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Carnival Encounter, 12 Night Fiji & South Pacific ex Brisbane, QLD, Australia Return

Cruise Carnival Encounter, 12 Night Fiji & South Pacific ex Brisbane, QLD, Australia Return
Cruise Line Carnival Cruise Australia
Ship Carnival Encounter
Destination South Pacific & New Zealand
Brief Description 12 Night Cruise sailing from Brisbane, QLD, Australia onboard Carnival Encounter
Type of Cruise Contemporary
Departure Date 08 May 2028
Cruise Description 12-Day Fiji & South Pacific from Brisbane, Australia

Day 1: Brisbane
Whether you’re departing or arriving in Brisbane, you’ll be surrounded by an offering of adventure and endless amounts of fun. Think sunshine, relaxation and a holiday the whole family will love!

Day 2: Fun Day At Sea
No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.

Day 3: Fun Day At Sea
No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.

Day 4: Mystery Island
Have you ever dreamed of escaping to a secluded, uninhabited island, far removed from the rest of the world? If so, a Mystery Island cruise with onboard activities from Sydney or Brisbane, Australia is the perfect adventure for you. This remote part of Vanuatu is exclusively visited by cruise passengers on cruise ships, offering a unique getaway experience.
Despite its lack of permanent residents, Mystery Island is brimming with shore excursions. The island gained popularity following a visit from Queen Elizabeth II in the 1970s, and it has since become a sought-after retreat. With its stunning beaches, crystal-clear waters, and some of the region's best snorkelling spots, a Vanuatu cruise to the South Pacific islands is an absolute must.

Day 5: Fun Day At Sea
No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.

Day 6: Lautoka
Lautoka is Fiji’s second-largest city, located just 24 km north of Nadi on the largest island of Viti Levu. It is also known as ‘Sugar City’ for the surrounding sugarcane fields, the region’s staple industry. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Mt Koroyanitu (Mt Evans), Lautoka is home to an array of authentic and international restaurants and beautiful tropical oases just waiting to be explored. 

Spend the day exploring the deep blue waters on a high-speed catamaran, relax in nature’s original day spa – Fiji’s natural thermal mud pools, or take a highlights tour to soak up all the history, culture and natural beauty. Adventure lovers can set sail for the famous Mamanuca Islands or soar higher, faster and further than ever above rainforest at the Tau Zipline.  

Day 7: Dravuni Island
Dravuni Island puts you on one of the most magnificent of all the South Pacific Islands, and that’s saying something. Dravuni Island is in the middle of the Great Astrolobe Reef – one of the best coral reefs in the world – south of Fiji’s main island.
Dravuni Island is home to about 150 people, who love visitors and are always happy to show their tropical paradise off. With a Dravuni Island cruise you can while away the hours with a swim and snorkel, or spend the day enjoying the white sand on the immaculate South Pacific Island beaches. And don’t forget to grab some of the tastiest tropical fruit you’ll ever eat.

Day 8: Fun Day At Sea
No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.

Day 9: Port Vila
If there was ever a South Pacific city built for visiting, it’s Port Vila. A Carnival Port Vila cruise sails into the Port Vila cruise terminal on the south western coast and into the heart of the capital of Vanuatu. A shore excursion as part of a Port Vila cruise opens up everything this beautiful part of the world has to offer.
Enjoy the natural beauty, the stunning beaches, the clear waters, and the amazing welcoming locals of the South Pacific Islands. A cruise to Port Vila will make you feel at home straight away, and there is so much to do for the whole family, year-round.

Day 10: Lifou
A Lifou cruise allows you to experience a land of scenic contrast and natural beauty. As part of New Caldeonia’s Loyalty Island, a cruise to Lifou means enjoying one of the most beautiful places in the South Pacific. Crystal clear waters, white sands, and coral reefs are only part of the story.
Take a Lifou cruise and enjoy the stunning local fare, amazing guided tours, and views to die for. On a Lifou cruise in the South Pacific Islands, you can swim with the very friendly fish in the marine reserve, visit the secret grotto, and enjoy everything the tropical paradise has to offer.

Day 11: Fun Day At Sea
No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.

Day 12: Fun Day At Sea
No port today! It’s a great time to explore your ship and its exciting entertainment, food and activities! Or take it easy at the pool, spa, or... if you book a room with a balcony, enjoy the waves.

Day 13: Brisbane
Whether you’re departing or arriving in Brisbane, you’ll be surrounded by an offering of adventure and endless amounts of fun. Think sunshine, relaxation and a holiday the whole family will love!
Sailing Dates
18 May 2026
10 May 2027
08 May 2028
Pricing
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Cruise Itinerary
Date Port Arrive Depart
8 May 2028 Brisbane, QLD, Australia 3:00 PM
9 May 2028 At Sea    
10 May 2028 At Sea    
11 May 2028 Mystery Island, Vanuatu 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
12 May 2028 At Sea    
13 May 2028 Lautoka, Fiji 8:00 AM 6:00 PM
14 May 2028 Dravuni, Fiji 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
15 May 2028 At Sea    
16 May 2028 Vila, Vanuatu 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
17 May 2028 Lifou, Loyalty Islands 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
18 May 2028 At Sea    
19 May 2028 At Sea    
20 May 2028 Brisbane, QLD, Australia 7:00 AM
All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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