Vasco Da Gama, World Cruise Sector 2025-2026 ex Auckland to Sydney

19 days | Auckland • New Zealand • Tasmania • Kangaroo Island • Portland • Melbourne • Sydney

From Europe, it looks as if New Zealand and Australia are close to each other. However, if you travel between the two nations in the Pacific on board the VASCO DA GAMA, you will see that they are not only separated by a lot of water, but also by many cultural differences. This is exactly what makes this dream cruise between Auckland and Sydney so appealing! You move between Auckland and Napier, pay a visit to Wellington and look out for dolphins in Lyttelton. On Stewart Island you go in search of kiwis and in Hobart for the Tasmanian devil, before the kangaroos move into the sights of your binoculars. On Kangaroo Island, for example, your eyes will be enough to spot the animals - that's how close you'll get to them on this occasion. But you won't miss out on the Australian lifestyle either - after all, Adelaide, Melbourne and Sydney are famous for just that.

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.

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.