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Carnival Encounter Cruise Ship Details

Homeport: Brisbane, Queensland
In Service:2002 | 24 years
Last Refurb:2025
Class:Grand
Builder:Fincantieri
Build Location:Monfalcone, Italy
Call Sign:C6HX7
Flagged Country:Bermuda
Passengers:2,636
Crew:1,100
Gross Tons:109,000 GT
Length: 951.4 ft
Beam: 118.0 ft
Draft: 26.5 ft
Speed: 23.0 knots / 26.5 mph
Staterooms:1,300

The Grand class cruise ships were built between 1998 and 2004 for Princess Cruises and introduced the first Movies Under the Stars outdoor theater on a cruise ship. They feature extensive outdoor deck space with multiple pools and elegant public areas. The ships include a large theater and multiple specialty restaurants with a distinctive funnel design. The class was the first Princess vessels to include a dedicated children's facility spanning three decks.

Carnival Encounter Dry Dock History

Recently Completed Dry Dock
February 16, 2026 - March 5, 2026
Shipyard
Seatrium Admiralty Yard
Location
Singapore
Duration
18 days
Singapore dry dock; added Carnival's red, white and blue hull livery and a Cloud 9 Spa Thermal Suite with saunas, steam baths and heated loungers; revitalized five pools, replaced seven Jacuzzi tubs, refreshed the sports court and Twin Racer waterslides, updated The Pantry, and completed energy-efficiency, technical, IT and crew-area upgrades.
Previous Dry Dock
March 2025
Shipyard
Melbourne Station Pier (Wet Dock)
Duration
Two weeks
Melbourne, Australia; two-week wet dock for the transfer from P&O Cruises Australia and rebranding from Pacific Encounter to Carnival Encounter, including new Carnival branding, HubApp installation, more than 12,000 square metres of new carpet, entertainment preparation and crew transition work.
Previous Dry Dock
February 6, 2023 - February 25, 2023
Shipyard
Seatrium Admiralty Yard
Location
Singapore
Duration
20 days
Singapore dry dock as Pacific Encounter; installed Twin Racer waterslides and the P&O Edge Adventure Park, including a zipline and climbing activities, along with statutory maintenance, technical upgrades and public-area improvements.
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Ship Name & Operator History

Ship NameName EraLine Name
Carnival Encounter(2025 - Today) 1 yearCarnival Cruise Line
Pacific Encounter(2021 - 2025) 4 yearsPrincess Cruises
Star Princess(2002 - 2021) 19 yearsPrincess Cruises

Grand Class Sister Ships

Ship Name(s)Line Name
Carnival AdventureCarnival Cruise Line
Grand PrincessPrincess Cruises
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