8-Night Cruise on Pacific EncounterPacific Island Hopper - Weather

Departing Brisbane, Australia on October 17, 2026, the P & O Australia Cruises ship Pacific Encounter runs this 8-night Pacific Island Hopper sailing. 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, Mystery Island, Vanuatu, with 2 more along the way. Scroll the daily outlook below to pack smart for every port of call.

1. Day 1 — Saturday, Oct 17, 2026 — Brisbane, Australia

   Brisbane, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 8-night Pacific Island Hopper cruise on Pacific Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

2. Day 2 — Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026 — Noumea, New Caledonia

   Noumea, New Caledonia is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 8-night Pacific Island Hopper cruise on Pacific Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 75°F.

3. Day 3 — Wednesday, Oct 21, 2026 — Mystery Island, Vanuatu

   Mystery Island, Vanuatu is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 8-night Pacific Island Hopper cruise on Pacific Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.

4. Day 4 — Thursday, Oct 22, 2026 — Vila, Vanuatu

   Vila, Vanuatu is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 8-night Pacific Island Hopper cruise on Pacific Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 78°F.

5. Day 5 — Sunday, Oct 25, 2026 — Brisbane, Australia

   Brisbane, Australia is a scheduled port of call on day 5 of the 8-night Pacific Island Hopper cruise on Pacific Encounter. Expected weather: partially cloudy with highs near 76°F.