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Papua New Guinea Adventure
Duration 10 nights Ship Carnival Encounter Date 19 August 2026*
Carnival Encounter
Ready for an unforgettable adventure? Carnival Encounter is the ultimate cruise experience, offering 13 exciting decks packed with fun for all ages. Whether you're traveling with family, friends, or as a couple, you'll find endless activities on board. Dive into thrilling waterslides, relax by one of the four stunning pools, or take on the Edge Adventure Park for an adrenaline rush. Enjoy diverse dining, lively entertainment, and plenty of bars to keep the fun going!
Your Stateroom
Interior Stateroom
From AU$1,298/person
Ocean View Stateroom
From AU$1,424/person
Balcony Stateroom
From AU$1,919/person
Suite
From AU$2,869person
Your Itinerary
Day 1 Brisbane, Australia
Head to the South Bank and take in the city from the Wheel of Brisbane, the city's version of the London Eye or go for a swim in the middle of the city at Street Beach.
Day 2-3 At SeaThese points aren't exact coordinates. The route a cruise takes from A to B can vary due to factors like wind, weather, and environmental considerations. Amidst dining experiences, entertainment, and relaxation, revel in all that your floating resort has to offer.
Day 4 Alotau, Papua New GuineaArrives 08:00 | Departs 18:00Nature on this mythical and unexplored island is completely unique. Join a guided fishing or scuba diving tour.
Day 5 Kiriwina Island, Papua New GuineaArrives 07:00 | Departs 16:00 Crystal clear waters, dense jungle and stranded aircrafts from World War II. Kiriwina Island is a paradise extraordinaire. Day 6 Rabaul, Papua New Guinea Arrives 09:00 | Departs 22:00 Take a walk up to the Rabaul Volcanological Observatory and gain knowledge of the volcanoes on the island, the only place that monitors volcanic activities. You must not forget to have a cup of coffee, because the Arabica coffee, grown in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, is especially excellent here. Day 7 At Sea These points aren't exact coordinates. The route a cruise takes from A to B can vary due to factors like wind, weather, and environmental considerations. Amidst dining experiences, entertainment, and relaxation, revel in all that your floating resort has to offer. Day 8 Conflict Islands, Papua Nya GuineaArrives 07:00 | Departs 16:00Paddle out to one of the world's most vibrant coral reefs and discover the colorful world beneath the surface. At Turtle Nursery you meet newly hatched turtles. Day 9-10 At SeaThese points aren't exact coordinates. The route a cruise takes from A to B can vary due to factors like wind, weather, and environmental considerations. Amidst dining experiences, entertainment, and relaxation, revel in all that your floating resort has to offer. Day 11 Brisbane, AustraliaHead to the South Bank and take in the city from the Wheel of Brisbane, the city's version of the London Eye or go for a swim in the middle of the city at Street Beach.
Day 2-3 At SeaThese points aren't exact coordinates. The route a cruise takes from A to B can vary due to factors like wind, weather, and environmental considerations. Amidst dining experiences, entertainment, and relaxation, revel in all that your floating resort has to offer.
Day 4 Alotau, Papua New GuineaArrives 08:00 | Departs 18:00Nature on this mythical and unexplored island is completely unique. Join a guided fishing or scuba diving tour.
Day 5 Kiriwina Island, Papua New GuineaArrives 07:00 | Departs 16:00 Crystal clear waters, dense jungle and stranded aircrafts from World War II. Kiriwina Island is a paradise extraordinaire. Day 6 Rabaul, Papua New Guinea Arrives 09:00 | Departs 22:00 Take a walk up to the Rabaul Volcanological Observatory and gain knowledge of the volcanoes on the island, the only place that monitors volcanic activities. You must not forget to have a cup of coffee, because the Arabica coffee, grown in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, is especially excellent here. Day 7 At Sea These points aren't exact coordinates. The route a cruise takes from A to B can vary due to factors like wind, weather, and environmental considerations. Amidst dining experiences, entertainment, and relaxation, revel in all that your floating resort has to offer. Day 8 Conflict Islands, Papua Nya GuineaArrives 07:00 | Departs 16:00Paddle out to one of the world's most vibrant coral reefs and discover the colorful world beneath the surface. At Turtle Nursery you meet newly hatched turtles. Day 9-10 At SeaThese points aren't exact coordinates. The route a cruise takes from A to B can vary due to factors like wind, weather, and environmental considerations. Amidst dining experiences, entertainment, and relaxation, revel in all that your floating resort has to offer. Day 11 Brisbane, AustraliaHead to the South Bank and take in the city from the Wheel of Brisbane, the city's version of the London Eye or go for a swim in the middle of the city at Street Beach.
