Carnival Cruise Line · 4 nights
Carnival Encounter weather: 4-night cruise from Brisbane, December 6, 2026
The Carnival Encounter (Carnival Cruise Line) leaves Brisbane on December 6, 2026 for a 4-night cruise, with stops in Airlie Beach. It returns to Brisbane on December 10, 2026. Typical afternoon highs along the route run from 81°F to 84°F (27°C to 29°C), and 2 days are at sea, where seas are typically slight (around 3 ft).
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Day-by-day itinerary and typical weather
| Day | Port | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1Sun, Dec 6 | Brisbane Embark | 81 / 70°F27 / 21°C | 42% | 12 mph20 km/h | – |
| Day 2Mon, Dec 7 | At sea | 82 / 72°F28 / 22°C | 42% | 9 mph14 km/h | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| Day 3Tue, Dec 8 | Airlie Beach | 84 / 75°F29 / 24°C | 42% | 11 mph18 km/h | – |
| Day 4Wed, Dec 9 | At sea | 82 / 72°F28 / 22°C | 42% | 9 mph14 km/h | 3 ft (0.8 m)Slight; rougher days up to 4 ft |
| Day 5Thu, Dec 10 | Brisbane Disembark | 81 / 70°F27 / 21°C | 42% | 12 mph20 km/h | – |
Seas are significant wave height, the average of the highest third of waves, on the Douglas sea state scale. What that means on board.
Ports on this cruise
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