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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Units: Imperial Metric

Cruise Weather Brief

Day 1

Monday May. 18, 2026

Brisbane, Australia

Hourly Forecast Sea Conditions Temperature Trend Port Guide

High 71°F / Low 64°F

Light rain

Feels like

High 72°F • Low 67°F

Wind

9 mph (gust 15 mph)

Humidity

86%

Probability of Precipitation

100%

Cloud cover

100%

Sunrise / Sunset

6:22 AM • 5:06 PM

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

Sea Conditions Temperature Trend Port Guide

High 76°F / Low 75°F

Broken clouds

Feels like

High 76°F • Low 75°F

Wind

17 mph (gust 16 mph)

Humidity

70%

Probability of Precipitation

Cloud cover

98%

Sunrise / Sunset

6:04 AM • 5:10 PM

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

Sea Conditions Temperature Trend

High 80°F / Low 72°F

Few clouds

Feels like

High 80°F • Low 75°F

Wind

5 mph (gust 4 mph)

Humidity

67%

Probability of Precipitation

Cloud cover

16%

Sunrise / Sunset

6:30 AM • 5:43 PM

Other ships at location: none

2,600 total passengers

Day 7

Sunday May. 24, 2026

Dravuni, Fiji

Temperature Trend

High 77°F / Low 76°F

Few clouds

Feels like

High 77°F • Low 78°F

Wind

8 mph (gust 8 mph)

Humidity

71%

Probability of Precipitation

Cloud cover

20%

Sunrise / Sunset

6:28 AM • 5:37 PM

Other ships at location: none

2,600 total passengers

Day 8

Sea Day

Monday May. 25, 2026

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

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Day 9

Tuesday May. 26, 2026

Port-Vila, Efate, Vanuatu

Port Guide

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2,600 total passengers

Day 10

Wednesday May. 27, 2026

Lifou, New Caledonia, France

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2,600 total passengers

Day 11

Sea Day

Thursday May. 28, 2026

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

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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

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Other ships at location: none

2,600 total passengers

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