Carnival Encounter deck plans

Carnival Encounter (2002-built as "Star Princess", last refurbished in 2025 April, last drydocking by Princess in 2017, last refurbishment by P&O Australia in 2023 February) is the third of the nine GRAND-class Princess cruise ships - together with the CCL fleetmate and sistership Golden Princess (Carnival Adventure since 2025). In 2021-2025, the vessel was part of P&O Australia's fleet. In April 2025, it was transferred to CCL-Carnival Cruise Line.

Note: Carnival Encounter's deck plan page also contains the floor plans of Pacific Encounter and Star Princess.

Carnival Encounter cruise ship deck plan shows a total of 1298 cabins for 2596 passengers (max capacity is 3115) served by 1100 crew-staff. The boat has 18 decks (13 passenger-accessible, 7 with cabins), 11 dining options (restaurants and food bars), 6 lounges and bars, 4 swimming pools, 9 Jacuzzis (outdoor whirlpool hot tubs), 14 elevators.

Passenger-use launderettes (laundromats) are located on decks 5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. These are self-service laundry facilities with ironing boards and detergent being provided.

P&O Pacific Encounter refurbishment 2021 review

During drydock 2021 (March-April/2-week project at Damen Shipyards Singapore) the ship's hull and superstructure were repainted.

The 3 restaurants (Angelo’s, Dragon Lady, The Waterfront) were refitted with new carpets and artwork. The Pantry (lido market) received 3x Australian fresh food outlets (Stix, Curry House, Kettle & Bun).

The drydocking project included 250+ contractors, 84000+ man-hours, installed new carpeting (~14000 m2 / ~150700 ft2 of carpets), and all the interior was repainted (~5000 m2 / 53800 ft2 of walls and ceilings).

All public spaces were extensively cleaned and renovated.

Also were conducted general maintenance works.

Star Princess deck plan changes 2017 refurbishment review

The list of deck plan changes following the ship's 15-day drydock refurbishment in 2017 (December 3-15, done in San Francisco CA) included:

• All passenger staterooms received new bedding (all beds were replaced with Princess Luxury Bed). Many cabins were made interconnecting. Category MA (Mini-Suite) was changed to M1.
• The ship's kids and teen lounges (part of "Camp Discovery") were renovated and updated via a partnership with Discovery Channel (as part of Princess Cruises' complimentary onboard children program "Discovery at Sea").
• To the onboard Boutiques (Shops of Princess) were added "Fragrance & Cosmetic" and "Effy Fine Jewelry".
• Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria (specialty restaurant) was updated with new decor and a new menu (partnership with Chef Angelo Auriana).
• The ship's wellness complex (Lotus Spa and Fitness Center) was upgraded with the latest gym equipment.
• The Casino Lounge was redesigned and received new carpeting.
• Other upgrades included new upholstery and carpeting throughout the ship and general maintenance works.

The ship's 2017 refurbishment was part of Princess Cruises' USD 450 million multi-year fleet renovation program "Come Back New Promise".