Mit nicko cruises Hochseekreuzfahrt nach Panama Stadt

High culture & dream beaches from the Caribbean to the South Seas

38 days | Jamaica • Mexico • Guatemala • Costa Rica • Panama Canal • Panama City • Ecuador • Peru • Easter Island • Tuamoto Archipelago • Tahiti

Experience Central America from the water and create unforgettable memories. Explore Mexico's diversity, be amazed by the mangrove forests in Belize and pay a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site Quiriguá in Guatemala. Lush flora and fauna awaits you in Honduras and Colombia will enchant you with its beautiful Cartagena. Enjoy tropical temperatures in the Costa Rican rainforest and experience a cruise dream: the Panama Canal in daylight. Then celebrate Christmas and New Year's Eve in the South Pacific: from Panama via Ecuador and Peru to Easter Island with its impressive Moai statues. The Pitcairn Islands and Tahiti in French Polynesia offer unforgettable impressions!

from €7,699 p. P. incl. Flight from €10,359 p. P. Select cabin

Central America

VASCO DA GAMA

Why this trip?

Mit nicko cruises Kreuzfahrt nach Jamaika Kolibri

nicko cruises Seereise nach Mexiko Cozumel

nicko cruises Seereise nach Mittelamerika in Mexiko Mahahual

nicko cruises Seereise nach Mittelamerika in Belize City

Nach Mittelamerika Guatemala Puerto Quetzal mit nicko cruises Seereise Weltreise Etappe 4 handgemachte Flaschen

nicko cruises Seereise nach Mittelamerika in Honduras bei den Ruinen Copán

nicko cruises Seereise nach Mittelamerika in Honduras Roatan

nicko cruises Seereise nach Mittelamerika in Kolumbien San Andres

nicko cruises Seereise nach Karibik Kolumbien Cartagena

Nach Puerto Limón Costa Rica San José mit nicko cruises Kreuzfahrt

nicko cruises Seereise nach Panama Miraflores

Nach Mittelamerika Panama mit nicko cruises Weltreise Kreuzfahrt Etappe 4 Panama City Panamakanal

Mit nicko cruises nach Südamerika Hochseekreuzfahrt

Mit nicko cruises Hochseekreuzfahrt nach Ecuador Guayaqui

Mit nicko cruises Kreuzfahrt nach Peru Callao Lima

Chile Ahu Tongariki Moai Statue Osterinsel nicko cruises Seereise

Adamstown Pitcairn Island Südpazifik Westreise nicko cruises

Mit nicko cruises Hochseekreuzfahrt nach Französisch Polynesien Fakarava Strand

Mit nicko cruises Hochseekreuzfahrt nach Französisch Polynesien Tahiti

Immerse yourself in the Mayan civilization in Honduras, Guatemala and Mexico.
A spectacular cruise experience awaits you with the Panama Canal, as you will pass through this maritime work of art by day.
Immerse yourself in a classic of world literature: you will often encounter "Mutiny on the Bounty" on the Pitcairn Islands.
On Easter Island, you will have enough time to look at the Moai so closely that you will end up recognizing the differences between the individual stone statues.

Itinerary

Port Royal (Jamaica)

Casting off: 21:00

In Jamaica, for example, you can dive into the crystal-clear water and explore the colorful underwater world while snorkeling.

Embarkation 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Day 2

Recreation at sea.

Cozumel (Mexico)

Mooring: 10:00 Casting off: 21:00

On the island of Cozumel you will walk in the footsteps of the Maya, because there are still many ruins from the former advanced civilization. The Mexican island is also known for its beautiful beaches and excellent diving opportunities.

Mahahual (Mexico)

Mooring: 08:00 Casting off: 18:00

Crystal clear water, dreamlike beaches and Caribbean island flair under palm trees await you in Mahahual. With a little luck, you can even admire turtles in the wild on Mexico's Costa Brava!

