6-Night Cruise on Carnival EncounterGreat Barrier Reef - Weather

Departing Brisbane, Australia on May 30, 2027, the Carnival Cruises ship Carnival Encounter runs this 6-night Great Barrier Reef sailing. The route makes 5 scheduled stops. Travelers sailing in May can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Brisbane, Australia, Willis Island, Australia, Cairns, Australia, with 2 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Sunday, May 30, 2027 — Brisbane, Australia

   Brisbane, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 6-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.

2. Day 2 — Tuesday, Jun 1, 2027 — Willis Island, Australia

   Willis Island, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 6-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 78°F.

3. Day 3 — Wednesday, Jun 2, 2027 — Cairns, Australia

   Cairns, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 6-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 77°F.

4. Day 4 — Thursday, Jun 3, 2027 — Airlie Beach, Australia

   Airlie Beach, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 6-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 73°F.

5. Day 5 — Saturday, Jun 5, 2027 — Brisbane, Australia

   Brisbane, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 6-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 69°F.