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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 at sea, heading to AUWSY.
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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 26.4°S, 153.4°E, traveling at 16.0 knots with a heading of 11°. Last known position as of 1 day ago. Carnival Encounter is heading toward AUWSY.
-26.3717°, 153.3730°
16.0 knots
→ AUWSY
Last updated: 7/26/2026, 9:51:23 AM
Carnival Encounter PositionUpdated 46h ago
Status
Under Way
Coordinates
-26.3717°, 153.3730°
Speed
16.0 knots
Heading
11°
Destination
AUWSY
Last Update
1d 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 -26.3717°N, 153.3730°E, heading towards AUWSY at 16.0 knots. Position last updated Jul 26, 2026, 9:51 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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