Set sail with the Carnival Encounter and prepare yourself for seven nights of leisurely cruising through the sea from Brisbane and back again!
This sailing is special because you'll exclusively call on extremely rare destinations like Lifou, Port-Vila, and Noumea. This route is an interesting one for the Encounter, But this is the least expensive sailing.
This price is the total you pay, no surprises. Coming in at less than $95 per day, this value is very good.
Over 2,500 travelers can comfortably cruise on this highly-rated Grand class ship, based in Brisbane and refurbished just this year ago in 2026.
The Encounter Carnival is home to a casino, a waterslide, a bowling lane, a gym, a rock climbing wall, a spa, a jacuzzi, and five pools.
This itinerary is made up of three days in port and three sea days. High points include visits to extremely rare destinations like Lifou, Port-Vila, and Noumea.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Feb 27 | Brisbane, Australia | ||
| Sun, Feb 28 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Mar 1 | Noumea, New Caledonia | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Mar 2 | Lifou, New Caledonia | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Mar 3 | Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Mar 4 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Mar 5 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Mar 6 | Brisbane, Australia | 9:00am |
The Encounter sails this route two times next year, but doesn't sail it this year. No other ship sails this exact same route. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
This graph shows the price over time for every class of cabin. Since being listed a year ago, The cost of this itinerary has fluctuated between $596 and $665 for a cabin, including $0 in taxes and port charges. Right now this cruise is only $43 more expensive than the all time low of $596 so lock in your cabin now before it goes up.
Want to hear about the best deals and cruise tips every week? Sign up for our free weekly VIP Newsletter, customized exactly to your preferences!
Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026