Belize City (Belize)

Mooring: 08:00 Casting off: 18:00

In Belize City, visitors have the opportunity to see one of the last swing bridges in the world. The Swing Bridge is located in the center of the city and must be moved manually every day to allow ships to pass through.

Santo Tomás de Castilla (Guatemala)

Mooring: 08:00

Spectacular waterfalls cascade down steep cliffs and magical exotic vegetation lines your path in the beautiful nature surrounding the port city of Santo Tomas de Castilla on the east coast of Guatemala!

Santo Tomás de Castilla (Guatemala)

Casting off: 18:00

Mit nicko cruises Kreuzfahrt nach Honduras Omoa Puerto Cortes Kakaoschoten

Puerto Cortés (Honduras)

Mooring: 08:00 Casting off: 18:00

Discover the diversity of Honduras during a visit to Puerto Cortés! The picturesque port city welcomes you with dreamlike beaches, untouched jungle and Caribbean flair.

Roatán (Honduras)

Mooring: 08:00 Casting off: 18:00

Pure Caribbean feeling! Colorful corals, leisurely swimming turtles and elegant rays around the Belize Barrier Reef make the picturesque island of Roatán a true paradise for divers and snorkelers. Dreamlike beaches and beautiful natural scenery also invite you to explore extensively on land.

Mit nicko cruises Hochseekreuzfahrt Offiziers Shaken

Day 10

Recreation at sea.

San Andrés (Colombia)

Mooring: 08:00 Casting off: 18:00

The island of San Andrés in the Caribbean Sea has a turbulent history. British, Spanish and Dutch ruled the island at times, but pirates were the real rulers and used the strategically ideally located island for their raids.

Cartagena (Colombia)

Mooring: 08:00 Casting off: 18:00

On the coast facing the Caribbean Sea lies the prettiest colonial city in Colombia, some say in all of South America. Cartagena has an abundance of small, colorful houses, on whose balconies fragrant bougainvillea and beautifully blooming hibiscus can be admired. Between them rises the imposing Roman Catholic cathedral.

Puerto Limón (Costa Rica

Mooring: 07:00 Casting off: 16:00

Discover the unique region around Puerto Limón. The diverse area of Costa Rica exudes a very individual flair thanks to its own traditions. Afro-American cultural experiences, an enchanting national park and majestic mountains await your visit!

Colón (Panama

Mooring: 08:00 Casting off: 18:00

Get in the perfect mood for tomorrow's passage of the Panama Canal - with a visit to the Miraflores Locks and the interactive Panama Canal Visitor Center. Or explore the historic Fort San Lorenzo to gain an insight into the region's colonial past. Discover the rich biodiversity of the nearby rainforest.

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Day 15

Day passage through the Panama Canal.

Panama City (Panama)

Mooring: 06:00

Panama City has developed into a modern metropolis over the years, with not only the tallest buildings in Central America, but also many historical monuments. Let yourself be enchanted by the special flair of this port city or embark on a journey back in time to Central America 600 years ago and visit an indigenous Embera village.

Panama City (Panama)

Casting off: 14:00

nicko cruises Seereise nach Baltikum an Bord von VASCO DA GAMA

Day 18

Recreation at sea.

Manta (Ecuador)

Mooring: 08:00 Casting off: 15:00

Discover the Ecuadorian port city of Manta with us. Tuna fishing is one of the city's main sources of income, which is especially evident when visiting the numerous restaurants - if you are looking for fresh fish and seafood, you will definitely find it here! Or enjoy a safari in the Pacoche National Park.

Guayaquil (Ecuador)

Mooring: 09:00 Casting off: 17:00

The city of Guayaquil is known as the gateway to the Galapagos Islands. The flair of the metropolis is defined by a mix of history and a modern urban atmosphere.

Familie auf Vasco Da Gama gemeinsam auf Kreuzfahrt mit nicko cruises

Day 21

Recreation at sea.

