Vasco Da Gama, World Cruise Sector 2025-2026 ex Athens to Malaga

14 days | Athens • Katakolon • Corfu • Sicily • Sorrento • Rome • Livorno • Genoa • Marseille • Barcelona • Valencia • Málaga

Experience sun-drenched highlights such as Athens and the Peloponnese, Sorrento and Rome, Livorno and Genoa, Barcelona and Málaga on this cruise. And as if these wonderful cities and regions weren't reason enough to go on board, two particularly beautiful - and very different - islands, Corfu and Sicily, are also on the itinerary. They promise a pleasant contrast to the hustle and bustle of the big city. The perfect cruise to experience the Mediterranean in all its diversity! When the warm southern sun shines on your face, simply close your eyes for a moment and enjoy the Mediterranean lifestyle to the full. We'll make sure you open them again at the right moment so you don't miss the highlights of your dream 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.

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.