Carnival Encounter

Carnival Cruise Line

10 days, round-trip Vanuatu New Caledonia

Departure

Wed, Dec 30, 2026

Return

Sat, Jan 9, 2027

Duration

10 Nights

From

Brisbane, Queensland Australia

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Route & Ports

Brisbane, Queensland Australia

30 Dec 15:00

Depart

Champagne Bay, Espiritu Santo Island, Vanuatu

02 Jan 10:00 - 17:00

Port Vila, Efate Island Vanuatu

03 Jan 08:00 - 17:00

Mystery Island, Aneityum, Vanuatu

04 Jan 08:00 - 17:00

Lifou Island, New Caledonia

06 Jan 08:00 - 17:00

Brisbane, Queensland Australia

09 Jan 07:00

Arrive

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