Key Aspects: Safety concerns over channel depths and forecast tides have eliminated Carnival Encounter’s upcoming overnight in Cairns, shortening the visit to one day. Departure from Cairns was moved up to 8:00 p.m. September 29 and a visit to Townsville was added the following day. The change comes weeks after shallow channel depths forced the same ship to cancel another Cairns visit entirely. Guests sailing aboard Carnival Encounter later this month will lose the second day of an overnight visit to Cairns. The recently upgraded 2,600-passenger ship is scheduled to depart fro...
Another Carnival Cruise Itinerary Affected by Unsafe Channel Depths
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Sep 17, 2026 • 1 day ago
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