Carnival Encounter: 12-Night South Pacific from Brisbane
This 12-night Tahiti & South Pacific Islands cruise aboard the Carnival Encounter by Carnival Cruise Line departs Brisbane on May 8, 2028, calling at Mystery Island, Lautoka, Dravuni Island, and 2 more ports, and returns May 20, 2028. Cabin prices start from $1,365 per person.
How this date compares
1 of 2 dates
Carnival Encounter sails round trip from Brisbane to these five ports on 2 dates between May 2027 and May 2028. In the table below, May 10, 2027 calls at them in the same order.
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 five ports on other dates
| Departs | Port order | Interior from | vs May 8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2027 | Mystery Island, Lautoka, Dravuni Island, Port Vila, Lifou | $1,311 | −$54 |
| May 8, 2028 | Mystery Island, Lautoka, Dravuni Island, Port Vila, Lifou | $1,365 | this sailing |
Carnival Encounter, round trip from Brisbane, 12 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 $1,365 per person for the 12 nights, about $114 a night, with taxes and port fees included. A balcony starts at $1,908, about $159 a night.
Is $1,365 a good price for this sailing?
It is $191 above the lowest interior price we have recorded for this sailing since March 9, 2026 ($1,174 on April 2, 2026).
Which ports does it visit?
It sails round trip from Brisbane and calls at Mystery Island, Lautoka, Dravuni Island, Port Vila and Lifou, with 6 days at sea.
Are there other dates with the same ports?
Yes. Carnival Encounter sails this route on 2 dates between May 2027 and May 2028.
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