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The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $822 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily.

What's the weather like on the Carnival Encounter October 17th, 2026 route?

Weather data for each port of call is available in the per-port weather forecast section, with monthly climate averages for the sailing month.

How safe is the October 17th, 2026 Carnival Encounter itinerary?

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When does the Carnival Encounter sail and return on this itinerary?

The Carnival Encounter departs on October 17th, 2026 and returns 8 nights later.

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Carnival Encounter
October 17, 2026

Name: October 17, 2026 8 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia (Brisbane Roundtrip) from Brisbane on Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Encounter
Brand: Carnival Cruise Line
Price: 822.00 USD
Availability: InStock

8-Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia aboard Carnival Encounter · Departing October 17, 2026 from the Port of Brisbane, Australia.

Interior from$822/ guest

// AT A GLANCE

This 8-night cruise aboard the Encounter departs from Brisbane, Australia on Saturday, October 17, 2026 and returns on Sunday, Oct 25th. October weather across this route averages 86°/61°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.6 out of 10 — Brisbane (8.3), Noumea (7.4), Mystery Island (7.9), Port Vila (6.9). Suite cabins rose $608 on Jul 25.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 76% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Sat → Sun

Brisbane

departure port

Australia

port stops

Vanuatu

sea days

Day 2

// ON THIS PAGE10 SECTIONS

01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09Cruise director↓10FAQ↓

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

Carnival Encounter October 17, 2026 Roll Call

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 02 · CRUISE PRICE

Carnival Encounter October 17, 2026 Price & Tracking

CARNIVAL ENCOUNTER·OCTOBER 17, 2026

The graph below tracks historic price of the Carnival Encounter cruise ship departing October 17, 2026. The most recent price for this sailing starts at $822 ($103 per night) for an Inside Cabin. Compared to the average price of $763 ($96 per night), this represents a recent increase of 8%.

// PRICE HISTORY · INSIDE

Last 6 months · refreshes daily

This cabin

Avg $763

LIVE RATE

INSIDE CABIN

Carnival Encounter · October 17, 2026

$822

$103 per night · 8 nights

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8% above average

Avg $763

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Carnival Encounter October 17, 2026 — recent price snapshots

Date

Inside

Oceanview

Balcony

Suite

Jul 25, 2026

$822

$945

$1,137

$1,970

Jul 24, 2026

$826

$952

$1,148

$1,362

Jul 23, 2026

$832

$961

$1,145

$1,360

Jul 21, 2026

$833

$947

$1,133

$1,360

Jul 20, 2026

$808

$924

$1,135

$1,527

Jul 19, 2026

$809

$926

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$1,586

Jul 17, 2026

$816

$937

$1,131

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Jul 16, 2026

$848

$943

$1,122

$1,826

Jul 14, 2026

$837

$942

$1,066

$1,826

Jul 13, 2026

$833

$942

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// 03 · ITINERARY

8 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia (Brisbane Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapOCTOBER 17, 2026

The Carnival Encounter sails on October 17, 2026 for a 8 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia (Brisbane Roundtrip) (Brisbane Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Brisbane, Australia at 3:00 PM and will return to the port of Brisbane, Australia on Oct 25th at 7:00 AM. During the 9-day journey, the Carnival Encounter will visit 3 additional ports and will spend 4 days at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

Carnival Encounter

OCTOBER 17, 2026

9 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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8 NIGHTS · 3 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · BRISBANE

// 04 · PORTS

8 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia (Brisbane Roundtrip) Port List

Carnival Encounter·October 17, 2026

DAY

EMBARKATION

SATURDAY·OCT 17

Brisbane

Australia

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

3:00 PM

Brisbane, Australia, offers docking at Portside Wharf. Travelers explore South Bank and Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary. Excursions visit Gold Coast beaches. Local markets sell lamingtons. The peak season, December to February, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures urban rivers and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes barramundi, an Australian favorite. Souvenirs, like Aboriginal crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Yuggera history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the subtropical climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Brisbane’s urban charm offers a vibrant Australian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and scenic rivers, making Brisbane an engaging destination for exploration.

OCTOBER FORECAST

72°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Noumea, New Caledonia — Day 4 of Carnival Encounter October 17, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

TUESDAY·OCT 20

Noumea

New Caledonia

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

Nouméa, New Caledonia, offers docking at Nouméa Port. Travelers explore Place des Cocotiers and Tjibaou Cultural Centre. Excursions include snorkeling at Amédée Lighthouse. Local markets sell bougna. The peak season, September to March, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures coral reefs and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes poisson cru, a New Caledonian favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Kanak history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Nouméa’s coastal charm offers a vibrant stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural heritage and marine beauty, making Nouméa an engaging destination.

