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 $120 per day, this is a good deal.
The Carnival Encounter
Over 2,500 passengers can cruise on this highly-rated Grand class cruise ship, based in Brisbane and refurbished just this year ago in 2026.
The Encounter Carnival offers five pools, a gym, a waterslide, a casino, a rock climbing wall, a bowling lane, a jacuzzi, and a spa.
Your Itinerary
This itinerary consists of three port days and four days at sea. High points include visits to exotic ports 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 $753 and $952 for a cabin, inclusive of taxes and port fees.
Last Updated: Aug 29, 2026
Last Modified: Aug 29, 2026