7 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter
Prepare for seven nights of relaxing cruising through the sea when you book your cabin on the Carnival Encounter from Brisbane and back again.
This cruise is special because you will only visit rare stops such as Lifou, Port-Vila, and Noumea. This route is a rare one for the Encounter.
Coming in at under $95 a day, this deal is very strong. This is the total price, including meals, entertainment, taxes, and fees.
The Carnival Encounter
Based in Brisbane and refurbished only this year ago in 2026, more than 2,500 passengers can travel on this highly-rated Grand class cruise ship.
The Encounter Carnival is home to a waterslide, a spa, a rock climbing wall, a bowling lane, five pools, a jacuzzi, a casino, and a gym.
Your Itinerary
This cruise is made up of three days at sea and three port days. Highlights include visits to rare cities like Lifou, Port-Vila, and Noumea.
Alternate Sailings
The Encounter sails this route once this year plus two times next year. The Adventure also sails a route with the same stops but a slightly different schedule. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
Book Your Cruise
The accompanying graph shows the cost over time for every type of cabin. Since it was first listed on June 16th of last year, The cost of this itinerary has varied between $596 and $671 for a room, including taxes and port fees. At only $53 more than the all time low of $596 right now is a great time to reserve your room
Last Updated: Jul 30, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 28, 2026