Ship Specifications
2,600 Passengers
109,000 GT Gross Tonnage
290 m Length
1,100 Crew
2002 Year Built
Fincantieri Builder
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Decks
18
Flag
Bahamas
Beam
36 m
Draft
8.6 m
IMO Number
9192363
MMSI
311001596
About Carnival Encounter
Originally Star Princess, later Pacific Encounter. Joined Carnival fleet March 2025 for Australian routes.
Former names: Star Princess, Pacific Encounter
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The Carnival Encounter is a 109,000 GT cruise ship operated by Carnival Cruise Line. Built in 2002 by Fincantieri, she is 290 meters long, carries up to 2,600 passengers and 1,100 crew across 18 decks. She sails under the Bahamas flag as part of the Grand Class fleet.
How Carnival Encounter Compares
Against the other ships in the Grand Class class.
| Metric | This Ship | Class Average | Best in Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 2,600 | 2,885 | Caribbean Princess (3,140) |
| Gross Tonnage | 109,000 GT | 113,019 GT | Ventura (116,017 GT) |
| Year Built | 2002 | 2005 | Azura (2010) |
| Length | 290.0 m | 290.0 m | Carnival Encounter (290.0 m) |
| Decks | 18 | 18 | Carnival Encounter (18) |
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