Signature highlights
The ship is designed for scenic Douro cruising, with large windows in cabins and public rooms. Its sun deck provides an elevated viewpoint over the river valley.
MS Vasco de Gama
MS Vasco de Gama is a 134-guest CroisiEurope river cruise ship, in service since 2002. This page lists 40 upcoming departures across 4 itineraries in Mediterranean, day by day and port by port. Its live AIS position is plotted on the map below and refreshed through the day.
✓ Douro scenery and small-ship cruising
✓ Travelers wanting all meals in one onboard restaurant
✓ Passengers who value a sun deck and pool
MS Vasco de Gama at a glance
Best for
- Douro scenery and small-ship cruising
- Travelers wanting all meals in one onboard restaurant
- Passengers who value a sun deck and pool
- Couples seeking a compact river ship
- Guests preferring panoramic cabin windows
Think twice if you want
- Travelers wanting multiple restaurants
- Passengers seeking a full spa or fitness complex
- Families looking for dedicated kids facilities
- Guests needing extensive onboard nightlife
- Travelers preferring large ocean-cruise ships
Live Position ● 12 hours ago
Currently on: From Portugal to Spain: Porto, the Douro Valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise) (7 nights) — En route to Vega De Terron — last stop Regua
Coming up
1.0 knots
Position via AIS — updated periodically, not real-time.
About MS Vasco de Gama
MS Vasco de Gama is a compact CroisiEurope river ship operating on Portugal’s Douro River. Renovated in 2025, the three-deck vessel carries 134 passengers in 69 cabins and combines panoramic river views with an intimate onboard atmosphere. Its main public spaces include a restaurant, lounge-bar with dance floor, and a sun deck with a swimming pool, loungers, and shaded seating.
Ship at a Glance
- Operator
- CroisiEurope
- Registry / flag
- France (confirmed by the ship’s AIS identity)
- MMSI
- 226008570
Onboard Experience
Pools, spa & wellness
A swimming pool, sun loungers, and shaded relaxation space are provided on the sun deck.
Deck plans
Venues Cabins only Both · Tap a deck to see what's on it
Deck 4 · Sun Deck
Swimming pool Sun Loungers Large shaded areaDeck 3 · Upper Deck
Private Terrace Relaxation Area Double cabin Cat. A Double cabin Cat. B Double cabin Cat. CDeck 2 · Middle Deck
Lounge / bar with dance floor Reception Lounge / Bar Double cabin Cat. A Double cabin Cat. B Double cabin Cat. C Single cabin Cat. ADeck 1 · Main Deck
Restaurant Double cabin Cat. A Double cabin Cat. B Double cabin Cat. C Single cabin Cat. AView the official MS Vasco de Gama deck plans from CroisiEurope →
Cabins & suites
| Category | Type | Size | Sleeps | Decks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Double cabin Cat. ATwo beds that can be arranged as a double or twins; Cat. A denotes a premium location. | Oceanview | 118–135 sq ft | 2 | 1, 2, 3 |
| Double cabin Cat. BTwo beds that can be arranged as a double or twins; Cat. B denotes an intermediate location. | Oceanview | 118–135 sq ft | 2 | 1, 2, 3 |
| Double cabin Cat. CTwo beds that can be arranged as a double or twins; Cat. C denotes a standard or slightly smaller location. | Oceanview | 118–135 sq ft | 2 | 1, 2, 3 |
| Single cabin Cat. ASingle-occupancy cabin in Cat. A location; the operator publishes cabin sizes ranging from 11 to 12.5 square metres. | Oceanview | 118–135 sq ft | 1 | 1, 2 |
Dining, bars & venues
3 included 0 extra cost in the fare, by the line's own published policy.
Dining
Restaurant
Included
The main-deck dining room serves all meals during the cruise.
Bars & lounges
Lounge / bar with dance floor
A middle-deck lounge and bar with a dance floor hosts onboard evening entertainment.
History & sister ships
- 2002Entered service.
- 2025CroisiEurope lists the ship as renovated in 2025; no further renovation details are published on the current ship page.
Other Douro river cruise ship ships
Where MS Vasco de Gama sails, month by month
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| Mediterranean | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
| From / night | €246 | €194 | 0 | 0 | 0 | €227 | 0 | 0 | €286 | €218 | €211 | €286 |
Ports it visits most
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Itineraries & Sailings
7 Nights
Family Club - From Portugal to Spain: Porto, the Douro Valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise)
From €1,479 · €211/night
Ports of CallNext: Jul 12, 2027
7 upcoming departures
7 Nights
From Portugal to Spain: Porto, the Douro Valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise)
From €1,515 · €216/night
Ports of CallNext: Oct 31, 2026
24 upcoming departures
From €970 · €194/night
Ports of CallNext: Oct 31, 2026
8 upcoming departures
All 4 itineraries and their departure dates
- Discover Lisbon, Porto and the Douro Valley (port-to-port cruise) 26 Oct 2026
- Family Club - From Portugal to Spain: Porto, the Douro Valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise) 12 Jul 2027, 19 Jul 2027, 26 Jul 2027, 2 Aug 2027, 9 Aug 2027, 16 Aug 2027, 23 Aug 2027
- From Portugal to Spain: Porto, the Douro Valley (Portugal) and Salamanca (Spain) (port-to-port cruise) 31 Oct 2026, 5 Apr 2027, 12 Apr 2027, 19 Apr 2027, 26 Apr 2027, 3 May 2027, 10 May 2027, 17 May 2027, 24 May 2027, 31 May 2027, 7 Jun 2027, 14 Jun 2027, 21 Jun 2027, 28 Jun 2027, 5 Jul 2027, 30 Aug 2027, 6 Sep 2027, 13 Sep 2027, 20 Sep 2027, 27 Sep 2027, 4 Oct 2027, 11 Oct 2027, 18 Oct 2027, 25 Oct 2027
- Porto and the Douro Valley (port-to-port cruise) 31 Oct 2026, 5 Nov 2026, 7 Nov 2026, 21 Mar 2027, 26 Mar 2027, 31 Mar 2027, 2 Nov 2027, 7 Nov 2027
All Upcoming Departures
MS Vasco de Gama FAQ
What flag does MS Vasco de Gama sail under?
MS Vasco de Gama is registered in France.
How many passengers does MS Vasco de Gama hold?
MS Vasco de Gama carries about 134 guests with roughly 25 crew.
How old is MS Vasco de Gama?
MS Vasco de Gama entered service in 2002 and was last refurbished in 2025.
What dining is included onboard MS Vasco de Gama?
The restaurant on the main deck serves all meals during the cruise. The operator does not list additional onboard restaurants.
Is Wi-Fi available on MS Vasco de Gama?
Yes. Wi-Fi is listed among the cabin amenities.
Does MS Vasco de Gama have a swimming pool?
Yes. The sun deck has an outdoor swimming pool, loungers and shaded space.
What are the cabins like on MS Vasco de Gama?
The ship has 69 cabins across the main, middle and upper decks. Cabins range from 11 to 12.5 square metres and have panoramic or large windows depending on deck.
Is there a bar or evening entertainment onboard?
Yes. The middle deck has a lounge and bar with a dance floor for evening entertainment.