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Entertainment spaces include The Punchliner Comedy Club.
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Carnival Cruise Line ship guide
Carnival Encounter
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- Launched
- 0000-00-00
- Rating
- 5 star
- Sailings
- 144 current
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Spaces designed for you
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Experiences onboard
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28
Cabin styles
28
Cabin photos
4
Onboard spaces
16
Media items
Current cruises
144 current sailings
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Cabin choice
28 cabin categories are represented for this ship.
First-time cruiser note
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Ship fast facts
Carnival Encounter at a glance
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Capacity
- Crew
- 0
- Staterooms
- 0
Size
- Gross tonnage
- 0
Ship history
- Launched
- 0000
Guide information last updated Jul 12, 2026. Sailings and prices are shown separately in the cruise search.
What makes this ship special?
Carnival Encounter highlights
Named venues, facilities and ship highlights are shown when available.
Entertainment
The Punchliner Comedy Club
Highlights
Camp Ocean
Highlights
Seuss at Sea
Highlights
Pickleball
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Cabins on Carnival Encounter
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Carnival Encounter cabin styles
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Balcony
Balcony
Balcony
Balcony
Suite
Byron Grand Suite
Suite
Byron Ocean Suite
Oceanview / Outside
Ocean View
Suite
Byron Vista Suite
Balcony
Balcony
Oceanview / Outside
Ocean View
Oceanview / Outside
Ocean View
Balcony
Extended Aft-Facing Balcony
Interior cabin styles
Inside
9 cabin categories | 9 with photos
Window and sea-view cabin styles
Oceanview
5 cabin categories | 5 with photos
Private outside space
Balcony / Veranda
6 cabin categories | 6 with photos
Larger cabin styles
Suite
8 cabin categories | 8 with photos
Extra flexibility
Family
1 cabin category | 1 with photos
Interior cabin styles
Inside
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Interior
Code 4D
An Interior stateroom is the most affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun.
- Every room includes: Dedicated stateroom attendant Soft, cozy linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control
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Cabin imageInside
Interior
Code 4E
An Interior stateroom is the most affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun.
- Every room includes: Dedicated stateroom attendant Soft, cozy linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control
Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.
Cabin imageInside
Interior
Code 4G
An Interior stateroom is the most affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun.
- Every room includes: Dedicated stateroom attendant Soft, cozy linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control
Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.
Cabin imageInside
Interior
Code 4C
An Interior stateroom is the most affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun.
- Every room includes: Dedicated stateroom attendant Soft, cozy linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control
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Window and sea-view cabin styles
Oceanview
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Cabin imageOceanview / Outside
Ocean View
Code OV
Ocean View Your picture window gives you views of scenery you won’t find anywhere on land, all from the comfort of your Ocean View stateroom.
- Ocean View Your picture window gives you views of scenery you won’t find anywhere on land, all from the comfort of your Ocean View stateroom
- Every room includes: Dedicated stateroom attendant Soft, cozy linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control
- Ocean View
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Cabin imageOceanview / Outside
Ocean View
Code 6B
Ocean View Your picture window gives you views of scenery you won’t find anywhere on land, all from the comfort of your Ocean View stateroom.
- Ocean View Your picture window gives you views of scenery you won’t find anywhere on land, all from the comfort of your Ocean View stateroom
- Every room includes: Dedicated stateroom attendant Soft, cozy linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control
- Ocean View
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Cabin imageOceanview / Outside
Ocean View
Code 6A
Ocean View Your picture window gives you views of scenery you won’t find anywhere on land, all from the comfort of your Ocean View stateroom.
- Ocean View Your picture window gives you views of scenery you won’t find anywhere on land, all from the comfort of your Ocean View stateroom
- Every room includes: Dedicated stateroom attendant Soft, cozy linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control
- Ocean View
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Cabin imageOceanview / Outside
Obstructed Ocean View
Code 5A
Your picture window gives you a view beyond your comfy Ocean View stateroom, while letting sunlight stream in.
- Your picture window gives you a view beyond your comfy Ocean View stateroom, while letting sunlight stream in. (Note: view will be obstructed.) Every room includes: Dedicated stateroom attendant Soft, cozy linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control
- Obstructed Ocean View
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Private outside space
Balcony / Veranda
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Balcony
Code 8A
Balcony staterooms were designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views. Cruise with a view and be just steps away from your own personal outdoor oasis.
- Balcony staterooms were designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views
- Every room includes: Dedicated stateroom attendant Soft, cozy linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control
- Balcony
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Cabin imageBalconyBalcony
Balcony
Code 8B
Balcony staterooms were designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views. Cruise with a view and be just steps away from your own personal outdoor oasis.
- Balcony staterooms were designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views
- Every room includes: Dedicated stateroom attendant Soft, cozy linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control
- Balcony
Images and layouts vary by ship and cabin grade.
Cabin imageBalconyBalcony
Balcony
Code 8D
Balcony staterooms were designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views. Cruise with a view and be just steps away from your own personal outdoor oasis.
- Balcony staterooms were designed for maximum sea breeze and the most stunning views
- Every room includes: Dedicated stateroom attendant Soft, cozy linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control
- Balcony
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Cabin imageBalconyBalcony
Extended Aft-Facing Balcony
Code 8M
Aft-View Extended Balcony staterooms feature a larger balcony for more lounge-around room, plus these rooms face backward (most balconies face left or right), so you’ll get a unique view of your ship's gentle wake.
