10-Night Cruise on Pacific EncounterNew Guinea Island Encounter - Weather

Departing Brisbane, Australia on August 19, 2026, the P & O Australia Cruises ship Pacific Encounter runs this 10-night New Guinea Island Encounter sailing. The route makes 6 scheduled stops. Travelers sailing in August can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Brisbane, Australia, Alotau, Papua New Guinea, Kiriwina Island, Papua New Guinea, with 3 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Wednesday, Aug 19, 2026 — Brisbane, Australia

   Brisbane, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 10-night New Guinea Island Encounter cruise on Pacific Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 70°F.

2. Day 2 — Saturday, Aug 22, 2026 — Alotau, Papua New Guinea

   Alotau, Papua New Guinea is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 10-night New Guinea Island Encounter cruise on Pacific Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.

3. Day 3 — Sunday, Aug 23, 2026 — Kiriwina Island, Papua New Guinea

   Kiriwina Island, Papua New Guinea is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 10-night New Guinea Island Encounter cruise on Pacific Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 80°F.

4. Day 4 — Monday, Aug 24, 2026 — Rabaul, Papua New Guinea

   Rabaul, Papua New Guinea is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 10-night New Guinea Island Encounter cruise on Pacific Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 81°F.

5. Day 5 — Wednesday, Aug 26, 2026 — Conflict Islands, Papua New Guinea

   Conflict Islands, Papua New Guinea is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 10-night New Guinea Island Encounter cruise on Pacific Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 79°F.

6. Day 6 — Saturday, Aug 29, 2026 — Brisbane, Australia

   Brisbane, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 6 of the 10-night New Guinea Island Encounter cruise on Pacific Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 71°F.