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Brisbane's Koala Bears, Vanuatu & New Caledonia with Stay, 4 January 2027

  • Departure: 04 Jan 2027

  • 14 nights

  • Cruise + Flight + Hotel + Land Tour

Hand-crafted Holiday

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Cruise Line: Carnival Cruise Line

Ship: Carnival Encounter

  • Family Friendly
  • Handcrafted Holidays
  • Low Deposit
  • Hotel Included
  • Transfers included

Outside

£2,899 pp

Inside

£2,979 pp

Balcony

£3,199 pp

Suite

£3,479 pp

Outside

£3,749 pp
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What's included?

  • A variety of complimentary dining options
  • Complimentary basic beverages in main dining room
  • Access to a selection of bars and lounges
  • Magical entertainment, from stage productions to live music performances
  • Family-friendly activities and youth programmes for children ages 2 to 17 years
  • Swimming pools and whirlpool spas
  • Access to a well-equipped Fitness Center, Sports Court, and more
  • A well-appointed stateroom featuring Carnival Home Bedding Collection
What's included?
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Itinerary

  • Day
    Port
  • 1-3
    Flight departs
  • 3-6
    Brisbane Hotel Stay - 3 Nights
  • 4
    River Cruise to Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary
  • 6
    Cruise departs from Brisbane departs at: 3 pm
  • 7-8
    At Sea
  • 9
    Lifou arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 5 pm
  • 10
    Mystery Island, Vanuatu arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 5 pm
  • 11
    Noumea arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 5 pm
  • 12-13
    At Sea
  • 14
    Brisbane arrives at: 6 am, departs at: 3 pm
  • 14-15
    Flight departs

Itinerary details & timings may be subject to change.

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Cabins & prices

Inside Price From: £2,979 pp
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Interior


  • Ample closet and drawer space
  • Dedicated stateroom attendant
  • Safe
  • Soft, cozy linens (Carnival Comfort Collection)
  • Stateroom climate control
  • Television
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Porthole


  • Ample closet and drawer space
  • Dedicated stateroom attendant
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  • Soft, cozy linens (Carnival Comfort Collection)
  • Stateroom climate control
  • Television
  • Two porthole windows
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Ocean View (obstructed views)


  • Ample closet and drawer space
  • Dedicated stateroom attendant
  • Picture window (obstructed view)
  • Safe
  • Soft, cozy linens (Carnival Comfort Collection)
  • Stateroom climate control
  • Television
5A
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Ocean View


  • Ample closet and drawer space
  • Dedicated stateroom attendant
  • Picture Window
  • Safe
  • Soft, cozy linens (Carnival Comfort Collection)
  • Stateroom climate control
  • Television
6A
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Aft-View Extended Balcony


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  • Safe
  • Soft, cozy linens (Carnival Comfort Collection)
  • Stateroom climate control
  • Television
  • Very large balcony
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Balcony


  • Ample closet and drawer space
  • Dedicated stateroom attendant
  • Safe
  • Soft, cozy linens (Carnival Comfort Collection)
  • Stateroom climate control
  • Television
8A
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Ocean Suite


  • Ample closet and drawer space
  • Bathrobes
  • Complimentary laundry service
  • Curated in-stateroom bath products
  • Dedicated stateroom attendant
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Priority check-in and boarding
  • Priority debarkation at homeport, and ports of call requiring a water shuttle or with arrival times later than 9:30 AM
  • Priority dinner reservations at most specialty dining spots
  • Safe
  • Soft, cozy linens (Carnival Comfort Collection)
  • Stateroom climate control
  • Television
  • Two large bottles of water
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Byron Beach Presidential Suite


  • Ample closet and drawer space
  • Byron Beach Club bathrobes and slippers to use during the cruise
  • Complimentary access to Byron Beach Club
  • Complimentary laundry service
  • Complimentary minibar selection (water and soft drinks)
  • Complimentary room service (regular bar prices apply for beverages)
  • Curated in-stateroom bath products
  • Dedicated stateroom attendant
  • Exclusive breakfast at Angelo’s
  • In-suite coffee machine
  • Optional complimentary continental breakfast including coffee and tea served in suite
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Priority check-in and boarding
  • Priority debarkation at homeport, and ports of call requiring a water shuttle or with arrival times later than 9:30 AM
  • Priority dinner reservations at most specialty dining spots
  • Safe
  • Soft, cozy linens (Carnival Comfort Collection)
  • Stateroom climate control
  • Television
  • Two large bottles of water
  • Wine and welcome treat upon arrival
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Byron Beach Extended Balcony Suite


