19 days | Singapore • Semarang • Muara • Kota Kinabalu • Sandakan • Ternate • Banda Neira • Port Moresby • Cairns
There is no more suitable means of transportation than the ship to discover the many thousands of islands in Asia. The VASCO DA GAMA gives you equally magnificent views from afar and impressive experiences up close. From Singapore, dive into small-scale Indonesia. Tropical climate, breathtaking rainforest and history from many thousands of years come together here. In Brunei stretch your legs in the sand of the dreamlike beaches, in Malaysia scour the jungle. And in Papua New Guinea spot birds of paradise in the wild. Don't forget binoculars!
Highlights:
- Travel through the centuries in Singapore - and within a few minutes. Nowhere else are old and new so close together.
- In several countries you can get up close and personal with the jungle.
- Also a look under the water surface is worthwhile: On your way to Cairns you have several opportunities to go snorkeling in fabulous areas.
- Days full of lasting impressions in some of the most beautiful places in Asia alternate with relaxing time out at sea. After all, the experiences want to be allowed to take effect a little.
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Cruise-Only prices include:
- 18 night cruise aboard Vasco da Gama from Singapore to Cairns
- All shipboard main meals
- The services of a nicko cruise director and local tour guide
- German and English-speaking service on board
- Comfortable whisper audio system is used on all excursions
- Use of the fitness area, the swimming pool and spa with sauna (spa services additional)
- Entertainment programme and lectures
- All port and government charges
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DISCOUNTS:
A range of earlybird and combination discounts may be available on this cruise. Please contact us for your current best offer and availability. All rates shown are in Euros per person twin share based on full brochure fare. Single supplements apply.
Shore Tours: Are at an additional cost with at least one excursion to be carried out in English (with no minimum number of pax) in each port. For other excursions the minimum number of pax is between 20 and 25 pax (depending on the excursion).
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BEVERAGE PACKAGES*:
For an additional cost you may include a beverage package in your cruise. Choose from...
Classic Beverage Package: priced from EUR 594 per person
Includes:
• House wine by the glass (white, rose and red)
• Sparkling house wine by the glass
• Port, Madeira and sherry
• Draft and bottled beers, non-alcoholic beer (excluding Guinness and Somersby Cider)
• All non-alcoholic cocktails
• Aperitifs (Aperol spritz/orange, Campari soda/orange)
• All non-alcoholic house beverages (juices and soft drinks)
• Mineral water and still water
• All coffee specialties (alcohol-free)
• Hot chocolate and tea
Premium Beverage Package: priced from EUR 954 per person
Includes:
• All classic package beverages shown above, as well as the following:
• Cremant by the glass
• Guinness (bottle) and Somersby Cider (bottle)
• All cocktails (alcoholic)
• San Pellegrino mineral water
• Premium mixers (e.g. Elderflower Fever Tree tonic water and Tonic 1724)
• Various scotches and whiskies (e.g. Chivas Regal 12 years, Jack Daniel`s Old No. 7)
• Various gins (e.g. Bombay Star, Tanqueray 10 and Hendrick`s)
• Various vodkas (e.g. Stolichnaya, Absolut Citron, Belvedere, Ketel One and Grey Goose)
• Various rums (e.g. Havana Club Anejo, Mount Gay, Pyrat XO Reserve and Sagatiba Pura Cachaca)
• Various tequilas (e.g. Jose Cuervo Silver and Gold, Patron Silver and Anejo and Don Julio Anejo)
• Various brandies and cognacs (e.g. Armagnac Cles des Ducs, Calvados, Grappa Alexander Cru and Hennessy VSOP)
• Various fruit brandies (raspberry, kirsch, mirabelle, fruit and Williams pear)
• Various liqueurs (e.g. Amaretto, Bailey`s, Frangelico, Galliano, Kahlua and Limoncello)
• Various bitters (Fernet Branca, Jagermeister)
• Various vermouths (e.g. Dubonnet Aperitif and Martini Bianco/Rosso)
• Aquavit (Bommerlunder and Loiten`s Linie)
Special Conditions
*Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin in EURO, based on full brochure cruise fare. Fares are correct as of 17Jul24. Some cabins may have obstructed views. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions may apply - please ask for full details at time of inquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Offer subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Not included: International or domestic airfares, hotel accommodation or transfers, shore excursions and onboard purchases, visas, vaccinations or medical visits. Discount offers are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn without prior notice. Beverage package terms and conditions: Beverage packages can only be booked for the entire duration of the cruise and for all persons sharing the cabin. They are not transferrable to other people. Nicko beverage packages are valid only during the cruise and they are non-refundable. Beverage packages may not be booked for persons under 18 years of age.
