. ### Pacific Encounter Inaugural Itineraries 2022 The renamed Star Princess (as Pacific Encounter) was initially scheduled to debut with a 15-day repositioning cruise from [Singapore](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/singapore-port-10) to [Brisbane](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/brisbane-port-22) in 2021, followed by her maiden Australian voyage. \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 11 Nov 17:00 \| Departing from Singapore \| \| 12 Nov 07:00 - 18:00 \| Klang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia \| \| 16 Nov 07:00 - 18:00 \| Lembar, Lombok, Indonesia \| \| 19 Nov 07:00 - 18:00 \| Darwin, NT \| \| 23 Nov 07:00 - 16:00 \| Cairns, Queensland \| \| 24 Nov 10:00 - 18:00 \| Airlie Beach, Queensland \| \| 26 Nov 06:00 \| Arriving in Brisbane, Queensland \| Followed by the 7-day "Barrier Reef Discovery" itinerary (2021 Maiden Voyage): \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 27 Nov 15:00 \| Departing from Brisbane \| \| 29 Nov 07:00 - 16:00 \| Airlie Beach, Queensland \| \| 30 Nov 09:30 - 01 Dec 17:00 \| Cairns, Queensland (overnight) \| \| 02 Dec 08:30 - 09:30 \| Willis Island, Australia \| \| 04 Dec 06:00 \| Arriving in Brisbane \| Both sailings were canceled, and the ship's official debut was rescheduled for August 20, 2022. 7-day "Barrier Reef Discovery" itinerary (2022 Maiden Voyage): \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 20 Aug 16:00 \| Departing from Brisbane \| \| 22 Aug 16:00 - 23 Aug 17:00 \| Cairns, Queensland (overnight) \| \| 25 Aug 08:00 - 09:30 \| Willis Island, Coral Sea, Australia \| \| 27 Aug 06:00 \| Arriving in Brisbane \| ### Star Princess Itineraries 2020–2021 Star Princess’s last scheduled voyage for Princess Cruises was a 30-day relocation cruise from Alaska to Asia (Vancouver to Singapore, for drydock), priced from approximately USD 2700 per person. This voyage was later canceled. The following were the last scheduled itineraries for Star Princess before her transfer to P\&O Australia. Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy. (2020) 15-day Hawaiian Islands Christmas and New Year cruise – USD 1300 \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 21 Dec 16:00 \| Departing from Los Angeles, California USA \| \| 26 Dec 09:00 - 18:00 \| Hilo, Hawaii Island \| \| 27 Dec 07:00 - 23:00 \| Honolulu, Oahu Island, Hawaii \| \| 28 Dec 08:00 - 17:00 \| Nawiliwili, Lihue, Kauai Island, Hawaii \| \| 29 Dec 07:00 - 18:00 \| Lahaina, Maui Island, Hawaii \| \| 04 Jan 08:00 - 17:00 \| Ensenada, Baja California Mexico \| \| 05 Jan \| Arriving in Los Angeles \| (2021) 15-days Hawaiian Islands (\$1200) \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 05 Jan 16:00 \| Departing from Los Angeles \| \| 10 Jan 09:00 - 18:00 \| Hilo, Hawaii \| \| 11 Jan 07:00 - 23:00 \| Honolulu, Hawaii \| \| 12 Jan 07:00 - 18:00 \| Lahaina, Hawaii \| \| 13 Jan 08:00 - 17:00 \| Nawiliwili, Hawaii \| \| 19 Jan 08:00 - 17:00 \| Ensenada, Mexico \| \| 20 Jan \| Arriving in Los Angeles \| 10-days Baja Peninsula Sea of Cortez (\$850) \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 20 Jan 16:00 \| Departing from Los Angeles \| \| 22 Jan 12:00 - 23 Jan 18:00 (overnight) \| Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Mexico \| \| 24 Jan 07:00 - 17:00 \| La Paz, Baja California Mexico \| \| 25 Jan 07:00 - 18:00 \| Loreto, Baja California Mexico \| \| 27 Jan 07:00 - 18:00 \| Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco Mexico \| \| 30 Jan \| Arriving in Los Angeles \| 15-days Hawaiian Islands (\$1200) \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 30 Jan 16:00 \| Departing from Los Angeles \| \| 04 Feb 09:00 - 18:00 \| Hilo, Hawaii \| \| 05 Feb 07:00 - 23:00 \| Honolulu, Hawaii \| \| 06 Feb 08:00 - 17:00 \| Nawiliwili, Hawaii \| \| 07 Feb 07:00 - 18:00 \| Lahaina, Hawaii \| \| 13 Feb 08:00 - 17:00 \| Ensenada, Mexico \| \| 14 Feb \| Arriving in Los Angeles \| 10-days Baja Peninsula Sea of Cortez (\$850) \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 14 Feb 16:00 \| Departing from Los Angeles \| \| 16 Feb 12:00 - 17 Feb 18:00 \| Cabo San Lucas, Mexico \| \| 18 Feb 07:00 - 17:00 \| La Paz, Mexico \| \| 19 Feb 07:00 - 18:00 \| Loreto, Mexico \| \| 21 Feb 07:00 - 18:00 \| Puerto Vallarta, Mexico \| \| 24 Feb \| Arriving in Los Angeles \| 15-days Hawaiian Islands (\$1200) \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 24 Feb 16:00 \| Departing from Los Angeles \| \| 01 Mar 07:00 - 23:00 \| Honolulu, Hawaii \| \| 02 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 \| Nawiliwili, Hawaii \| \| 03 Mar 07:00 - 18:00 \| Lahaina, Hawaii \| \| 04 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 \| Hilo, Hawaii \| \| 10 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 \| Ensenada, Mexico \| \| 11 Mar \| Arriving in Los Angeles \| 15-days Hawaiian Islands (\$1400) \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 11 Mar 16:00 \| Departing from Los Angeles \| \| 16 Mar 07:00 - 23:00 \| Honolulu, Hawaii \| \| 17 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 \| Nawiliwili, Hawaii \| \| 18 Mar 07:00 - 18:00 \| Lahaina, Hawaii \| \| 19 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 \| Hilo, Hawaii \| \| 25 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 \| Ensenada, Mexico \| \| 26 Mar \| Arriving in Los Angeles \| 28-days Hawaii, Tahiti Samoa (\$3100) \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 26 Mar 16:00 \| Departing from Los Angeles \| \| 31 Mar 09:00 - 18:00 \| Hilo, Hawaii \| \| 01 Apr 07:00 - 23:00 \| Honolulu, Hawaii \| \| 02 Apr 07:00 - 18:00 \| Lahaina, Hawaii \| \| 07 Apr 10:00 - 18:00 \| Pago Pago, Tutuila Island, American Samoa \| \| 09 Apr 07:00 - 17:00 \| Apia, Upolu Island, Samoa \| \| 11 Apr 08:00 - 12 Apr 22:00 (overnight) \| Bora Bora Island, Society Islands, French Polynesia \| \| 13 Apr 08:00 - 14 Apr 04:00 (overnight) \| Papeete, Tahiti Island, French Polynesia \| \| 14 Apr 07:00 - 18:00 \| Moorea Island, Society Islands, French Polynesia \| \| 23 Apr \| Arriving in Los Angeles \| 10-days Baja Peninsula Sea of Cortez (\$950) \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 23 Apr 16:00 \| Departing from Los Angeles \| \| 25 Apr 12:00 - 26 Apr 18:00 (overnight) \| Cabo San Lucas, Mexico \| \| 27 Apr 07:00 - 17:00 \| La Paz, Mexico \| \| 28 Apr 07:00 - 18:00 \| Loreto, Mexico \| \| 30 Apr 07:00 - 18:00 \| Puerto Vallarta, Mexico \| \| 03 May \| Arriving in Los Angeles \| The last in the Star Princess schedule was the 7-day relocation voyage from Los Angeles to Vancouver (\$530 pp). \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 03 May 16:00 \| Departing from Los Angeles \| \| 04 May 07:00 - 18:00 \| Santa Barbara, California \| \| 06 May 07:00 - 23:00 \| San Francisco, California \| \| 08 May 07:00 - 17:00 \| Astoria, Oregon \| \| 09 May 08:00 - 23:00 \| Victoria, BC Canada \| \| 10 May \| Arriving in Vancouver, BC Canada \| ### Star Princess Ship Review (Facilities and Amenities, Food, Drinks, Entertainment) Star Princess features open seating in its main restaurants. Alternative dinner venues include the reservations-only Sabatini's Italian Restaurant and Crown Grill, both with a cover charge per person. The Lido Buffet (Horizon Court) is open 24 hours a day. The Wheelhouse Bar serves pub-style lunches, while the Trident Grill and Prego Pizzeria provide casual snack options. Premium ice cream and specialty coffees are available at the ice cream bars and patisseries for an additional charge. The Vines Bar offers artisan cheeses and evening snacks, also at an extra charge. Guests can enjoy Chef's Table and Ultimate Balcony Dining experiences, as well as Afternoon Tea and 24-hour room service. Below is the full list of Star Princess restaurants and food venues: - Capri Restaurant (aft Dining Room; dinner only, Anytime Dining from 5:30–10:00 pm) - Crown Grill (160-seat steakhouse/seafood restaurant, reservations recommended; offers complimentary British Pub Lunch on select days) - Portofino Restaurant (forward Dining Room; Breakfast 7–9 am, Lunch 12–1:30 pm, Afternoon Tea 3:30–4:30 pm, Dinner with Anytime Dining from 5:30–8:00 pm and 8:00–10:00 pm) - Amalfi Restaurant (aft Dining Room; dinner only with two fixed seatings at 5:45 pm and 8:00 pm) - Sabatini's Restaurant (Italian specialty dining; reservations recommended) - Trident Grill & Prego Pizzeria (self-service, complimentary fast food) - Horizon Court (self-service buffet restaurant, complimentary) Entertainment venues include the Vista Lounge and Princess Theater, both hosting multiple showings of featured performers and production shows. The Princess Theater resembles a Broadway-style venue with orchestra-level seating, stadium-style rows, and box seating. The Vista Lounge is cabaret-style, with seating around small drink tables and large windows that brighten the space during the day. The Explorers Lounge and Wheelhouse Bar, located side by side on the Promenade Deck, host karaoke, piano music, dance bands, theme parties, games, and trivia. 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Readable Markdown	1. [CruiseMapper](https://www.cruisemapper.com/) 2. [Ships](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships) 3. [Carnival Cruise Line](https://www.cruisemapper.com/cruise-lines/Carnival-Cruise-Line-9) 4. [Carnival Encounter](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Carnival-Encounter-705) ## Former names : P\&O Pacific Encounter, Star Princess [![Carnival Encounter cruise ship](https://www.cruisemapper.com/images/ships/705-large-4a47d2983c8bd392b120b627e0e1cab4.jpg)](https://www.cruisemapper.com/images/ships/705-large-4a47d2983c8bd392b120b627e0e1cab4.jpg "Carnival Encounter cruise ship") ### Carnival Encounter current position The current location of Carnival Encounter is in East Australia cruising at speed of 17.6 kn (33 km/h \\| 20 mph) en route to Brisbane. The AIS position was last reported 29 minutes ago. [All Itineraries](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Carnival-Encounter-705?tab=itinerary#itinerary) [Current Position](https://www.cruisemapper.com/?imo=9192363) ### Current itinerary of Carnival Encounter Carnival Encounter current cruise is а 7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef. The itinerary begins on April 11, 2026 and ends on April 18, 2026. \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 11 Apr 15:00 \| Departing from [Brisbane, Queensland Australia](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/brisbane-port-22) [hotels](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/brisbane-port-22?tab=hotels#hotels) \| \| 13 Apr 14:00 - 15:00 \| [Willis Island, Coral Sea, Australia](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/willis-island-port-1418) \| \| 14 Apr 08:00 - 15 Apr 16:00 \| [Cairns, Queensland Australia](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/cairns-port-575) \| \| 16 Apr 09:00 - 18:30 \| [Airlie Beach, Queensland Australia](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/airlie-beach-port-847) \| \| 18 Apr 07:00 \| Arriving in [Brisbane, Queensland Australia](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/brisbane-port-22) [hotels](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/brisbane-port-22?tab=hotels#hotels) \| Specifications of Carnival Encounter \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| Year of build \| 2002 / Age: 24 \| \| Flag state \| Bahamas \| \| Builder \| Fincantieri (Monfalcone, Italy) \| \| Class \| PRINCESS GRAND \| \| Building cost \| USD 450 million \| \| Engines (power) \| Wartsila-Sulzer (63.4 MW / 85021 hp) \| \| Speed \| 24 kn / 44 km/h / 28 mph \| \| Length (LOA) \| 290 m / 951 ft \| \| Beam (width) \| 36 m / 118 ft \| \| Gross Tonnage \| 108977 gt \| \| \| \| \|---\|---\| \| Passengers \| 2596 - 3115 \| \| Crew \| 1100 \| \| Passengers-to-space ratio \| 35 \| \| Decks \| 18 \| \| Cabins \| 1298 \| \| Decks with cabins \| 7 \| \| Last Refurbishment \| 2026 \| \| Sister-ships \| Caribbean Princess, Crown Princess, Diamond Princess, Emerald Princess, Golden Princess (Carnival Adventure), Grand Princess, Ruby Princess, Sapphire Princess \| \| Former names \| P\&O Pacific Encounter, Star Princess \| \| Christened by \| Gunilla Antonini (for Princess Cruises) \| \| Owner \| Carnival Corporation & PLC \| \| Operator \| Carnival Cruise Line (via Carnival Australia) \| - [Itineraries](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Carnival-Encounter-705#itinerary) - [Review](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Carnival-Encounter-705#review) - [Wiki](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Carnival-Encounter-705#wiki) ## Carnival