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 January 29, 2028. The route makes 5 scheduled stops. Travelers sailing in January can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Brisbane, Australia, Noumea, New Caledonia, 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 — Saturday, Jan 29, 2028 — 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 82°F.

2. Day 2 — Sunday, Jan 30, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 2 of 9 is a day at sea aboard Carnival Encounter, cruising between ports on the Vanuatu & New Caledonia itinerary.

3. Day 3 — Monday, Jan 31, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 3 of 9 is a day at sea aboard Carnival Encounter, cruising between ports on the Vanuatu & New Caledonia itinerary.

4. Day 4 — Tuesday, Feb 1, 2028 — 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 81°F.

5. Day 5 — Wednesday, Feb 2, 2028 — Mystery Island, Vanuatu

   Mystery Island, Vanuatu 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.

6. Day 6 — Thursday, Feb 3, 2028 — Lifou, New Caledonia

   Lifou, New Caledonia is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

7. Day 7 — Friday, Feb 4, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 7 of 9 is a day at sea aboard Carnival Encounter, cruising between ports on the Vanuatu & New Caledonia itinerary.

8. Day 8 — Saturday, Feb 5, 2028 — At Sea

   Day 8 of 9 is a day at sea aboard Carnival Encounter, cruising between ports on the Vanuatu & New Caledonia itinerary.

9. Day 9 — Sunday, Feb 6, 2028 — Brisbane, Australia

   Brisbane, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 9 of the 8-night Vanuatu & New Caledonia cruise on Carnival Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 82°F.