7 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter
Book your cabin on the Carnival Encounter and settle in for seven nights of breathtaking cruising across the sea from Brisbane and back again!
This sailing is noteworthy because you'll only experience extremely rare ports like Lifou, Port-Vila, and Noumea. This route is an uncommon one for the Encounter, But October is the most popular month to sail it.
We include all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes in the price, so there are no sneaky extra fees. Offered at less than $125 per day, this deal is good.
The Carnival Encounter
The Encounter Carnival, based in Brisbane and refurbished only this year ago in 2026, is a top-rated Grand class vessel that can carry over 2,500 passengers.
The Encounter Carnival has a waterslide, a spa, five pools, a jacuzzi, a bowling lane, a gym, a casino, and a rock climbing wall.
Your Itinerary
This itinerary consists of three days at sea and three port days. Major features include visits to rare ports like Lifou, Port-Vila, and Noumea.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | Brisbane, Australia | 3:00pm | |
| Sun, Oct 4 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Oct 5 | Noumea, New Caledonia | 2:00pm | 9:00pm |
| Tue, Oct 6 | Lifou, New Caledonia | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Oct 7 | Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Oct 8 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Oct 9 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Oct 10 | Brisbane, Australia | 7:00am |
Alternate Sailings
The Encounter sails this route once this year in addition to two times next 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.
Book Your Cruise
The accompanying graph indicates the cost over time for every class of cabin. Since being listed a year ago, The price of this sailing has ranged between $657 and $905 for a room, including taxes and port fees.
Last Updated: Jul 20, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 19, 2026