Encounter Itineraries \| Date \| Itinerary \| Departure Port \| From \| \|---\|---\|---\|---\| \| 2026 Mar 30 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Apr 03 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Apr 11 \| 7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Apr 18 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Apr 21 \| 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 May 01 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 May 04 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 May 08 \| 7 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 May 15 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 May 18 \| 12 days, round-trip Fiji South Pacific \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 May 30 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Jun 05 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Jun 09 \| 10 days, round-trip Papua New Guinea \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Jun 19 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Jun 22 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Jun 26 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Jul 04 \| 7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Jul 14 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Jul 18 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Jul 26 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Aug 01 \| 14 days, round-trip Mutiny On The Bounty Fiji \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Aug 15 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Aug 19 \| 10 days, round-trip Papua New Guinea \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Aug 29 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Sep 01 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Sep 05 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Sep 11 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Sep 14 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Sep 18 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Sep 26 \| 7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Oct 03 \| 7 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Oct 10 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Oct 13 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Oct 17 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Oct 25 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Oct 31 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Nov 03 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Nov 07 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Nov 15 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Nov 19 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Nov 22 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Nov 28 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Dec 06 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Dec 10 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Dec 13 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Dec 19 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Dec 27 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2026 Dec 30 \| 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jan 09 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jan 17 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jan 23 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jan 27 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jan 31 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Feb 06 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Feb 09 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Feb 13 \| 7 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Feb 20 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Feb 23 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Feb 27 \| 7 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Mar 06 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Mar 09 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Mar 13 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Mar 21 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Mar 25 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Mar 29 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Apr 06 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Apr 12 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Apr 16 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Apr 19 \| 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Apr 29 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 May 03 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 May 07 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 May 10 \| 12 days, round-trip Fiji South Pacific \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 May 22 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 May 30 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jun 05 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jun 08 \| 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jun 18 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jun 21 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jun 25 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jul 03 \| 7 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jul 10 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jul 13 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jul 17 \| 14 days, round-trip Mutiny On The Bounty Fiji \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Jul 31 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Aug 08 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Aug 14 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Aug 18 \| 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Aug 28 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Aug 31 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Sep 04 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Sep 10 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Sep 13 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Sep 17 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Sep 25 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Oct 01 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Oct 09 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Oct 