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Carnival Encounter

About this ship

The Carnival Encounter is a mid-sized cruise ship known for its vibrant onboard experiences and family-friendly amenities, accommodating approximately 2,600 passengers. 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 • 8 nights • Departs Jul. 18, 2026

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Units: Imperial Metric

Cruise Weather Brief

Day 1
Saturday Jul. 18, 2026
Overcast clouds
Brisbane, Australia
Hourly Forecast Sea Conditions Temperature Trend Port Guide
High 69°F / Low 57°F
Overcast clouds
Feels like
High 66°F • Low 64°F
Wind
16 mph (gust 37 mph)
Humidity
48%
Probability of Precipitation
0%
Cloud cover
0%
Sunrise / Sunset
6:36 AM • 5:11 PM
Other ships at location: none
2,600 total passengers
Day 2
Sea Day
Sunday Jul. 19, 2026
At Sea: Brisbane, Australia → Lifou, New Caledonia, France
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Day 3
Sea Day
Monday Jul. 20, 2026
At Sea: Brisbane, Australia → Lifou, New Caledonia, France
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Day 4
Tuesday Jul. 21, 2026
Light rain
Lifou, New Caledonia, France
Sea Conditions Temperature Trend
High 70°F / Low 67°F
Light rain
Feels like
High 69°F • Low 67°F
Wind
19 mph (gust 21 mph)
Humidity
83%
Probability of Precipitation
100%
Cloud cover
99%
Sunrise / Sunset
6:31 AM • 5:28 PM
Other ships at location: none
2,600 total passengers
Day 5
Wednesday Jul. 22, 2026
Light rain
Mystery Island, Vanuatu
Sea Conditions Temperature Trend Port Guide
High 72°F / Low 71°F
Light rain
Feels like
High 71°F • Low 71°F
Wind
27 mph (gust 28 mph)
Humidity
59%
Probability of Precipitation
22%
Cloud cover
99%
Sunrise / Sunset
6:14 AM • 5:19 PM
Other ships at location: none
2,600 total passengers
Day 6
Thursday Jul. 23, 2026
Light rain
Nouméa, New Caledonia, France
Sea Conditions Temperature Trend Port Guide
High 68°F / Low 65°F
Light rain
Feels like
High 68°F • Low 66°F
Wind
13 mph (gust 15 mph)
Humidity
63%
Probability of Precipitation
85%
Cloud cover
99%
Sunrise / Sunset
6:31 AM • 5:29 PM
Other ships at location: none
2,600 total passengers
Day 7
Sea Day
Friday Jul. 24, 2026
At Sea: Nouméa, New Caledonia, France → Brisbane, Australia
Temperature Trend

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Day 8
Sea Day
Saturday Jul. 25, 2026
At Sea: Nouméa, New Caledonia, France → Brisbane, Australia

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Day 9
Sunday Jul. 26, 2026
Brisbane, Australia
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Other ships at location: none
2,600 total passengers

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