Prepare yourself for nine nights of breathtaking sailing across the sea when you step aboard the Carnival Encounter from Brisbane and back again.
Spending time in exotic stops like Mystery Island, Lifou, and Port-Vila makes this cruise special. This route is a rare one for the Encounter, But this is the least expensive sailing.
This price is the total price, including meals, entertainment, taxes, and fees. With a cost of under $135 a day, this is a solid value.
Over 2,500 guests can comfortably travel on this top-rated Grand class ship, based in Brisbane and refurbished just this year ago in 2026.
The Encounter Carnival offers a gym, a spa, a jacuzzi, five pools, a casino, a rock climbing wall, a bowling lane, and a waterslide.
This sailing includes four sea days and four port days. Highlights include visits to exotic ports like Mystery Island, Lifou, and Port-Vila.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Dec 18 | Brisbane, Australia | ||
| Sun, Dec 19 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Dec 20 | At Sea | ||
| Tue, Dec 21 | Noumea, New Caledonia | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Dec 22 | Lifou, New Caledonia | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Dec 23 | Mystery Island, Vanuatu | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Fri, Dec 24 | Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 9:00am | 5:00pm |
| Sat, Dec 25 | At Sea | ||
| Sun, Dec 26 | At Sea | ||
| Mon, Dec 27 | Brisbane, Australia | 9:00am |
The Encounter sails this route once next year, but doesn't sail it this 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.
This graph indicates the cost over time for each class of cabin. Since it was first listed on December 23rd of last year, The price of a cabin on this cruise has fluctuated between $1,109 and $1,205 inclusive of $0 in taxes and port charges. At only $86 higher than the all time low of $1,109 today is a great time to reserve your room
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Last Updated: Jun 4, 2026
Last Modified: Jun 4, 2026