8 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter
Settle in for eight nights of leisurely travel through the sea when you set sail with the Carnival Encounter from Brisbane and back again.
This sailing is noteworthy because you'll exclusively visit exotic cities like Lifou, Mystery Island, and Noumea. This route is a common one for the Encounter.
We include all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes in the price, so there are no surprises at checkout. With a cost of less than $115 per day, this is a really good deal.
The Carnival Encounter
Over 2,500 passengers can travel on this highly-rated Grand class vessel, based in Brisbane and refurbished just this year ago in 2026.
The Encounter Carnival is home to a rock climbing wall, a waterslide, five pools, a spa, a casino, a jacuzzi, a gym, and a bowling lane.
Your Itinerary
This itinerary spends four days at sea and three days in port. High points include visits to once-in-a-lifetime stops like Lifou, Mystery Island, and Noumea.
Alternate Sailings
The Encounter sails this route two times next year, but doesn't sail it this 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.
Book Your Cruise
The accompanying graph displays the price over time for the different types of cabin. Since it was first listed on June 16th of last year, The price of this itinerary has fluctuated between $873 and $889 for a cabin, inclusive of taxes and port fees. At only $16 higher than the all time low of $873 now is a great time to lock in your stateroom
Last Updated: Aug 9, 2026
Last Modified: Aug 8, 2026