Ocean Cruises 2024-2025
Discovering the world – in comfort
nicko cruises celebrated 30 years of cruising in 2022.
The VASCO DA GAMA, with 1000 guests, caters well to multi-generational families, couples and singles alike.
Once nicko only catered to it’s German clientele. Now, a range of departure dates have bi-lingual English and German speaking operations – which is the focus here and on our site.
nicko cruises offer great value, award-winning service and interesting itineraries to their guests, showing you the world, in small but fine ships.
Sustaining our World
Aboard the VASCO DA GAMA, an innovative wastewater treatment system meets the latest international and local standards. The underwater coating of the ship itself is environmentally friendly which does not release toxins into the sea.
The VASCO DA GAMA a’s paint even saves around 6% on fuel consumption!
To Eat is to Live
nicko cruises promises to deliver joy to your taste buds as they nurture your body with healthy, delicious food options as you travel.
Whether it be a light lunch at the poolside cafe to a formal a-la-carte dinner at our superb restaurant, your nicko cruises culinary experience allows you to sample our wares in a variety of locations onboard.
Eat as little or as much as you want, knowing it’s all been prepared by master chefs, to the highest quality.
Ways to Save with nicko cruises
Book Early!
Ask the friendly team at Cruise Traveller about current early booking savings on your chosen fare. The earlier you book, the greater your savings.
Book in Multiples!
When you book two consecutive cruises on the same ship, you can save up to 10% on your second cruise fare.*
Affordable Shore Excursions
On nicko cruises ocean cruise, you may choose to experience one of their exciting shore excursions as a highlight of your holiday.
From ancient Mayan pyramids to hikes around breathtaking Norwegian fjords, there’s an activity to suit all tastes and budgets.
With extended layovers in many ports of call, there’s always time for you to wander and discover on your own.*
nicko cruises allow for pre-purchasing beverage packages to help you save even more. There are two levels of drinks packages – Classic and Premium.
For EUR 33 per person per day the Classic Beverage Package includes*:
• House wine by the glass (white, rose and red)
• Sparkling house wine by the glass
• Draft and bottled beers, non-alcoholic beer
• All non-alcoholic cocktails and house beverages
• Aperitifs (eg Aperol Spritz/orange, Campari soda/orange etc)
• Natural mineral water
• All coffee specialties (alcohol-free)
• Hot chocolate and an assortment of teas
The Premium Beverage Package includes all in the Classic Beverage Package plus cocktails, premium spirits and liqueurs from just EUR 53 per person per day.*
VASCO DA GAMA’s From Crete to Cairns – Fly cruise from Australia
Package duration: 57 nights Fly, Cruise & Stay
Package starts: 21 October 2024, with flight from Australia to Crete
Cruise starts: 23 October 2024, from Heraklion, Crete
Cruise ends: 18 December 2024, into Cairns, Australia
Package ends: 18 December 2024, in Cairns Australia
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Exceptional package savings!
All prices in AUD per person.
Category 2 – Inside cabin – was $21,415 – your special price: $18,770*pp twin share
Category 6 – Outside cabin with window – was $24,650 – your special price: $21,625*pp
Category 13 – Outside cabin with balcony – was $32,065 -your special price $27,750*pp
Category 15 – Suite with balcony – was $48,985 – your special price: $42,265*pp
Single Category 2 Inside cabin was $35,180 – your special price: $20,830*
VASCO DA GAMA
VASCO DA GAMA
Four Star
1000 Guests
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* Terms and conditions apply. Please refer to individual offers for details.