- Aft-View Extended Balcony staterooms feature a larger balcony for more lounge-around room, plus these rooms face backward (most balconies face left or right), so you’ll get a unique view of your ship's gentle wake
- Every room includes: Dedicated stateroom attendant Soft, cozy linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control
- Balcony
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Larger cabin styles
Suite
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Byron Grand Suite
Code GB
A Byron Beach Grand Suite features a large balcony and even more space than a standard suite. There's also a spacious sitting area, walk-in closet and bathroom with a shower and separate tub.
- There's also a spacious sitting area, walk-in closet and bathroom with a shower and separate tub
- A Byron Beach Grand Suite features a large balcony and even more space than a standard suite
- Amenities exclusive to Byron Beach suites: Complimentary access to Byron Beach Club Immediate access to your suite after boarding Exclusive breakfast at Angelo’s Complimentary in-suite continental breakfast menu Exclusive spa discounts on treatments during port days In-suite coffee machine Byron Beach Club bathrobes and slippers to use during the cruise Plus, all suites include: Priority check-in and boarding Priority dinner reservations at most specialty dining spots Priority debarkation at homeport, and ports of call requiring a water shuttle or with arrival times later than 9:30 AM Complimentary wash & fold laundry service (1 bag per cruise) Two large bottles of water Pillow-top mattress Curated in-stateroom bath products Bathrobes Plus, every room includes: Dedicated stateroom attendant Soft, cozy linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control
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Byron Ocean Suite
Code BY
A Byron Beach Ocean Suite features unique décor and offers more space for stretching out indoors, plus a large balcony for lounging with a bit of breeze. Experience private, spacious relaxation… and a deluxe bathroom.
- Experience private, spacious relaxation… and a deluxe bathroom with a tub
- A Byron Beach Ocean Suite features unique décor and offers more space for stretching out indoors, plus a large balcony for lounging with a bit of breeze
- Amenities exclusive to Byron Beach suites: Complimentary access to Byron Beach Club Immediate access to your suite after boarding Exclusive breakfast at Angelo’s Complimentary in-suite continental breakfast menu Exclusive spa discounts on treatments during port days In-suite coffee machine Byron Beach Club bathrobes and slippers to use during the cruise Plus, all suites include: Priority check-in and boarding Priority dinner reservations at most specialty dining spots Priority debarkation at homeport, and ports of call requiring a water shuttle or with arrival times later than 9:30 AM Complimentary wash & fold laundry service (1 bag per cruise) Two large bottles of water Pillow-top mattress Curated in-stateroom bath products Bathrobes Plus, every room includes: Dedicated stateroom attendant Soft, cozy linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control
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Byron Vista Suite
Code VB
A Byron Beach Vista Suite offers more space for stretching out indoors, plus a large balcony for lounging with a bit of breeze. Enjoy a sitting area, plus get conveniences like a walk-in closet and a deluxe bathroom.
- Enjoy a sitting area, plus get conveniences like a walk-in closet and a deluxe bathroom with a tub
- A Byron Beach Vista Suite offers more space for stretching out indoors, plus a large balcony for lounging with a bit of breeze
- Amenities exclusive to Byron Beach suites: Complimentary access to Byron Beach Club Immediate access to your suite after boarding Exclusive breakfast at Angelo’s Complimentary in-suite continental breakfast menu Exclusive spa discounts on treatments during port days In-suite coffee machine Byron Beach Club bathrobes and slippers to use during the cruise Plus, all suites include: Priority check-in and boarding Priority dinner reservations at most specialty dining spots Priority debarkation at homeport, and ports of call requiring a water shuttle or with arrival times later than 9:30 AM Complimentary wash & fold laundry service (1 bag per cruise) Two large bottles of water Pillow-top mattress Curated in-stateroom bath products Bathrobes Plus, every room includes: Dedicated stateroom attendant Soft, cozy linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control
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Ocean Suite
Code OS
An Ocean Suite offers more space for stretching out indoors, plus a large balcony for kicking back outdoors. Experience private, spacious relaxation… and a deluxe bathroom with a tub!
- An Ocean Suite offers more space for stretching out indoors, plus a large balcony for kicking back outdoors
- Experience private, spacious relaxation… and a deluxe bathroom with a tub!
- Amenities exclusive to suites: Priority check-in and boarding Priority dinner reservations at most specialty dining spots Priority debarkation at homeport, and ports of call requiring a water shuttle or with arrival times later than 9:30 AM Complimentary wash & fold laundry service (1 bag per cruise) Two large bottles of water Pillow-top mattress Curated in-stateroom bath products Bathrobes Plus, every room includes: Dedicated stateroom attendant Soft, cozy linens Plenty of closet and drawer space In-room safe for valuables Television Stateroom climate control
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Extra flexibility
Family
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Byron Family Ocean View Suite
Code FB
Byron Family Ocean View Suite
- Byron Family Ocean View Suite
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Onboard experience
What is onboard Carnival Encounter
Named venues and facilities are grouped so you can compare the ship experience before choosing a sailing.
EntertainmentTheatres, shows, music venues, casinos and evening spaces.1 venue
Entertainment
The Punchliner Comedy Club
Entertainment
Other amenitiesAdditional named amenities that do not fit the main categories.3 venues
Other amenities
Camp Ocean
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Other amenities
Seuss at Sea
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Other amenities
Pickleball
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| Carnival Breeze | 2011 | 114 sailings |
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Are there current cruises on Carnival Encounter?
144 current sailings are shown for this ship. Use the current cruises section to compare them.
Are inclusions the same on every sailing?
Carnival Encounter is part of Carnival Cruise Line. Package-specific inclusions, cabin choices and final prices can vary by sailing and fare, so they are checked before booking.
