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Pacific Island Hopper Cruise

9 Days Brisbane Return
Pacific Island Hopper Cruise
Pacific Island Hopper Cruise
Pacific Island Hopper Cruise
Brisbane
Brisbane
Noumea
Noumea
Mystery Island
Mystery Island
Cruising At Sea
Cruising At Sea
Fun Day At Sea
Fun Day At Sea
Lifou
Lifou
Fun Day At Sea
Fun Day At Sea
Cruising At Sea
Cruising At Sea
Brisbane
Brisbane
Fun Day At Sea
Fun Day At Sea

Overview

Carnival
Cruise Operated By:
 (64) Reviews
Total No. of Cruises 72
Carnival’s 8-night Pacific Island Hopper is a 9-day roundtrip from Brisbane that mixes a relaxed run of sea time with three standout South Pacific calls across New Caledonia and Vanuatu. After two “Fun Days at Sea” to settle into the onboard buzz, you’ll step ashore in Noumea for a taste of French-Pacific culture, then unwind on the castaway sands of Mystery Island before finishing with Lifou’s dramatic cliffs and lagoon-blue water. Two cruising days on the way home keep the pace easy.
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A$1,059 per person
Price shown based on twin share
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Cruise Length
9 Days
Cruise Starts
Brisbane
Cruise Ends
Brisbane
Cruise Ship
7 Ship Reviews
Ship Class
Grand Class
Passengers
2,636
Crew
1,100
Launched
2001
Refurbished
2026
Cruise Code
PI8
Countries Visited

Itinerary

Departs: 3:00 PM

Visit the South Bank Parklands, where you can relax by the man-made Streets Beach, stroll through lush gardens, and enjoy a variety of dining options. Explore the cultural precinct, home to the Queensland Art Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art. For a panoramic view of the city, climb the Story Bridge or take a leisurely cruise along the Brisbane River. The lively Queen Street Mall offers excellent shopping, while nearby Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary lets you get up close with Australia's iconic wildlife.

Water lovers will be spoilt for choice with spas, four pools, and waterslides. Thrill seekers are covered too with Edge Adventure Park, complete with ziplining, rock climbing and abseiling. More of a chill seeker? You’ll love the exclusive Byron Beach Club, the Adult-Only Oasis Retreat, and the day spa and salon.

As the sun goes down, the fun only goes up. Dive into delicious dining options like Angelo’s, Dragon Lady, or celebrity-chef dining at Luke’s Bar & Grill. Be entertained with live comedy and dazzling stage shows. Or dance the night away at a classic Carnival deck party.

Arrives: 8:00 AM Departs: 5:00 PM

The capital of New Caledonia, Noumea is a little piece of France in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It has all the flavour and ambience of a bustling, sophisticated provincial french town with the friendly charms, adventure and heavenly climate of the pacific islands. Ships will dock at the port.

Top Things to Do on Noumea:

  • tour Noumea on the Tchou Tchou Train
  • sail to and snorkel the New Caledonia Lagoon
  • visit Amedee Island
  • explore Parc Forestier

Arrives: 8:00 AM Departs: 5:00 PM

A tiny, uninhabited island, Mystery Island is a remote paradise of white sand beaches, swaying palms and aquamarine waters. Since the surrounding sea is a protected marine sanctuary, visitors will be enchanted by views of colourful marine life and pristine coral reefs. Ships will anchor offshore and tenders will be provided to shore.

Top Things to Do on Mystery Island:

  • snorkel the pristine reef
  • walk the entire shoreline (takes 40 minutes) 
  • visit nearby Aneityum Island and learn about their way of life
  • relax on the white sand beach

Arrives: 8:00 AM Departs: 5:00 PM

Lifou is the largest island in the archipelago of coral atolls known as the Loyalty Islands. Long stretches of white sand beach, small coves, limestone caves, grottos and imposing cliffs give the island one of the most dramatic landscapes in the pacific. Ships will anchor offshore and tenders will be provided to the shore.