OCTOBER FORECAST

74°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Mystery Island, Vanuatu — Day 5 of Carnival Encounter October 17, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 4

WEDNESDAY·OCT 21

Mystery Island

Vanuatu

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

Mystery Island, Vanuatu, offers docking with tenders to shore. Travelers explore coral beaches and traditional villages. Excursions include snorkeling at coral reefs. Local markets sell laplap. The peak season, September to March, brings warm weather for island tours. Photography captures turquoise waters and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes coconut crab, a Ni-Vanuatu favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Melanesian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Mystery Island’s tropical charm offers a vibrant Vanuatu stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of pristine beaches and marine adventures, making Mystery Island an engaging destination for exploration.

OCTOBER FORECAST

74°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Port Vila, Efate, Vanuatu — Day 6 of Carnival Encounter October 17, 2026 cruise

DAY

PORT 5

THURSDAY·OCT 22

Port Vila

Efate, Vanuatu

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

8:00 AM

5:00 PM

Port Vila, Efate, Vanuatu, offers docking at Port Vila Port. Travelers explore Mele Cascades and Iririki Island. Excursions include snorkeling at Hideaway Island. Local markets sell laplap. The peak season, September to March, brings warm weather for coastal tours. Photography captures waterfalls and Pacific vistas. Dining onboard includes coconut crab, a Ni-Vanuatu favorite. Souvenirs, like shell crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Melanesian history. Light clothing and sun protection suit the tropical climate, while water shoes enhance reef exploration. Port Vila’s tropical charm offers a vibrant Vanuatu stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of natural waterfalls and marine adventures, making Port Vila an engaging destination for exploration.

OCTOBER FORECAST

77°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Brisbane, Australia — Day 9 of Carnival Encounter October 17, 2026 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

SUNDAY·OCT 25

Brisbane

Australia

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

7:00 AM

—

Returning to Brisbane — see Day 1 above for port info.

OCTOBER FORECAST

72°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

8 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia (Brisbane Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

Carnival Encounter·October 17, 2026

OCT FORECAST · BRISBANE

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

72°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

95°

AVG LOW

49°

AVG RAINFALL

3.2"

Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo

// YEAR-ROUND AT BRISBANE

Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Carnival Encounter October 17, 2026 Excursions

Carnival Encounter·October 17, 2026

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT

EMBEDDED · POWERED BY VIATOR

Pricing & availability provided by Viator. Book directly from listing.

See all Brisbane excursions

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

8 Night Vanuatu & New Caledonia (Brisbane Roundtrip)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE

MODERATE TIER

LOWHIGH

Safer than 76% of all cruises

7.6/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

// HOW WE SCORE

Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0

Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.

6.5 – 7.9

Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.

5.0 – 6.4

Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.

0 – 4.9

High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.

REFRESHED MONTHLY

// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN04 PORTS

01

Brisbane 🇦🇺

Australia · AustraliaSAFE

Brisbane is a safe cruise port, but travelers should stay vigilant against petty theft and secure their belongings.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

Noumea 🌍

New Caledonia · New CaledoniaMODERATE

Noumea is generally safe for cruise travelers, but they should remain vigilant against petty theft and stay informed about local conditions.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Mystery Island 🌍

Vanuatu · VanuatuMODERATE

Mystery Island in Vanuatu is a secure cruise destination where travelers should remain vigilant of their surroundings and environmental conditions.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

04

Port Vila 🌍

Efate, Vanuatu · VanuatuMODERATE

Port Vila is generally safe for cruise travelers, but vigilance is advised in urban areas due to petty crime and limited infrastructure.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Carnival Encounter Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsCARNIVAL

CARNIVAL · GRAND

CHRISTENED

2002

STATEROOMS

1,300

TONNAGE

109,000GT

10.0% BELOW AVG· vs avg 121,145 GT

YEAR BUILT

2002

7 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2009

LENGTH

951ft

4.2% BELOW AVG· vs avg 992 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

2,600cruisers

37.5% BELOW AVG· vs avg 4,158 cruisers

// ABOUT THE SHIP

The Carnival Encounter has a construction date of 2002 and a total size of 109,000 gross tons. The ship measures 951 feet in length. Carnival Encounter is included in Carnival's Grand class. At full capacity, the Encounter holds 2,600 passengers. That includes 1,500 cruise vacationers and 1,100 staff members. The Encounter total number of staterooms is 1,300.

// INSIDE THE FULL SHIP PAGE

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// 09 · CRUISE DIRECTOR

Cruise Director

On duty at sail date·October 17, 2026

ON STAGE

CRUISE DIRECTOR · CARNIVAL ENCOUNTER

Franco Spies

From South Africa🇿🇦

Franco Spies is a Carnival Cruise Line cruise director with a background in the Fun Squad. He is known for his friendly energy, strong team leadership, and guest-focused approach.

CONTRACT

CARNIVAL ENCOUNTER

YOUR SAIL · OCTOBER 17, 2026

STARTS

Jul 4, 2026

ENDS

Nov 7, 2026

Franco Spies Full Profile Carnival Encounter Cruise Director Schedule

// 10 · FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for yourCarnival Encounter·October 17, 2026sailing

The lowest currently-tracked fare for this sailing is $822 for an Inside cabin. Pricing is updated daily — see the live price chart above for the latest snapshots.
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