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Vasco da Gama

3 reviews | 638° place out of 697
84.06
Vasco da Gama
Details
  • Shipyard Fincantieri
  • Year 1992
  • Length 219.21 m
  • Beam 30.80 m
  • Tons 55,819 gt
  • Decks 9
  • Cabins 630
  • Passengers 1350
  • Crew 560
  • Crew/Pax ratio 1 : 2.41
  • Currency EUR
  • Language German
  • Flag Portugal
Description

Vasco da Gama combines the tradition of Portuguese explorers with the needs of today's cruise passengers. At 219 meters long and 31 meters wide, the ship offers its guests all the space they need, spread over nine passenger decks. On board there are five bars and lounges in different designs, five restaurants, an elegant wellness area with sauna and Turkish bath, a large fitness center, sports areas on the outdoor decks and two swimming pools, one of which has a sliding glass roof. At "Hollywood's" theater on two decks, the on-board theater company offers evening entertainment.
The children's area on two decks and special family cabins provide the ideal base for an enjoyable family vacation. The ship also has a few cabins for disabled guests and has a dialysis unit. All cabins have a closet, shower or bathtub, bathroom, individually controlled air conditioning/heating, safe and satellite TV. Beds can be separated into two singles if desired. Hair dryers are available in all cabins. In the kitchen, chefs can cater to all dietary needs as well as satisfy guests with international specialties.
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Josef E @cruising4u Expert Contributor (12) 09/06/2023
77.45

Kleines Schiff mit spannenden Routen, besonders für Einzel- und Langzeitreisende geeignet

I liked

Besonders spannende Routen mit kleinen Häfen, Lange Liegezeiten, 3 Hauptrestaurants, Themenbuffets, moderne Renovierung

I didn't like

frühe All-aboard-Zeit am Einschiffungs-/Wechseltag trotz später Abfahrt, keine Abwechselung beim Show-Programm

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Sehr entspanntes Reisen (Slow Cruising) zu wenig besuchten kleinen Häfen. Dank attraktiver Routen besonders für Entdecker und Langzeit-Kreuzfahrten (bishin zur Weltreise) geeignet. Limitierung der Gästezahl auf max. 1000 Pax = viel Platz an Bord & besondere Angebote für Einzelreisende. Sehr vielfältige Essenauswahl in den drei inkludierten Hauptrestaurants. Schöner Pool-Bereich am Heck, kleiner Pool in der Schiffsmitte mit Schiebedach. Sehr günstige Getränkepreise an Bord, sehr leckeres kostenfreies Eis. Attraktive Frühstücksauswahl besonders auf den Dt. Geschmack abgestimmt. Die Crew war in der Kommunikaton sehr zurückhaltend. Ausflüge eher hochpreisig. Lektor und Fitness-Trainerin sehr gut. Internet/Wlan nur in Volumenpaketen kaufbar (kostspielig, aber schnell). Tolle philippinische Party-Band bringt Stimmung auch bei teils älterem Publikum. Hauptsächlich deutschsprachige Gäste, jedoch auch für englischsprachige Gäste mit entsprechenden Speisekarten/Tagesprogramm gut geeignet.

Cruising area
Western Mediterranean
Experience
Cruised (17 days)
Language
German
Period
Mar 2023
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
Germany
Ports of call: Las Palmas, Arrecife, Agadir, Casablanca, Càdiz, Malaga, Palma de Mallorca, Melilla, Cartagena, Valencia, Mahón, Porto Empedocle (Ersatz: Trapani), Valletta
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Hans T @trulla60 New Contributor (1) 27/02/2022
85.36

Bis zum Äquator und nicht weiter

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Interessante Route

I didn't like

Senegal durfte nicht angelaufen werden Reiseabbruch wegen positiver Test bei Crew

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sehr großzügige Reederei erstattet Reisepreis

Cruising area
Canaries, Azores, Cape Verde
Experience
Cruised (13 days)
Language
German
Period
Feb 2022
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
Germany
Ports of call: Las Palmas Mindelo (CV)
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Gabriele B @GabrieleBassi Top Reviewer (91) 10/02/2022 Author
89.36

Vasco da Gama, nave sempre bella

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Itinerario cambiato molto pesantemente

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Si vede che la Vasco da Gama è stata un gran bella nave. Adesso ha i suoi anni ma molti ambienti sono ancora belli ed alcune zone hanno avuto un restyling moderno che non guasta. Buon servizio, buona cucina e un concetto di crociera, quello verso mete poco battute e con un numero di persone non eccessivo a bordo, oggi molto interessante.

Cruising area
Canaries, Azores, Cape Verde
Experience
Cruised (14 days)
Language
Italian
Period
Nov 2021
Who cruised?
Couple
Nationality
Italy
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