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Live position tracking for Carnival Encounter, a Carnival Cruise Line cruise ship carrying up to 2,600 passengers with a gross tonnage of 109,000 GT and 290 m in length. Currently in port.
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Built 2002 · 109,000 GT · 2,600 guests · 1,100 crew · 290m long · 36m beam
Based on our live AIS tracking, Carnival Encounter has called at 2 ports across 1 regions in the past year. Most-visited: Port of Brisbane, Marina Bay Cruise Centre. Busiest month: July.
Carnival Encounter was last known to be at 27.4°S, 153.2°E, traveling at 0.0 knots with a heading of 58°. Last known position as of 3 hours ago.
-27.3802°, 153.1588°
Last updated: 9/11/2026, 6:02:44 AM
Carnival Encounter PositionUpdated 4h ago
Status
Moored
Coordinates
-27.3802°, 153.1588°
Speed
0.0 knots
Heading
58°
Destination
,
Last Update
3h ago
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Carnival Encounter Quick Facts
Carnival Encounter
Carnival Cruise Line
Grand Class2002
Year Built
109,000
Gross Tonnage
2,600
Passengers
1,100
Crew
290m
Length
36m
Beam
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Where is Carnival Encounter right now?
Carnival Encounter was last tracked at coordinates -27.3802°N, 153.1588°E. Position last updated Sep 11, 2026, 6:02 AM UTC.
How can I track Carnival Encounter?
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What cruise line operates Carnival Encounter?
Carnival Encounter is operated by Carnival Cruise Line. The ship was built in 2002 and carries up to 2,600 passengers.
How big is Carnival Encounter?
Carnival Encounter has a gross tonnage of 109,000 GT and is 290 meters (951 feet) long. It can carry 2,600 passengers with a crew of 1,100.
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