Carnival Encounter: 8-Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia
This 8-night Tahiti & South Pacific Islands cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter by Carnival Cruise Line departs Brisbane on March 13, 2027, calling at Mystery Island, Port Vila, Lifou, and returns March 21, 2027. Cabin prices start from $686 per person.
How this date compares
1 of 3 dates
Carnival Encounter sails round trip from Brisbane to these three ports on 3 dates between March 2027 and May 2027. In the table below, May 22, 2027 calls at them in the same order.
Cheapest of 3
At $686 for an interior cabin, this date is the cheapest of the 3 dates from March to May 2027 in the table below.
Brisbane cruise port is Queensland's main cruise hub and the primary departure point for South Pacific and New Zealand itineraries out of Australia's east coast. The Brisbane International Cruise Terminal (BICT) opened in 2020 at Luggage Point near the mouth of the Brisbane River, replacing the older Portside Wharf facility which had depth limits that barred larger ships.
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Carnival Encounter to these three ports on other dates
| Departs | Port order | Interior from | vs Mar 13 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 13, 2027 | Mystery Island, Port Vila, Lifou | $686 | this sailing |
| Mar 29, 2027 | Lifou, Port Vila, Mystery Island | $765 | +$79 |
| May 22, 2027 | Mystery Island, Port Vila, Lifou | $752 | +$66 |
Carnival Encounter, round trip from Brisbane, 8 nights. Interior cabin, per person, two sharing, taxes and port fees included. Prices checked as of Nov 11, 2026.
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Questions about this sailing
How much does this cruise cost per night?
Interior cabins start at $686 per person for the 8 nights, about $86 a night, with taxes and port fees included. A balcony starts at $982, about $123 a night.
Is $686 a good price for this sailing?
It is $17 above the lowest interior price we have recorded for this sailing since March 9, 2026 ($669 on June 27, 2026). It is also the cheapest of the 3 dates from March to May 2027 on this route shown above.
Which ports does it visit?
It sails round trip from Brisbane and calls at Mystery Island, Port Vila and Lifou, with 4 days at sea.
Are there other dates with the same ports?
Yes. Carnival Encounter sails this route on 3 dates between March 2027 and May 2027.
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