10 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter
Settle in for ten nights of refreshing travel through the sea when you embark on the Carnival Encounter from Brisbane and back.
Spending time in rare destinations like Santo, Lifou, and Port-Vila makes this sailing special. This route is an unusual one for the Encounter, But this is the most popular time of year to sail it.
The price includes all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes. No surprises at checkout! Coming in at under $100 a day, this represents a very strong value.
The Carnival Encounter
The Encounter Carnival, based in Brisbane and refurbished only this year ago in 2026, is a highly-rated Grand class vessel that can house over 2,500 guests.
The Encounter Carnival boasts a jacuzzi, a bowling lane, a casino, a gym, a rock climbing wall, a spa, five pools, and a waterslide.
- Ship class
- Grand
- Built
- 2002
- Refurbished
- 2026
- Guests
- 2,596
- Crew
- 1,100
- Length
- 951 ft
Your Itinerary
This sailing includes four port days and five days at sea. High points include visits to once-in-a-lifetime cities like Santo, Lifou, and Port-Vila.
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Book Your Cruise
Since it was first listed on November 7th of last year, The cost of this cruise has ranged between $889 and $1,160 for a stateroom, including taxes and port fees. Now this sailing is just $65 higher than the all time low of $889 so secure your stateroom now before it goes up.
Photos show a typical cabin in each class. Layout and decor vary by category.
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Alternate Sailings
The Encounter sails this route two times next year, but doesn't sail it this year. No other ship sails this exact same route.
More dates on the Carnival Encounter
- Apr 19 Mon, 2027 $839 $84/day
- Aug 18 Wed, 2027 $943 $94/day
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Apr 18 Tue, 2028 This sailing
- Jun 14 Wed, 2028 $954 $95/day
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Data as of Oct 10, 2026