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 Sep. 18, 2026

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Day 1

Friday Sep. 18, 2026

Brisbane, Australia

Port Guide

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

Other ships at location: none

2,600 total passengers

Day 2

Sea Day

Saturday Sep. 19, 2026

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

Weather forecast available on Sep. 4, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Sep. 12, 2026 for free users.

Day 3

Sea Day

Sunday Sep. 20, 2026

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

Weather forecast available on Sep. 5, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Sep. 13, 2026 for free users.

Day 4

Monday Sep. 21, 2026

Lifou, New Caledonia, France

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

Other ships at location: none

2,600 total passengers

Day 5

Tuesday Sep. 22, 2026

Port-Vila, Efate, Vanuatu

Port Guide

Weather forecast available on Sep. 7, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Sep. 15, 2026 for free users.

Other ships at location: none

2,600 total passengers

Day 6

Wednesday Sep. 23, 2026

Mystery Island, Vanuatu

Port Guide

Weather forecast available on Sep. 8, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Sep. 16, 2026 for free users.

Other ships at location: none

2,600 total passengers

Day 7

Sea Day

Thursday Sep. 24, 2026

At Sea: Mystery Island, Vanuatu → Brisbane, Australia

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

Day 8

Sea Day

Friday Sep. 25, 2026

At Sea: Mystery Island, Vanuatu → Brisbane, Australia

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

Day 9

Saturday Sep. 26, 2026

Brisbane, Australia

Port Guide

Weather forecast available on Sep. 11, 2026 for Cruise Outlook Premium users and on Sep. 19, 2026 for free users.

Other ships at location: none

2,600 total passengers

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