9 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter
Settle in for nine nights of leisurely cruising across the sea when you embark on the Carnival Encounter from Brisbane and back again.
Stopping at rare ports such as Santo, Lifou, and Port-Vila makes this sailing notable. This route is an uncommon one for the Encounter. As a matter of fact, it sails it only once.
Our price is the total price, including all taxes and fees. Coming in at less than $135 a day, this is a good deal.
The Carnival Encounter
The Encounter Carnival, based in Brisbane and refurbished only this year ago in 2026, is a highly-rated Grand class cruise ship that can house comfortably over 2,500 cruisers.
The Encounter Carnival offers a rock climbing wall, a waterslide, a casino, a bowling lane, a spa, five pools, a jacuzzi, and a gym.
Your Itinerary
This sailing includes four sea days and four port days. High points include visits to extremely rare destinations like Santo, Lifou, and Port-Vila.
| Date | Port | Arrive | Depart |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Dec 30 | Brisbane, Australia | 3:00pm | |
| Fri, Dec 31 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Jan 1 | At Sea | ||
| Sun, Jan 2 | Noumea, New Caledonia | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Mon, Jan 3 | Lifou, New Caledonia | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Tue, Jan 4 | Port-Vila, Vanuatu | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Wed, Jan 5 | Santo, Vanuatu | 8:00am | 5:00pm |
| Thu, Jan 6 | At Sea | ||
| Fri, Jan 7 | At Sea | ||
| Sat, Jan 8 | Brisbane, Australia | 7:00am |
Alternate Sailings
The Encounter sails this route once next year, but doesn't sail it this 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.
Book Your Cruise
Since being listed seven months ago, The price of a cabin on this itinerary has ranged between $1,128 and $1,206 inclusive of taxes and port fees. This graph shows the cost over time for the various classes of cabin. Now this itinerary is just $54 more expensive than the all time low of $1,128 so reserve your room now before it goes up.
Last Updated: Jul 17, 2026
Last Modified: Jul 16, 2026