Carnival Encounter

About this ship

Carnival's Encounter is a mid-sized cruise ship, accommodating around 2,600 passengers, known for its vibrant onboard experiences and family-friendly amenities. A standout feature is the expansive water park, offering thrilling slides and splash zones that cater to guests of all ages.

Fiji and South Pacific from Brisbane • 12 nights • Departs May. 18, 2026

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Day 1

Monday May. 18, 2026

Brisbane, Australia

Port Guide

Weather forecast available on May. 3, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on May. 11, 2026 for free users.

Other ships at location: none

2,600 total passengers

Day 2

Sea Day

Tuesday May. 19, 2026

At Sea: Brisbane, Australia → Mystery Island, Vanuatu

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Day 3

Sea Day

Wednesday May. 20, 2026

At Sea: Brisbane, Australia → Mystery Island, Vanuatu

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Day 4

Thursday May. 21, 2026

Mystery Island, Vanuatu

Port Guide

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

Other ships at location: none

2,600 total passengers

Day 5

Sea Day

Friday May. 22, 2026

At Sea: Mystery Island, Vanuatu → Lautoka, Fiji

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Day 6

Saturday May. 23, 2026

Lautoka, Fiji

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2,600 total passengers

Day 7

Sunday May. 24, 2026

Dravuni, Fiji

Weather forecast available on May. 9, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on May. 17, 2026 for free users.

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2,600 total passengers

Day 8

Sea Day

Monday May. 25, 2026

At Sea: Dravuni, Fiji → Port-Vila, Efate, Vanuatu

Weather forecast available on May. 10, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on May. 18, 2026 for free users.

Day 9

Tuesday May. 26, 2026

Port-Vila, Efate, Vanuatu

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2,600 total passengers

Day 10

Wednesday May. 27, 2026

Lifou, New Caledonia, France

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

Other ships at location: none

2,600 total passengers

Day 11

Sea Day

Thursday May. 28, 2026

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

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

Day 12

Sea Day

Friday May. 29, 2026

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

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Day 13

Saturday May. 30, 2026

Brisbane, Australia

Port Guide

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

Other ships at location: none

2,600 total passengers

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