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

The Carnival Encounter sails a 10-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia itinerary with Carnival Cruises, departing Brisbane, Australia on August 18, 2027. The route makes 6 scheduled stops. Travelers sailing in August can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Brisbane, Australia, Lifou, New Caledonia, Mystery Island, Vanuatu, with 3 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Wednesday, Aug 18, 2027 — 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 70°F.

2. Day 2 — Saturday, Aug 21, 2027 — Lifou, New Caledonia

   Lifou, New Caledonia is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 10-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 72°F.

3. Day 3 — Sunday, Aug 22, 2027 — Mystery Island, Vanuatu

   Mystery Island, Vanuatu is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 10-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.

4. Day 4 — Monday, Aug 23, 2027 — Vila, Vanuatu

   Vila, Vanuatu 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 76°F.

5. Day 5 — Tuesday, Aug 24, 2027 — Champagne Bay, Espiritu Santo

   Champagne Bay, Espiritu Santo 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 80°F.

6. Day 6 — Saturday, Aug 28, 2027 — Brisbane, Australia

   Brisbane, Australia 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 71°F.