7 Nights Vanuatu & New Caledonia from Brisbane, Australia Cruise
Sat 28 Jun 2025 to Sat 05 Jul 2025
Carnival | Carnival Encounter
Roundtrip Brisbane

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My Itinerary
1
Brisbane
2
At Sea
3
Noumea, New Caledonia
4
Lifou, New Caledonia
5
Port Vila, Vanuatu
6
At Sea
7
At Sea
8
Brisbane
My Itinerary
Sat 28 June 2025 - Sat 05 July 2025

Brisbane
Day 1: 28 Jun 25

At Sea
Day 2: 29 Jun 25

Noumea, New Caledonia
Day 3: 30 Jun 25

Lifou, New Caledonia
Day 4: 1 Jul 25

Port Vila, Vanuatu
Day 5: 2 Jul 25
1
Brisbane
2
At Sea
3
Noumea, New Caledonia
4
Lifou, New Caledonia
5
Port Vila, Vanuatu
6
At Sea
7
At Sea
8
Brisbane
Ship information
Carnival Encounter

Carnival Encounter sails year-round from Brisbane and is perfect for families, couples and groups of friends who want to lean into both fun and relaxation on their holiday.
Guests can expect the perfect blend between everyone’s interests with kids clubs, teen-friendly hangout spaces, an adult-only retreat, dining that ranges from casual to connoisseur, and entertainment for all ages.
Water lovers will be spoilt for choice with spas, four pools, and waterslides. Thrill seekers are covered too with Edge Adventure Park, complete with ziplining, rock climbing and abseiling. More of a chill seeker? You’ll love the exclusive Byron Beach Club, the Adult-Only Oasis Retreat, and the day spa and salon.
As the sun goes down, the fun only goes up. Dive into delicious dining options like Angelo’s, Dragon Lady, or celebrity-chef dining at Luke’s Bar & Grill. Be entertained with live comedy and dazzling stage shows. Or dance the night away at a classic Carnival deck party. Yep, Carnival Encounter has got it all!
Plugs in cabin:
US 2 Pin 110v
Currency on ship:
USD
Childrens facilities:
Available
Gratuities:
Not Included

Cruise Line:
Carnival Cruise Line
Capacity:
2,600 passengers
Launched:
2002
Tonnage:
108,865 tonnes
Ship Length:
290 meters
Decks:
14 decks
Crew Count:
1,100 crew
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Ship information
Carnival Encounter

Carnival Encounter sails year-round from Brisbane and is perfect for families, couples and groups of friends who want to lean into both fun and relaxation on their holiday.
Guests can expect the perfect blend between everyone’s interests with kids clubs, teen-friendly hangout spaces, an adult-only retreat, dining that ranges from casual to connoisseur, and entertainment for all ages.
Water lovers will be spoilt for choice with spas, four pools, and waterslides. Thrill seekers are covered too with Edge Adventure Park, complete with ziplining, rock climbing and abseiling. More of a chill seeker? You’ll love the exclusive Byron Beach Club, the Adult-Only Oasis Retreat, and the day spa and salon.
As the sun goes down, the fun only goes up. Dive into delicious dining options like Angelo’s, Dragon Lady, or celebrity-chef dining at Luke’s Bar & Grill. Be entertained with live comedy and dazzling stage shows. Or dance the night away at a classic Carnival deck party. Yep, Carnival Encounter has got it all!
Plugs in cabin:
US 2 Pin 110v
Currency on ship:
USD
Childrens facilities:
Available
Gratuities:
Not Included

Cruise Line:
Carnival Cruise Line
Capacity:
2,600 passengers
Launched:
2002
Tonnage:
108,865 tonnes
Ship Length:
290 meters
Decks:
14 decks
Crew Count:
1,100 crew
Cabin Information
28 Cabin types available with images

Available on decks: Deck 5-Promenade

Available on decks: Deck 10

Available on decks: Deck 9- Lido

Available on decks: Deck 10

Available on decks: Deck 10

Available on decks: Deck 11

Available on decks: Deck 12


Available on decks: Deck 8-Verandah



Available on decks: Deck 10

Available on decks: Deck 10

Available on decks: Deck 11

Available on decks: Deck 12

Available on decks: Deck 10

Available on decks: Deck 9- Lido

Available on decks: Deck 10


Available on decks: Deck 10

Available on decks: Deck 8-Verandah

Available on decks: Deck 9- Lido

Available on decks: Deck 11

Available on decks: Deck 8-Verandah
Carnival Encounter has 28 cabin types available

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Deck Plans
Here, you can explore detailed deck plans of Carnival Encounter from Carnival Cruise Line. With a total of 12 decks, our deck plans provide a comprehensive view of the ship’s layout, including cabins, restaurants, entertainment areas, and other onboard amenities. Use these plans to find the perfect cabin and get acquainted with everything the ship has to offer for your upcoming voyage.
Deck 5-Promenade
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Things to do
Carnival Encounter sails year-round from Brisbane and is perfect for families, couples and groups of friends who want to lean into both fun and relaxation on their holiday.
Guests can expect the perfect blend between everyone’s interests with kids clubs, teen-friendly hangout spaces, an adult-only retreat, dining that ranges from casual to connoisseur, and entertainment for all ages.
Water lovers will be spoilt for choice with spas, four pools, and waterslides. Thrill seekers are covered too with Edge Adventure Park, complete with ziplining, rock climbing and abseiling. More of a chill seeker? You’ll love the exclusive Byron Beach Club, the Adult-Only Oasis Retreat, and the day spa and salon.
As the sun goes down, the fun only goes up. Dive into delicious dining options like Angelo’s, Dragon Lady, or celebrity-chef dining at Luke’s Bar & Grill. Be entertained with live comedy and dazzling stage shows. Or dance the night away at a classic Carnival deck party. Yep, Carnival Encounter has got it all!

