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Loading Travel Forecast…Loading Travel Forecast…Loading Travel Forecast…Departing Brisbane, Australia on January 9, 2027, the Carnival Cruises ship Carnival Encounter runs this 8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia sailing. The route makes 5 scheduled stops. Travelers sailing in January can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Brisbane, Australia, Lifou, New Caledonia, Mystery Island, Vanuatu, with 2 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.
Brisbane, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 82°F.
Lifou, New Caledonia is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.
Mystery Island, Vanuatu is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.
Noumea, New Caledonia is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.
Brisbane, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 82°F.
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