Gran Canaria • Kapverden • Barbados • St. Lucia • Dominica • Montserrat • St. Kitts • Jamaika

16 nights sailing from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on cruise ship Vasco da Gama

Itinerary: Sailing from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, visiting Mindelo (Cape Verde), Bridgetown (Barbados), Santa Lucia (Castries), Roseau (Dominica), Little Bay, St. Kitts (Basseterre), ending in Port Royal (Jamaica).
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16 nights sailing from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on cruise ship Vasco da Gama

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Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Embarkation | Departure: 20:00H
Day 2-3 at sea
Day 4 Mindelo (Cape Verde) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 18:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 5-6-7-8-9 at sea
Day 10 Bridgetown (Barbados) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 18:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 11 Santa Lucia (Castries) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 18:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 12 Roseau (Dominica) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 18:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 13 Little Bay Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 18:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 14 St. Kitts (Basseterre) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 18:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 15-16 at sea
Day 17 Port Royal (Jamaica) Arrival time: 08:00H
Gran Canaria • Kapverden • Barbados • St. Lucia • Dominica • Montserrat • St. Kitts • Jamaika Cruise itinerary  - Nicko Cruises

Gran Canaria • Kapverden • Barbados • St. Lucia • Dominica • Montserrat • St. Kitts • Jamaika

16 nights Cruise on Vasco da Gama. Sailing from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, visiting Mindelo (Cape Verde), Bridgetown (Barbados), Santa Lucia (Castries), Roseau (Dominica), Little Bay, St. Kitts (Basseterre), ending in Port Royal (Jamaica).

Gran Canaria • Kapverden • Barbados • St. Lucia • Dominica • Montserrat • St. Kitts • Jamaika Cruise itinerary  - Nicko Cruises
Gran Canaria • Kapverden • Barbados • St. Lucia • Dominica • Montserrat • St. Kitts • Jamaika Cruise itinerary  - Nicko Cruises

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria is one of the largest cities in Spain, and is the largest city in the Canary Islands The Port of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria receives ships from all over the world. As a beach town, Las Palmas is specially popular for ocean-side activities. Catch a wave, grab your snorkel, or just soak up some sun. The south of the island is hot, dry, relatively arid and home to brash new resorts such as Playa del Inglés. The north and centre of the island is cooler, wetter, and retains more of a Spanish colonial atmosphere. The dramatic lush interior features spectacular volcanic peaks. The capital of Las Palmas functions as a bustling cosmopolitan city and a popular seaside. Those arriving by cruise ship can appreciate the island´s spectacular setting between two bays as they sail into the biggest port in Spanish territory. Most of the island´s top sights are in the north, situated within 30 minutes or so of Las Palmas. However, Las Palmas itself has a variety of first-class attractions plus an excellent golden beach, Playa de las Canteras, which is a 15-minute walk from the cruise terminal (as is the city centre).

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Mindelo (Cape Verde)

Found on the island of Sao Vicente, Mindelo is regarded as Cape Verdes liveliest and most beautiful city. The cultural center of the Capr Verde islands, The island boasts barren yet spectacular volcanic landscapes bordered by white sand beaches and crytal clear waters. Mindelo is a picturesque town lined with cobbled streets that lead onto wide palm tree laden avenues, colourful buildings and architecture from the Portuguese and British colonial era. Home to carnivals and festivals, it also boasts vibrant nightlife with a wealth of cafes, pubs, restaurants and nightclubs. The distinctive and beautiful Morna music is a trademark of Mindelo and Cape Verde. The bay, Porto Grande, has also been classified by UNESCO as one of the most beautiful in the world

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Bridgetown (Barbados)