12 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Oct 16 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Oct 24 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Oct 30 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Nov 02 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Nov 06 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Nov 14 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Nov 18 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Nov 21 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Nov 27 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Dec 05 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Dec 09 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Dec 12 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Dec 18 \| 9 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Dec 27 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2027 Dec 30 \| 9 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Jan 08 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Jan 12 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Jan 16 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Jan 22 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Jan 25 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Jan 29 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Feb 06 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Feb 12 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Feb 15 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Feb 19 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Feb 27 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Mar 04 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Mar 07 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Mar 11 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Mar 19 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Mar 25 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Mar 28 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Apr 01 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Apr 09 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Apr 15 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Apr 18 \| 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Apr 28 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 May 01 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 May 05 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 May 08 \| 12 days, round-trip Fiji South Pacific \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 May 20 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 May 28 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Jun 01 \| 3 days, round-trip Getaway \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Jun 04 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Jun 10 \| 4 days, round-trip Airlie Beach \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Jun 14 \| 10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Jun 24 \| 8 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia \| Brisbane \| \| \| 2028 Jul 02 \| 6 days, round-trip Great Barrier Reef \| Brisbane \| \| ## Carnival Encounter Review ### Review of Carnival Encounter The 2002-built (as Star Princess) cruise ship Carnival Encounter (formerly Pacific Encounter) is the third GRAND-Class vessel constructed for [Princess Cruises](https://www.cruisemapper.com/cruise-lines/Princess-Cruises-3), with sisterships [Crown](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Crown-Princess-660), [Diamond](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Diamond-Princess-534), [Caribbean](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Caribbean-Princess-558), [Grand](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Grand-Princess-697), [Emerald](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Emerald-Princess-673), [Ruby](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Ruby-Princess-593), [Golden/Carnival Adventure](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Carnival-Adventure-678), and [Sapphire](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Sapphire-Princess-733). The vessel (IMO number 9192363) is currently Bahamas-[flagged](https://www.cruisemapper.com/wiki/758-cruise-ship-registry-flags-of-convenience-flag-state-control) (MMSI 311001596) and registered in [Nassau](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/nassau-port-27). Previously, she was UK-flagged (MMSI 232032840) and registered in [Southampton](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/southampton-port-115). Under Princess Cruises, Star Princess was Bermuda-flagged (MMSI 310361000) and registered in [Hamilton](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/hamilton-port-469). ### History - Construction and Ownership [Carnival Cruise Line (CCL)](https://www.cruisemapper.com/cruise-lines/Carnival-Cruise-Line-9) is a US-based brand and subsidiary of [Carnival Corporation](https://www.cruisemapper.com/wiki/2872-carnival-corporation), the ship’s owner. CCL was founded in 1972 by Ted Arison (1924–1999), co-founder of [NCL-Norwegian](https://www.cruisemapper.com/cruise-lines/Norwegian-Cruise-Line-10). CCL operates the largest fleet within Carnival Corporation, both in number of ships and total GT-tonnage. In 2023, CCL held ~9% of global cruise industry revenue and ~19% of passenger share. In 2024, Carnival Corporation commanded ~51% of the global US\$64+ billion cruise market. ![Carnival Encounter cruise ship (P\&O Pacific Encounter/Star Princess)](https://www.cruisemapper.com/images/ships/705-large-4a47d2983c8bd392b120b627e0e1cab4.jpg) In 2018, Princess Cruises announced that Golden Princess and Star Princess would be transferred to the [P\&O Australia fleet](https://www.cruisemapper.com/cruise-lines/PO-Cruises-23) in 2021 and renamed Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter, respectively. The transfer was officially confirmed on October 21, 2020. Star Princess began operations for P\&O Australia in November 2021 following a scheduled [drydock refurbishment](https://www.cruisemapper.com/wiki/767-cruise-ship-refurbishment-dry-dock-schedule). In May 2023, Princess Cruises announced that its second SPHERE-class ship will be named [Star Princess](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Star-Princess-2168), joining the fleet in August 