BalconyCarnival Encounter · Cabin category 8A

Carnival Encounter 8A Balcony Cabins

Cabin category 8A is a balcony cabin on Carnival Encounter: 68 8A cabins on decks 8 and 10.

68cabins

Up to 4guests

8 & 10decks

See balcony faresBalcony cabins on Carnival Encounter from $128 pp/night. We price by cabin type, not by category. Fares as of Oct 7, 2026.

// 01 · Floor plan

Carnival Encounter 8A balcony floor plan

Carnival Encounter Balcony (8A) floor plan

Sleeps: Up to 4 guests58 cabins sleep 2 · 10 sleep 4
Beds: Two twin beds (convert to king)
Bathroom: Full bathroom with shower
Living space: Desk and seatAmple closet space

// 02 · Compare

How Carnival Encounter 8A cabins compare

8A: no interior size recorded

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// 03 · Deck plan

Find Carnival Encounter 8A cabins on the deck plan

Deck 10 · 60 8A cabins

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8ABalcony60

// 04 · Location

Where 8A balcony cabins sit on Carnival Encounter

Most 8A cabins are forward: 71% of those with a recorded position. 8A cabins are on decks 8 and 10; deck 10 has the most (60).

Forward · Midship · Aft

BOWSTERN

Forward71%48 cabins

Midship0%0 cabins

Aft29%20 cabins

Port · Starboard

Port50%34 cabins

Starboard50%34 cabins

Deck spread

Deck 8

Deck 10

10 connecting 8A cabins 10 8A cabins that sleep 4

// 05 · What's inside

What's inside a Carnival Encounter 8A balcony

On Carnival Encounter, Balcony staterooms (category 8A) sleep up to 4 guests. Private balcony with patio chairs and table. Beds: two twin beds (convert to king). Carnival Encounter has 64 8A cabins, on decks 8 and 10.

Full bathroom with shower. Desk and seat and ample closet space.

Included

Dedicated stateroom attendant
Soft, cozy linens
In-room safe for valuables
Plenty of closet and drawer space
Television
Stateroom climate control
Bathrobes upon request

// 06 · Photos

Carnival Encounter 8A cabin photos

Cabin

// 07 · Every cabin

All 68 cabins in category 8A

// 08 · Accessible

Accessible 8A cabins

Accessible cabins4

Deck10

BathroomFull bathroom with shower

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// 09 · Known issues

Known issues in cabin category 8A

No issues recorded for 8A cabins.

// 10 · Prices

Balcony prices on Carnival Encounter

Prices are by cabin type. We don't price individual categories like 8A; "See balcony fares" opens current balcony fares with our booking partner.

Lowest fare by type · per person / night

Balcony is $31 more per night than an ocean view cabin, and $12 less per night than a suite.

$90

+$7$97

+$31$128

+$12$140

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Fares as of Oct 7, 2026. Prices change daily.

Prices below recent average · now

14%of sailings

14% of upcoming Balcony sailings are currently below their recent average fare.

See balcony fares

// 11 · Other ships

8A on other Carnival ships

Carnival EncounterTHIS SHIP68 cabins

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Carnival Adventure68 cabins

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Carnival Luminosa68 cabins · 218 sq ft + 40 sq ft balcony

258 sq ft

Carnival Breeze62 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Dream62 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Magic62 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Venezia62 cabins · 185 sq ft + 37 sq ft balcony

222 sq ft

Carnival Conquest60 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Firenze60 cabins · 185 sq ft + 37 sq ft balcony

222 sq ft

Carnival Freedom60 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Glory60 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Liberty60 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Radiance60 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Splendor60 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Sunrise60 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Sunshine60 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Valor60 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Horizon58 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Panorama58 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Vista58 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Celebration54 cabins · 205 sq ft + 44 sq ft balcony

249 sq ft

Carnival Festivale54 cabins · 205 sq ft + 44 sq ft balcony

249 sq ft

Carnival Jubilee54 cabins · 205 sq ft + 44 sq ft balcony

249 sq ft

Carnival Mardi Gras54 cabins · 205 sq ft + 44 sq ft balcony

249 sq ft

Carnival Tropicale54 cabins · 205 sq ft + 44 sq ft balcony

249 sq ft

Carnival Legend22 cabins · 185 sq ft + 40 sq ft balcony

225 sq ft

Carnival Miracle22 cabins · 185 sq ft + 40 sq ft balcony

225 sq ft

Carnival Pride22 cabins · 185 sq ft + 40 sq ft balcony

225 sq ft

Carnival Spirit22 cabins · 185 sq ft + 40 sq ft balcony

225 sq ft

Carnival Elation20 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

Carnival Paradise20 cabins · 185 sq ft + 35 sq ft balcony

220 sq ft

// 12 · FAQ

Carnival Encounter 8A cabin FAQ

How many Carnival Encounter 8A cabins are there, and on which decks?

Carnival Encounter has 68 8A cabins: 8 on deck 8 and 60 on deck 10.

How many people can stay in a Carnival Encounter 8A cabin?

Carnival Encounter 8A cabins sleep up to four. 58 cabins sleep 2 and 10 sleep 4.

Do Carnival Encounter 8A cabins connect?

Yes: 10 of the 68 Carnival Encounter 8A cabins (15%) connect to a neighboring cabin.

// 13 · Next steps

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