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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.
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 70°F. Brisbane weather in May
Day 2 of 7 is a day at sea aboard Carnival Encounter, cruising between ports on the Great Barrier Reef itinerary.
Willis Island, 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 78°F.
Cairns, 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 77°F.
Airlie Beach, 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 73°F.
Day 6 of 7 is a day at sea aboard Carnival Encounter, cruising between ports on the Great Barrier Reef itinerary.
Brisbane, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 7 of the 6-night Great Barrier Reef cruise on Carnival Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 69°F. Brisbane weather in June
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