Journeys - 10-Day Papua New Guinea
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Journeys – 10-Day Papua New Guinea

Departure 9 Jun 2026
Duration 10 Nights
Cruise Line Carnival Cruise Line
Ship Carnival Encounter

Featured Cabins

0800 059 0570

Itinerary

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date of arrival 9 Jun 2026

Founded in 1824 on the banks of the wide, meandering Brisbane River, the former penal colony of Brisbane was for many years regarded as just a big country town. Many beautiful timber Queenslander homes, built in the 1800s, still dot the riverbanks and inner suburbs, and in spring the city’s numerous parks erupt in a riot of colorful jacaranda, poinciana, and bougainvillea blossoms. Today the Queensland capital is one of Australia’s most up-and-coming cities: glittering high-rises mark its polished business center, slick fashion boutiques and restaurants abound, and numerous outdoor attractions beckon. In summer, temperatures here are broilingly hot and days are often humid, a reminder that this city is part of a subtropical region. Wear SPF 30-plus sunscreen and a broad-brimmed hat outdoors, even on overcast days.Brisbane’s inner suburbs, a 5- to 10-minute drive or 15- to 20-minute walk from the city center, have a mix of intriguing eateries and quiet accommodations. Fortitude Valley combines Chinatown with a cosmopolitan mix of clubs, cafés, and boutiques. Spring Hill has several high-quality hotels, and Paddington, New Farm, Petrie Terrace, West End, and Woolloongabba are full of an eclectic mix of restaurants and bars. Brisbane is also a convenient base for trips to the Sunshine and Gold coasts, the mountainous hinterlands, and the Moreton Bay islands.

Brisbane, Queensland

At Sea

Date of arrival 10 Jun 2026

No additional details available for this day.

At Sea

Date of arrival 11 Jun 2026

No additional details available for this day.

Alotau, Papua New Guinea

Date of arrival 12 Jun 2026

Alotau is the provincial capital of the Milne Bay Province located in the southeast bay of Papua New Guinea. The town and surrounding area has been an important staging ground during World War II and we will see remains and memorials dating back or referring to the war. On a tour of the town, visitors will appreciate lovely vistas of the bay and experience the markets, which are frequented not only by locals, but also by islanders selling their products or looking for produce to take back into Milne Bay. Alotau is an important port facility for the islands and attracts many vendors of handicrafts from different islands.

Alotau

Kiriwina Island, Papua New Guinea

Date of arrival 13 Jun 2026

No additional details available for this day.

Rabaul, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea

Date of arrival 14 Jun 2026

Rabaul, the former provincial capital, has quite a remarkable location. The town is inside the flooded caldera of a giant volcano and several sub-vents are still quite active today! The fumes of the volcano Tavurvur can be seen continually and the town suffered greatly during the last major eruption of 1994 when some 80% of the houses collapsed due to the ash raining down onto their roofs. Rabaul has a Volcano Observatory sitting atop the town’s center, monitoring the 14 active and 23 dormant volcanoes in Papua New Guinea. A small museum opposite the bunker used by Yamamoto during World War II shows exhibits relating to Rabaul’s local, German, Australian and Japanese past from the 19th century to Papua New Guinea’s independence in the 1970s.

Rabaul, Bismarck Archipelago

At Sea

Date of arrival 15 Jun 2026

No additional details available for this day.

Day 1

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date of arrival 9 Jun 2026

Founded in 1824 on the banks of the wide, meandering Brisbane River, the former penal colony of Brisbane was for many years regarded as just a big country town. Many beautiful timber Queenslander homes, built in the 1800s, still dot the riverbanks and inner suburbs, and in spring the city’s numerous parks erupt in a riot of colorful jacaranda, poinciana, and bougainvillea blossoms. Today the Queensland capital is one of Australia’s most up-and-coming cities: glittering high-rises mark its polished business center, slick fashion boutiques and restaurants abound, and numerous outdoor attractions beckon. In summer, temperatures here are broilingly hot and days are often humid, a reminder that this city is part of a subtropical region. Wear SPF 30-plus sunscreen and a broad-brimmed hat outdoors, even on overcast days.Brisbane’s inner suburbs, a 5- to 10-minute drive or 15- to 20-minute walk from the city center, have a mix of intriguing eateries and quiet accommodations. Fortitude Valley combines Chinatown with a cosmopolitan mix of clubs, cafés, and boutiques. Spring Hill has several high-quality hotels, and Paddington, New Farm, Petrie Terrace, West End, and Woolloongabba are full of an eclectic mix of restaurants and bars. Brisbane is also a convenient base for trips to the Sunshine and Gold coasts, the mountainous hinterlands, and the Moreton Bay islands.

