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 only this year ago in 2026, more than 2,500 passengers can sail comfortably on this highly-rated Grand class ship.
The Encounter Carnival wows guests with a rock climbing wall, a casino, five pools, a waterslide, a spa, a jacuzzi, a gym, and a bowling lane.
Your Itinerary
This cruise includes four sea days and three days in port. Highlights include visits to exotic destinations like Lifou, Port-Vila, and Mystery Island.
Alternate Sailings
The Encounter sails this route once this year as well as once 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
This graph shows the cost over time for the different types of cabin. Since it was first listed on June 16th of last year, The cost of a stateroom on this itinerary has varied between $790 and $826 inclusive of taxes and port charges. Right now this cruise is at its lowest price, so reserve your room now before it moves upwards.
Last Updated: Aug 5, 2026
Last Modified: Aug 3, 2026