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Carnival Cruise Line has announced new developments that are relevant to travelers planning their next voyage. Key Aspects: A September 5 sailing on Carnival Encounter will no longer visit Cairns due to shallow channel depths.
Key Aspects: A September 5 sailing on Carnival Encounter will no longer visit Cairns due to shallow channel depths. Airlie Beach will move forward a day to September 8 in place of Cairns, with a newly added Townsville call on September 9. The ship will return to Brisbane one hour later than scheduled and Cairns shore excursions will be automatically refunded. Just four days before departure, Carnival Cruise Line has informed guests of a change to their upcoming itinerary aboard Carnival Encounter . The recently enhanced 2,600-passenger vessel is set to depart from Brisbane, Australia on September 5, 2026 for a 6-night Great Barrier Reef cruise. The sailing was originally set to visit Willis Island on September 7, Cairns on September 8, and Airlie Beach on September 9 before returning to Brisbane on September 11.
Shore excursions allow cruise passengers to explore destinations with the convenience of a guided experience and the security of returning to the ship on schedule. Booking through the cruise line typically ensures the ship will wait if an excursion runs late.
*Source: Cruise Hive. This article is based on an official announcement. Visit the cruise line's official website for complete details, current pricing, and booking information.*