Callao (Peru)

Mooring: 15:00 Casting off: 18:00

From the port city of Callao, you will reach the capital Lima. Explore the old town of Lima, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The contrast between historic buildings and modern skyscrapers gives Lima its characteristic charm. If you decide to take the overland excursion to the legendary Machu Picchu, your adventure starts today in Callao.

Day 23

Recreation at sea.

Mit nicko cruises Hochseekreuzfahrt VASCO DA GAMA Fernglas

Day 24

Recreation at sea.

Day 25

Recreation at sea.

nicko cruises Kreuzfahrt Flussreise oder Seereise entspannter Urlaub an Bord

Day 26

Recreation at sea.

Day 27

Recreation at sea.

Hanga Roa (Chile, Easter Island)

Mooring: 13:00

Almost everyone knows about the famous stone statues on Easter Island, but only very few experience the impressive monuments up close. In Hanga Roa you have the opportunity to visit the countless Moai on the island. In addition to the completed moai, which number about 800 today, you should definitely visit Rano Raraku, also called the "Birthplace of the Moai". On its slopes today there are still almost 400 more or less completed Moai. After an exciting exploration around Easter Island, you will have the opportunity to relax by the sea. The beaches on the island are not numerous, but all the more beautiful. Alternatively, you can visit the sea bay Ahu Tongariki, where the largest Polynesian ceremonial site is located.

Hanga Roa (Chile, Easter Island)

Casting off: 18:00

Day 30

Erholung auf See.

Mit nicko cruises Seereise Dinner zu zweit im Restaurant mit Wein

Day 31

Recreation at sea.

Adamstown (Pitcairn Islands)

Mooring: 08:00

The remote Adamstown exudes a solitary beauty. Besides a visit to the island museum, which tells the story of the mutineers of the Bounty and the founders of the place, it is also worth exploring the island. Not far from the settlement you can enjoy a wonderful view of Bounty Bay surrounded by unique flora and fauna.

Adamstown (Pitcairn Islands)

Casting off: 15:00

nicko cruises Kreuzfahrt Flussreise oder Seereise entspannte Schifffahrt

Day 34

Recreation at sea.

Day 35

Recreation at sea.

Fakarava (Tuamoto archipelago)

Mooring: 10:00 Casting off: 18:00

Fakarava, the second largest atoll in French Polynesia, lies in the heart of the Pacific and is surrounded by many small islands. This remote jewel offers impressive wildlife both on land and at sea. Explore the beauty of this place, which has been designated a UNESCO biosphere thanks to its untouched nature.

Mit nicko cruises Weltreise Seereise Etappe 3 nach Französisch Polynesien Tahiti Papeete

Papeete (Tahiti)

Mooring: 10:00

The capital of French Polynesia is located on Tahiti and convinces with its popular city market, historical buildings, various museums about Tahitian art as well as spacious parks and the harbor.

Papeete (Tahiti)

The capital of French Polynesia is located on Tahiti and convinces with its popular city market, historical buildings, various museums about Tahitian art as well as spacious parks and the harbor.

Disembarkation until 09:00 a.m.

Services

The services provided during your trip

Cruise in the booked cabin category
nicko cruises full board
nicko cruises cruise management German-speaking
German-speaking local tour guide during the excursions (this cannot be guaranteed in all destinations, in these cases English-speaking guide)
English-speaking service on board
Entertainment programme and lectures on the countries visited on board
Loving, age-appropriate childcare and large children's area
Convenient Whisper audio system for a variety of excursions
Use of the fitness area, swimming pools, outdoor sports area and spa area with sauna
Travel documents
Luggage service between landing stage and cabin for embarkation and disembarkation
All port and passenger fees

Additional services

Arrival and departure
Classic beverage package on sea voyages with VASCO DA GAMA: €1,295 p. P.
Premium beverage package on sea voyages with VASCO DA GAMA: €2,035 p. P.
Non-alcoholic beverage package for kids & teens on sea voyages with VASCO DA GAMA: €518 p. P.
Insurance
Complete insurance
Travel cancellation insurance
Travel health insurance

Your ship: VASCO DA GAMA

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.