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 Mystery Island, Lifou, and Port-Vila. 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 amazing. Our price is the total you pay, no surprises.
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 more than 2,500 cruisers.
The Encounter Carnival wows guests with a jacuzzi, a casino, a gym, a spa, a waterslide, five pools, a bowling lane, and a rock climbing wall.
Your Itinerary
This itinerary includes three days in port and four sea days. Major features include visits to rare ports like Mystery Island, Lifou, and Port-Vila.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Mar 13 | Brisbane, Australia | 3:00pm | |
| Sun, Mar 14 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Mar 15 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, Mar 16 | Mystery Island, Vanuatu | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Mar 17 | Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Mar 18 | Lifou, New Caledonia | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Mar 19 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Mar 20 | At Sea | ||
| Sun, Mar 21 | Brisbane, Australia | 7:00am |
Alternate Sailings
The Encounter sails this route once this year as well as two times next year. This is the only ship that sails this exact route. 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 cost of this itinerary has ranged between $688 and $729 for a cabin, including taxes and port fees. This graph indicates the cost over time for every class of cabin. Right now this cruise is just $6 more expensive than the all time low of $688 so secure your room now before it goes up.
Last Updated: Jul 17, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 17, 2026