15 days | Kiel • Bergen • Nordfjordeid • Kristiansund • Lofoten • North Cape • Hammerfest • Harstad • Alesund • Kiel
Of course, you can also experience the Norwegian west coast from land. But from the water, you are right in the middle of this fabulous landscape. Look forward to the Hardangerfjord, one of the longest fjords in Norway, which stretches 170 kilometers into the country. Get to know (and love!) Norway's second largest city, Bergen, before setting course for the Lofoten Islands. Only a few travelers make the journey here. But it's worth it! The same applies to the North Cape: getting to the northernmost point in Europe by boat is a great adventure! By the time you have seen Alesund, you will find it hard to decide what you enjoyed most about your Norway cruise.
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
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