MS Vasco de Gama, MS Vasco de Gama River Cruises, MS Vasco de Gama Ship

Q: When was MS Vasco de Gama built, and when was it last refurbished?

MS Vasco de Gama entered service in 2002, built by Meuse et Sambre Shipyard (Beez-Namur, Belgium). It was last refurbished in 2014.

Q: How many passengers does MS Vasco de Gama carry?

MS Vasco de Gama carries 142 guests at double occupancy. A crew of 20 looks after them, about one crew member for every 7.1 guests.

Q: How big is MS Vasco de Gama?

MS Vasco de Gama measures 1,200 gross tons, 262 feet long and 39 feet wide. Its deck plans show 4 passenger decks.

Q: What kinds of staterooms are on MS Vasco de Gama?

MS Vasco de Gama has 71 staterooms in 3 booking categories, all of the Oceanview type. The Accommodations tab lists every category with its size and the decks it is on.

Q: How many decks does MS Vasco de Gama have?

MS Vasco de Gama has 4 passenger decks, numbered 1 to 4. Staterooms are on decks 1 to 3.

Q: What dining times does MS Vasco de Gama offer?

MS Vasco de Gama offers Assigned dining in its main dining room.

Q: Where is MS Vasco de Gama registered?

MS Vasco de Gama sails under the flag of France.

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MS Vasco de Gama

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MS Vasco de Gama Facts: General | Staterooms | Activities

Inaugural Year: 2002

Last Refurbished: 2014

Tonnage (GRT): 1,200

Passenger Capacity (double): 142

Passenger Capacity (all): 142

Country of Registration: France

Builder: Meuse et Sambre Shipyard (Beez-Namur, Belgium)

Crew: 20

Length: 262 feet

Beam: 39 feet

Passenger Decks: 4

Cruising Speed: 9.0 knots

All Staterooms: 71

Oceanview w/ No Balcony: 71

Casino: No

Spa Accommodations: No

Water Slide: No

Rock Climbing Wall: No

Outdoor Movie Screen: No

Water Sports Platform: No

Ice Skating Rink: No

Dining: Assigned

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Overview

MS Vasco de Gama

MS Vasco de Gama is a gorgeous three-deck ship that has been traveling along the Douro River in Portugal since 2002. The ship was updated in 2014 to bring you only the best cruise and excursion experience in Europe. A mid-sized vessel, MS Vasco de Gama travels to destinations including Porto, Regua, Pinhao, Vega de Teron, Barca D’alva, Senhora da Ribiera, Ferradosa, Folgosa

and Leverinho to bring you all that European waterways has to offer.

Keeping in line with CroisiEurope's standards, you will receive the very best of service aboard MS Vasco de Gama. The fact that CroisiEurope specializes in river cruises means that the experience of a river cruise will not be matched by any other company. From panoramic views to the most expert of river tour guides, there will be no shortage of enjoyment aboard MS Vasco de Gama.

Ship Highlights

River Cruise Experience

An advantage of taking a river cruise on MS Vasco de Gama is that you will be able to experience much more than you would on a land tour of Europe. You will be able to visit smaller and more quaint ports than you could on an ocean cruise. You will also be able to visit multiple ports in one day and take advantage of much later departure times from port cities. You can take all the time you want throughout the day to explore every European town along the river. This allows ample time to get the full experience of each city along your itinerary. A river vessel that travels overnights translates to more port time for every guest, meaning that you can truly immerse yourself in a world of culture and explore everything that the European waterways has to offer while sailing aboard MS Vasco de Gama. The best part is that you get to travel while you sleep!

When you’re not busy immersing yourself in the rich culture of the Douro River region by exploring the land or trying your hands at local activities and customs onshore, you can hang out in the lounge-bar, catch some rays atop the sundeck or take a stroll through the giftshop. There is also onboard Wi-Fi for your convenience.

Authentic French Cuisine

MS Vasco de Gama’s immersion in local culture does not end with the river. CroisiEurope is known for having some of the best authentic French cuisine aboard all of their river vessels and MS Vasco de Gama is no different. The expert chefs are skillfully trained in French cuisine and work hard every day to bring you the finest food prepared with the freshest local ingredients. You will experience classic French dishes, matched perfectly with hand-picked bottles of red and white wines, that will leave you coming back for more. Each menu is carefully selected and designed by Alain Bohn, CroisiEurope's head chef who was

Local performers provide onboard entertainment for you to enjoy.

recently nominated as a member of the Maitres Cuisiniers de France.

