10 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter
Embark on the Carnival Encounter and get ready for ten nights of relaxing cruising through the sea from Brisbane and back!
This trip is noteworthy because you will only tour through exotic ports such as Santo, Lifou, and Port-Vila. This route is an interesting one for the Encounter, But this is the least expensive sailing.
We include all all entertainment, meals, taxes, and port fees in the price, so there are no surprises at checkout. With a cost of under $90 a day, this value is great.
The Carnival Encounter
Based in Brisbane and refurbished just this year ago in 2026, more than 2,500 people can cruise on this highly-rated Grand class cruise ship.
The Encounter Carnival boasts a bowling lane, a casino, a jacuzzi, a gym, a rock climbing wall, five pools, a waterslide, and a spa.
- Ship class
- Grand
- Built
- 2002
- Refurbished
- 2026
- Guests
- 2,596
- Crew
- 1,100
- Length
- 951 ft
Your Itinerary
This itinerary is made up of four days in port and five sea days. Major features include visits to exotic cities like Santo, Lifou, and Port-Vila.
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Book Your Cruise
Since being listed seventeen months ago, The price of a room on this cruise has fluctuated between $884 and $1,172 including taxes and port fees. Now this cruise is at its lowest price, so reserve your room now before it increases.
Photos show a typical cabin in each class. Layout and decor vary by category.
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Wifi and Cell Service
GigSky offers plans that cover internet on and off the ship at a fraction of the Carnival price. For this cruise, get a 11-day plan for only $143.22. The connection works onboard and on shore.
Your plan includes 500MB per day of high speed data, plus unlimited messaging, rideshare, maps, and email.
Ashore in Vanuatu and NC the plan is at-sea only.
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
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Data as of Oct 31, 2026