Settle in for eight nights of refreshing sailing across the sea when you set sail with the Carnival Encounter from Brisbane and back.
This sailing is notable because you'll only tour through very uncommon ports such as Mystery Island, Lifou, and Port-Vila. This route is a rare one for the Encounter.
Our price is the total price, including all entertainment, meals, taxes, and port fees. With a cost of under $95 per day, this represents a very strong bargain.
Over 2,500 passengers can comfortably travel on this highly-rated Grand class cruise ship, based in Brisbane and refurbished only this year ago in 2026.
The Encounter Carnival wows guests with a casino, a jacuzzi, a spa, a bowling lane, a waterslide, a rock climbing wall, five pools, and a gym.
This cruise includes four days at sea and three port days. Highlights include visits to exotic cities like Mystery Island, Lifou, and Port-Vila.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, May 22 | Brisbane, Australia | ||
| Sun, May 23 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, May 24 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, May 25 | Mystery Island, Vanuatu | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, May 26 | Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, May 27 | Lifou, New Caledonia | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, May 28 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, May 29 | At Sea | ||
| Sun, May 30 | Brisbane, Australia | 9:00am |
The Encounter sails this route once this year in addition to 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.
The accompanying graph shows the cost over time for all types of cabin. Since it was first listed on June 16th of last year, The cost of this cruise has fluctuated between $746 and $746 for a room, including $0 in taxes and port fees. Right now this cruise is at its minimum price, so reserve your stateroom now before it rises.
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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026