Carnival Encounter

About this ship

The Carnival Encounter is a mid-sized cruise ship with a capacity of approximately 2,600 passengers, best known for its vibrant onboard activities and family-friendly amenities. A distinctive feature is its expansive water park, offering thrilling slides and splash zones that cater to guests of all ages.

Vanuatu and New Caledonia from Brisbane • 10 nights • Departs Apr. 21, 2026

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Day 1

Tuesday Apr. 21, 2026

Brisbane, Australia

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Weather forecast available on Apr. 6, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Apr. 14, 2026 for free users.

Other ships at location: none

2,600 total passengers

Day 2

Sea Day

Wednesday Apr. 22, 2026

At Sea: Brisbane, Australia → Lifou, New Caledonia, France

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Day 3

Sea Day

Thursday Apr. 23, 2026

At Sea: Brisbane, Australia → Lifou, New Caledonia, France

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Day 4

Friday Apr. 24, 2026

Lifou, New Caledonia, France

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Other ships at location: none

2,600 total passengers

Day 5

Saturday Apr. 25, 2026

Mystery Island, Vanuatu

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2,600 total passengers

Day 6

Sunday Apr. 26, 2026

Port-Vila, Efate, Vanuatu

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2,600 total passengers

Day 7

Monday Apr. 27, 2026

Santo, Espiritu Santo Island, Vanuatu

Weather forecast available on Apr. 12, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Apr. 20, 2026 for free users.

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2,600 total passengers

Day 8

Sea Day

Tuesday Apr. 28, 2026

At Sea: Santo, Espiritu Santo Island, Vanuatu → Brisbane, Australia

Weather forecast available on Apr. 13, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Apr. 21, 2026 for free users.

Day 9

Sea Day

Wednesday Apr. 29, 2026

At Sea: Santo, Espiritu Santo Island, Vanuatu → Brisbane, Australia

Weather forecast available on Apr. 14, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Apr. 22, 2026 for free users.

Day 10

Sea Day

Thursday Apr. 30, 2026

At Sea: Santo, Espiritu Santo Island, Vanuatu → Brisbane, Australia

Weather forecast available on Apr. 15, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Apr. 23, 2026 for free users.

Day 11

Friday May. 1, 2026

Brisbane, Australia

Port Guide

Weather forecast available on Apr. 16, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Apr. 24, 2026 for free users.

Other ships at location: none

2,600 total passengers

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