Cruise itinerary
12-Night Pacific Cruise from Brisbane, Queensland
12 nights · Pacific · 7 ports of call
12-night Pacific cruise aboard Carnival Encounter, departing Brisbane, Queensland and calling at At Sea, Mystery Island (Inyeug), Lautoka, Dravuni Island, Port Vila and Lifou Island.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Region
- Pacific
- Departs
- Brisbane, Queensland
- Returns
- Brisbane, Queensland
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Where this voyage takes you
- Family Friendly
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Brisbane, Queensland
Depart 15:00
Queensland's riverside capital in eastern Australia, a sunny city wrapped in a bend of the Brisbane River. Riverside walkways, the green South Bank parklands and a man-made city beach line the water, with rainforest hinterland not far away.
- South Bank
- Story Bridge
- River City
- Day2
At Sea
- Day3
At Sea
- Day4
Mystery Island (Inyeug)
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
A tiny uninhabited islet in southern Vanuatu, used as a tender stop for cruise ships in the South Pacific. Fringed by white sand and clear lagoon water, it offers snorkelling over coral reefs, with island markets set up by people from neighbouring Aneityum.
- reef snorkelling
- white-sand beach
- island markets
- Day5
At Sea
- Day6
Lautoka
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 18:00
Fiji's second city and main sugar port, set on the western coast of Viti Levu. It is a departure point for the Mamanuca and Yasawa islands, with their reef-fringed lagoons, and sits within reach of the drier coral coast and inland highlands.
- Mamanuca Islands
- Yasawa Islands
- Viti Levu
- Day7
Dravuni Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day8
At Sea
- Day9
Port Vila
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
The capital of Vanuatu in the South Pacific, set around a harbour on the island of Efate. Its waterfront market, nearby reefs and lagoons, a cascading set of blue swimming holes and a relaxed Melanesian pace draw visitors ashore.
- Mele Cascades
- Blue Lagoon
- Port Vila market
- Day10
Lifou Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day11
At Sea
- Day12
At Sea
- Day13
Brisbane, Queensland
Arrive 07:00
Queensland's riverside capital in eastern Australia, a sunny city wrapped in a bend of the Brisbane River. Riverside walkways, the green South Bank parklands and a man-made city beach line the water, with rainforest hinterland not far away.
- South Bank
- Story Bridge
- River City
Upcoming departures
- 10 May 2027
- 8 May 2028
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
12-Night Pacific Cruise from Brisbane, Queensland FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 12-night Pacific cruise calls at Brisbane, Queensland, At Sea, Mystery Island (Inyeug), Lautoka, Dravuni Island, Port Vila and Lifou Island.
How many days are spent at sea?
6 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It is a round-trip sailing from Brisbane, Queensland.
How long is this cruise?
12 nights aboard Carnival Encounter.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 10 May 2027 and 8 May 2028. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.