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New Guinea Island Encounter (Operated by Carnival) Cruise

  • Departure DateWed 11th Jun 2025
  • Carnival Cruise Line Carnival Encounter
  • 10 Night Cruise From Brisbane
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Itinerary

  • Brisbane
  • Alotau, Papua New Guinea
  • Kiriwina Island
  • Rabaul
  • Conflict Islands, PNG
  • Brisbane

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Day 1 - Brisbane

Arrive: Wed 11 June 2025 / Depart: Wed 11 June 2025 at 15:00

Brisbane offers a cosmopolitan mix of shopping, dining, history, arts, sightseeing and entertainment. Expereience the nearby theme parks or visit Australia Zoo.

Day 2 - At Sea

Day 3 - At Sea

Day 4 - Alotau, Papua New Guinea

Arrive: Sat 14 June 2025 at 08:00 / Depart: Sat 14 June 2025 at 18:00

Rich in diverse natural beauty and traditional culture, Alotau offers visitors fantastic markets and a colourful harbour area. It’s undoubtedly one of the most laid-back, secure and enjoyable towns in Papua New Guinea. The Alotau Festival and Sing Sing is an alluring display of rich custom and culture, with intricately adorned canoes, warriors in traditional dress, powerful music, dance and ceremonies. Milne Bay offers a fascinating insight into the region during World War II, as the site of a significant historic battle.

Day 5 - Kiriwina Island

Arrive: Sun 15 June 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Sun 15 June 2025 at 16:00

Here, one of the world’s most intact island cultures resides on one of the world’s most untouched islands, and you are among the select few who are lucky enough to experience them both.

Day 6 - Rabaul

Arrive: Mon 16 June 2025 at 09:00 / Depart: Mon 16 June 2025 at 22:00

Occupied by Germany, Australia and Japan throughout the 20th century, destroyed by volcanic eruptions in both 1937 and 1994, and being all but flattened by Japanese and Allied air raids in World War II, Rabaul is a fascinating town brimming with historic significance. Like the 800km of Japanese tunnels used to conceal ammunition and makeshift hospitals or the volcano Mount Tavurvur and its hot springs. Plus, explore the culture and traditions of the local Tolau Duk Duk tribe who call the city home.

Day 7 - At Sea

Day 8 - Conflict Islands, PNG

Arrive: Wed 18 June 2025 at 07:00 / Depart: Wed 18 June 2025 at 17:00

Conflict Islands, PNG

Day 9 - At Sea

Day 10 - At Sea

Day 11 - Brisbane

Arrive: Sat 21 June 2025 at 06:00 / Depart: Sat 21 June 2025

Brisbane offers a cosmopolitan mix of shopping, dining, history, arts, sightseeing and entertainment. Expereience the nearby theme parks or visit Australia Zoo.

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