8 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter
Settle in for eight nights of relaxing travel through the sea when you join the Carnival Encounter from Brisbane and back.
This cruise is particularly interesting because you will only spend time in extremely rare destinations such as Lifou, Port-Vila, and Mystery Island. This route is an interesting one for the Encounter, But this is the least expensive sailing.
Our price includes all meals, entertainment, taxes, and fees. No surprises! With a cost of less than $100 a day, this is a very good bargain.
The Carnival Encounter
Based in Brisbane and refurbished less than this year ago in 2026, more than 2,500 passengers can travel comfortably on this highly-rated Grand class vessel.
The Encounter Carnival delights guests with a rock climbing wall, five pools, a gym, a spa, a casino, a waterslide, a bowling lane, and a jacuzzi.
- Ship class
- Grand
- Built
- 2002
- Refurbished
- 2026
- Guests
- 2,596
- Crew
- 1,100
- Length
- 951 ft
Your Itinerary
This cruise consists of four sea days and three port days. Highlights include visits to exotic ports like Lifou, Port-Vila, and Mystery Island.
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Book Your Cruise
Since it was first listed on June 16th of last year, The cost of a stateroom on this itinerary has varied between $733 and $936 inclusive of taxes and port charges. Right now this itinerary is just $64 higher than the all time low of $733 so lock in your stateroom now before it goes up.
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 next year, but doesn't sail it this year. This is the only ship that sails this exact route.
No other departures of this route are on sale right now.
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Data as of Oct 10, 2026