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The Carnival Encounter sails a 6-night Great Barrier Reef itinerary with Carnival Cruises, departing Brisbane, Australia on March 19, 2028. The route makes 5 scheduled stops. Travelers sailing in March can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Brisbane, Australia, Willis Island, Australia, Cairns, Australia, with 2 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.
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 80°F.
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 82°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 84°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 81°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 79°F.
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