Carnival Cruise Line · 6 nights
Carnival Encounter weather: 6-night cruise from Brisbane, January 31, 2027
The Carnival Encounter (Carnival Cruise Line) leaves Brisbane on January 31, 2027 for a 6-night cruise, with stops in Willis Island, Cairns and Airlie Beach. It returns to Brisbane on February 6, 2027. Typical afternoon highs along the route run from 85°F to 89°F (29°C to 32°C), and 2 days are at sea, where seas are typically moderate (around 5 ft).
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Day-by-day itinerary and typical weather
| Day | Port | High / low | Rain days | Wind | Typical seas |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1Sun, Jan 31 | Brisbane Embark | 85 / 71°F29 / 22°C | 32% | 12 mph20 km/h | – |
| Day 2Mon, Feb 1 | At sea | 86 / 75°F30 / 24°C | 35% | 12 mph19 km/h | 5 ft (1.6 m)Moderate; rougher days up to 8 ft |
| Day 3Tue, Feb 2 | Willis Island | 88 / 79°F31 / 26°C | 36% | 17 mph28 km/h | – |
| Day 4Wed, Feb 3 | Cairns | 89 / 75°F32 / 24°C | 50% | 8 mph13 km/h | – |
| Day 5Thu, Feb 4 | Airlie Beach | 87 / 74°F31 / 23°C | 52% | 12 mph20 km/h | – |
| Day 6Fri, Feb 5 | At sea | 86 / 72°F30 / 22°C | 43% | 10 mph16 km/h | 4 ft (1.1 m)Slight; rougher days up to 5 ft |
| Day 7Sat, Feb 6 | Brisbane Disembark | 85 / 71°F29 / 22°C | 34% | 14 mph22 km/h | – |
Seas are significant wave height, the average of the highest third of waves. What that means on board.
Ports on this cruise
- Willis IslandWeather by month
- CairnsWeather by month
- Airlie BeachWeather by month
- BrisbaneWeather by month
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