7-Night Cruise on Pacific EncounterPacific Island Hopper - Weather

Join P & O Australia Cruises's Pacific Encounter for a 7-night voyage on the Pacific Island Hopper route, setting out from Brisbane, Australia on October 3, 2026. The route makes 5 scheduled stops. Travelers sailing in October can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include Brisbane, Australia, Noumea, New Caledonia, Lifou, New Caledonia, with 2 more along the way. The forecasts below break the weather down port by port.

1. Day 1 — Saturday, Oct 3, 2026 — Brisbane, Australia

   Brisbane, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 7-night Pacific Island Hopper cruise on Pacific Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

2. Day 2 — Monday, Oct 5, 2026 — Noumea, New Caledonia

   Noumea, New Caledonia is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 7-night Pacific Island Hopper cruise on Pacific Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.

3. Day 3 — Tuesday, Oct 6, 2026 — Lifou, New Caledonia

   Lifou, New Caledonia is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 7-night Pacific Island Hopper cruise on Pacific Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 74°F.

4. Day 4 — Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026 — Vila, Vanuatu

   Vila, Vanuatu is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 7-night Pacific Island Hopper cruise on Pacific Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 78°F.

5. Day 5 — Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 — Brisbane, Australia

   Brisbane, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 7-night Pacific Island Hopper cruise on Pacific Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.