Make a new booking on this cruise by 30th June 2025 and save big with these exclusive new cruise fares! Prices shown here are already at the discounted prices. Offer applies to all categories. Other categories available - please request your chosen cabin category pricing at time of enquiry. Spaces are limited, so book your cabin on this cruise before it's too late! Conditions apply*
Category 2 Inside Cabin - was EUR3,734 - now EUR3,291*pp
Category 4 Outside Porthole Cabin - was EUR4,229 - now EUR3,701*pp
Category 6 Outside Promenade Deck Cabin - was EUR4,574 - now EUR3,961*pp
Category 15 Suite with Balcony - was EUR11,212 - now EUR10,571*pp
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Cruise-Only prices include:
- 22 night cruise aboard Vasco da Gama from Panama City, Panama to Papeete, Tahiti
- 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 EUR770 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 EUR1210 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 10Apr25. 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 Conditions: The offer must be accepted in writing within 7 working days of issue - otherwise it will lapse. The corresponding deadlines for accepting the offer are noted in the offer. After acceptance of the offer, at least two working days are required to activate the offer in the booking systems. The publication dates and booking deadlines stated in the offer apply. Different transit times are only possible after prior enquiry and confirmation by nicko cruises. Cabins for single use are subject to a limited contingent. The contingent may be exhausted at any time. Note VASCO DA GAMA: Cabins for single use in balcony cabins and suites are subject to a very limited contingent. This is usually sold out very quickly and is then no longer available for marketing at special prices. The contingent for multi-bed occupancy and children travelling with you at a special price (including free family cabins on VASCO DA GAMA) is also limited.
Special Validity Dates
Special is valid from 10 April 2025 to 30 June 2025 or until sold out/withdrawn.
Cruise Itinerary
Date
Port
Arrive
Depart
18 Dec 2025
Panama City, Panama
Embark
Overnight
19 Dec 2025
Panama City, Panama
20 Dec 2025
At Sea
21 Dec 2025
Manta, Equador
22 Dec 2025
Guayaquil, Equador
23 Dec 2025
At Sea
24 Dec 2025
Callao (Lima) Peru
25 Dec 2025
At Sea
26 Dec 2025
At Sea
27 Dec 2025
At Sea
28 Dec 2025
At Sea
29 Dec 2025
At Sea
30 Dec 2025
Easter Island (Hanga Roa), Chile
Overnight
31 Dec 2025
Easter Island (Hanga Roa), Chile
1 Jan 2026
At Sea
2 Jan 2026
At Sea
3 Jan 2026
Pitcairn (Adamstown), Pitcairn Islands
Overnight
4 Jan 2026
Pitcairn (Adamstown), Pitcairn Islands
5 Jan 2026
At Sea
6 Jan 2026
At Sea
7 Jan 2026
Fakarava, French Polynesia
8 Jan 2026
Papeete, Tahiti
Overnight
9 Jan 2026
Papeete, Tahiti
Disembark
23 days | Panama City • Ecuador • Peru • Easter Island • Pitcairn Islands • Tuamoto Archipelago • Tahiti
In the endless expanses of the South Pacific, the VASCO DA GAMA takes you to the most beautiful places in the world. From Panama via Ecuador and Peru, you set off in the direction of Easter Island. Here you will be captivated by the 800 or so stone statues called Moai. On the Pitcairn Islands, you will be amazed at how varied a single archipelago can be. And in French Polynesia, you will visit Tahiti, one of the most beautiful islands the South Seas has to offer. Although: every one of the many thousands of islands can actually make that claim!
On our VASCO DA GAMA, which was named Ship of the Year in April 2023, you can travel to your personal places of longing all over the world. Whether you are dreaming of the North Cape, the Mediterranean or even a trip around the world: You will indulge in pure cruise feeling on a comparatively small ship with a manageable number of guests of maximum 1,000 passengers. Enjoy the family atmosphere on board our charming ocean-going vessel VASCO DA GAMA and indulge in culinary delights in our five restaurants. Our attentive, German-speaking service staff will serve you top-class drinks in the seven bars and cafés on board, which have been furnished with great attention to detail. The heated swimming pool on the Lido Deck can be used all year round, regardless of the weather, thanks to the flexible sliding glass roof. Our on-board program is rounded off by first-class entertainment with on-board shows, varied live music and lectures on local history.
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, large whirlpool bathtub and hairdryer • Flat-screen TV, phone, safe • air conditioning • minibar/refrigerator in the cabin • Extras for penthouse suite guests:- Welcome fruit bowl, one bottle of wine & water - Laundry - & ironing service - Use of the exclusive Neptune’s Lounge - culinary gem in the evening from the chef - 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 level-access, walk-in shower and hairdryer • Flat-screen TV, phone, safe • Options for preparing coffee/tea • air conditioning • minibar/refrigerator in the cabin • Extras for suite guests (category 15): - Welcome fruit bowl, one bottle of wine & water- Laundry service - Use of the exclusive Neptune's Lounge - culinary gem in the evening from the chef - Atlas, binoculars, umbrella & bathrobe for the duration of the cruise 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 whirlpool bathtub and hairdryer•Flat-screen TV, phone, safe•Options for preparing coffee/tea • air conditioning • Extras for all balcony cabin guests - categories 13 & 14:- Welcome fruit bowl, one bottle of wine & water - Atlas, binoculars, umbrella & bathrobe for the duration of the cruise 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 whirlpool bathtub and hairdryer • Flat-screen TV, phone, safe • Options for preparing coffee/tea • air conditioning • Extras for all balcony cabin guests – categories 13 & 14:- Welcome fruit bowl, one bottle of wine & water - Atlas, binoculars, umbrella & bathrobe for the duration of the cruise as well as towelling slippers
• 17.5 sqm with window, maximum occupancy: 2 persons • Double bed (can be separated into two singles if desired) & seating area • Bathroom with shower or bath tub & hairdryer • Flat-screen TV, phone & safe, 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 level-access, walk in shower & hairdryer • Flat-screen TV, phone & safe, 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 level-access, walk-in shower & hairdryer • Flat-screen TV, phone & safe, air conditioning
• 16.8 sqm with window, maximum occupancy: 3 persons • Double bed (beds can be separated into two singles if desired) • Sofa, can partly be set up as a bed • Bathroom with shower or bath tub & hairdryer • Flat-screen TV, phone & safe, air conditioning
• 16,4 - 17,7 sqm with window, maximum occupancy: 3 persons • Double bed (can be separated into two singles if desired) • Sofa, can partly be set up as a bed • Bathroom with level-access, walk-in shower & hairdryer • Flat-screen TV, phone & safe, air conditioning
• 17.3 - 17.9 sqm with window, maximum occupancy: 2 persons • Double bed (can be separated into two singles if desired) • Sofa, • Bathroom with shower or bath tub & hairdryer • Flat-screen TV, phone & safe, air conditioning
• 16.8 - 22 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, 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, air conditioning
• 16.0 - 23.7 sqm with porthole, maximum occupancy: 2 persons • Double bed (beds can be separated into two singles if desired) and seating area • Sofa • Bathroom with shower or bath tub & hairdryer • Flat-screen TV, phone & safe, air conditioning
• 16.4 - 20.2 sqm, maximum occupancy:3 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, air conditioning
• 13-21 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, air conditioning
From
EUR3,291*
per person
*All prices are per person twin share unless stated as solo, triple or quad share.