Top Things to Do in Lifou:

  • relax on Luecila or Luengoni Beach
  • visit the fossilised coral Cliffs of Jokin
  • snorkel at Jinek Bay Marine Reserve
  • visit a vanilla plantation
  • visit Hnathalo & learn about Melanesian culture

You've got a foodie in you - everyone does! Awaken and delight yours on a Carnival cruise with delicious main dishes, tempting desserts and general yumminess everywhere you look. For an additional cover charge enjoy extraordinary dining at a range of specialty restaurants including Luke's Bar & Grill, The Chef's Table, Trattoria and Luke's Burgers - poolside!

Arrives: 7:00 AM

If you're heading home or continuing to explore more of Australia, Brisbane's Portside Cruise Terminal is just 7kms from the domestic and international airport. Brisbane's city centre is just 10-15 mins away if you're planning to explore the city.

Note: Ship ports may not be located in the starting & ending cities listed. Port and transfer details will be provided in your travel documentation. The provided itinerary is for informational purposes only. Activities and sightseeing attractions listed may not be available or achievable within the time in port.

Life On Board

Carnival Encounter
Carnival Encounter

Carnival's second, Grand Class ship blends cherished features with new attractions, including the exclusive Byron Beach Club for suite guests. Read more

Something for Everyone!
Something for Everyone!

There's something for every member of the family, with many exciting experiences included in your fare, you can try it all again, and again. Read more

Onboard Activities
Onboard Activities

Try out one of the many adventure activities, launch yourself down a waterslide or perhaps Barefoot Bowls is your cup of tea? Read more

Nightlife
Nightlife

Live music, bars and exciting and exclusive shows been especially designed for P&O Cruises. Read more

Dining
Dining

Three stylish, a la carte restaurants and nine casual eateries are included in your cruise fare. Read more

Byron Beach Club
Byron Beach Club

Looking to kick back while you cruise? The luxurious Byron Beach Club is the place to be. Read more

Ship Reviews (7)

Carnival Cruises Reviews
Reviews 7 Reviews
Average Rating 4 out of 5
5 Star
14%
4 Star
71%
3 Star
14%
2 Star
1 Star
Bounty Adventure Cruisep 0 , New Zealand, Aug 2026
August 2026 cruise good with food crew and entertainment good. Weather not so warm as anticipated. Strong winds caused by pass of ports in Tonga and Dravuni Islamd but Mystery Island instead. Cabin comfortable although twin beds not ideal for us. Too small. Hannah at Global Journeys provided great customer service. Best location on ship for cabin recommend read more mid ship closer to restaurants and activities. We booked aft area so lots of walking.
Fabulous cruise 0 , SA, Australia, Jul 2026
Tracey organised a fabulous 8 day cruise for 19 family members - a trip of a lifetime-so special. Thank you Tracey and Carnival.
Whitsunday cruise   0 , Australia, Jul 2026
The cruise was good but I prefer to have shared dining, but I know the ship told me they are too small to do that but I’m sure it could be possible with the size of dining areas. The entertainment was great and there was always things to do for fun from night activity to lounging by the pool. The staff were friendly and polite and courteous. I have read more no real complaints regarding the cruise. The buffet food was a little bland would be my only complaint
Carnival Encounter 3 - 11 April 2026 0 , QLD, Australia, Apr 2026
Thank you for the help in arranging the cruise and answering all my questions. The only feedback I have is that it would have been good to have more information about the cruise app, what to expect on the cruise/itinerary and what to arrange to get the best out of the Carnival App/Experience. eg. The dinner reservations, booking, water, shuttles for read more port stops, things to do on the ship/events and any other tips about port stops. Thank you so much and looking forward to planning more trips with Grace and Global Journeys.
6 nights, just not long enough 2 , New Zealand, Nov 2025
First time cruising with Carnival and it was really enjoyable. Probably the only drawback for us is that you need to pay for loads of extras - $6 bottles of water in the cabin, people walking around with shots, and many different various upsell of food and entertainment, however apart form that things were really good. The bed and pillows were good, read more the options for different drinks and food were fantastic, and staff were friendly. Check out The Bonding Store - the best bar for amazing cocktails!
80's Cruise on Carnival 2 , TAS, Australia, Mar 2025
The trip for my birthday was great fun, and we had good weather. The staff were very friendly and helpful. The cabin had comfy beds, pillows and hot showers. There was a nice selection of food and restaurants. However the new computer system and lack of staff meant long queues to wait for service, which was frustrating. Carnival could have made more read more money if they had a better system. Waiting an hour for soup and 45 minutes for a bottle of wine is not satisfactory. There was very little service at the pool area for drinks. The entertainment was good but not enough of it. It was a 1980's cruise and the DJ was playing rap music, and the competition prizes were very miserable. Embark and disembark was good, speedy and had good information.
Great 1st Cruise 0 , QLD, Australia, Jan 2025
Despite the fact that there was LOTS of rain and our tour of Airlie Beach was cancelled because of it, the cruise was wonderful. Tracey was incredible and went above and beyond to ensure we had the best experience we could possibly have for our 40th anniversary. Looking forward to the next cruise in October, also on the Encounter, also organised by read more Tracey. Thank you Global Journeys, P&O and Carnival.