Brisbane, Queensland
Day 2

At Sea

Date of arrival 10 Jun 2026

No additional details available for this day.

Day 3

At Sea

Date of arrival 11 Jun 2026

No additional details available for this day.

Day 4

Alotau, Papua New Guinea

Date of arrival 12 Jun 2026

Alotau is the provincial capital of the Milne Bay Province located in the southeast bay of Papua New Guinea. The town and surrounding area has been an important staging ground during World War II and we will see remains and memorials dating back or referring to the war. On a tour of the town, visitors will appreciate lovely vistas of the bay and experience the markets, which are frequented not only by locals, but also by islanders selling their products or looking for produce to take back into Milne Bay. Alotau is an important port facility for the islands and attracts many vendors of handicrafts from different islands.

Alotau
Day 5

Kiriwina Island, Papua New Guinea

Date of arrival 13 Jun 2026

No additional details available for this day.

Day 6

Rabaul, Bismarck Archipelago, Papua New Guinea

Date of arrival 14 Jun 2026

Rabaul, the former provincial capital, has quite a remarkable location. The town is inside the flooded caldera of a giant volcano and several sub-vents are still quite active today! The fumes of the volcano Tavurvur can be seen continually and the town suffered greatly during the last major eruption of 1994 when some 80% of the houses collapsed due to the ash raining down onto their roofs. Rabaul has a Volcano Observatory sitting atop the town’s center, monitoring the 14 active and 23 dormant volcanoes in Papua New Guinea. A small museum opposite the bunker used by Yamamoto during World War II shows exhibits relating to Rabaul’s local, German, Australian and Japanese past from the 19th century to Papua New Guinea’s independence in the 1970s.

Rabaul, Bismarck Archipelago
Day 7

At Sea

Date of arrival 15 Jun 2026

No additional details available for this day.

At Sea

Date of arrival 16 Jun 2026

No additional details available for this day.

At Sea

Date of arrival 17 Jun 2026

No additional details available for this day.

At Sea

Date of arrival 18 Jun 2026

No additional details available for this day.

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date of arrival 19 Jun 2026

Founded in 1824 on the banks of the wide, meandering Brisbane River, the former penal colony of Brisbane was for many years regarded as just a big country town. Many beautiful timber Queenslander homes, built in the 1800s, still dot the riverbanks and inner suburbs, and in spring the city’s numerous parks erupt in a riot of colorful jacaranda, poinciana, and bougainvillea blossoms. Today the Queensland capital is one of Australia’s most up-and-coming cities: glittering high-rises mark its polished business center, slick fashion boutiques and restaurants abound, and numerous outdoor attractions beckon. In summer, temperatures here are broilingly hot and days are often humid, a reminder that this city is part of a subtropical region. Wear SPF 30-plus sunscreen and a broad-brimmed hat outdoors, even on overcast days.Brisbane’s inner suburbs, a 5- to 10-minute drive or 15- to 20-minute walk from the city center, have a mix of intriguing eateries and quiet accommodations. Fortitude Valley combines Chinatown with a cosmopolitan mix of clubs, cafés, and boutiques. Spring Hill has several high-quality hotels, and Paddington, New Farm, Petrie Terrace, West End, and Woolloongabba are full of an eclectic mix of restaurants and bars. Brisbane is also a convenient base for trips to the Sunshine and Gold coasts, the mountainous hinterlands, and the Moreton Bay islands.

Brisbane, Queensland
Day 8

At Sea

Date of arrival 16 Jun 2026

No additional details available for this day.

Day 9

At Sea

Date of arrival 17 Jun 2026

No additional details available for this day.

Day 10

At Sea

Date of arrival 18 Jun 2026

No additional details available for this day.

Day 11

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Date of arrival 19 Jun 2026

Founded in 1824 on the banks of the wide, meandering Brisbane River, the former penal colony of Brisbane was for many years regarded as just a big country town. Many beautiful timber Queenslander homes, built in the 1800s, still dot the riverbanks and inner suburbs, and in spring the city’s numerous parks erupt in a riot of colorful jacaranda, poinciana, and bougainvillea blossoms. Today the Queensland capital is one of Australia’s most up-and-coming cities: glittering high-rises mark its polished business center, slick fashion boutiques and restaurants abound, and numerous outdoor attractions beckon. In summer, temperatures here are broilingly hot and days are often humid, a reminder that this city is part of a subtropical region. Wear SPF 30-plus sunscreen and a broad-brimmed hat outdoors, even on overcast days.Brisbane’s inner suburbs, a 5- to 10-minute drive or 15- to 20-minute walk from the city center, have a mix of intriguing eateries and quiet accommodations. Fortitude Valley combines Chinatown with a cosmopolitan mix of clubs, cafés, and boutiques. Spring Hill has several high-quality hotels, and Paddington, New Farm, Petrie Terrace, West End, and Woolloongabba are full of an eclectic mix of restaurants and bars. Brisbane is also a convenient base for trips to the Sunshine and Gold coasts, the mountainous hinterlands, and the Moreton Bay islands.

