8 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter
Get ready for eight nights of leisurely travel through the sea when you step aboard the Carnival Encounter from Brisbane and back again.
This cruise is particularly exciting because you will exclusively tour through once-in-a-lifetime stops like Lifou, Port-Vila, and Mystery Island. This route is a rare one for the Encounter, But this is the lowest price sailing on it.
With a cost of less than $90 a day, this bargain is really good. Our price is the total you pay, no surprises.
The Carnival Encounter
More than 2,500 guests can travel on this highly-rated Grand class vessel, based in Brisbane and refurbished only this year ago in 2026.
The Encounter Carnival offers guests a jacuzzi, a gym, a waterslide, five pools, a rock climbing wall, a bowling lane, a spa, and a casino.
- Ship class
- Grand
- Built
- 2002
- Refurbished
- 2026
- Guests
- 2,596
- Crew
- 1,100
- Length
- 951 ft
Your Itinerary
This cruise includes four sea days and three port days. Highlights include visits to very uncommon stops like Lifou, Port-Vila, and Mystery Island.
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Book Your Cruise
Since being listed sixteen months ago, The cost of this itinerary has ranged between $660 and $795 for a cabin, including taxes and port fees. At only $50 higher than the all time low of $660 right now is a great time to lock in your stateroom
Photos show a typical cabin in each class. Layout and decor vary by category.
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Alternate Sailings
The Encounter sails this route once this year plus two times next year. This is the only ship that sails this exact route.
More dates on the Carnival Encounter
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Mar 13 Sat, 2027 This sailing
- May 22 Sat, 2027 $784 $98/day
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Data as of Oct 10, 2026