With an enviable reputation and established following on the international cruise market, the premium 1220 passenger Vasco da Gama will join the Ambassador Cruise Lines fleet Combining beautiful, contemporary decor with a more traditional cruise style, Vasco da Gama is small to mid-size, by comparison with the new mega-ships carrying up to 6000 passengers and is a wonderful new addition to the fleet.
The 55,877 grt Vasco da Gama has nine passenger decks serviced by eight lifts, is stabilised and air conditioned throughout and underwent a multi-million-dollar refurbishment in 2015. In preparation for her maiden CMV voyage, she will undergo further upgrading and livery change.
The onboard facilities are impressive and include Hollywood’s, the fabulous two-tiered show lounge, where you may enjoy ‘big show’ entertainment from our talented singers and dancers or one of our special guest acts. With its panoramic seascapes, The Dome Observatory is a delightful venue to relax and watch the world sail by or to chat with fellow passengers, and at night, this is the place to be to dance the night away.
By contrast, head to the Blue Room, the perfect venue to enjoy some musical entertainment after another wonderful day ashore or a nightcap before taking that final stroll on deck and retiring to the comfort of your cabin. All in all, there’s a choice of five lounge bars, a pool bar and four entertainment venues each with its own individual style. Which will be your favourite haunt?
Vasco da Gama offers a choice of three main Waterfront Restaurants – Waterfront Restaurant, Waterfront Mediterranean and Waterfront Eurasia where, unlike our other ships, dining will be flexible and not fixed to specific sittings. You are therefore free to dine where and when you want to. In addition, there are two delightful speciality restaurants – The Grill and Chef’s Table (supplements apply) or, as an alternative, enjoy more relaxed buffet style meals at the Club Bistro.
The impressive three-decked atrium is the focal point of the ship offering a shopping galleria, Reception, Shore Excursions desk and photo gallery. Elsewhere, you’ll find a cinema, casino, Trumps & Aces bridge and card room, arts and crafts area, meeting room, ship’s library and children’s facilities. Plus, there’s Cappuccino’s coffee shop and Gelato’s ice cream bar to tempt you.
Vasco da Gama offers extensive deck areas and in keeping with her tradition, starboard and port side promenades with timber style decking. There are two swimming pools with the main top deck pool benefitting from a retractable roof so that you can relax in this stylish setting, whatever the weather. If you are feeling more active, then why not team up for a game of tennis or basketball. Be pampered at the well-appointed wellness centre with its beautiful spa amenities, make use of the hairdressing and beauty facilities, or work out in the well-equipped gym.
Comfortable cabin accommodation ranges from standard to deluxe with 80% enjoying an ocean view. There are no less than 149 balcony cabins and 28 more spacious suites which also benefit from having private balconies.
Ship Profile & Stats
Maiden voyage: 1993
Refurbished: 2015
Tonnage: 55,877
Length: 219.4 m
Beam: 30.8 m
Draft: 7.7 m
Speed: 16.5 knots
Ship registration: Bahamas
Passenger capacity (dbl): 1576
Crew nationality: International
Officer nationality: International
Dining nationality: International
Ship Amenities
Air Conditioning with Personal Controls
Flat screen television
In Room Safe
Telephone
Ship Facilities
Medical Centre
Self Service Launderette
Hollywood's Theatre
Photo Gallery
Charlie's Bar
Cellar Door
Conference Rooms
Waterfront Restaurant
Shopping Boutiques
Ocean Bar
Casino
Trumps & Aces Card Room
Blue Room
Grill Bar
The Grill
Chef's Table
Waterfront Eurasia
Waterfront Mediterranean
Oasis Pool
Life Photo Studio
Fitness Centre
Jade Wellness
Alfresco Grill
Swimming Pool
Lido Bar
Gelato's
Capuccino's
Club Bistro
Terrace
The Dome & Nightclub
Jogging & Walking Track
Sports Court
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Located forward on Navigator’s Deck 10, the highest accommodation deck, this expansive Royal Penthouse suite comprises of a sitting area with a double sofa-bed and a large private balcony. King bedded, this suite offers en-suite facilities with whirlpool bath and shower above, generous hanging and storage space and a fridge.
These spacious De Luxe suites are located on Navigator’s Deck 10 and comprise of a sitting area and a private balcony. They are twin/king bedded, and a double sofa-bed may accommodate a third and/or fourth passenger. They offer en-suite facilities with whirlpool bath and shower above (cabin 10058 shower only), wardrobe, storage space and a fridge.
