Itineraries / 8-Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Your journey, day by day Choose a day to explore the port and follow the route.
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Day 1 · Australia
Brisbane Embarkation
Brisbane is Queensland's capital on the Brisbane River, a subtropical city with a riverside cultural precinct. South Bank's parklands, the Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary and the beaches of the Gold and Sunshine Coasts are common picks.
Brisbane port guide → See the complete schedule Day by day itinerary Day Port 1 Brisbane Australia 2 At sea 3 At sea 4 Nouméa New Caledonia 5 Mystery Island Vanuatu 6 Lifou (Loyalty Islands) New Caledonia 7 At sea 8 At sea 9 Brisbane Australia
The map illustrates the route. Port times, where supplied, may change. Follow the ship’s all-aboard deadline on the day.
Historical averages from NASA POWER . Check a forecast near departure.
Schedule supplied 2026-10-04. Ports and times are subject to change; the cruise line confirms the final itinerary.
Your sailing
Let’s get this cruise booked DepartureNovember 7, 2026 November 28, 2026 December 19, 2026 January 9, 2027 March 13, 2027 March 29, 2027 May 22, 2027 June 25, 2027 July 31, 2027 September 17, 2027 October 1, 2027 October 16, 2027 November 6, 2027 November 27, 2027 January 29, 2028 February 19, 2028 March 11, 2028 April 1, 2028 May 20, 2028 June 24, 2028 From $1,230 per person
Checked October 15, 2026 Let’s get this cruise booked Cabin categories, per person Balcony $1,230 Suite $1,503
Final fare, inclusions and cabin availability are confirmed as we arrange your booking.
Carnival Encounter November 7, 2026
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