MS Vasco da Gama
- Built
- 2002 (refurbished 2014)
- Guests
- 138
- Length
- 75m
- Width
- 11.4m
- Staterooms
- 71
- Electricity
- 220v
- River
- Douro
- Country Region
- Northern Portugal
Ship Overview
With a friendly appearance that cannot pass unnoticed, Vasco da Gama is one of CruiseEurope’s most suitable riverboats for a family holiday, should you be interested in exploring Portugal’s beauty through a Douro river cruise. Although it has been originally built in 2002, it went under a massive transformation in 2009, which resulted in a modern looking interior in all public areas, as well as in all the 71 cabins it contains. With a maximum of 142 passengers onboard, this riverboat features plenty of appealing facilities waiting to be discovered.
- Lounge-bar with a dancefloor
- Bar
- Impressive sundeck equipped with deck chairs
- Dining area
- Elevator service
- Souvenir boutique
- 220V electricity
- Air-conditioning system
- Radar
- Central heating
- Radiophone
- Wifi
- Upper deck - 38 cabins featured with twin beds
- Middle deck - 18 cabins ( 15 cabins with twin beds, 3 cabins provided with a double bed)
- Main deck - 15 cabins ( 13 twin cabins, 2 cabins with single beds)
Reviews
Marian4.0 - GoodWritten on October 27th, 2024CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this reviewDear Mrs. ADAMS, Thank you for your feedback. We understand the importance of hygiene and safety during your journey. While there are no longer mandatory measures, we do encourage passengers and crew to wear masks and use hand sanitizers if they experience any symptoms, ensuring a comfortable environment for everyone. We appreciate your input and will continue to review our practices to enhance the experience for all our guests. The CroisiEurope Team- Richard5.0 - ExcellentWritten on July 27th, 2024
- DWDonald5.0 - ExcellentWritten on June 11th, 2024
- JTJeanne5.0 - ExcellentWritten on May 21st, 2024
- CMChristine5.0 - ExcellentWritten on May 8th, 2024
- AKenyn Cheatham1.0 - BadWritten on April 17th, 2024
- KLKathleen5.0 - ExcellentWritten on October 26th, 2023CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this reviewThank you very much for taking the time to write this pleasant message. We are delighted to have been able to meet your expectations, our teams thrive on feedback such as yours. We hope to see you back on board our boats soon. Have a Beautiful day, CroisiEurope
- AAAdrian5.0 - ExcellentWritten on July 29th, 2023CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this reviewDear Mr. Ahlquist, thank you for your lovely review of your cruise with CroisiEurope. We are very pleased to read that you enjoyed your time on board. Thank you for your compliments on the staff, we'll make sure to let them know. We look forward to welcome you again soon on board one of our ships. Best regards, CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
- Danuta5.0 - ExcellentWritten on May 22nd, 2023CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this reviewDear Mrs. Koloski, thank you for your review. We are glad to read you had a great trip with CroisiEurope. We hope we'll have the pleasure to welcome you again on board one of our ships. Kind regards, CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
- KMKim4.0 - GoodWritten on May 9th, 2023CroisiEurope River Cruises commented on this reviewDear Mrs. McKinley, We would like to thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your cruise with us. We are glad to read you had a good time. Regarding the wifi on board, the reception can differ from places to places especially during navigation. Nonetheless, we will pass your comments on to our I.T Department for information. We hope we'll have the pleasure to welcome you again on board one of our ships. Best regards, CroisiEurope Customer Care Department
Staterooms / Suites
- Cabin Upper Deck (129 ft²)
- Cabin Middle Deck (129 ft²)
- Cabin Main Deck (129 ft²)
Features
- Ensuite Bathroom
- Television
- Air-conditioning
- In-room phone
- In-room safe
- Shower
- Wi-Fi
- Towels
Deck Plans
Sun Deck
Upper Deck
Middle Deck
Main Deck
Categories
Dining
- Carefully designed menus invite you to experience the exquisite French gastronomy
- Croisi’s chefs have worked along Michelin-starred giants such as Marc Haeberlin and Paul Bocuse
- Alain Bohn, Croisi’s head chef, is a member of Maîtres Cuisiniers de France, a 50 years old association including no more than 250 chefs worldwide
- Enjoy a self-served breakfast buffet abundant in pastries, cold cuts, eggs, various sausage varieties, fresh fruit and yogurt or jams and jellies; quench your thirst with fresh fruit juices and a warm cup of tea or coffee
- Delight yourself with 3 course lunch and dinner menus cooked using only the freshest of ingredients
- Your meals will be paired with excellent complimentary wines
- All lunch and dinner meals are served at fixed times and in a single seating for all passengers
- Croisi provides free beverages on all cruises including mineral water, fruit juice, coffee, tea, beer or house wine
- Some cruises include an open bar, but for those that don’t, travelers can purchase a €30 drink card that will cover beverages served at the bar; any amount of money remaining on your card will be reimbursed at the end of the cruise
- Premium vintage wines, as well as champagne are available at an additional charge on all cruises
MS Vasco da Gama Tours
- From Portugal to Spain: Porto, the Douro Valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise) (10 destinations) 8 daysStarts PortoEnds PortoSold Out
- Discover Lisbon, Porto and the Douro Valley (port-to-port cruise) (7 destinations) 8 daysStarts LisbonEnds Porto$2,562
- From Portugal to Spain: Porto, the Douro Valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise) - VASCO DE GAMA 8 daysStarts PortoEnds Porto$2,627
- From Portugal to Spain: Porto, the Douro Valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) - VASCO DE GAMA 8 daysStarts PortoEnds Porto$5,031