2025. In May 2024, Carnival Corporation announced the discontinuation of the P\&O Australia brand effective 2025. Pacific Explorer will be retired in February 2025, while Pacific Encounter and Pacific Adventure will transfer to Carnival Cruise Line and be renamed "Carnival Encounter" and "Carnival Adventure." In March 2025, Pacific Encounter and Pacific Adventure were taken out of service for unscheduled drydocking. After April 2025, both ships began operations under the Carnival Cruise Line brand. The third Carnival Australia ship is [Carnival Splendor](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/Carnival-Splendor-547), homeported year-round in Sydney, NSW. During her 2008 drydock, Star Princess received several new venues, including The Piazza (entertainment space), a bakery, Internet Cafe, wine and sushi bars, The Sanctuary (adults-only area), Crown Grill (steakhouse and seafood), and seven new Suites with walk-in closets and spa bathrooms. The shopping complex was redesigned, relocating and expanding the Essence Shop and Meridian Bay Shop. ### Decks and Cabins [Pacific Encounter staterooms](https://www.cruisemapper.com/cabins/Carnival-Encounter-705) (1298 total, across 34 categories) include 205 Suites, 515 Balcony cabins, 212 Oceanviews, and 366 Interior cabins, including 25 wheelchair-accessible. Most staterooms are sized 160–190 ft\² (15–18 m\²), with balconies ranging from 45–90 ft\² (4–8 m\²). Nearly 80% of all outside cabins have private balconies. The largest accommodation is the Grand Suite at 615 ft\² (57 m\²) with a 115 ft\² (11 m\²) terrace. The ship has [16 decks](https://www.cruisemapper.com/deckplans/Carnival-Encounter-705), of which 14 are accessible to passengers and 7 contain staterooms. ### Review / Shipboard Facilities and Amenities Deck 4 contains crew cabins, Tender Embarkation/Disembarkation areas, and the Infirmary/Medical Center (with resident medical staff on 24-hour duty). Deck 5 features the Lobby Lounge (with live performances), Cherry on Top (candy shop), Level Up Arcade, Carnival Adventures, Marquee Theater (level 1 of 3), and the Waterfront Restaurant. The Lobby is served by Lilly's Bar, Charlie's Bar, and Avalon Cafe. - Carnival Adventures provides shore excursion info and booking assistance. - Cherry on Top sells bulk candies, confections, apparel, flowers, greeting cards, and offers formalwear rental (pre-ordered only). - Marquee Theater hosts evening shows, comedy acts, magic, and live music twice nightly (6:30 and 8:45 pm), as well as trivia and lectures during the day. - Waterfront Restaurant serves breakfast (7:30–9:30 am), lunch (12–1 pm), and dinner (5–9 pm), offering a varied menu of soups, salads, pastas, meats, and desserts. Deck 6 includes Marquee Theater (level 2), Casino (with bar and gaming tournaments), The Bonded Store (signature cocktails and tasting events), Reception Desk, Fun Shops, and Dreams Studio (photo sessions). - Angelo’s Restaurant (midship) serves complimentary Italian cuisine; reservations at the Reception Desk. - Dragon Lady (aft) offers Asian cuisine served banquet-style; dinner bookings also via Reception. Deck 7 houses the outdoor Promenade, Marquee Theater (level 3), Internet Desk, Ocean Bar (with stage and dance floor), Fun Shops, Pixels Photo Gallery, Luke’s Bar & Grill, Noosa Room, Encounter Hotel, Black Circus Theatre, Piano Bar 88, and The Trattoria. - Luke’s Bar & Grill serves signature dishes by Luke Mangan; operates as a fast food and specialty dining venue. - Encounter Hotel is a piano lounge by day and pub by night with craft beers and live music. - Black Circus Theatre hosts cabaret shows, movies, and family programming. - Piano Bar 88 offers live music, singalongs, and themed nights. - The Trattoria is a complimentary lunch venue (pasta bar) and à la carte specialty dinner restaurant (\$15 adults, \$5 kids). Deck 14 includes the Navigation Bridge, two swimming pools (Main and Family), four Jacuzzis, and the Pool Deck with venues like The Pizzeria, Luke’s Burger Bar, Pool Bar, and Ice Cream Bar. Also here are The Pantry and the Oasis Pool Deck. - The Pantry is a buffet-style marketplace with 9 food outlets, serving all meals. It also offers a kids’ dinner service daily at 4:15 pm. - Oasis Bar serves the aft adults-only pool and sun deck area. Deck 15 features the Cloud 9 Spa, Sky Bar, Camp Ocean (kids' club), Circle C (ages 12–14), Club O2 (ages 15–17), Seaside Theater (outdoor cinema), Family Pool Area, and Bondi Conference Room. Deck 16 includes the Byron Beach Club (adults-only retreat with pool, Jacuzzis, cabanas, steward service), Edge Adventure Park, Kid’s Restroom, and The Spa (two hot tubs). Deck 17 has the Magra Dome (retractable roof), The Lawn (mini-golf and lawn games), Edge sports facilities, Waterslide, and an aft sun deck with pools and games. Deck 18 contains the Sports Court, The Walkway (jogging track), and Altitude Nightclub (which serves as a daytime observation lounge). In May 2026, Carnival Australia's ships Adventure and Encounter introduced two new restaurants - Bonsai Sushi Express (made-to-order sushi, sashimi, rolls, tuna poke bowls, salads, desserts) and Fahrenheit 555 (steakhouse, replacing Luke’s Bar & Grill). ### Itineraries Carnival Encounter sails year-round from [Brisbane, QLD, Australia](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/brisbane-port-22). Pacific Encounter's inaugural P\&O season began October 2, 2021, with a rescheduled maiden voyage on August 27, 2022 (7-day "Barrier Reef Discovery" to Airlie Beach, Cairns, and Willis Island). Ports of call included destinations in Australia (notably the [Great Barrier Reef](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/great-barrier-reef-port-646)) and South Pacific Islands (New Caledonia, Vanuatu, Fiji, Papua New Guinea). Sample itineraries were "Barrier Reef Discovery" (7-night), "Pacific Island Hopper" (7-night), "Comedy Cruise" (4-night [cruise to nowhere](https://www.cruisemapper.com/wiki/772-cruise-to-nowhere)), and "Whitsundays Cruise" (4-night). Star Princess previously operated roundtrips from US West Coast ports ([San Francisco](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/san-francisco-port-2) and [Los Angeles/Long Beach](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/los-angeles-port-86)), sailing