Vasco da Gama-Nicko deck plans

MS Vasco da Gama (1993-built as "MS Statendam", acquired by CMV in 2015 November, last refurbished in 2024 May) in the period 2015-2019 was named "Pacific Eden". The liner was one of the three P&O Australia ships - with sisterships MS Ryndam (Celestyal Journey) and Pacific Explorer (former Dawn Princess). Pacific Eden cruise ship was launched and operated as MS Statendam (1993-2015) as part of Holland America Line fleet. In May 2014, Carnival Corporation (owner of both brands HAL and P&O) announced that Statendam will be transferred in 2015 to P&O Australia.

On March 7, 2018, the UK company CMV/Cruise & Maritime Voyages announced the purchase of Pacific Eden. The Singapore-refurbished vessel joined the CMV fleet in April 2019, and was renamed "MS Vasco da Gama". Following the CMV's bankruptcy in July 2020, in October the vessel was put up at an auction and sold to Mystic Invest (Portugal). Now the ship is operated by Mystic Cruises.

NICKO Vasco da Gama cruise ship deck plan shows a total of 630 staterooms for 1260 passengers (max capacity is 1512) served by 560 crew-staff. The boat has 13 decks (11 passenger-accessible, 5 with cabins), 15 food and drink venues (restaurants, lounges, bars), 2 swimming pools (one covered with sliding glass roof, one for adults), 2 outdoor Jacuzzis, 8 elevators.

The interior design (transforming ms Ryndam into Pacific Eden) was done by the company Tillberg Design (Sweden).

Note: On the cruise ship, self-service launderettes (passenger-use laundry/ironing facilities) are located on decks: 5 and 9. Laundry services on board are not complimentary /included in the fares. Smoking on the ship is permitted only at designated outdoor public areas.

Pacific Eden 2017 refurbishment review

During the ship's 12-day drydock refurbishment (July 22 - August 9) done in Singapore, were made numerous general maintenance works, as well as renovations to the Conference Rooms (deck 7), Theater (Marquee Show Lounge on 2 levels, decks 7-8), The Dome Bar (deck 12), Kids Zone (deck 12), Photo Gallery (deck 7), Spa and Gym facilities (deck 11). All crew cabin bathrooms were also renovated.

• The 2-story Marquee Lounge was re-decorated and its color scheme was changed (to the new black-white-emerald green). Also, custom-made wallpaper and artworks were added.
• The Dome Lounge was updated with a new nautical theme (dark navy blue and white hues), drapes were changed and soft lighting was installed.
• Mini-Suites and some veranda cabins received new carpets and balcony furniture.
• The ship's cinema, wellness complex (spa and gym) and kids and teen clubs (HQ and HQ+) were also renovated.
• Most public areas were updated with new carpeting (a total of 11,000 m2 / 118,400 ft2 of new carpets).
• The cruise ship also received the new P&O Australia trademarked hull livery (Southern Cross-themed).

The "Statendam to Eden" cruise ship transformation was done by the Swedish company "Tillberg Design" during a scheduled drydock refurbishment in Sydney NSW. Unique features of the new ship are the 3 dining rooms with different cuisine choices (Italian, Asian and the traditional for P&O Australia "Waterfront Restaurant"), boutique winery with premium Australian wines, indoor cinema, cookery school, new Salt Grill Bar (for Luke Mangan cocktails), large indoor-outdoor seating buffet restaurant, large main pool area (covered with sliding roof) and the new P&OEdge facility (active sports activities program).