Special Validity Dates
Special is valid from 17 July 2024 to 1 September 2024 or until sold out/withdrawn.
Cruise Itinerary
Date
Port
Arrive
Depart
30 Nov 2024
Singapore
08:00 AM
Overnight
1 Dec 2024
Singapore
11:00 AM
2 Dec 2024
At Sea
3 Dec 2024
At Sea
4 Dec 2024
Muara, Brunei
09:00 AM
05:00 PM
5 Dec 2024
Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia
07:00 AM
05:00 PM
6 Dec 2024
At Sea
7 Dec 2024
At Sea
8 Dec 2024
Bitung, Indonesia
08:30 AM
08:00 PM
9 Dec 2024
At Sea
10 Dec 2024
Ternate Island, Maluka Islands, Indonesia
07:00 AM
10:00 PM
11 Dec 2024
At Sea
12 Dec 2024
Ambon Island, Indonesia
Teluk Ambon
07:00 AM to 02:00 PM
13 Dec 2024
At Sea
14 Dec 2024
At Sea
15 Dec 2024
At Sea
16 Dec 2024
Port Moresby PNG
05:00 AM
08:00 PM
17 Dec 2024
At Sea
18 Dec 2024
Cairns, Qld, Australia
08:00 AM
08:00 PM
19 days | Singapore - Brunei - Borneo - Indonesia - Moluccas - Papua New Guinea - Cairns
There is no better way to discover the many thousands of islands in Asia than by boat. The VASCO DA GAMA allows you to enjoy both magnificent views from afar and impressive experiences up close. In Brunei, you can stretch your legs on the sand of the beautiful beaches, while in Malaysia you can relax by the turquoise blue sea. Then immerse yourself in small-scale Indonesia. Tropical climate, breathtaking rainforest and thousands of years of history come together here. And in Papua New Guinea, you can spot birds of paradise in the wild. Don't forget your binoculars!
In its own unique way, VASCO DA GAMA combines the Portuguese explorer tradition with the demands of today’s cruise guests: a wide range of different bars and restaurants in an exclusive setting, lots of public space with a modern interior and tasteful design elements. On board, you'll find a full range of equipment for spa, fitness and your personal leisure activities. You won’t find any other comparable cruise ship of this size on the market offering such good value for money. The personal atmosphere on board due to the manageable number of guests is key to the sense of well-being. In the very spirit of Portuguese hospitality, our friendly crew remains committed to your welfare.
In today's cruise ship market, our ship is regarded as small due to the fact that we have limited passenger capacity. The beautiful teak-wood decks exude classic charm, working in perfect harmony with the ship’s elegant and modern appearance. At 219 metres long and with a volume of 55,820 GRT, the ship provides its guests with all the space they need to thrive, spread across nine passenger decks. On board, you'll feel this spaciousness, for example, in the cabins and suites (16 to 102 sqm in size), five bars and lounges in different designs, five restaurants, an elegant spa area with sauna and steam bath, a large fitness centre, sports areas on the outside decks as well as two pools, one of which has a sliding glass roof. And in our “Hollywood's” show theatre over two decks, our on-board theatre company provides you with top-class evening entertainment. Bom espetáculo!