  • Ample closet and drawer space
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and shower
  • Byron Beach Club bathrobes and slippers to use during the cruise
  • Complimentary access to Byron Beach Club
  • Complimentary laundry service
  • Curated in-stateroom bath products
  • Dedicated stateroom attendant
  • Exclusive breakfast at Angelo’s
  • Immediate access to your suite after boarding
  • In-suite coffee machine
  • Optional complimentary continental breakfast including coffee and tea served in suite
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Priority check-in and boarding
  • Priority debarkation at homeport, and ports of call requiring a water shuttle or with arrival times later than 9:30 AM
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soft, cozy linens (Carnival Comfort Collection)
  • Stateroom climate control
  • Television
  • Two large bottles of water
  • Walk-in closet
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Byron Beach Grand Suite


  • Ample closet and drawer space
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom with Jacuzzi tub and shower
  • Complimentary access to Byron Beach Club
  • Complimentary laundry service
  • Curated in-stateroom bath products
  • Dedicated stateroom attendant
  • Exclusive breakfast at Angelo’s
  • Immediate access to your suite after boarding
  • In-suite coffee machine
  • Large room and balcony
  • Optional complimentary continental breakfast including coffee and tea served in suite
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Priority check-in and boarding
  • Priority debarkation at homeport, and ports of call requiring a water shuttle or with arrival times later than 9:30 AM
  • Priority dinner reservations at most specialty dining spots
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area
  • Soft, cozy linens (Carnival Comfort Collection)
  • Stateroom climate control
  • Television
  • Two large bottles of water
  • Walk-in closet
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Byron Beach Vista Suite


  • Ample closet and drawer space
  • Bathrobes
  • Byron Beach Club bathrobes and slippers to use during the cruise
  • Complimentary access to Byron Beach Club
  • Complimentary laundry service
  • Curated in-stateroom bath products
  • Dedicated stateroom attendant
  • Exclusive breakfast at Angelo’s
  • Immediate access to your suite after boarding
  • In-suite coffee machine
  • Optional complimentary continental breakfast including coffee and tea served in suite
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Priority check-in and boarding
  • Priority debarkation at homeport, and ports of call requiring a water shuttle or with arrival times later than 9:30 AM
  • Priority dinner reservations at most specialty dining spots
  • Safe
  • Soft, cozy linens (Carnival Comfort Collection)
  • Stateroom climate control
  • Television
  • Two large bottles of water
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Byron Beach Ocean Suite


  • Ample closet and drawer space
  • Bathrobes
  • Bathroom with Jacuzzi
  • Byron Beach Club bathrobes and slippers to use during the cruise
  • Complimentary access to Byron Beach Club
  • Complimentary laundry service
  • Curated in-stateroom bath products
  • Dedicated stateroom attendant
  • Exclusive breakfast at Angelo’s
  • Immediate access to your suite after boarding
  • In-suite coffee machine
  • Optional complimentary continental breakfast including coffee and tea served in suite
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Priority check-in and boarding
  • Priority debarkation at homeport, and ports of call requiring a water shuttle or with arrival times later than 9:30 AM
  • Priority dinner reservations at most specialty dining spots
  • Safe
  • Soft, cozy linens (Carnival Comfort Collection)
  • Stateroom climate control
  • Television
  • Two large bottles of water
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*Bespoke Handcrafted Cruise & Stay Sale up to £50pp reduction is valid for new bookings made between 1st June 2026 to 30th June 2026 - Save up to £50pp with a minimum spend of £1999pp. Reduced deposits available on selected cruise & stay holidays departing from November 2026 onwards
All offers and prices are subject to change and availability at time of enquiry. Prices are based on two passengers sharing unless otherwise stated and are subject to the Tour Operator's terms and conditions. Cabin and Flight supplements may apply. Other supplements may apply in addition to the price shown above. Flight details, timings and routing may be subject to alteration. Other tour operator charges may also apply. Any Onboard Spending money or drinks package value shown will be per cabin, again based on two sharing.
Note: On 13 January 2018, new European legislation is being adopted in the UK which as result will mean that we may change our required method of payment at our discretion, irrespective of how any deposit or prior payment was made.


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