Settle in for eight nights of relaxing travel through the sea when you join the Carnival Encounter from Brisbane and back again.
Stopping in extremely rare cities like Lifou, Mystery Island, and Noumea makes this trip notable. This route is an interesting one for the Encounter, But December is the most popular time of year to sail it.
Book quickly, because the price of this itinerary is going up! Reserve your stateroom before the price moves upwards. We include all meals, entertainment, taxes, and fees in the price, so that you can compare trips easily. At under $165 per day, this is a value.
Based in Brisbane and refurbished just this year ago in 2025, over 2,500 guests can cruise comfortably on this highly-rated Grand class ship.
The Encounter Carnival offers a bowling lane, a spa, a rock climbing wall, a casino, a gym, a waterslide, and two jacuzzis.
Since being listed 17 days ago, The cost of this itinerary has fluctuated between $1,258 and $1,300 for a room, including $0 in taxes and port charges. This graph indicates the cost over time for the various classes of cabin. At only $27 more expensive than the all time low of $1,258 right now is a great time to secure your room
This sailing includes three port days and four sea days. Highlights include visits to exotic destinations like Lifou, Mystery Island, and Noumea.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Dec 19 | Brisbane, Australia | 3:00pm | |
| Sat, Dec 20 | At Sea | ||
| Sun, Dec 21 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Dec 22 | Noumea, New Caledonia | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Dec 23 | Mystery Island, Vanuatu | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Dec 24 | Lifou, New Caledonia | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Dec 25 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Dec 26 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Dec 27 | Brisbane, Australia | 7:00am |
The Encounter sails this route two times this year as well as once next year. This is the only ship that sails this exact route. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
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Last Updated: Jul 3, 2025
Last Modified: Jul 3, 2025
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