10-Night Cruise on Carnival EncounterVanuatu & New Caledonia - Weather

Departing Brisbane, Australia on December 30, 2026, the Carnival Cruises ship Carnival Encounter runs this 10-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia sailing. The route makes 6 scheduled stops. Travelers sailing in December can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Brisbane, Australia, Champagne Bay, Espiritu Santo, Vila, Vanuatu, with 3 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Wednesday, Dec 30, 2026 — Brisbane, Australia

   Brisbane, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 10-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

2. Day 2 — Thursday, Dec 31, 2026 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 11 is a day at sea aboard Carnival Encounter, cruising between ports on the Vanuatu & New Caledonia itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Friday, Jan 1, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 3 of 11 is a day at sea aboard Carnival Encounter, cruising between ports on the Vanuatu & New Caledonia itinerary.

4. Day 4 — Saturday, Jan 2, 2027 — Champagne Bay, Espiritu Santo

   Champagne Bay, Espiritu Santo is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 10-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 84°F.

5. Day 5 — Sunday, Jan 3, 2027 — Vila, Vanuatu

   Vila, Vanuatu is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 10-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 82°F.

6. Day 6 — Monday, Jan 4, 2027 — Mystery Island, Vanuatu

   Mystery Island, Vanuatu is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 10-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

7. Day 7 — Tuesday, Jan 5, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 7 of 11 is a day at sea aboard Carnival Encounter, cruising between ports on the Vanuatu & New Caledonia itinerary.

8. Day 8 — Wednesday, Jan 6, 2027 — Lifou, New Caledonia

   Lifou, New Caledonia is a scheduled port of call on day 8 of the 10-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.

9. Day 9 — Thursday, Jan 7, 2027 — At Sea

   Day 9 of 11 is a day at sea aboard Carnival Encounter, cruising between ports on the Vanuatu & New Caledonia itinerary.

10. Day 10 — Friday, Jan 8, 2027 — At Sea

    Day 10 of 11 is a day at sea aboard Carnival Encounter, cruising between ports on the Vanuatu & New Caledonia itinerary.

11. Day 11 — Saturday, Jan 9, 2027 — Brisbane, Australia

    Brisbane, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 11 of the 10-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.