to Hawaii, Mexico, and Alaska on a seasonal basis. ### Photos of Carnival Encounter [![Carnival Encounter cruise ship (P\&O Pacific Encounter/Star Princess)](https://www.cruisemapper.com/images/ships/thumb/705-45567a2d88be.jpg)](https://www.cruisemapper.com/images/ships/705-45567a2d88be.jpg) ## Carnival Encounter Wiki The [Fincantieri Monfalcone](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/monfalcone-port-17732)\-built Star Princess was christened by godmother Gunilla Antonini, wife of Dr. Corrado Antonini (Executive Chairman of the Italian shipbuilding company [Fincantieri](https://www.cruisemapper.com/wiki/769-shipbuilding-companies#Fincantieri)). The vessel began her 26-day maiden voyage (Pacific Ocean itinerary) on February 13, 2002. Carnival Encounter (Monfalcone shipyard/hull number 6051) is powered by Wartsila-Sulzer marine diesel engines (models 8ZAV40S and 8ZAL40) with a total output of 63.36 MW. A fun fact: there was an earlier ship also named "Star Princess", later renamed [Columbus](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ships/CMV-Columbus-724), which was previously operated as "Pacific Pearl" by [P\&O Australia](https://www.cruisemapper.com/cruise-lines/PO-Cruises-23). ### Carnival Encounter refurbishments review #### Drydock 2026 Carnival Encounter's first drydocking was in 2026 (February 16-March 5) in Singapore. The project was for routine maintenance works and classification/safety inspections, technical overhaul, hull cleaning/repainting (adding CCL's Carnival’s red-white-blue livery), and minor hotel upkeep. The updates included new Cloud 9 Spa Thermal Suites, fitted with saunas, steam baths and heated loungers. The 5 pools were fully revitalized, while 7 whirlpools/hot tubs were replaced. The Sports Court received new hoops and netting. The Twin Racer (waterslides) were polished up. #### Drydock 2025 In February-March 2025, the vessel was taken out of service for a refit/refurbishment/rebranding when it was transferred from P\&O Australia to CCL/Carnival Cruise Line. This project was for necessary works to integrate it into the CCL fleet, including interior and exterior rebranding (venues, facilities, public spaces, cabin categories), renovations to all public spaces and staterooms, technical overhaul, safety, and classification inspections as part of its routine maintenance. ### P\&O Pacific Encounter refurbishments review #### Drydock 2023 During the February 6–25, 2023, drydocking in Singapore, the ship received significant upgrades, including the addition of the Twin-Racer waterslide (142 meters long, 16 meters high) and the P\&O Edge Adventure Park (Deck 16), which features a 55-meter zipline, cargo net, walk the plank, beam walk, and rock climbing wall. New venues added included Luke’s Bar & Grill, Byron Beach Club (pool deck), 400 Gradi Pizzeria (by chef Johnny Di Francesco), Black Circus Theatre, F45 Fitness Studio, Altitude Nightclub, Encounter Hotel, and the Bonded Store. #### Drydock 2021 During a 2-week drydocking in March-April 2021 (at Damen Shipyards Singapore), the ship's hull and superstructure were repainted. The three restaurants (Angelo’s, Dragon Lady, and The Waterfront) were upgraded with new carpets and artwork. The Pantry (Lido Market) was expanded with three new Australian-themed food outlets: Stix, Curry House, and Kettle & Bun. The drydocking project involved over 250 contractors, more than 84,000 man-hours, the installation of approximately 14,000 m2 (150,700 ft2) of carpeting, and the repainting of about 5,000 m\² (53,800 ft\²) of interior surfaces. All public spaces were thoroughly cleaned and renovated. General maintenance and machinery overhauls were also completed. ### Star Princess refurbishment 2017 review The 15-day drydock refurbishment in 2017 (December 3–15, in San Francisco, CA) resulted in the following changes: All passenger cabins were upgraded with new bedding, replacing all beds with the Princess Luxury Bed. Many staterooms were converted into interconnecting cabins. Mini-Suite category MA was reclassified as M1. The youth lounges for kids and teens (part of "Camp Discovery") were renovated through a partnership with Discovery Channel as part of Princess Cruises' “Discovery at Sea” program. The onboard Boutiques were expanded with new outlets: "Fragrance & Cosmetic" and "Effy Fine Jewelry". Sabatini's Italian Trattoria was enhanced with new décor and a refreshed menu created in partnership with Chef Angelo Auriana. The wellness complex (Lotus Spa and Fitness Center) was modernized with state-of-the-art gym equipment. The Casino Lounge was fully redesigned and recarpeted. Additional upgrades included new upholstery and carpeting throughout the vessel, along with general maintenance work. Star Princess's 2017 refurbishment was part of Princess Cruises' USD 450 million multi-year fleet modernization program, "Come Back New Promise". ### P\&O Pacific Encounter Ship Review Deck 4 accommodates crew cabins, Tender Embarkation/Disembarkation areas, and the Medical Center (infirmary staffed 24/7 by onboard physicians and nurses). Deck 5 features the three-deck-high Piazza Atrium (with a live performance stage), Lobby Hall (with Lobby Lounge and Shore Excursions Desk), and venues including Lilly's Bar, Charlie's Bar, and Avalon Café. The deck is also the lower level of the P\&O Retail complex (spanning decks 5-7), and houses the Fine Arts Gallery and Waterfront Restaurant. Waterfront Restaurant is a complimentary venue open for breakfast (7:30–9:30 am), lunch (12–1 pm), and dinner (5–9 pm), serving a variety of international dishes and desserts. Deck 6 includes the Marquee Theatre (main show lounge), Casino (with bar and gaming tables), The Bonded Store (offering signature cocktails and tasting classes), Reception Desk, Level UP Arcade, Life Photo Studio, and shops. Midship is Angelo's (Italian restaurant), and aft is Dragon Lady (Asian dining). Both require dinner reservations at the Reception Desk. Deck 7 includes the upper level of Marquee Theatre, the Ocean Front Bar (with live performances and art auctions), photo gallery, Luke’s Bar & Grill, Noosa Room (conference/wedding venue), Encounter Hotel (piano/English pub), Blue Room (live music/lounge), 400 Gradi (pizzeria), and Black Circus Theatre (cabaret and kids’ events). - Luke's Bar & Grill offers burgers, kebabs, and seafood. Prices apply, and the venue serves both lunch and dinner with signature dishes by chef Luke Mangan. - Encounter Hotel operates as a piano bar and English-style pub. - Blue Room offers live entertainment and transforms into a disco at night, also featuring late-night blues sessions. - 400 Gradi serves Neapolitan pizzas by chef Johnny Di Francesco for lunch and dinner, with room service delivery available. - Black Circus Theatre is a cabaret-style lounge with a bar, used for live performances, laser tag, and cinema sessions. Deck 14 features the navigation bridge, two pools (Main and Family), four Jacuzzis, band stage, and poolside bars and eateries. Also located here are The Pantry and the Oasis Pool Deck. - The Pantry is a buffet restaurant/marketplace with nine food outlets. Open for all meals, it includes salad, stir fry, taco, curry, fish, Italian, carvery, sandwich, and dessert stations. Evenings feature Shell & Bones (à la carte), and a daily kids’ dinner service is available at 4:15 pm. - The Oasis Bar serves the adults-only Oasis Pool and Sundeck. Deck 15 houses the wellness complex (Elemis Spa) with pools, Jacuzzis, fitness studio, spa services, salon/barbershop, and Bondi Bar & Lounge. Also here is the Youth Center (Turtle Cove and Shark Shack), Big Screen (outdoor cinema), and Sky Bar. Deck 16 includes Byron Beach Club (adults-only sun deck with pool, Jacuzzis, cabanas, steward service), and the upper level of the Youth Center with outdoor play areas. Deck 17 features the Magra Dome (sliding roof), The Lawn (bowling and mini-golf), P\&O Edge activities (including zipline and climbing wall), Twin-Racer waterslides, a shaded kids’ aquapark, and an aft sundeck with pool, splash area, Jacuzzi, and games, served by the Sunset Bar. Deck 18 includes the Sports Court, The Walkway (jogging track), and Altitude Nightclub (evening disco, daytime observation lounge). Altitude is accessible via two elevators and stairs from The Oasis below. ### Pacific Encounter Inaugural Itineraries 2022 The renamed Star Princess (as Pacific Encounter) was initially scheduled to debut with a 15-day repositioning cruise from [Singapore](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/singapore-port-10) to [Brisbane](https://www.cruisemapper.com/ports/brisbane-port-22) in 2021, followed by her maiden Australian voyage. \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 11 Nov 17:00 \| Departing from Singapore \| \| 12 Nov 07:00 - 18:00 \| Klang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia \| \| 16 Nov 07:00 - 18:00 \| Lembar, Lombok, Indonesia \| \| 19 Nov 07:00 - 18:00 \| Darwin, NT \| \| 23 Nov 07:00 - 16:00 \| Cairns, Queensland \| \| 24 Nov 10:00 - 18:00 \| Airlie Beach, Queensland \| \| 26 Nov 06:00 \| Arriving in Brisbane, Queensland \| Followed by the 7-day "Barrier Reef Discovery" itinerary (2021 Maiden Voyage): \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 27 Nov 15:00 \| Departing from Brisbane \| \| 29 Nov 07:00 - 16:00 \| Airlie Beach, Queensland \| \| 30 Nov 09:30 - 01 Dec 17:00 \| Cairns, Queensland (overnight) \| \| 02 Dec 08:30 - 09:30 \| Willis Island, Australia \| \| 04 Dec 06:00 \| Arriving in Brisbane \| Both sailings were canceled, and the ship's official debut was rescheduled for August 20, 2022. 7-day "Barrier Reef Discovery" itinerary (2022 Maiden Voyage): \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 20 Aug 16:00 \| Departing from Brisbane \| \| 22 Aug 16:00 - 23 Aug 17:00 \| Cairns, Queensland (overnight) \| \| 25 Aug 08:00 - 09:30 \| Willis Island, Coral Sea, Australia \| \| 27 Aug 06:00 \| Arriving in Brisbane \| ### Star Princess Itineraries 2020–2021 Star Princess’s last scheduled voyage for Princess Cruises was a 30-day relocation cruise from Alaska to Asia (Vancouver to Singapore, for drydock), priced from approximately USD 2700 per person. This voyage was later canceled. The following were the last scheduled itineraries for Star Princess before her transfer to P\&O Australia. Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy. (2020) 15-day Hawaiian Islands Christmas and New Year cruise – USD 1300 \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 21 Dec 16:00 \| Departing from Los Angeles, California USA \| \| 26 Dec 09:00 - 18:00 \| Hilo, Hawaii Island \| \| 27 Dec 07:00 - 23:00 \| Honolulu, Oahu Island, Hawaii \| \| 28 Dec 08:00 - 17:00 \| Nawiliwili, Lihue, Kauai Island, Hawaii \| \| 29 Dec 07:00 - 18:00 \| Lahaina, Maui Island, Hawaii \| \| 04 Jan 08:00 - 17:00 \| Ensenada, Baja California Mexico \| \| 05 Jan \| Arriving in Los Angeles \| (2021) 15-days Hawaiian Islands (\$1200) \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 05 Jan 16:00 \| Departing from Los Angeles \| \| 10 Jan 09:00 - 18:00 \| Hilo, Hawaii \| \| 11 Jan 07:00 - 23:00 \| Honolulu, Hawaii \| \| 12 Jan 07:00 - 18:00 \| Lahaina, Hawaii \| \| 13 Jan 08:00 - 17:00 \| Nawiliwili, Hawaii \| \| 19 Jan 08:00 - 17:00 \| Ensenada, Mexico \| \| 20 Jan \| Arriving in Los Angeles \| 10-days Baja Peninsula Sea of Cortez (\$850) \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 20 Jan 16:00 \| Departing from Los Angeles \| \| 22 Jan 12:00 - 23 Jan 18:00 (overnight) \| Cabo San Lucas, Baja California Mexico \| \| 24 Jan 07:00 - 17:00 \| La Paz, Baja California Mexico \| \| 25 Jan 07:00 - 18:00 \| Loreto, Baja California Mexico \| \| 27 Jan 07:00 - 18:00 \| Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco Mexico \| \| 30 Jan \| Arriving in Los Angeles \| 15-days Hawaiian Islands (\$1200) \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 30 Jan 16:00 \| Departing from Los Angeles \| \| 04 Feb 09:00 - 18:00 \| Hilo, Hawaii \| \| 05 Feb 07:00 - 23:00 \| Honolulu, Hawaii \| \| 06 Feb 08:00 - 17:00 \| Nawiliwili, Hawaii \| \| 07 Feb 07:00 - 18:00 \| Lahaina, Hawaii \| \| 13 Feb 08:00 - 17:00 \| Ensenada, Mexico \| \| 14 Feb \| Arriving in Los Angeles \| 10-days Baja Peninsula Sea of Cortez (\$850) \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 14 Feb 16:00 \| Departing from Los Angeles \| \| 16 Feb 12:00 - 17 Feb 18:00 \| Cabo San Lucas, Mexico \| \| 18 Feb 07:00 - 17:00 \| La Paz, Mexico \| \| 19 Feb 07:00 - 18:00 \| Loreto, Mexico \| \| 21 Feb 07:00 - 18:00 \| Puerto Vallarta, Mexico \| \| 24 Feb \| Arriving in Los Angeles \| 15-days Hawaiian