Prepare yourself for eight nights of breathtaking travel across the sea when you embark on the Carnival Encounter from Brisbane and back again.
Visiting rare ports such as Mystery Island, Lifou, and Port-Vila makes this sailing particularly interesting. This route is a special one for the Encounter, But November is the most popular month of the year to sail it.
Coming in at less than $100 per day, this deal is very strong. We include all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes in this price, so that you can compare trips easily.
More than 2,500 travelers can comfortably sail on this top-rated Grand class cruise ship, based in Brisbane and refurbished only this year ago in 2026.
The Encounter Carnival is home to a waterslide, a spa, a bowling lane, a gym, a jacuzzi, a rock climbing wall, five pools, and a casino.
This sailing consists of four days at sea and three days in port. Highlights include visits to extremely rare ports like Mystery Island, Lifou, and Port-Vila.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 7 | Brisbane, Australia | ||
| Sun, Nov 8 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Nov 9 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, Nov 10 | Mystery Island, Vanuatu | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Nov 11 | Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Nov 12 | Lifou, New Caledonia | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Nov 13 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Nov 14 | At Sea | ||
| Sun, Nov 15 | Brisbane, Australia | 9:00am |
The Encounter sails this route once this year as well as two times next year. No other ship sails this exact same route. In the accompanying graphic you can see a visualization of when this ship sails as well as the relative price.
Since it was first listed on June 16th of last year, The cost of this itinerary has ranged between $767 and $823 for a room, including $0 in taxes and port charges. This graph indicates the cost over time for the different types of cabin. Now this sailing is at its minimum price, so secure your stateroom now before it increases.
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Last Updated: Jun 3, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 3, 2026