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The Carnival Encounter sails a 8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia itinerary with Carnival Cruises, departing Brisbane, Australia on November 7, 2026. The route makes 5 scheduled stops. Travelers sailing in November can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Brisbane, Australia, Mystery Island, Vanuatu, Vila, Vanuatu, with 2 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.
Brisbane, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter.
Mystery Island, Vanuatu is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter.
Vila, Vanuatu is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter.
Lifou, New Caledonia is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter.
Brisbane, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter.
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