Nicko Cruises cancelled another sailing onboard the Vasco da Gama to extend the vessel’s shipyard stay.
The 1994-built ship was taken out of service for repairs in late April, after experiencing technical issues during the final leg of its world cruise.
Following five voyage cancellations, Nicko was expecting to welcome guests back onboard the vessel on July 2, 2026.
According to a report by Schiff und Kreuzfahrten, the company recently sent an email to booked guests informing them that the sailing would no longer go ahead.
The Vasco da Gama was scheduled to offer a 14-night cruise to destinations in Norway and Scandinavia, including Hammerfest, Alesund and Bergen.
“Our goal is to offer our guests a safe, reliable, and thoroughly enjoyable vacation experience at all times,” the company was quoted as saying.
Nicko reportedly added that guest safety and the quality of its travel experiences remain top priorities, which led to the decision to cancel the additional cruise.
The company noted that teams onboard and ashore have been working tirelessly to expedite the necessary repairs and return the Vasco da Gama to service as quickly as possible.
Schiff und Kreuzfahrten’s report added that affected guests are being offered individual solutions, which include rebooking options for alternative cruises, full refunds and more.
The Vasco da Gama is currently undergoing repairs at the Damen Shiprepair yard in Brest, northern France.
As previously reported by Cruise Industry News, the 55,819-ton ship was taken out of service in late April, after having its world cruise cut short due to technical issues.
Nicko later cancelled five additional sailings onboard the vessel, including an 18-night cruise to Iceland and Scandinavia that was scheduled to depart from Germany on June 14, 2026.
Originally in service for Holland America Line, the Vasco da Gama was built at the Fincantieri shipyard as the Statendam.
The 1,270-passenger ship also sailed for P&O Cruises Australia and Cruise & Maritime Voyages before being acquired by Nicko in October 2020.