Our total of 550 crew members have just one goal: to make you feel comfortable! On top of the generous room-to-passenger ratio and our range of on-board facilities, the ample crew-to-guest ratio means you can find your own personal way to relax on board the ship. Whether you prefer to read a good book with a cool drink under the glass dome in our viewing lounge, the “Dome”, or would like to expend some of your energy in the outdoor sports areas, VASCO DA GAMA has the full range of options to choose from. For families, our children's area over two decks and our special family cabins provide the ideal basis for an enjoyable holiday together – on family-friendly terms. We also have an attractive programme for singles: we have a cabin allocation for all dates with a single supplement of just 15%. Our chefs are, of course, able to meet all common dietary requirements. The ship also has some cabins for disabled guests and has a dialysis unit.
Ship Profile & Stats
Maiden voyage: 1993
Refurbished: 2021
Tonnage: 55,820
Length: 219 m
Beam: 31 m
Draft: 7.8 m
Passenger capacity (dbl): 1000
Ship Amenities
Individual Climate Control
Safe
Satellite TV
Hair Dryer
Ship Facilities
Kids' World
Sports Area
Jogging Track
Nightclub
Fitness Centre
Spa
Al Fresco Grill
Pool
Lido Bar
Cappuccino's
Club Bistro
Hollywood's
Photo Gallery
Wine Bar
Bondi Conference Room
Noosa Conference Room
Waterfront Restaurant
Waterfront Mediterranean
The Grill
Reading Room
Blue Room
Captain's Club
Shopping Galleria
Ocean Bar
Sports Lounge
Fusion
Neptune's Lounge
nicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH is one of the most dynamic cruise providers in Germany. In recent years, the company has evolved from a leading river cruise provider with more than 30 years of experience into a well-known provider of small ships with destination-oriented ocean routes. With its fleet, which is as modern as it is comfortable, nicko cruises travels the world’s oceans as well as all domestic waterways and coastal sections that are in demand for tourists. In 2023, the programme includes not only 22 river ships, but also the classic ocean-going vessel VASCO DA GAMA.
With its "time to discover" philosophy, nicko cruises focuses on cruise schedules that are rich in discovery and on intensive travel experiences in the product fields river and ocean. The product features of so-called “slow cruising”, such as small ships and long anchorage times, are combined with emotional moments at nicko cruises. During the cruises, guests always have plenty of time for exploring. Thanks to the large variety of products, everyone will find just the right trip at nicko cruises, individually tailored to their needs. The ships in the fleet are all in the 4 to 5-star category according to German land hotel trade standards. Attractive inland excursions and the varied culinary offers on board round off the travel experience. nicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH has its company headquarters in Stuttgart, where it employs roughly 110 highly motivated members of staff.
101.7 sqm, maximum occupancy: 4 persons•Large balcony with seating•King-size double bed•Seating area including sofa/bed, can be set up as a double bed•Bathroom with shower or bath/whirlpool and hairdryer•Flat-screen TV, DVD player, phone, safe•Individually adjustable air conditioning •Extras for penthouse suite guests:- Welcome fruit bowl, one bottle of wine & water- Laundry & ironing service- Preferred check-in & check-out (wherever possible)- Atlas, binoculars, umbrella & bathrobe for the duration of the cruise as well as towelling slippers
•34.7 sqm, maximum occupancy: 4 persons•Balcony with seating•King size double bed (can be separated into two singles if desired)•Seating area including sofa/bed, can be set up as a double bed•Bathroom with shower or bath tub/whirlpool and hairdryer•Flat-screen TV, DVD player, phone, safe•Options for preparing coffee/tea•Individually adjustable air conditioning•Extras for suite guests (category 15):- Welcome fruit bowl, one bottle of wine & water- Laundry service- Preferred check-in & check-out (wherever possible)- Atlas, binoculars, umbrella & bathrobe for the duration of thecruise as well as towelling slippers
