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Vasco da Gama

Vasco da Gama

Nicko Cruises·Statendam
activeBuilt 1992
Nicko CruisesStatendamActiveMadeira
1121/2k Berlitz
Nicko Cruises
GRT
55 877
Guests
1260
Crew
588
Crew:Guest
1:2.1
Length
219m
Space Ratio
44.3
Current position
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History
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Built by Fincantieri and completed in 1993, this S-class cruise ship originally served Holland America Line as MS Statendam, becoming the first Holland America Line ship to sail a European itinerary in over twenty years during her inaugural season. She was subsequently renamed Pacific Eden for P&O Cruises Australia, and later Vasco da Gama for Cruise & Maritime Voyages before being acquired by Mystic Invest in 2020 following a public auction.

Vessel Timeline
30 Jul 1991
Keel Laid
Fincantieri
3 Apr 1992
Launched
Fincantieri
31 Dec 1992
MS Statendam
Holland America
2015-2019
Pacific Eden
P&O Australia
Today
Vasco da Gama
Current
At a Glance
Maiden Voyage
January 25, 1993
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Built By
Fincantieri
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Build Country
Italy
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Identity
IMO Number8919245
MMSI255806445
Call SignCQEP2
Flag StateMadeira
Port of RegistryFunchal
Former NamesPacific Eden (P&O Australia, 2015-2019), MS Statendam (Holland America, 1993-2015)
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Construction
ShipyardFincantieri
Build Country🇮🇹 Italy
Keel LaidJuly 30, 1991
Float OutApril 3, 1992
DeliveredDecember 31, 1992
Yard Number5881
Maiden VoyageJanuary 25, 1993
Est. price (CIN)$220M
Price per berth$174 603
Price per GT$3937
In 2026 dollars$511M
Per berth (2026$)$405 556
Per GT (2026$)$9145
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Dimensions
219m
Length
31m
Beam
7.8m
Draft
Gross Tonnage (GRT)55 877
Net Tonnage (NT)26 945
Deadweight (DWT)7637
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Capacity
1260
Guests
588
Crew
630
Cabins
Guests (max)1512
Space Ratio44.3
Crew:Guest Ratio1:2.1
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Propulsion
22kts
Max Speed
34 560kW
Power
Engine TypeWartsila-Sulzer
Propulsion TypeDiesel
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Onboard
13
Decks
Onboard Highlights
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Vasco da Gama measures 219 metres in length with a beam of 31 metres and a gross registered tonnage of 55,877. The ship has 13 decks and 630 cabins, accommodating up to 1,260 passengers on lower berths, supported by a crew of 588. Propulsion is provided by Wartsila-Sulzer engines, giving the vessel a service speed of 21 knots.

Reviews & Ratings
Berlitz / Insight Guides
3 Stars
1121/ 2,000 pts
Source: Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships
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