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Important InfoPrices are per person twin share in AUD, and subject to availability and currency fluctuations.Pricing is subject to change until reservation is confirmed. Please note – Accommodation, itinerary and inclusions are subject to change and availability.Seasonal and/or flight routing surcharges may apply. Flights may not be direct or operate daily. Disruptions to cruising and itinerary may occur.
Important – if your cruise holiday package is made up of consecutive back to back sailings, there is a chance that you may be allocated different cabin numbers on each voyage and may be required to change cabins throughout your journey.
Please note upgrade amounts advertised may be based on lead in obstructed view staterooms.
Please note – onboard benefits valued at has been converted into Australian Dollars from the onboard currency. Details of the onboard currency can be provided by your consultant at the time of enquiry. Shore excursions and other items such as alcoholic beverages & laundry are an additional cost. Should onboard gratuities or hotel service charges not already be included in your package, these are mandatory and charged by the cruise line to your onboard account on a day by day basis.Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice.
Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing.Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking.
Please note: Flight deviations requested by the traveller incur a fee of $150AUD per person plus any additional airfare and or tax charges. These will be advised by our Cruise After Sales / Air Department at the time of selecting your flights
Please note that a majority of US based (including Hawaii) hotels impose a daily mandatory additional charge that is automatically added to your bill by the hotel. There are various inclusions provided for these resort fees. These fees are separate from, cannot be prepaid prior to arrival and are in addition to our advertised package.Please note many European hotels charge a nominal daily City Tourist Tax which is utilised locally for tourism-related purposes and to improve the local infrastructure in the area. This tax is collected by the hotels directly from the customer and the amount can vary by region, hotel size or type. Local regulations state this must be collected by the hotel and cannot be prepaid.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have checked the Visa requirements for all countries visited on this itinerary.China, Russia, India, Canada, and the USA require visas to be arranged prior to sailing for all Australian passport holders.For Non-Australian passport holders please check with the appropriate embassy.
** Low Deposit PolicySome cruise lines may charge a higher deposit if upgrading from an interior stateroom or adding additional benefits. Your consultant will advise at time of booking. A second deposit (part payment) will be required/date & amount will be supplied by the consultant at the time of booking.
Important – if your cruise holiday package is made up of consecutive back to back sailings, there is a chance that you may be allocated different cabin numbers on each voyage and may be required to change cabins throughout your journey.
Please note upgrade amounts advertised may be based on lead in obstructed view staterooms.
Please note – onboard benefits valued at has been converted into Australian Dollars from the onboard currency. Details of the onboard currency can be provided by your consultant at the time of enquiry. Shore excursions and other items such as alcoholic beverages & laundry are an additional cost. Should onboard gratuities or hotel service charges not already be included in your package, these are mandatory and charged by the cruise line to your onboard account on a day by day basis.Itineraries are subject to change at any time without notice.
Due to security reasons, all guests must be on board 2 hours before sailing.Disembarkation usually begins 2 hours after docking.
Please note: Flight deviations requested by the traveller incur a fee of $150AUD per person plus any additional airfare and or tax charges. These will be advised by our Cruise After Sales / Air Department at the time of selecting your flights
Please note that a majority of US based (including Hawaii) hotels impose a daily mandatory additional charge that is automatically added to your bill by the hotel. There are various inclusions provided for these resort fees. These fees are separate from, cannot be prepaid prior to arrival and are in addition to our advertised package.Please note many European hotels charge a nominal daily City Tourist Tax which is utilised locally for tourism-related purposes and to improve the local infrastructure in the area. This tax is collected by the hotels directly from the customer and the amount can vary by region, hotel size or type. Local regulations state this must be collected by the hotel and cannot be prepaid.
It is your responsibility to ensure that you have checked the Visa requirements for all countries visited on this itinerary.China, Russia, India, Canada, and the USA require visas to be arranged prior to sailing for all Australian passport holders.For Non-Australian passport holders please check with the appropriate embassy.
** Low Deposit PolicySome cruise lines may charge a higher deposit if upgrading from an interior stateroom or adding additional benefits. Your consultant will advise at time of booking. A second deposit (part payment) will be required/date & amount will be supplied by the consultant at the time of booking.
