Carnival Encounter — 9-Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia Cruise Weather

Departing Brisbane, Australia on December 30, 2027, the Carnival Cruises ship Carnival Encounter runs this 9-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, Noumea, New Caledonia, Lifou, New Caledonia, with 3 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Thursday, Dec 30, 2027 — Brisbane, Australia

   Brisbane, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 9-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter.

2. Day 2 — Sunday, Jan 2, 2028 — Noumea, New Caledonia

   Noumea, New Caledonia is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 9-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter.

3. Day 3 — Monday, Jan 3, 2028 — Lifou, New Caledonia

   Lifou, New Caledonia is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 9-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter.

4. Day 4 — Tuesday, Jan 4, 2028 — Vila, Vanuatu

   Vila, Vanuatu is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 9-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter.

5. Day 5 — Wednesday, Jan 5, 2028 — Champagne Bay, Espiritu Santo

   Champagne Bay, Espiritu Santo is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 9-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter.

6. Day 6 — Saturday, Jan 8, 2028 — Brisbane, Australia

   Brisbane, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 9-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter.