9 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter
Prepare for nine nights of refreshing sailing across the sea when you set sail with the Carnival Encounter from Brisbane and back again.
This cruise is noteworthy because you'll only spend time in very uncommon cities such as Lifou, Mystery Island, and Port-Vila. This route is a rare one for the Encounter, But this is the lowest price sailing on it.
We include all all meals, entertainment, port charges, and taxes in this price, so that you can compare sailings easily. Coming in at less than $135 a day, this bargain is solid.
The Carnival Encounter
Based in Brisbane and refurbished only this year ago in 2026, over 2,500 passengers can sail on this top-rated Grand class vessel.
The Encounter Carnival is home to a gym, a bowling lane, a casino, five pools, a waterslide, a rock climbing wall, a jacuzzi, and a spa.
Your Itinerary
This cruise is made up of four port days and four sea days. Major features include visits to extremely rare stops like Lifou, Mystery Island, and Port-Vila.
Alternate Sailings
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.
Book Your Cruise
Since being listed eight months ago, The price of this sailing has ranged between $1,109 and $1,205 for a cabin, inclusive of taxes and port charges. The accompanying graph shows the cost over time for every type of cabin. At only $79 more expensive than the all time low of $1,109 today is a great time to reserve your stateroom
Last Updated: Aug 10, 2026
Last Modified: Aug 8, 2026