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Pacific Island Hopper Cruise

9 Days Brisbane Return
Pacific Island Hopper Cruise
Pacific Island Hopper Cruise
Pacific Island Hopper Cruise
Cruising At Sea
Cruising At Sea
Fun Day At Sea
Fun Day At Sea
Noumea
Noumea
Lifou
Lifou
Brisbane
Brisbane
Mystery Island
Mystery Island
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
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 (60) 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$1,029 per person
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Trip Length
Cruise Length

9 Days

Trip Starts
Cruise Starts

Brisbane

Trip Ends
Cruise Ends

Brisbane

Countries Visited
Countries Visited:
Cruise Shi
Cruise Ship
Carnival Encounter+1
Ship Reviews
4 Ship Reviews
Avg. Rating: 3.8/5
Ship Class
Ship Class

Grand Class

Passengers
Passengers

2,636

Crew
Crew

1,100

Ship Launch
Launched

2001

Ship Refurbished
Refurbished

2026

Cruise Code
Cruise Code

PI8

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.

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: 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

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: 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
 (60) Reviews
Total No. of Cruises 72
Over the years P&O Cruises led the Australasian cruise industry, and established themselves as the region’s only home brand and experts in delivering memorable cruise holidays. On every cruise, their guests are treated to a range of amazing onboard cruise activities, plenty of dining options, spectacular entertainment, more and a wide range of shore tours that offers something for everyone.

In March 2025, P&O Cruises Australia joined Carnival Corportation and it's two ships joined the fleet as Carnival Adventure® and Carnival Encounter®. Onboard, guests can expect a seamless blend of Carnival’s signature Fun Ship experience, plus many of the much-loved P&O features, giving guests the best of both worlds.
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 (4)

Carnival Cruises Reviews
Reviews 4 Reviews
Average Rating 3.8 out of 5
5 Star
4 Star
75%
3 Star
25%
2 Star
1 Star
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.

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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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