Cultural Highlights

These in-depth experiences are included as an essential part of discovering more about the places through which you cruise, and each activity is planned specifically to illuminate each itinerary. Some cultural highlights that you can experience while aboard MS Vasco de Gama may include:

A guided tour of the amazing city of Porto
Touring the incredible formal gardens at the Mateus Palace and Vila Real
Visiting one of the oldest cities in the world, Salamanca, by way of a bicycle

Itineraries may vary by ship, are subject to change, and this list may not be exhaustive or all-inclusive. Check with each CroisiEurope ship for more information on individual itineraries and their most recent versions.

Have a question about MS Vasco de Gama? See the MS Vasco de Gama FAQs.

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MS Vasco de Gama Staterooms

Stateroom Guide at a Glance

Every type of stateroom on MS Vasco de Gama, with its booking categories, size and where it is on the ship. Select a deck number to open that deck plan.

Stateroom types on MS Vasco de Gama
Stateroom type	Categories	Approx. size	Where on the ship
Standard Stateroom	TBA TBA	129 sq. ft.	Mid-ship, deck 1; mid-ship and aft, deck 2; forward, mid-ship and aft, deck 3
Single	TBA	129 sq. ft.	See the deck plans

Sizes are approximate, and some staterooms in a category differ in size or layout.

All staterooms include the following amenities:

TV
Telephone (for internal calls only)
Bathroom with shower and toilet
Towels
Safe
Independent air-conditioning
Electricity 220V
Wi-Fi

Oceanview

Standard Stateroom

Category	Approx. size	Location
TBA	129 sq. ft.	Main (Deck 1) and Middle (Deck 2) (mid-ship)Upper (Deck 3) (forward, mid-ship and aft)
TBA	129 sq. ft.	Main (Deck 1) (mid-ship)Middle (Deck 2) (mid-ship and aft)

Staterooms include a window and equipped with private shower and toilet, TV, radio, telephone, and safe.

Single

Category	Approx. size
TBA	129 sq. ft.

Suites include a window and equipped with private shower and toilet, TV, radio, telephone, and safe.

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Deck Plans

MS Vasco de Gama Deck Plans

Deck:

Main (Deck 1)

Public Areas

Restaurant

Deck Plan Key

Lift
Twin
Smaller Twin
Single

Main (Deck 1) deck plan for MS Vasco de Gama — Main (Deck 1), MS Vasco de Gama

FAQs

MS Vasco de Gama FAQs

Quick answers about MS Vasco de Gama, from the details on this page.

When was MS Vasco de Gama built, and when was it last refurbished?

MS Vasco de Gama entered service in 2002, built by Meuse et Sambre Shipyard (Beez-Namur, Belgium). It was last refurbished in 2014.

How many passengers does MS Vasco de Gama carry?

MS Vasco de Gama carries 142 guests at double occupancy. A crew of 20 looks after them, about one crew member for every 7.1 guests.

How big is MS Vasco de Gama?

MS Vasco de Gama measures 1,200 gross tons, 262 feet long and 39 feet wide. Its deck plans show 4 passenger decks.

What kinds of staterooms are on MS Vasco de Gama?

MS Vasco de Gama has 71 staterooms in 3 booking categories, all of the Oceanview type. The Accommodations tab lists every category with its size and the decks it is on.

How many decks does MS Vasco de Gama have?

MS Vasco de Gama has 4 passenger decks, numbered 1 to 4. Staterooms are on decks 1 to 3.

What dining times does MS Vasco de Gama offer?

MS Vasco de Gama offers Assigned dining in its main dining room.

Where is MS Vasco de Gama registered?

MS Vasco de Gama sails under the flag of France.

Photos provided are not guaranteed to accurately represent the room or space listed, and may be of a similar ship. All stateroom descriptions are subject to change. Some staterooms in the same category may have different furniture arrangements or be a different size than listed. Deck plans are subject to change. Please verify all information directly with the cruise line. We reserve the right to correct errors.