Dates & Pricing

Cabin Layout Options:

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Saturday 28 Nov 2026 28 Nov 26 Brisbane
Sunday 06 Dec 2026 06 Dec 26 Brisbane
Details
Carnival Encounter
Super Saver
Choice Plus
Inside
A$1,228
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Friday 25 Jun 2027 25 Jun 27 Brisbane
Saturday 03 Jul 2027 03 Jul 27 Brisbane
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Carnival Encounter
Fun Select
Spring Into Fun
Inside
A$1,249
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Saturday 06 Nov 2027 06 Nov 27 Brisbane
Sunday 14 Nov 2027 14 Nov 27 Brisbane
Details
Carnival Encounter
Spring Into Fun
Inside
A$1,089
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Saturday 27 Nov 2027 27 Nov 27 Brisbane
Sunday 05 Dec 2027 05 Dec 27 Brisbane
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Carnival Encounter
Fun Select
Inside
A$1,329
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Saturday 29 Jan 2028 29 Jan 28 Brisbane
Sunday 06 Feb 2028 06 Feb 28 Brisbane
Details
Carnival Encounter
Spring Into Fun
Inside
A$1,059
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Saturday 05 Feb 2028 05 Feb 28 Brisbane
Sunday 13 Feb 2028 13 Feb 28 Brisbane
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Carnival Luminosa
Fun Select
Spring Into Fun
Inside
A$1,075
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Saturday 19 Feb 2028 19 Feb 28 Brisbane
Sunday 27 Feb 2028 27 Feb 28 Brisbane
Details
Carnival Encounter
Choice Plus
Inside
A$1,219
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Saturday 01 Apr 2028 01 Apr 28 Brisbane
Sunday 09 Apr 2028 09 Apr 28 Brisbane
Details
Carnival Encounter
Spring Into Fun
Inside
A$1,209
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Saturday 20 May 2028 20 May 28 Brisbane
Sunday 28 May 2028 28 May 28 Brisbane
Details
Carnival Encounter
Fun Select
Inside
A$1,409
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Saturday 24 Jun 2028 24 Jun 28 Brisbane
Sunday 02 Jul 2028 02 Jul 28 Brisbane
Details
Carnival Encounter
Choice Plus
Inside
A$1,414
Twin Share (Per Personpp)
Note
Tour & cruises prices are per person. Prices shown have savings applied, are subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time without notice. Pricing and trip details are correct at this point in time, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking and are subject to change by Carnival. For cruise itineraries, cabin images are sourced from the cruise-line and should be treated as indicative only. Cabin inclusions, upholsteries and room layout may differ to the image(s) shown depending on the ship selected and your sailing dates.

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