Carnival Encounter — 8-Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise Weather

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.

1. Day 1 — Saturday, Jan 9, 2027 — Brisbane, Australia

   Brisbane, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter.

2. Day 2 — Tuesday, Jan 12, 2027 — Lifou, New Caledonia

   Lifou, New Caledonia is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter.

3. Day 3 — Wednesday, Jan 13, 2027 — Mystery Island, Vanuatu

   Mystery Island, Vanuatu is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter.

4. Day 4 — Thursday, Jan 14, 2027 — Noumea, New Caledonia

   Noumea, New Caledonia is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter.

5. Day 5 — Sunday, Jan 17, 2027 — Brisbane, Australia

   Brisbane, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter.