Prepare for eight nights of luxurious cruising through the sea when you reserve your cabin on the Carnival Encounter from Brisbane and back again.
Visiting very uncommon stops such as Mystery Island, Lifou, and Noumea makes this trip noteworthy. This route is a typical one for the Encounter.
We include all entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes in the price, so there are no surprises. Coming in at under $105 a day, this represents a very good bargain.
The Encounter Carnival, based in Brisbane and refurbished just this year ago in 2026, is a highly-rated Grand class vessel that can accomodate more than 2,500 cruisers.
The Encounter Carnival offers a bowling lane, a jacuzzi, a rock climbing wall, five pools, a waterslide, a casino, a gym, and a spa.
This itinerary consists of three port days and four sea days. High points include visits to rare ports like Mystery Island, Lifou, and Noumea.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Apr 1 | Brisbane, Australia | ||
| Sun, Apr 2 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Apr 3 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, Apr 4 | Noumea, New Caledonia | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Apr 5 | Mystery Island, Vanuatu | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Apr 6 | Lifou, New Caledonia | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Apr 7 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Apr 8 | At Sea | ||
| Sun, Apr 9 | Brisbane, Australia | 9:00am |
The Encounter sails this route once this year as well as four times next year. The same itinerary is also sailed by the Luminosa. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
The accompanying graph indicates the price over time for the different types of cabin. Since being listed seven months ago, The cost of a room on this cruise has ranged between $726 and $815 including $0 in taxes and port fees. Right now this cruise is just $79 more than the all time low of $726 so lock in your cabin now before it goes up.
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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026