Bridgetown is the capital and largest city of the nation of Barbados. The Bridgetown port, found along Carlisle Bay lies on the southwestern coast of the island. Bridgetown is a major West Indies tourist destination, and the city acts as an important financial, informatics, convention centre, and cruise ship port of call in the Caribbean region. Bridgetown´s centre was originally composed of a swamp, which was quickly drained and filled-in to make way for the city´s early development. At the heart of Bridgetown is the Careenage and Constitution River.This body of water provides the city with direct access from medium sized yachts or small craft boats. Although moderately shallow, the Careenage slices Bridgetown into two parts. During the rainy season the Constitution River flows into the Careenage area and acts as an outflow for water from the islands interior storm drainage network. Flowing into the Carlisle Bay on the southwest coast of the island, the Careenage can be observed as a marina for boaters entering or exiting the inner basin located directly in front of the Parliament buildings of Barbados. In the centre lies the main street of Bridgetown which is Broad Street which runs directly through the centre of the city. Broad Street passes the Parliament Buildings and serves as the centre of city´s shopping area.

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Santa Lucia (Castries)

Volcanic island, located at the south east of the Caribbean. Surrounded by hills, its large, safe harbor at the head of a wide bay is a constant hive of activity. Castries is a major port of call for cruise ships, that dock at Pointe Seraphine. The islands population is around 140.000, the mayority are catholic africans. The oficial language is english although they also speak a french dialect (french patois). the capital and principal port is Castries. Its economy is based on agriculture, some industry and a growing tourism, and has good internal communications networks and airports. The island was discovered by the Spanish in 1500 and in 1660 a permanent French colonywas established, its control was contested between French and English until 1814 passed into British hands. The island gained independence within the Commonwealth in 1979.

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Roseau (Dominica)

It is the capital of Dominica and the eldest and most important city. Roseau is the principal touristic centre of the country. The city has beaches of black sand, volcanic origin, as one of the main touristic attractions. The religious buildings more representative are the temple of the anglican church of St. Georges. The catholic Cathedral of Roseau. Near the city you can find termal fountains. Some other tourist attractives are the scuba diving in Champagne Beach, where you can feel bubbling of the marine waters.Another natural attraction , the Titou Gorge, also in the Roseau Valley, it is located 5 miles northeast of Roseau, in laudat. It is a natural swimming pool on the base of a waterfall and covered by vegetation. Anather waterfall, the Emerald pool, is located about 8 miles from Roseau. it is a cascade 39ft long with an easy access natural pool.

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Little Bay

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St. Kitts (Basseterre)

Basse Terre is the Capital city of Guadeloupe, an overseas region and department of France located in the Lesser Antilles.The city of Basse-Terre is located on Basse Terre Island, the western half of Guadeloupe. Although it is the administrative capital of Guadeloupe, Basse-Terre is only the second largest city in Guadeloupe. ContentsBasse Terre lies at a transitional point between a tropical rainforest climate and a tropical monsoon climate.In town is the Cathedralof Saint Pierre et Saint Paul, a 19th century building which has a notable grey stone highlighted by white statues; many other colonial buildings; La place du Champ d´Arbaud, the main square and Le Jardin Pichon, the park adjoining to the south & the Zoological and Botanical Park lies on a 1,500 foot hilltop garden on the banks of La Rivière-aux-Herbes. This is a reserve of the plants and animals of Guadeloupe.

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Port Royal (Jamaica)

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The ship: Vasco da Gama

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With a rich international heritage Vasco da Gama is a premium cruise ship carrying about 1220 guests in style and comfort combining contemporary décor with a more traditional cruise style.  

Combining beautiful, contemporary decor with a more traditional cruise style, Vasco da Gama is small to mid-size, and is a wonderful new addition to the CMV fleet. The 55,820 grt ship has nine passenger decks serviced by eight lifts, is stabilized and air-conditioned throughout and underwent a multi-million dollar refurbishment in 2015. Comfortable cabin accommodation ranges from standard to de-luxe with 80% enjoying an ocean view. There are no less than 120 balcony cabins and 29 more spacious suites which also benefit from having private balconies.

Year renovated 2021
Beam 30.8 m.
Length 219.4 m.
Tonnage 55,877 tn.
Occupancy 1000
Crew 550
Ratio passenger / crew Premium 2:1
Ratio tonnage/passengers Excellent 56:1
Number of decks 9
Number of staterooms 639
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