Playlist Productions
Everyone has those perfect songs that never fail to get them moving. Playlist Productions™ brings lists like yours to life! Your favorites become full-blown musical productions featuring singers and dancers bringing down the house. Shows vary by ship, but there’s a playlist for every music lover. Need a few examples? How about the spicy sounds of Amor Cubano™, the movie-magic soundtrack of FLICK™, or Vintage Pop™ with its 20s-jazz-meets-modern-hits! Get ready for thrills as romance and pop hits collide in the interactive Dear Future Husband. Release your inner rock-n-roll patriot during America Rocks™! Enter the center of groove with the passionate Heart of Soul™. Feel the arena-shaking sounds of Epic Rock™, the piano-pounding sounds of 88 Keys™, the totally bad-meaning-good 80s Pop to the Max™, plus the funky, sophisticated... and not-at-all exclusive Studio VIP™, where everyone’s welcome to come and get down!

Edge
Guaranteed to get your heart racing, EDGE offers a range of adrenalin-fuelled activities throughout the ship.
From flying across the top deck on a thrilling flying fox, scaling new heights with rock climbing, walking the plank (if you dare!), to taking in the stunning views on a bridge roof walk – there are so many adventures waiting for you!
Please note, to safely participate, you must be able to correctly fit in the appropriate personal protective equipment, minimum age and maximum weight restrictions apply and health conditions or mobility issues may restrict you from participating.
Dining Options

Waterfront
Waterfront Restaurant is a modern Australian dining venue serving up a selection of home-style, casual dining favourites. With a menu of delicious classics, you’ll find there’s something for the whole family at Waterfront Restaurant. Offering a huge choice of menu options that are both nutritious and sure to please, the kids' specials menu changes daily, so even the fussiest eaters will find something they’ll love.
Tip: For convenience, guests who choose rotational dining will receive automatic bookings in the three complimentary restaurants onboard (including Waterfront). These can be adjusted once onboard if required.

Angelo's
When it comes to food, Italians sure are passionate and the chefs at Angelo’s are no different.
From the first bite to the last mouthful, the menu at Angelo’s features classic Italian dining. Guests can expect delicious dishes like caprese salad, chicken parmigiana, lasagne, tiramisu, and more.
Surrounded by images of Latin legends captured by one of Italy’s most famous photographers, Angelo Frontoni, the restaurant is the perfect setting to enjoy la dolce vita as you indulge in a meal to remember.
Tip: For convenience, guests who choose rotational dining will receive automatic bookings in the three complimentary restaurants onboard (including Angelo's). These can be adjusted once onboard if required.
Cruiser reviews
from Cruise Critic
Cruiser reviews

Mrs. Gilmore
2-5 Cruises: 50s
A New Celebrity Fan
This cruise was awesome! The ship was very nice considering it is an older one. It has been well cared for. The size of the ship was perfect. Navigation was easy to figure out. We never had to wait long for elevators. The crew was outstanding. Mike, the cruise director, was very personable. All the shows were great. Guests can participate in some of the shows if desired. The food was great! We had no complaints about the food. We ate in the main dining room most nights. The service was excellent. We did not try any of the specialty restaurants, but I am sure they are amazing. The main pool area did get crowded early. Of course, there were the usual chair hoarders. We used the solarium pool and hot tubs the most. Embarkation and debarkation were very easy and organized. We had premier so we sat in the Tuscan Lounge until it was time for us to leave the ship. We had an inside cabin and found it suitable to our needs. It was clean and had plenty of room for the two of us.
Sail Date: 11-2025

Driftless Joseph
6-10 Cruises: 70s
Our first Celebrity cruise
We are first time Celebrity passengers (coming over fron NCL) and were a bit worried after reading reviews that this is an 'older ship' Our experience was that this is a lovely ship with excellent service and very good food. The boarding process was very smooth. The debarkation process was equally smooth. Buffet was way above average, MDR staff are well trained, bars were all well staffed. Nice selection of non-alcoholic beverages. We were very surprised that non of the dining venues offed ADA seating. There were many scooter users and lots of folks with canes. We asked a dining room supervisor at both break fast and dinner if they ADA seating was available and both said "Sorry, no" The Galley-to-Table tour was less than perfect because two of the Galley guides were not proficient enough in English to be understood. Main theatre shows were top notch, great sight lines and excellent sound
Sail Date: 11-2025

Sally V Lamb
10+ Cruises: 60s
Northern European City Cruise
Lovely ship and we booked a conservatory mini suite on deck 9. Do NOT book one on deck 8 as everybody walks past and looks in your balcony and rooms. Food great and only real gripe is that you have to book Headliners theatre via app. Always shown as fully booked but never was in practice. Passengers mostly ignored the MDR booking app and turned up in mostly couples regardless. When will P&O learn it is not popular with their loyal customers ? Entertainment was good apart from 6 in a quiz team rule. Most think it should be 4 and I have complained about this before. Excursions were great and we had booked in advance for each day. Destinations Rotterdam, Amsterdam, Hamburg and Bruges. English spoken everywhere. We had priority booking for the first time and that was quite fast. Great cruise all in and was a repeat of 2022 identical cruise. No big names on board and never saw any officers around the ship. Loved walking the promenade deck especially when windy.
Sail Date: 11-2025




