20.9 sqm, maximum occupancy: 3 persons•Balcony with seating•Double bed (can be separated into two singles if desired)•Bathroom with shower or bath tub/whirlpool and hairdryer•Flat-screen TV, phone, safe•Options for preparing coffee/tea•Individually adjustable air conditioning•Extras for all balcony cabin guests – categories 13 & 14:- Welcome fruit bowl, one bottle of wine & water- Preferred check-in & check-out (wherever possible)- Atlas, binoculars, umbrella & bathrobe for the duration of thecruise as well as towelling slippers
•20.9 sqm, maximum occupancy: 3 persons•Balcony with seating•Double bed (can be separated into two singles if desired)•Sofa, can sometimes be set up as a bed•Bathroom with shower or bath tub/whirlpool and hairdryer•Flat-screen TV, phone, safe•Options for preparing coffee/tea•Individually adjustable air conditioning•Extras for all balcony cabin guests – categories 13 & 14:- Welcome fruit bowl, one bottle of wine & water- Preferred check-in & check-out (wherever possible)- Atlas, binoculars, umbrella & bathrobe for the duration of thecruise as well as towelling slippers
•17.5 sqm with window, maximum occupancy: 4 persons•Double bed (can be separated into two singles if desired)•Sofa, can partly be set up as a bed/partly as an additional upper bed•Bathroom with shower or bath tub & hairdryer•Flat-screen TV, phone & safe, individually adjustable air conditioning
•17.7 sqm with window, maximum occupancy: 2 persons•Double bed (beds can be separated into two singles if desired) and seating area•Bathroom with shower or bath tub & hairdryer•Flat-screen TV, phone & safe, individually adjustable air conditioning
•17.6 sqm with window, max. occupancy of two connecting cabins:7 persons
•Family cabins with connecting door: When booking cabin numbers 4066, 4067, 4074, 4075, 4078, 4079, 4090, 4091, 4154, 4155, 4162, 4163, 4170, 4171, 4178, 4179, 4186 or 4187 with at least three people (at least two of whom are paying full price) you get the connecting cabin free for children under 16 years of age.•Double bed (can be separated into two singles if desired)•Sofa, can partly be set up as a bed/partly as an additional upper bed•Bathroom with shower or bath tub & hairdryer•Flat-screen TV, phone & safe, individually adjustable air conditioning
•16.8 sqm with window, maximum occupancy: 2 persons•Double bed (beds can be separated into two singles if desired) and seating area•Bathroom with shower or bath tub & hairdryer•Flat-screen TV, phone & safe, individually adjustable air conditioning
•17.1 - 17.7 sqm with window, maximum occupancy: 4 persons•Double bed (can be separated into two singles if desired)•Sofa, can partly be set up as a bed/partly as an additional upper bed•Bathroom with shower or bath tub & hairdryer•Flat-screen TV, phone & safe, individually adjustable air conditioning
•17.3 - 17.9 sqm with window, maximum occupancy: 4 persons•Double bed (can be separated into two singles if desired)•Sofa, can partly be set up as a bed/partly as an additional upper bed•Bathroom with shower or bath tub & hairdryer•Flat-screen TV, phone & safe, individually adjustable air conditioning
•16.8 - 18.3 sqm with window, maximum occupancy: 2 persons•Double bed (beds can be separated into two singles if desired) and seating area•Bathroom with shower or bath tub & hairdryer•Flat-screen TV, phone & safe, individually adjustable air conditioning
•16.8 sqm with window (partially restricted view),maximum occupancy: 2 persons•Double bed (beds can be separated into two singles if desired) and seating area•Bathroom with shower or bath tub & hairdryer•Flat-screen TV, phone & safe, individually adjustable air conditioning
•16.0 - 18.5 sqm with porthole, maximum occupancy: 4 persons•Double bed (beds can be separated into two singles if desired) and seating area•Sofa, can partly be set up as a bed/partly as an additional upper bed•Bathroom with shower or bath tub & hairdryer•Flat-screen TV, phone & safe, individually adjustable air conditioning
•16.4 - 17.0 sqm, maximum occupancy:4 persons•Double bed (can be separated into two singles if desired)•Sofa, can partly be set up as a bed/partly as an additional upper bed•Bathroom with shower & hairdryer•Flat-screen TV, phone & safe, individually adjustable air conditioning
•16.4 - 17.1 sqm, maximum occupancy: 4 persons•Double bed (can be separated into two singles if desired)•Sofa, can partly be set up as a bed/partly as an additional upper bed•Bathroom with shower & hairdryer•Flat-screen TV, phone & safe, individually adjustable air conditioning
From
EUR2,399*
per person
*All prices are per person twin share unless stated as solo, triple or quad share.
