
8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise

Carnival Encounter
cruise info
- Carnival Cruise Line: Carnival Encounter
- |
- September 18, 2026
itinerary
- Day 1Brisbane| Fri Sep 18, 2026| Depart 3:00 PM
- Day 2At Sea| Sat Sep 19, 2026
- Day 3At Sea| Sun Sep 20, 2026
- Day 4Ile Lifou| Mon Sep 21, 2026| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Day 5Port Vila, Vanuatu| Tue Sep 22, 2026| 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Day 6Mystery Island (Aneityum)| Wed Sep 23, 2026| 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Day 7At Sea| Thu Sep 24, 2026
- Day 8At Sea| Fri Sep 25, 2026
- Day 9Brisbane| Sat Sep 26, 2026| Arrive 7:00 AM

Sailing Features
- 8 Nights
- Sep 18, 2026 / Sep 26, 2026
- Brisbane
- Brisbane
- Carnival Encounter
Suites
Choose the perfect room for you
Inside
Oceanview
Balcony
Suite

Inside
Interior Stateroom Guarantee
With this selection, you are guaranteed to receive a stateroom within a selected category class, anywhere on the ship. However, the actual room assignment and location on the ship may be determined at any time after your reservation has been completed and paid in full up to the day of sailing.

Inside
Interior Stateroom (Porthole Window)
A pair of round windows in your Porthole stateroom give you the classic seafarer’s view times two, a view of the ocean without breaking the budget.
Every room includes:
- Soft, cozy linens
- Plenty of closet and drawer space
- In-room safe for valuables
- Television
- Stateroom climate control

Inside
Interior Stateroom
An Interior stateroom is the most affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun.
Every room includes:
- Soft, cozy linens
- Plenty of closet and drawer space
- In-room safe for valuables
- Television
- Stateroom climate control
Every room includes:
- Soft, cozy linens
- Plenty of closet and drawer space
- In-room safe for valuables
- Television
- Stateroom climate control

Inside
Interior Stateroom
An Interior stateroom is the most affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun.
Every room includes:
- Soft, cozy linens
- Plenty of closet and drawer space
- In-room safe for valuables
- Television
- Stateroom climate control
Every room includes:
- Soft, cozy linens
- Plenty of closet and drawer space
- In-room safe for valuables
- Television
- Stateroom climate control

Inside
Interior Stateroom
An Interior stateroom is the most affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun.
Every room includes:
- Soft, cozy linens
- Plenty of closet and drawer space
- In-room safe for valuables
- Television
- Stateroom climate control
Every room includes:
- Soft, cozy linens
- Plenty of closet and drawer space
- In-room safe for valuables
- Television
- Stateroom climate control

Inside
Interior Stateroom
An Interior stateroom is the most affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun.
Every room includes:
- Soft, cozy linens
- Plenty of closet and drawer space
- In-room safe for valuables
- Television
- Stateroom climate control
Every room includes:
- Soft, cozy linens
- Plenty of closet and drawer space
- In-room safe for valuables
- Television
- Stateroom climate control

Inside
Interior Stateroom
An Interior stateroom is the most affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun.
Every room includes:
- Soft, cozy linens
- Plenty of closet and drawer space
- In-room safe for valuables
- Television
- Stateroom climate control
Every room includes:
- Soft, cozy linens
- Plenty of closet and drawer space
- In-room safe for valuables
- Television
- Stateroom climate control

Inside
Interior Stateroom
An Interior stateroom is the most affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun.
Every room includes:
- Soft, cozy linens
- Plenty of closet and drawer space
- In-room safe for valuables
- Television
- Stateroom climate control
Every room includes:
- Soft, cozy linens
- Plenty of closet and drawer space
- In-room safe for valuables
- Television
- Stateroom climate control

Inside
Interior Stateroom
An Interior stateroom is the most affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun.
Every room includes:
- Soft, cozy linens
- Plenty of closet and drawer space
- In-room safe for valuables
- Television
- Stateroom climate control
Every room includes:
- Soft, cozy linens
- Plenty of closet and drawer space
- In-room safe for valuables
- Television
- Stateroom climate control

Inside
Interior Stateroom
An Interior stateroom is the most affordable way to cruise without leaving out the comfort or convenience! Great for curling up after a long day of fun.
Every room includes:
- Soft, cozy linens
- Plenty of closet and drawer space
- In-room safe for valuables
- Television
- Stateroom climate control
Every room includes:
- Soft, cozy linens
- Plenty of closet and drawer space
- In-room safe for valuables
- Television
- Stateroom climate control
Carnival Cruise Line Expert Advisors
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Carnival Cruise Line: Carnival Encounter
Carnival Encounter sails year-round from Brisbane and is perfect for families, couples and groups of friends who want to lean into both fun and relaxation on their holiday.
Guests can expect the perfect blend between everyone’s interests with kids clubs, teen-friendly hangout spaces, an adult-only retreat, dining that ranges from casual to connoisseur, and entertainment for all ages.
Guests can expect the perfect blend between everyone’s interests with kids clubs, teen-friendly hangout spaces, an adult-only retreat, dining that ranges from casual to connoisseur, and entertainment for all ages.
- Maiden Voyage:2025
- Registry:The Bahamas
- Gross Tonnage:108,865
- Beam:118 ft (35.9664 m)
- Maximum Speed:20 Knot
- Ship Length:951 ft (289.865 m)
- Passenger Capacity (Double Occupancy):2,600
- Number of Crew:1,100
- Number of Decks:12
- Wheelchair Accessible:Yes
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