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Brisbane's Koala Bears, Vanuatu & New Caledonia with Stay, 20 June 2027

  • Departure: 20 Jun 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
  • Biggest Ever January Sale
  • Handcrafted Holidays
  • Low Deposit
  • Hotel Included
  • Transfers included
  • Low deposits from £49pp. Low deposit taken at time of booking and remaining deposit amount will be collected 10 weeks after initial purchase or upon cancellation. Full deposit advised at time of booking. Applies to departures from August 2026 onwards^
Departs from London Airports

Inside

£3,179 pp

Outside

£3,249 pp

Balcony

£3,449 pp

Suite

£3,699 pp

Inside

£3,999 pp
Bespoke Handcrafted Cruise & Stay Biggest Ever January Sale - book by 31st January & Save up to £75pp Plus receive a FREE UK Airport Lounge on Balconies and Above (T&C's apply~)
  • Low deposits from £49pp. Low deposit taken at time of booking and remaining deposit amount will be collected 10 weeks after initial purchase or upon cancellation. Full deposit advised at time of booking. Applies to departures from August 2026 onwards^
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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
    Noumea arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 5 pm
  • 10
    Mystery Island, Vanuatu arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 5 pm
  • 11
    Port Vila arrives at: 8 am, departs at: 5 pm
  • 12-13
    At Sea
  • 14
    Brisbane arrives at: 7 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: £3,179 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
  • Safe
  • Soft, cozy linens (Carnival Comfort Collection)
  • Stateroom climate control
  • Television
  • Two porthole windows
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Outside Price From: £3,249 pp
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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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Balcony Price From: £3,449 pp
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Aft-View Extended Balcony


  • Ample closet and drawer space
  • Dedicated stateroom attendant
  • 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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8D
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Suite Price From: £3,699 pp
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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
VB
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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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Terms and Conditions

^The Handcrafted Cruise & Stay £49pp deposit promotion from Planet is valid on selected sailings departing from 1st August 2026 onwards and is valid for new bookings only made between 13th January - 19th January 2026 and is valid to one booking per household only. The remaining deposit amount will be advised at time of booking and will be collected 10 weeks after initial purchase or upon cancellation *Bespoke Handcrafted Cruise & Stay Festive Flash Sale up to £75pp reduction is valid for new bookings made between 5th January to 31st January 2026. Save up to £50pp with a minimum spend of £1599pp - Save up to £75pp with a minimum spend of £2599pp ~Airport lounge based on 2 adults per cabin sharing, with a minimum spend of £1599pp. Limited to one airport lounge for the outbound flight. Subject to availability.
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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