Islands (\$1200) \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 24 Feb 16:00 \| Departing from Los Angeles \| \| 01 Mar 07:00 - 23:00 \| Honolulu, Hawaii \| \| 02 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 \| Nawiliwili, Hawaii \| \| 03 Mar 07:00 - 18:00 \| Lahaina, Hawaii \| \| 04 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 \| Hilo, Hawaii \| \| 10 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 \| Ensenada, Mexico \| \| 11 Mar \| Arriving in Los Angeles \| 15-days Hawaiian Islands (\$1400) \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 11 Mar 16:00 \| Departing from Los Angeles \| \| 16 Mar 07:00 - 23:00 \| Honolulu, Hawaii \| \| 17 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 \| Nawiliwili, Hawaii \| \| 18 Mar 07:00 - 18:00 \| Lahaina, Hawaii \| \| 19 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 \| Hilo, Hawaii \| \| 25 Mar 08:00 - 17:00 \| Ensenada, Mexico \| \| 26 Mar \| Arriving in Los Angeles \| 28-days Hawaii, Tahiti Samoa (\$3100) \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 26 Mar 16:00 \| Departing from Los Angeles \| \| 31 Mar 09:00 - 18:00 \| Hilo, Hawaii \| \| 01 Apr 07:00 - 23:00 \| Honolulu, Hawaii \| \| 02 Apr 07:00 - 18:00 \| Lahaina, Hawaii \| \| 07 Apr 10:00 - 18:00 \| Pago Pago, Tutuila Island, American Samoa \| \| 09 Apr 07:00 - 17:00 \| Apia, Upolu Island, Samoa \| \| 11 Apr 08:00 - 12 Apr 22:00 (overnight) \| Bora Bora Island, Society Islands, French Polynesia \| \| 13 Apr 08:00 - 14 Apr 04:00 (overnight) \| Papeete, Tahiti Island, French Polynesia \| \| 14 Apr 07:00 - 18:00 \| Moorea Island, Society Islands, French Polynesia \| \| 23 Apr \| Arriving in Los Angeles \| 10-days Baja Peninsula Sea of Cortez (\$950) \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 23 Apr 16:00 \| Departing from Los Angeles \| \| 25 Apr 12:00 - 26 Apr 18:00 (overnight) \| Cabo San Lucas, Mexico \| \| 27 Apr 07:00 - 17:00 \| La Paz, Mexico \| \| 28 Apr 07:00 - 18:00 \| Loreto, Mexico \| \| 30 Apr 07:00 - 18:00 \| Puerto Vallarta, Mexico \| \| 03 May \| Arriving in Los Angeles \| The last in the Star Princess schedule was the 7-day relocation voyage from Los Angeles to Vancouver (\$530 pp). \| Date / Time \| Port \| \|---\|---\| \| 03 May 16:00 \| Departing from Los Angeles \| \| 04 May 07:00 - 18:00 \| Santa Barbara, California \| \| 06 May 07:00 - 23:00 \| San Francisco, California \| \| 08 May 07:00 - 17:00 \| Astoria, Oregon \| \| 09 May 08:00 - 23:00 \| Victoria, BC Canada \| \| 10 May \| Arriving in Vancouver, BC Canada \| ### Star Princess Ship Review (Facilities and Amenities, Food, Drinks, Entertainment) Star Princess features open seating in its main restaurants. Alternative dinner venues include the reservations-only Sabatini's Italian Restaurant and Crown Grill, both with a cover charge per person. The Lido Buffet (Horizon Court) is open 24 hours a day. The Wheelhouse Bar serves pub-style lunches, while the Trident Grill and Prego Pizzeria provide casual snack options. Premium ice cream and specialty coffees are available at the ice cream bars and patisseries for an additional charge. The Vines Bar offers artisan cheeses and evening snacks, also at an extra charge. Guests can enjoy Chef's Table and Ultimate Balcony Dining experiences, as well as Afternoon Tea and 24-hour room service. Below is the full list of Star Princess restaurants and food venues: - Capri Restaurant (aft Dining Room; dinner only, Anytime Dining from 5:30–10:00 pm) - Crown Grill (160-seat steakhouse/seafood restaurant, reservations recommended; offers complimentary British Pub Lunch on select days) - Portofino Restaurant (forward Dining Room; Breakfast 7–9 am, Lunch 12–1:30 pm, Afternoon Tea 3:30–4:30 pm, Dinner with Anytime Dining from 5:30–8:00 pm and 8:00–10:00 pm) - Amalfi Restaurant (aft Dining Room; dinner only with two fixed seatings at 5:45 pm and 8:00 pm) - Sabatini's Restaurant (Italian specialty dining; reservations recommended) - Trident Grill & Prego Pizzeria (self-service, complimentary fast food) - Horizon Court (self-service buffet restaurant, complimentary) Entertainment venues include the Vista Lounge and Princess Theater, both hosting multiple showings of featured performers and production shows. The Princess Theater resembles a Broadway-style venue with orchestra-level seating, stadium-style rows, and box seating. The Vista Lounge is cabaret-style, with seating around small drink tables and large windows that brighten the space during the day. The Explorers Lounge and Wheelhouse Bar, located side by side on the Promenade Deck, host karaoke, piano music, dance bands, theme parties, games, and trivia. Below is the full list of Star Princess lounges, clubs, and entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults: - The Piazza Atrium (3-deck open-floor space with live entertainment and Lobby Bar Piazza) - Princess Fine Arts Gallery, Photo Gallery & Shop, Platinum Studio - International Cafe (24-hour specialty coffee and patisserie) - Vines Bar (wine, seafood, and sushi bar) - Library with Internet stations, and 24-hour Internet Cafe - Princess Star Theatre (2-level venue for musicals, shows, workshops, seminars, and game shows) - Shooter's Lounge & Bar (smoking lounge and sports bar) - Vines Shop, Calypso Cove Shop, Essence Shop, Meridian Bay Shop, Facets Shop - Princess Star Grand Casino - Crooners Lounge & Bar (live music and seminars), Vista Lounge & Bar - Explorers Lounge & Bar (disco/show lounge hosting karaoke, comedy, game shows, art auctions) - Wheelhouse Bar (piano bar by day, English pub by night) - Scoops Bar (Sundaes Ice Cream Bar, complimentary) - Outrigger Bar (poolside bar), Tradewinds Bar - Star’s Lotus Spa complex, Beauty Salon, Fitness Center with Aerobics Studio - Hearts & Minds (Wedding Chapel) - Movies Under the Stars (outdoor LED cinema screen) - Video Games Arcade, Teen Center, Youth Center with Paddling Pool and outdoor play areas - The Conservatory (recreation area), The Sanctuary (adults-only open-air area), The Oasis (relaxation area) - Calypso Reef & Pool area, Neptune’s Reef & Pool area - The Skywalker (Jogging Track), Sports Court (volleyball, basketball, football), Shuffleboard, Deck Chess, Princess Links mini-golf course - Skywalkers Disco Nightclub
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