Cruise itinerary
8-Night Pacific Cruise from Brisbane, Queensland
8 nights · Pacific · 4 ports of call
8-night Pacific cruise aboard Carnival Encounter, departing Brisbane, Queensland and calling at Port Vila, Mystery Island and Nouméa.
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At a glance
- Cruise line
- Carnival Cruise Line
- Duration
- 8 nights
- Region
- Pacific
- Departs
- Brisbane, Queensland
- Returns
- Brisbane, Queensland
How NestCruise works:we're advisor-led, not a booking engine. No fares are listed and there are no booking fees — tell an advisor your dates and party and they price your exact Carnival Encounter sailing, typically within 24 hours.
Where this voyage takes you
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
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4
Port Vila
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 16:00
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
- Day5
Mystery Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day6
Nouméa
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:30
The capital of New Caledonia, a French territory in the South Pacific ringed by one of the world's largest lagoons. The town carries a Franco-Melanesian character, with waterfront markets and beaches along the Anse Vata and Baie des Citrons bays.
- Anse Vata beach
- Tjibaou Cultural Centre
- Lagoon snorkelling
- Day7At sea
- Day8At sea
- Day9
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
- 26 Jun 2026
- 18 Jul 2026
- 18 Sep 2026
- 17 Oct 2026
- 7 Nov 2026
- 28 Nov 2026
- 19 Dec 2026
- 9 Jan 2027
- 13 Mar 2027
- 29 Mar 2027
- 22 May 2027
- 25 Jun 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
8-Night Pacific Cruise from Brisbane, Queensland FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 8-night Pacific cruise calls at Brisbane, Queensland, Port Vila, Mystery Island and Nouméa.
How many days are spent at sea?
4 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?
8 nights aboard Carnival Encounter.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 26 Jun 2026, 18 Jul 2026, 18 Sep 2026 and 17 Oct 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.