Rio de Janeiro • Búzios • Vitória • Ilhéus • Salvador de Bahia • Recife • Natal • Fortaleza • Kapver

20 nights sailing from Rio de Janeiro on cruise ship Vasco da Gama

Itinerary: Sailing from Rio de Janeiro, visiting Buzios (Brazil), Vitória (Brasilien), Ilheus (Brazil), Salvador Bahia (Brazil), Salvador Bahia (Brazil), Recife (Brazi), Fortaleza (Brazil), Fortaleza (Brazil), Praia (Ilha
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20 nights sailing from Rio de Janeiro on cruise ship Vasco da Gama

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Cabina garantízada de 2 camas exterior / ventana individual G3

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Exterior conectada Family 10

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Cruise Itinerary

Full Itinerary
Day 1 Rio de Janeiro Embarkation | Departure: 23:00H
Day 2 at sea
Day 2 Buzios (Brazil) Arrival time: 10:00H | Departure: 19:00H 9 hours in destination
Day 3 Vitória (Brasilien) Arrival time: 09:00H | Departure: 20:00H 11 hours in destination
Day 4 at sea
Day 5 Ilheus (Brazil) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 18:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 6 Salvador Bahia (Brazil) Arrival time: 08:00H
Day 7 Salvador Bahia (Brazil) Departure: 17:00H
Day 8 Recife (Brazi) Arrival time: 08:00H | Departure: 18:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 9 Fortaleza (Brazil) Arrival time: 20:00H
Day 10 Fortaleza (Brazil) Departure: 20:00H
Day 11-12-13-14 at sea
Day 15 Praia (Ilha de Santiago) Arrival time: 10:00H | Departure: 20:00H 10 hours in destination
Day 16 Mindelo (Cape Verde) Arrival time: 10:00H
Day 17 Mindelo (Cape Verde) Departure: 22:00H
Day 18-19-20 at sea
Day 21 Santa Cruz de Tenerife Arrival time: 08:00H
Rio de Janeiro • Búzios • Vitória • Ilhéus • Salvador de Bahia • Recife • Natal • Fortaleza • Kapver Cruise itinerary  - Nicko Cruises

Rio de Janeiro • Búzios • Vitória • Ilhéus • Salvador de Bahia • Recife • Natal • Fortaleza • Kapver

20 nights Cruise on Vasco da Gama. Sailing from Rio de Janeiro, visiting Buzios (Brazil), Vitória (Brasilien), Ilheus (Brazil), Salvador Bahia (Brazil), Salvador Bahia (Brazil), Recife (Brazi), Fortaleza (Brazil), Fortaleza (Brazil), Praia (Ilha de Santiago), Mindelo (Cape Verde), Mindelo (Cape Verde), ending in Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Rio de Janeiro • Búzios • Vitória • Ilhéus • Salvador de Bahia • Recife • Natal • Fortaleza • Kapver Cruise itinerary  - Nicko Cruises
Rio de Janeiro • Búzios • Vitória • Ilhéus • Salvador de Bahia • Recife • Natal • Fortaleza • Kapver Cruise itinerary  - Nicko Cruises

Rio de Janeiro

The city sports world-class hotels, approximately 49.70 miles of beachland, is one of the most visited cities in the southern hemisphere and is known for its natural settings, carnival celebrations, samba, Bossa Nova, balneario beaches such as Barra da Tijuca, Copacabana, Ipanema, and Leblon. Some of the most famous landmarks in addition to the beaches include the giant statue of Christ the Redeemer ("Cristo Redentor") atop Corcovado mountain, named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World; Sugarloaf mountain (Pão de Açúcar) with its cable car; the Sambódromo, a permanent grandstand-lined parade avenue which is used during Carnival; and Maracanã Stadium, one of the world's largest football stadiums.

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Buzios (Brazil)

In the old times Buzios was a fishing village, nowadays the village is famous for it's atmosphere, department stores and prestigious restaurants. It is located on a peninsula on the north of Rio de Janeiro. It has more than 20 beaches and undoubtedly the most beautiful beaches are in Ilheus and Ilhabela, surrounded of palm trees with rivers, lagoons and waterfalls nearby.

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Vitória (Brasilien)

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Ilheus (Brazil)

Ilhéus is a major city located in the southern coastal region of Bahia, Brazil. The city was originally founded in 1534 as Vila de São Jorge dos Ilhéus and is known as one of the most important tourism centers of the northeast of Brazil. Ilheus boats beautiful beaches and a rich cultural heritage that includes early Portuguese buildings, history and culinary distinctions.

