8 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter
Set sail with the Carnival Encounter and prepare for eight nights of luxurious cruising across the sea from Brisbane and back again!
Spending time in exotic stops like Mystery Island, Port-Vila, and Noumea makes this sailing notable. This route is an unusual one for the Encounter.
The price is the total price, including all entertainment, meals, taxes, and port fees. At under $115 per day, this deal is very strong.
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 carry more than 2,500 guests.
The Encounter Carnival offers a jacuzzi, a waterslide, a rock climbing wall, a spa, a gym, a casino, five pools, and a bowling lane.
Your Itinerary
This sailing is made up of three days in port and four days at sea. High points include visits to extremely rare stops like Mystery Island, Port-Vila, and Noumea.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Sep 17 | Brisbane, Australia | 3:00pm | |
| Sat, Sep 18 | At Sea | ||
| Sun, Sep 19 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Sep 20 | Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 8:00am | 4:00pm |
| Tue, Sep 21 | Mystery Island, Vanuatu | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Sep 22 | Noumea, New Caledonia | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Sep 23 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Sep 24 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Sep 25 | Brisbane, Australia | 7:00am |
Alternate Sailings
The Encounter sails this route two times next year, but doesn't sail it this year. The Quantum of the Seas also sails a route with the same stops but a slightly different schedule. 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 displays the price over time for the different classes of cabin. Since it was first listed on November 7th of last year, The cost of this sailing has varied between $816 and $912 for a cabin, including taxes and port fees. At only $67 higher than the all time low of $816 today is a great time to lock in your room
Last Updated: Jul 17, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 13, 2026