8 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter
Prepare yourself for eight nights of relaxing cruising through the sea when you step aboard the Carnival Encounter from Brisbane and back.
Visiting very uncommon destinations such as Mystery Island, Port-Vila, and Noumea makes this trip particularly exciting. This route is a rare one for the Encounter.
Our price includes all entertainment, meals, port fees, and taxes. No surprises at checkout! Book now, because the price of this cruise is moving upwards! Reserve your stateroom before the price rises.
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 house comfortably over 2,500 cruisers.
The Encounter Carnival is home to a rock climbing wall, a bowling lane, a gym, a casino, a jacuzzi, a spa, five pools, and a waterslide.
Your Itinerary
This sailing spends four sea days and three port days. Highlights include visits to very uncommon stops like Mystery Island, Port-Vila, and Noumea.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 19 | Brisbane, Australia | 3:00pm | |
| Sun, Dec 20 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Dec 21 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, Dec 22 | Noumea, New Caledonia | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Dec 23 | Mystery Island, Vanuatu | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Dec 24 | Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Dec 25 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Dec 26 | At Sea | ||
| Sun, Dec 27 | Brisbane, Australia | 7:00am |
Alternate Sailings
The Encounter sails this route two times this year. The Quantum of the Seas 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
Since being listed a year or so ago, The price of this sailing has varied between $1,232 and $1,321 for a stateroom, including taxes and port charges. This graph indicates the cost over time for the various classes of cabin. Today this cruise is just $59 higher than the all time low of $1,232 so reserve your stateroom now before it goes up.
Last Updated: Jul 17, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 13, 2026