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Salvador Bahia (Brazil)

Salvador is also known as Brazil's capital of happiness due to its countless popular outdoor parties, including its street carnival. The first colonial capital of Brazil, the city is one of the oldest in the Americas. The city of Salvador is notable in Brazil for its cuisine, music and architecture, and its metropolitan area is the wealthiest in Brazil's Northeast. The African influence in many cultural aspects of the city makes it the centre of Afro-Brazilian culture. The Salvador coastline is one of the longest for cities in Brazil. There are 80 km (50 mi) of beaches distributed between the High City and the Low City, from Inema, in the railroad suburb to the Praia do Flamengo, on the other side of town. While the Low City beaches are bordered by the waters of the All Saints Bay (the country's most extensive bay), the High City beaches, from Farol da Barra to Flamengo, are bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. The exception is Porto da Barra Beach, the only High City beach located in the All Saints Bay.

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Salvador Bahia (Brazil)

Salvador is also known as Brazil's capital of happiness due to its countless popular outdoor parties, including its street carnival. The first colonial capital of Brazil, the city is one of the oldest in the Americas. The city of Salvador is notable in Brazil for its cuisine, music and architecture, and its metropolitan area is the wealthiest in Brazil's Northeast. The African influence in many cultural aspects of the city makes it the centre of Afro-Brazilian culture. The Salvador coastline is one of the longest for cities in Brazil. There are 80 km (50 mi) of beaches distributed between the High City and the Low City, from Inema, in the railroad suburb to the Praia do Flamengo, on the other side of town. While the Low City beaches are bordered by the waters of the All Saints Bay (the country's most extensive bay), the High City beaches, from Farol da Barra to Flamengo, are bordered by the Atlantic Ocean. The exception is Porto da Barra Beach, the only High City beach located in the All Saints Bay.

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Recife (Brazi)

It is located on the northeast coast of the country, it is the capital of the province of Pernambuco in Brazil. The principal touristic points are Boa Viagem Beach, Olinda Beach and the carnival in the ancient Recife. The biggest country in Southamerica has many attractions, like Recife, that counts with a historical and architectonic patrimony due to portuguese and dutch colonizers. The main port of the zone of Santa Catalina is Itajai and it's economy is based on the fishing, portuary activities and commerce.

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Fortaleza (Brazil)

Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in northeastern Brazil. Its climate, warm ocean waters and the sandy beaches are of great importance to the tourists. Here we can find that many of the old hotels have been transformed for European owned international resorts. The great nightlife is full of festivities. Bars, restaurants and shows as the principal attraction. One of the most know beaches is the Praia de Iracema, is home of many bars and restaurants. It includes the Ponte dos Ingleses which is an ideal location to see the sunset and for watching dolphins swimming in the clear waters of the ocean. The Praia do Futuro beach is an attractive location with many beachside restaurants, built in the local style using straw and sticks, called "Barracas de Praia"

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Fortaleza (Brazil)

Fortaleza is the state capital of Ceará, located in northeastern Brazil. Its climate, warm ocean waters and the sandy beaches are of great importance to the tourists. Here we can find that many of the old hotels have been transformed for European owned international resorts. The great nightlife is full of festivities. Bars, restaurants and shows as the principal attraction. One of the most know beaches is the Praia de Iracema, is home of many bars and restaurants. It includes the Ponte dos Ingleses which is an ideal location to see the sunset and for watching dolphins swimming in the clear waters of the ocean. The Praia do Futuro beach is an attractive location with many beachside restaurants, built in the local style using straw and sticks, called "Barracas de Praia"

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Praia (Ilha de Santiago)

The island of Santiago in the Cape Verde Islands is the one with the most impressive history and is certainly also the most African´ of the islands. In the culture, in everyday life, the different African and Portuguese influences can be seen everywhere. The landscape of the island is just as attractive and contrasting: rivers, mountains, green areas and beautiful beaches. Dry on the coast and volcanic green in the mountains. The capital, Praia, is to the south and the harbor is sheltered by a bay, surrounded by hustle and bustle.

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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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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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Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Port of Santa Cruz de Tenerife port of fishing, commercial, passenger and sports in the Santa Cruz de Tenerife, located in the Atlantic Ocean. Next to this port is the famous building of the Auditorio de Tenerife. It has a significant relevance in two categories: Cruise Passengers and in Fresh Fish caught. Due to the importance of interinsular maritime transport, it also holds a dominant position in Passenger Transport. Some of the world's largest ocean liners have stopped in the Port. The proximity of two international airports backs up its position as base for cruises.

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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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