World Cruise Sector – Sydney to Mombasa – 31 Jan 2028 – Cruise Traveller

World Cruise Sector – Sydney to Mombasa

Cruise Line
nicko cruises
Ship
VASCO DA GAMA
Package Departs
31 Jan 2028
Package Duration
42 Nights
Embark Ship
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Disembark Ship
Mombasa, Kenya
Interior Oceanview Balcony Suite
EU €8,162
per person
EU €9,260
per person
EU €15,020
per person
EU €23,130
per person

Make a new booking on this cruise by 31st October 2026 and receive a EUR100 per person onboard credit! Offer is not combinable with any other offer and applies to select Vasco da Gama sailings only. Conditions apply*
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World Cruise Sector – Sydney to Mombasa cruise prices include:
– 42 night cruise aboard Vasco da Gama from Sydney to Mombasa
– All shipboard main meals (except for The Grill – charge applies)
– The services of a nicko cruise director
– German and English-speaking service on board
– Onboard entertainment
– Informative and entertaining lectures onboard
– Use of the fitness area, the swimming pool and spa with sauna (spa services additional)
– Port fees^
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Additional:

Beverage Packages:
Classic Beverage Package: priced from EUR1,554 per person
Premium Beverage Package: priced from EUR2,394 per person

– Shore Tours: Are at an additional cost with at least one excursion to be carried out in English (with no minimum number of pax) in each port. For other excursions the minimum number of pax is between 20 and 25 pax (depending on the excursion)
– Gratuities – recommended at EUR13-17 per person per day
– Municipal Passenger Fees (visitor taxes & tourism levies) – will be charged to on-board accounts at the applicable daily
rate^

Special Conditions

*Conditions Apply: All prices shown here are per person share twin in EURO, based on full brochure cruise fare. Fares are correct as of 10Aug26. Some cabins may have obstructed views. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Travel agent service fees may apply. Special conditions may apply - please ask for full details at time of inquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Offer subject to availability at time of booking. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Discount offers are capacity controlled and may be withdrawn without prior notice. Beverage package terms and conditions: Beverage packages can only be booked for the entire duration of the cruise and for all persons sharing the cabin. They are not transferrable to other people. Nicko beverage packages are valid only during the cruise and they are non-refundable. Beverage packages may not be booked for persons under 18 years of age. The voucher cannot be combined with other voucher codes. Can only be booked in conjunction with specific booking codes. Can only be redeemed for new bookings. Discount valid only for full-price bookings. Voucher value: €100 on-board credit per person. Valid from: 12 August 2026. Valid until: 31 October 2026.

Special Validity Dates

Special is valid from 08 Aug 2026 to 31 Oct 2026 or until sold out/withdrawn.

Cruise Itinerary

DateActivityArriveDepart
31 Jan 2028
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Embark Overnight
01 Feb 2028
Sydney, NSW, Australia
07:00 PM
02 Feb 2028 At sea    
03 Feb 2028
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
08:00 AM 07:00 PM
04 Feb 2028 At sea    
05 Feb 2028 At sea    
06 Feb 2028
Townsville, Queensland, Australia
08:00 AM 08:00 PM
07 Feb 2028
Cairns, Qld, Australia
03:30 PM Overnight
08 Feb 2028
Cairns, Qld, Australia
08:00 PM
09 Feb 2028 At sea    
10 Feb 2028 At sea    
11 Feb 2028 At sea    
12 Feb 2028
Darwin, NT, Australia
08:00 AM 08:00 PM
13 Feb 2028 At sea    
14 Feb 2028
Kupang, West Timor, Indonesia
07:00 AM 04:00 PM
15 Feb 2028
Komodo Island, Indonesia
10:00 AM 06:00 PM
16 Feb 2028
Benoa, Bali, Indonesia
01:30 PM 09:00 PM
17 Feb 2028 At sea    
18 Feb 2028
Semarang, Indonesia
07:00 AM 05:00 PM
19 Feb 2028
Jakarta, Indonesia
10:00 AM Overnight
20 Feb 2028
Jakarta, Indonesia
06:00 PM
21 Feb 2028 At sea    
22 Feb 2028
Singapore
09:00 AM 07:00 PM
23 Feb 2028
Port Klang, (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia
10:30 AM 10:00 PM
24 Feb 2028 At sea    
25 Feb 2028
Phuket, Thailand
07:00 AM 09:00 PM
26 Feb 2028 At sea    
27 Feb 2028 At sea    
28 Feb 2028 At sea    
29 Feb 2028 At sea    
01 Mar 2028
Male, Maldives
07:00 AM 08:00 PM
02 Mar 2028 At sea    
03 Mar 2028
Haa Alif Atoll, Maldives
07:00 AM 08:00 PM
04 Mar 2028 At sea    
05 Mar 2028 At sea    
06 Mar 2028 At sea    
07 Mar 2028
Praslin, Seychelles
07:00 AM 09:00 PM
08 Mar 2028
La Digue, Seychelles
07:00 AM 09:00 PM
09 Mar 2028
Victoria, Mahe, Seychelles
07:00 AM 07:00 PM
10 Mar 2028 At sea    
11 Mar 2028 At sea    
12 Mar 2028
Zanzibar, Tanzania
01:00 PM 09:00 PM
13 Mar 2028
Mombasa, Kenya
08:00 AM Disembark

All itineraries and ports of call at the discretion of the cruise line subject to local weather conditions and may change without notice.