Brisbane, Queensland

Cabin Options

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Interior

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Occupancy 2 persons
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Ocean View (Obstructed View)

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Balcony

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Aft-View Extended Balcony

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Ocean Suite

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Occupancy 2 persons
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Byron Beach Extended Balcony Suite

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Occupancy 2 persons
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Byron Beach Ocean Suite

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Room Type Suite
Occupancy 2 persons
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Byron Beach Grand Suite

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Occupancy 2 persons
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Byron Beach Presidential Suite

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Room Type Suite
Occupancy 2 persons
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Byron Beach Vista Suite

Welcome to the Byron Beach Vista Suite aboard the Carnival Encounter from Carnival Cruise Line, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Suite
Occupancy 2 persons
Size
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Ocean View

Welcome to the Ocean View aboard the Carnival Encounter from Carnival Cruise Line, your home away from home. Your private abode includes a range of amenities for your enjoyment, relaxation and comfort.
Room Type Outside
Occupancy 2 persons
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Porthole

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Ship Facilities

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About the Ship

Carnival Encounter sails year-round from Brisbane and is perfect for families, couples and groups of friends who want to lean into both fun and relaxation on their holiday.

Carnival encounter

Carnival encounter Information

Launched 2002
Length 951 ft (290m)
Guest Capacity 2600
Cabins 1298
Crew Members 1100

Deck Plans

Deck 5

  • Elevators
  • Charlie’s Bar
  • Waterfront Restaurant
  • Cherry On Top
  • Level Up Arcade
  • Lilly’s
  • Avalon Cafe
  • Carnival Adventures
  • Ocean View Staterooms
  • Interior Staterooms

Deck 6

  • Dragon Lady Restaurant
  • Angel O’s Restaurant
  • The Fun Shops
  • Elevators
  • Marquee Theatre
  • Bonded Store
  • Casino
  • Bar
  • Guest Services
  • Dreams Studio
  • Interior Staterooms

Deck 7
  • Black Circus
  • Box Office
  • Pixels Photo Gallery
  • Piano Bar 88
  • Trattoria
  • Encounter Hotel
  • Noosa
  • Bar
  • The Fun Shops
  • Ocean Bar
  • Casino
  • Marquee Theatre
  • Elevators
  • Interior Staterooms
Deck 8

  • Elevators
  • Ocean View (Obstructed View) Staterooms
  • Balcony Staterooms
  • Interior Staterooms
  • Ocean Suites
  • Vista Suites

Deck 9

  • Elevators
  • Ocean Suites
  • Porthole Staterooms
  • Vista Suites
  • Interior Staterooms

Deck 10

  • Elevators
  • Grand Suites
  • Extended Balcony Suites
  • Balcony Staterooms
  • Interior Staterooms

Deck 11

  • Elevators
  • Grand Suite
  • Presidential Suite
  • Extended Balcony Suite
  • Balcony Staterooms
  • Interior Staterooms

Deck 12

  • Oasis Pool
  • Elevators
  • Ocean Suite
  • Ocean View Stateroom
  • Interior Stateroom

Deck 14

  • Oasis (Adults Only)
  • The Pantry
  • Elevators
  • Family Pool
  • Spa
  • Lido Pool
  • Pool Bar
  • Pizzeria
  • Luke’s Burger Bar
  • Ice Cream Bar
  • Ocean Suite
  • Interior Staterooms

Deck 15

  • Shuffleboard
  • Family Pool Area
  • Seaside Theatre
  • Stair Access to Edge & Waterslides
  • Sky Bar
  • Camp Ocean
  • Elevators
  • Beauty Salon
  • Byron Beach Pool
  • Treatment Rooms
  • Fitness Center
  • Steam Room
  • Sauna
  • Cloud 9 Spa
  • Grand Suites
  • Extended Balcony Suites
  • Ocean View (Obstructed View) Staterooms
  • Interior Staterooms

Deck 16
  • Access to Sports Court
  • Sunset Bar
  • Spa
  • Edge Adventure Park
  • Byron Beach Club (Forward Deck 16)
  • Elevators
Deck 17

  • Altitude Nightclub
  • Walkway
  • Sports Court
  • Elevators

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