Vasco da Gama Review
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First southbound cruise of 7 weeks for this ship with CMV .
People on board mostly retired Australians, New Zealanders and Brits. Mostly very seasoned cruisers. Ship was not completely full so no queues or crowding anywhere. Probably the most spacious cruise I have been on. Always a deck chair available at deck 10 pool if not on deck 11.
Ship is more than 20 years old belonging first to two other cruise companies. Public areas have been updated stylishly under previous owners, cabins less so. However it is kept very clean and meticulous measures were in place to prevent any infectious outbreaks. ( only a minority succumbered to chest infections and D and V .) High cost of medical attention quite a shock but travel insurance companies may want to follow that up. There were plumbing issues as well ..... a negative for some cabins which were quickly attended to and passengers often moved to other cabins. Aircons required attention in several cabins. Those were the only negatives.
Cabin Review
Spacious enough. Dated but kept very clean. Plenty of storage . No fridge ( as advertised) . TV old but functional. Hairdryer included . One European and one Australian socket for electric appliances.
Pool towel supplied in cabin as well as all linen but as mine was a cheaper cabin, no robe or slippers. Soap, shampoo and conditioner supplied but I bought my own. Shower curtain changed regularly.
Adjustable aircon and although no problems with mine, attention required in other cabins.
Very comfortable bed.