Cruise itinerary
8-Night Pacific Cruise from Brisbane, Queensland
8 nights · Pacific · 5 ports of call
8-night Pacific cruise aboard Carnival Encounter, departing Brisbane, Queensland and calling at At Sea, Lifou Island, Mystery Island (Inyeug) 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
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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
Lifou Island
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
- Day5
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
- Day6
Nouméa
Arrive 08:00 · Depart 17:00
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
- Day7
At Sea
- Day8
At 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
- 18 Jul 2026
- 18 Sep 2026
- 17 Oct 2026
- 7 Nov 2026
- 28 Nov 2026
- 19 Dec 2026
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, At Sea, Lifou Island, Mystery Island (Inyeug) 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 18 Jul 2026, 18 Sep 2026, 17 Oct 2026 and 7 Nov 2026. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.