7-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise From Brisbane, Australia
ABOARD
Carnival Encounter
Refurbished 2025
2,600 passengers
Built 2002
Departing
Visiting
Brisbane, Australia
3 Ports of Call
Sailing Oct 3, 2026 - Feb 27, 2027
Your 7-night Australia/New Zealand Cruise at a Glance
Sailings aboard Carnival Encounter depart from Brisbane with 3 stops in ports-of-call including Noumea, Ile Lifou, and Port Vila, Vanuatu. The Cruise Web can help you find the best deals and stateroom prices on any of the 3 upcoming sailings in 2026 and 2027.
Departure Port
Brisbane, Australia
Brisbane is a vibrant city known for its sunny weather, riverfront lifestyle, and thriving arts, food, and cultural scenes. Before you depart Brisbane, Australia, we can help you plan travel and accommodations for your Australia/New Zealand cruise.
Destination
Australia/New Zealand
Stops on your Australia/New Zealand voyage will include Ile Lifou on day 4 and Port Vila, Vanuatu on day 5. We can help you with excursions and making the most of any itinerary.
Cruise Ship
Carnival Encounter
Carnival Encounter, built in 2002 and refurbished in 2025, carries 2,600 passengers with a crew of 1,100. Ask us about dining options like Trattoria and entertainment like Sailaway Party!
Cruise Line
Carnival Cruise Line
Fun with a capital F is what you can expect on a Carnival Cruise. With the largest fleet at sea Carnival offers sailings perfect for the whole family. We can help you maximize deals on Australia/New Zealand cruises aboard Carnival Encounter or 29 of Carnival’s other ships.
