

ABOARD
Carnival Encounter
Refurbished 2025
2,600 passengers
Built 2002

Departing
Visiting
Brisbane, Australia
3 Ports of Call
Sailing Sep 18, 2026 - Jun 24, 2028
Your 8-night Australia/New Zealand Cruise at a Glance
Sailings aboard Carnival Encounter depart from Brisbane with 3 stops in ports-of-call including Ile Lifou, Port Vila, Vanuatu, and Mystery Island (Aneityum). The Cruise Web can help you find the best deals and stateroom prices on any of the 22 upcoming sailings in 2026, 2027 and 2028.
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 Mystery Island (Aneityum) on day 6. 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 Angelo's and entertainment like The Punchliner Comedy Club!
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.








