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Carnival

Encounter

58
SCORE /100

Category Scores

General / BalancedYoung FamilyLuxury TravelerMature Couple / RetiredSolo TravelerActive / AdventureAdult Couples
Space & Comfort
51Beats 29% of ships
Dining
63Beats 46% of ships
Entertainment
78Top 25% of ships
Activities & Thrills
82Top 14% of ships
Pools & Relaxation
58Top 32% of ships
Value / Cost
61Beats 31% of ships
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What We Like

Strong Activities & Thrills — scores 82/100
Strong Entertainment — scores 78/100
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Worth Knowing

Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare
General
Cruise LineCarnival
Ship NameCarnival Encounter
Maiden voyage29 March 2025
Physical
Year Built2002
Refurbished
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The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
2026
BuilderFincantieri (Monfalcone, Italy)
Gross Tonnage
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A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
108,977 tons
Length
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Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
290 m
Width/Beam
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The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
36 m
Ship Within a ShipByron Beach Club
Total decks
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Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
18
Passenger Decks13
Speed
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Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
23 knots
Passengers and Crew
Crew1,100
Passenger to Crew Ratio
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Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
2.4
Total Cabins1,298
Single Occupancy Cabins
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Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins25
Passenger Capacity
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The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
2,600
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
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Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
35
Amenities
RestaurantsWaterfront Restaurant, Angelo's (Italian), Dragon Lady (Asian), The Pantry (buffet), Trattoria; specialty paid: Fahrenheit 555 Steakhouse, Bonsai Sushi Express, Luke's Bar & Grill, New Zealand Natural
Restaurants - Paid4
Restaurants - Included4
Onboard Currency
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The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar (USD)
Total Pools4
- Pools - General Access3
- Pools - Adults Only1
- Pools - Exclusive1
Water Playground/Splash ParkNo
Kiddie/Splash PoolYes
Total Hot Tubs8
- Hot Tubs - Exclusive2
WiFiYes
Internet CenterYes
Cell Phone ServiceYes
Bars/Lounges10
Beauty Salon/Barber ShopYes
CasinoYes
ChapelYes
Night ClubYes
Laundromats (self service)Yes
LibraryYes
Movie TheatreYes
Onboard WeddingsYes
SpaYes
Video ArcadeYes
Basketball CourtYes
Sports CourtYes
Tennis CourtNo
Fitness CenterYes
Ice Skating RinkNo
Jogging TrackYes
Mini-Golf CourseYes
Rock Climbing WallYes
Water SlideYes
Water Sports PlatformNo
24-Hour Room ServiceYes
BabysittingYes
Children's PlayroomYes
Supervised Youth ProgramYes
Teen CenterYes
Kosher MealsYes
Adult Only Relaxation AreaByron Beach Club and Oasis Retreat (adult-only)
Special AmenitiesEDGE Adventure Park (55m zipline, rock climbing wall, ropes course), Twin-Racer waterslides, Magra Dome retractable sliding roof, Byron Beach Club adults-only retreat, Blanc de Blanc Uncorked adults-only cabaret show, Cloud 9 Spa thermal suites
Costs and Gratuities
Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
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The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$17.00
Tip added to drinks & services
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The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
20%
Tipping Expected?Yes
Registry & Identifiers
Call sign
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The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
C6HX7
IMO number
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A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9192363
MMSI number
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A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
311001596
Port of registry
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The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Nassau, Bahamas