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My HONEST Carnival Encounter Review!

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👁️ 28K views📅 12 months ago⏱️ 17:02
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🥈Expert Creator
👫 Best for GroupOther · Spring · 4 nightsFrom BrisbaneVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

The Carnival Encounter recently joined the Carnival family after the consolidation of PO Australia.

I was lucky enough to sail on the Carnival Encounter on a four-night Queensland cruise in April.

The cabins are in desperate need of maintenance. You'll find rust and water leaks everywhere.

Carnival Encounter offers a really fantastic choice of dining in this market segment.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider the lack of maintenance when comparing cruise lines in Australia.
Try the Mediterranean chicken bowl in the waterfront restaurant.
Check out the Edge Adventure Park for outdoor activities.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship smell and maintenance issuesBe prepared for potential smell and maintenance problems, but the ship still offers good value.
Missing free amenities like ice cream and burgersExpect to pay extra for some favorite Carnival items, but dining options are still good.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the onboard experience like on Carnival Encounter after its transition from P&O?
QIs Carnival Encounter a good value for budget-conscious cruisers?
QWhat are the standout features and drawbacks of Carnival Encounter?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

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YouTube Video Description

Hello and welcome back to goodship! I’m so excited to bring you my take on the Carnival Encounter. And trust me there’s a lot to talk about here. Carnival Encounter recently transitioned from the P&O fleet and not a lot has changed onboard. But is that a good thing or a bad thing? You’ll just have to watch to find out. And if you’d like to know more about the Edge Adventure park make sure you catch Cruise Crazed Fam’s very informative review. You can watch it here. https://youtu.be/WeSb178a204?si=igSsCbFCIXfQ57TT @CruiseCrazedFam