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43 days | Sydney – Townsville – Cairns – Kupang – Komodo – Bali – Java – Singapore – Thailand – Maldives – Seychelles – Zanzibar – Mombasa

From Australia’s fascinating east coast to the archipelagos of Indonesia and the metropolises of Southeast Asia, all the way to the dream islands of the Indian Ocean, a journey full of contrasts awaits you. Discover the Great Barrier Reef, the temple treasures of Bali and Java, and the cultural diversity of Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand. You’ll then enjoy the idyllic beaches of the Maldives and the Seychelles, before Zanzibar, another dream destination, provides the perfect finale to this extraordinary long-haul journey.

On our VASCO DA GAMA, which was named Ship of the Year in April 2023, you can travel to your personal places of longing all over the world. Whether you are dreaming of the North Cape, the Mediterranean or even a trip around the world: You will indulge in pure cruise feeling on a comparatively small ship with a manageable number of guests of maximum 1,000 passengers. Enjoy the family atmosphere on board our charming ocean-going vessel VASCO DA GAMA and indulge in culinary delights in our five restaurants. Our attentive, German-speaking service staff will serve you top-class drinks in the seven bars and cafés on board, which have been furnished with great attention to detail. The heated swimming pool on the Lido Deck can be used all year round, regardless of the weather, thanks to the flexible sliding glass roof. Our on-board program is rounded off by first-class entertainment with on-board shows, varied live music and lectures on local history.

Ship Profile & Stats

  • Length: 219 m
  • Tonnage: 55,820
  • Maiden Voyage: 1993
  • Refurbished: 2021
  • Passenger Capacity (dbl): 1000

Ship Amenities

  • Individual Climate Control
  • Safe
  • Satellite TV
  • Hair Dryer

Ship Facilities

  • Children’s Area
  • Sports Area
  • Jogging Track
  • Nightclub
  • Fitness Centre
  • Spa
  • Al Fresco Grill
  • Pool
  • Lido Bar
  • Cappuccino’s
  • Club Bistro
  • Hollywood’s
  • Photo Gallery
  • Wine Bar
  • Bondi Conference Room
  • Noosa Conference Room
  • Waterfront Restaurant
  • Waterfront Eurasia
  • Waterfront Mediterranean
  • Chef’s Table
  • The Grill
  • Reading Room
  • Blue Room
  • Captain’s Club
  • Casino Lounge
  • Shopping Galleria
  • Ocean Bar
  • Sports Lounge
  • Fusion
  • Neptune’s Lounge
  • Kids’ World

nicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH is one of the most dynamic cruise providers in Germany. In recent years, the company has evolved from a leading river cruise provider with more than 30 years of experience into a well-known provider of small ships with destination-oriented ocean routes. With its fleet, which is as modern as it is comfortable, nicko cruises travels the world’s oceans as well as all domestic waterways and coastal sections that are in demand for tourists. In 2023, the programme includes not only 22 river ships, but also the classic ocean-going vessel VASCO DA GAMA.

With its “time to discover” philosophy, nicko cruises focuses on cruise schedules that are rich in discovery and on intensive travel experiences in the product fields river and ocean. The product features of so-called “slow cruising”, such as small ships and long anchorage times, are combined with emotional moments at nicko cruises. During the cruises, guests always have plenty of time for exploring. Thanks to the large variety of products, everyone will find just the right trip at nicko cruises, individually tailored to their needs. The ships in the fleet are all in the 4 to 5-star category according to German land hotel trade standards. Attractive inland excursions and the varied culinary offers on board round off the travel experience. nicko cruises Schiffsreisen GmbH has its company headquarters in Stuttgart, where it employs roughly 110 highly motivated members of staff.

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* Unless otherwise noted all pricing is on a per person twin share basis. All prices based on cash payment - credit card fees may apply. Cruise deposit, amendment and cancellation conditions apply. Special conditions may apply - please ask for full details at time of enquiry. All passports, vaccinations and visas are the responsibility of the travelling guest to secure prior to departure from Australia. Any pricing not in Australian Dollars will be converted on the day of payment into the relevant currency based on our daily rate of exchange. Please note that many of the prices shown on this website are not shown in real time. Whilst we endeavour to keep our pricing as up-to-date as possible, the advertised prices shown here may differ slightly from the live prices in our booking system. All pricing and offers are subject to availability at time of booking. Whilst all information is correct at the time of publication, offers are subject to change. We reserve the right to correct errors without penalty. Please submit any data errors/omissions you may notice on this site.

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