Located aft on Navigator’s Deck 10, the highest accommodation deck, there are 20 twin/double bedded Premium cabins with private balconies. They offer en-suite facilities with whirlpool bath and shower over, wardrobe, ample storage space and a fridge. Some of these cabins have a sofabed for a third occupant.
Located midship on Verandah Deck 9, these cabins offer the benefit of a private balcony. They are twin/double bedded with private en-suite facilities, whirlpool bath with shower over plus ample hanging and storage space and a fridge.
There are 48 Superior Plus cabins with private balconies located midship on Verandah Deck 9. These cabins are twin/double with some having a sofa-bed for a third occupant. They offer en-suite facilities with whirlpool bath, shower over, wardrobe, ample storage space and a fridge.
Located on Verandah Deck 9, there are 42 Superior cabins with private balconies. They offer en-suite facilities with a whirlpool bath and shower over (9186 and 9190 have shower only), wardrobe, ample storage space and a fridge. Cabins 9174, 9175, 9178 and 9179 are twin/double bedded cabins. The remainder have a sofabed for a third occupant.
These ocean view cabins all offer private en-suite facilities with bath and shower over plus ample hanging and storage space. They are twin/double bedded and are located midship on Main Deck 5.
Located on Main Deck 5, these midship cabins offer private en-suite facilities with bath and shower over and ample hanging and storage space. The majority are twin/double bedded. However, cabins 5082, 5083, 5086 and 5087 have a third and/or fourth berth.
These ocean view cabins all offer private en-suite facilities with bath and shower over plus ample hanging and storage space. They are twin/double bedded and are located midship on A Deck 4.
These ocean view cabins conveniently located adjacent to the wraparound promenade deck offer private en-suite facilities with bath and shower over (6182 and 6183 have shower only) plus ample hanging and storage space. They are all twin/double bedded and are located on Promenade Deck 6 with convenient access to the restaurant and lounges on Boat Deck 7. Cabins 6182 and 6183 are equipped for passengers with specific mobility limitations and their companions.
Located forward and aft on Promenade Deck 6, these twin/double bedded cabins offer private en-suite facilities with bath and shower over plus ample hanging and storage space.
Located on Main Deck 5, Promenade Deck 6 and Verandah Deck 9, these cabins offer private en-suite facilities with bath and shower over plus ample hanging and storage space. Some cabins on Main Deck 5 and Verandah Deck 9 have a third and/or fourth berth.
Located midship on A Deck 4, these twin/double cabins offer private en-suite facilities with bath and shower over plus ample hanging and storage space. The majority have a third and/or fourth berth. All these cabins interconnect with the adjacent cabin when required.
These cabins on A Deck 4 and Main Deck 5 are with port hole ocean view. All these twin/double cabins offer private en-suite facilities with bath and shower over (4010, 4011, 4014, 4015, 5006 and 5007 have shower only) plus ample hanging and storage space. Cabins 4006, 4007, 4022 and 4023 provide accommodation for a third and/or fourth occupant. Cabins 4101, 4011, 4014 and 4015 are equipped for passengers with specific mobility limitations and their companions.
These cabins are located on Promenade Deck 6 with convenient access to the restaurant and lounges on Boat Deck 7. All these twin/double cabins have partially or fully obstructed views and offer private en-suite facilities with bath and shower over plus ample hanging and storage space.
These cabins offer private en-suite facilities with shower plus ample hanging and storage space. They are all twin/double bedded and are located on Verandah Deck 9 and Navigator’s Deck 10.
These twin/double cabins are conveniently located on Promenade Deck 6 and all offer private en-suite facilities with shower plus ample hanging and storage space. Cabins 6088, 6092, 6097, 6221 and 6225 provide accommodation for a third and/or fourth occupant.
Located midship on Main Deck 5, these twin/double cabins all offer private en-suite facilities with shower plus ample hanging and storage space. Some have a third and/or fourth berth.
These twin/double bedded cabins all offer private en-suite facilities with shower plus ample hanging and storage space. They are located on Main Deck 5 and Verandah Deck 9. Some of these cabins have a sofa-bed for a third occupant and some offer an upper fourth berth.
Located on A Deck 4, these cabins all offer private en-suite facilities with shower plus ample hanging and storage space. They are twin/double bedded and some have a sofa-bed for a third occupant.
