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

The Carnival Encounter sails a 8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia itinerary with Carnival Cruises, departing Brisbane, Australia on September 17, 2027. The route makes 5 scheduled stops. Travelers sailing in September can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Brisbane, Australia, Vila, Vanuatu, Mystery Island, Vanuatu, with 2 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.

1. Day 1 — Friday, Sep 17, 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. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 73°F.

2. Day 2 — Monday, Sep 20, 2027 — Vila, Vanuatu

   Vila, Vanuatu 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 77°F.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, Sep 21, 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. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

4. Day 4 — Wednesday, Sep 22, 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. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 73°F.

5. Day 5 — Saturday, Sep 25, 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. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.