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 Mystery Island, Lifou, and Noumea. This route is a common one for the Encounter, But January is the most popular month to sail it.
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 $110 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 Mystery Island, Lifou, and Noumea.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Jan 9 | Brisbane, Australia | 3:00pm | |
| Sun, Jan 10 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Jan 11 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, Jan 12 | Lifou, New Caledonia | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Jan 13 | Mystery Island, Vanuatu | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Jan 14 | Noumea, New Caledonia | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Jan 15 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Jan 16 | At Sea | ||
| Sun, Jan 17 | Brisbane, Australia | 7:00am |
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 $866 and $879 for a cabin, inclusive of taxes and port fees. At only $12 higher than the all time low of $866 now is a great time to lock in your stateroom
Last Updated: Jul 20, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 19, 2026