Following a renovation and a renaming to Pacific Encounter, she debuted in August 2022 upon P&O's staged resumption of operations. Pacific Encounter is operated by P&O Cruises Australia. Carnival Encounter entered service in 2002. Carnival Encounter is a Grand-class cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line. This SeaDays guide lists verified catalog facts so you can compare Carnival Encounter with other Carnival Cruise Line ships before booking.
Carnival Encounter Cruise Ship Guide
Carnival Cruise Line · Grand-class cruise ship
Ship planning snapshot
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Overview
Key facts
- Cruise line
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Ship class
- Grand
- Entered service
- 2002
- Gross tonnage
- 108,977 GT
- Passenger capacity
- 2,600 (lower berth / double occupancy)
- Crew
- 1,100
- Length
- 290 m
- Beam
- 36 m
What makes this ship notable
Following a renovation and a renaming to Pacific Encounter, she debuted in August 2022 upon P&O's staged resumption of operations. Pacific Encounter is operated by P&O Cruises Australia. Pacific Encounter is a P&O Cruises Australia ship profile in the SeaDays cruise directory.
Highlights
- Following a renovation and a renaming to Pacific Encounter, she debuted in August 2022 upon P&O's staged resumption of operations.
- Pacific Encounter is operated by P&O Cruises Australia.
Practical planning
Use Carnival Encounter’s catalog specs—capacity, year, and class—to judge whether the ship matches your itinerary length and travel party. Cabin location, dining reservations, and show times are published by Carnival Cruise Line for each sailing; confirm those on your booking rather than assuming sister ships are identical. SeaDays helps you keep port days, sea days, and notes for Carnival Encounter in one place so planning stays with the voyage instead of scattered screenshots.
Frequently asked questions
What cruise line operates Carnival Encounter?
Carnival Encounter is operated by Carnival Cruise Line.
When did Carnival Encounter enter service?
Carnival Encounter entered service in 2002.
What class is Carnival Encounter?
Carnival Encounter is a Grand-class cruise ship.
How many passengers does Carnival Encounter carry?
Catalog capacity is 2,600 (lower berth / double occupancy). Figures can vary by cabin configuration.
How large is Carnival Encounter?
Verified catalog specs list Carnival Encounter at 108,977 GT, 290 m long, 36 m beam.
Does SeaDays publish passenger reviews for Carnival Encounter?
This page is a catalog guide, not a review. Community reviews live in the SeaDays app when guests have submitted them.
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