8 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter
Settle in for eight nights of leisurely sailing through the sea when you embark on the Carnival Encounter from Brisbane and back again.
This trip is noteworthy because you'll exclusively spend time at once-in-a-lifetime stops like Mystery Island, Lifou, and Noumea. This route is a common one for the Encounter.
Offered at less than $90 per day, this bargain is excellent. We include all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes in this price, so there are no surprises at checkout.
The Carnival Encounter
The Encounter Carnival, based in Brisbane and refurbished just this year ago in 2026, is a top-rated Grand class vessel that can house more than 2,500 guests.
The Encounter Carnival delights guests with a jacuzzi, a bowling lane, a rock climbing wall, a gym, a spa, five pools, a waterslide, and a casino.
Your Itinerary
This itinerary consists of four days at sea and three days in port. High points include visits to very uncommon stops like Mystery Island, Lifou, and Noumea.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 20 | Brisbane, Australia | 3:00pm | |
| Sun, May 21 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, May 22 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, May 23 | Noumea, New Caledonia | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, May 24 | Mystery Island, Vanuatu | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, May 25 | Lifou, New Caledonia | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, May 26 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, May 27 | At Sea | ||
| Sun, May 28 | Brisbane, Australia | 7:00am |
Alternate Sailings
The Encounter sails this route once this year plus four times next 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
Since being listed eight months ago, The cost of a stateroom on this itinerary has varied between $662 and $743 including taxes and port fees. This graph displays the price over time for every type of cabin. At only $56 more expensive than the all time low of $662 today is a great time to lock in your cabin
Last Updated: Jul 17, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 16, 2026