Carnival Cruise Line has introduced the Carnival Encounter, a vessel resulting from a major dry dock transformation of the former P&O Australia Pacific Encounter. Following the absorption of the P&O Australia brand in March 2025, Carnival opted to refurbish the existing ship rather than commission a new build. The vessel officially debuted under the Carnival banner in February 2026 after a three-year transformation process in Singapore. This strategy aims to bolster the line's presence in the Asia Pacific market while managing the rising costs of new ship construction. Would you be interested in sailing on a ship that was converted from another cruise brand?
